It's more fun in the Philippines

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The Philippines is one of the most beautiful places you will ever go. Philippines was tagged by the Spanish Jesuit Missionary Padre Juan J. Delgado as the Pearl of the Orient Seas. It was also used and popularized by the national hero Jose Rizal in his Mi último Adiós. Pearl of the Orient Seas mainly because the Philippines is known to be among the producer of pearls, not just pearls but the rarest and most exquisite of all pearls! Tourists are attracted to its beautiful islands, places, foods, etc. Philippines are blessed with some beautiful beaches, and tourist spots/attractions. That's why the Philippines are beautiful.

The Philippine archipelago has three main geographical divisions which are Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao and was known to have 7,107 islands. Philippines have different attractions that people love like the islands, mountains, and beaches. There are lots of islands and mountains where you can climb up and have a perfect view. Beaches with white sands are also the best attraction here in the Philippines. Boracay and Puerto Galera are one of them, each of them also has caves where you can go inside and sea the beauty of it. These attractions can be called as the own beauty of our country, beautiful and fine. The Philippines' rainforests and its extensive coastlines make it home to a diverse range of birds, plants, animals, and sea creatures. The examples of these species are such as national bird that was known as Philippine eagle, Tarsier, crocodile etc.

Filipino people are basically from Malay race with a touch of Chinese, American, Spanish, and Arab blood. Filipinos are also beautiful when it comes to appearance and personalities which symbolizes as Filipino Spirit. Filipino’s skins are attracted to everyone that called “Kayumangging Kaligatan”. Kayumangging Kaligatan is being or having not too white and not too dark skin. Filipinos are known for their 'filipino smile' because it is so natural. The reason for that might be because Filipinos are very friendly and are very welcoming to others. Even when there’s a tragedy happened like earthquakes, super typhoon (Yolanda, Ondoy etc.) they are positive in life and keep on smiling.

Filipino has different type of culture that was unique and impressive to other country. Philippine customs and traditions were influenced by most of the people we interacted with and those who colonized us. Filipino are respectful they doing ‘Mano po’ when children or young people greet or say goodbye to their elders they typically do so by taking the right hand of the elder with their right hand and touch the back the elder's hand lightly on their forehead. It is a way of giving respect to the elders and I believe that is also a way of receiving blessing to the elders. They are also religious, always give their presence and have fear to God. Filipinos are one of the most hospitable people; this trait is usually seen during fiestas and holidays where many Filipinos are giving their best to entertain their visitors well.

Aside from the well-known Puerto Galera, Boracay, Palau and Palawan beaches, there are more virgin and pristine islands and beaches that the Philippines have to offer!                                         Indeed, the Philippines is a country of natural beauty.  From awesome scenic places to explore, colorful customs and traditions, delicious food and delicacies, to beautiful people to admire, Philippines is one of the best tourist destination in the world! And for that, I can say with pride that I am proud to be a Filipino.