It is a great country, the Philippines. I am proud to be a Filipino, despite the colonization, the controversies. Generations after generations still preserve the basic culture of Filipino hospitality, generosity, friendliness, veneration of elders, respect for family, and native moral codes - plus, we also have wonderful, wonderful places that brings one closer to the divine.

Thanks for the clip, Overture. The pics completely changed my mood today..

It is a great country, the Philippines.

Amen to that.

I too, am proud to be a Filipino.

Sometimes there appears to be so much frenzied madness and patent injustice swirling about this troubled planet that I feel I'm about to go into meltdown . It is pictures such as these you have chosen to clip for all of us here that help to remind me that in spite of all the madness we DO live on an almost magical orb.

So I thank you Overture. I really needed to see this mini travelogue of your beautiful country. this morning.

Cheers

Betong, Mabuhay!

And Socratoad, cheers to you, your warm message made my day! I hope you can come to visit us one day!