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Why the Philippines Treats Its Seniors Better Than America Ever Did

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I’m a 76-year-old former U.S. Marine, still in reasonably good shape, but realistic enough to know there’s trouble ahead. I didn’t end up in the Philippines because of a postcard fantasy or some retirement brochure. I’m here permanently because of a tragic turn in a friend’s life — another Marine who built a beautiful home … Read more

Three Strikes vs. Forgive & Forget—Life in the Philippines

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One of the biggest cultural differences many expats notice in the Philippines is how easily people seem to forgive. Why do Filipinos often give second, third, and even fourth chances when Americans might walk away forever?