Filipinos and the Philippines – How We Live and Deal with Koreans

So finally someone was dedicated enough to do a guest post. Joel is kind of stupid so he sucks at English but oh well he tried. Lets thank him for doing his best! (Thanks WonTaek! You're very nice. Really nice.)

The Philippines is one of the countries in South East Asia, and has been a destination for tourists, and is known for its numerous scenery and rich culture. It is a destination to people from the USA, Europe, and some are from Asia too, which include Japanese and Koreans. Its warm, humid tropical climate is somewhat an attraction, knowing that the aforementioned countries have climates that are either very hot or very cold.

The Philippines is also known to have the best Business English according to a recent survey, and is quite famous for its citizens’ literacy in English. It is also one of the leading countries that have the biggest BPO business, connecting one point to another using the English language. This literacy in English attracts visitors to learn English in the country, to include Koreans.

The country also caters a considerable number of Korean citizens, mostly because of cheap education and learning of English of Second Language.

When the K-pop wave started, the Philippines is also affected by the hype. Korean dramas, Korean music, and also fashion (as well as food) has reached the country in a split second. This hype in K-pop is further enhanced when Sandara Park, a Korean, won a Philippine talent show. After her showbiz career in the Philippines, she flew back to South Korea, and became part of 2NE1.

Being with Koreans, the Filipinos are able to adapt easily with the arrival of Kpop and Koreans themselves in the country. A lot of people (even I) have taught students on English. Some became classmates with Koreans in universities. Some became neighbors with Koreans, and Korean communities have sprouted in the Philippines, complete with Korean restaurants, shops, and schools.

Filipinos are known to be hospitable. This simply means that visitors are always welcome in our country. In the domestic setting, we actually offer our bests – best meals, best bed, best utensils for the visitor to use. We want people to feel special in their stay with us. Some even borrow money from others just to serve really good food to our visitors. This attitude is applicable to all nations, to include Koreans.

Filipinos are also pliant when it comes to languages. We can adapt with different languages, especially when one goes to another country with less people speaking in English. Here in the Philippines, most, if not all, know the Korean greeting “Annyeong haseyo!”, and would not be hesitant to greet Koreans if we meet them. We are also eager to learn the Korean language.

We Filipinos are also known to be friendly. When we mingle with strangers, the Filipino would usually do the first move – either talk first, or do some gestures. Same as with Koreans. It would be awkward at first, but the conversation will go flowing, until the foreigner becomes comfortable. Having established a good working relationship with foreigners, we would definitely keep in touch with them even though they go back to the country – be it through phone or the internet.

We love to teach as much as we want to learn. We become happy and elated when some foreigners, like Koreans are able to learn some Filipino words and speak them correctly. We are also happy when we learn other languages, and people who speak the language appreciate the effort. We also love when foreigners like our food, our products, or even a minute piece of our country. We also love to try foreign products, and try something new!

Well, as we respect Koreans, we might as well beget respect, eh?

Koreans here in the Philippines are very welcome, don’t worry. Filipinos respect foreigners as long as they respect our rights. We are very nice to people who also seems nice to us. This might be the rule of reciprocity. We do not discriminate, we appreciate, and this applies not only to Koreans, but also to everyone. Come visit us, ‘cause IT’S MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES!

Author Bio
This is a guest post made for My Seoul Stories by ventocoseuss, who is a nurse, a Filipino, and a blogger too! He is the author of TheToiletThoughts and TheKoreanThoughts (a Korean-inspired blog). He has been a teacher of English for Korean students, and has been studying Hangul, the Korean language, as well as culture ever since. He is too awesome that I, Won Taek Chung, requested him to do a guest post for my awesome blog.. :)

Now I remember.

I remember why I was so strong before. Hate is one way to be strong.

I hated everything and everyone. The hate for my parents kept me strong lol. fml I can't use that anymore fmlfmlfmlfmlfmlfml.

I guess everyone needs a period of time when they are weak.

btw I'm not really that sad k?

I do get some panic attacks but those are temporary and I just have to listen to music or play some flute to make it go away. 

However, I'm not crazy sad. 

Its actually the opposite. I'm just crazy. 

I mean as long as I have some fun in life, I don't mind. I don't know, for me at least, I don't care about happiness. Its more about being able to joke around. 

Eating in Korea on the Last Day!

This is the restaurant I want to take Joel. 

I wish

I wish someone could physical hug me for who I am.
I wish I appreciated my life more.
I wish I'm not afraid to become poor.
I wish I never cry.
I wish I don't care.
I wish I can love someone.
I wish society is still pure somewhere.
I wish I can protect the people I love.

I wish I felt less guilty for not being able to protect the people I love.
Its funny, no matter how hard I try, I eventually seem to hurt the people I love.

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doodling about everything

I have been thinking a lot on love and being selfless. plus about society.

I know I have to luxury to think about love. Thinking does really kill my time, but it really lets me look more into things. It also makes me very depressed because I think too much. Well, I realized true love is when you want to protect each other. Parents will give everything because they want to protect. The current society is blinked by wealth, looks and etc. I mean true love is hard. When it comes to marriage, people look at every aspect of their opponent. People even use one another.

I guess when you decide to protect something, it really means you love that person very much.

Also being selfless. I'm a selfless person. I care about others more than myself. haha interestingly, I thought everyone was selfless. I guess there is a lot of reasons behind this. Well, I was brainwashed by fairy tales. I always had a strong sense of right and wrong. (well except for copying homework). Apparently, most fairy tales consider the selfless person the good guy. haha Jesus was selfless. To me at least, most selfless people seem miserable. The main character always sacrifice themselves for others. Even if it means their death. Actually, that is my ideal death, saving someone in return for mine. I guess thats why most people tell me I'm like a kid. I still believe in a moral society. haha Well, my dad too. But, he stopped believing in a moral society. I guess its because after he nearly died, he realized nothing really matters. Being good doesn't help him after he dies. Another reason I'm so selfless is because I want to give my best for every person. I kind of realized this after my dad almost died. I should do my best for people, because once they die, I'll regret not doing my best for them. Thats why I try so hard. But, I can't help and that makes me more depressed. Finally, I've always considered myself as a living dead person. Its one way of coping with psychological stress. I've been under appreciated by a lot of people. Treated like a dog. As a dead person, you don't really care about yourself that much., As long as you don't remember to care about yourself, it doesn't hurt that much physically and mentally. But then again the problem is when you realize you care about yourself, it hurts a lot. Well, being one of the few selfless person is really annoys me.

I don't know what I want. I think I want some selfless other. Because she probably would be miserable as I am.

Well, despite being very depressed. I am apparently very sociable and outgoing. I am able to make friends with anyone I want. Basically, I can be friends with whomever I want.

Another thought about society. Remember I bought a dr dre headphone? Well it shows how dumb society is. So, I got the most expensive version of the headphones. I do this when I'm pissed at something or someone. Because most of the time, I'm just cosplaying poor people. The reason is simple, my parents want me to understand how it is to be poor. As a result I've gained low self esteem. But anyways back to the story. As soon as I start wearing my headphones everywhere, everyone acts differently. lol. funny right? Strangers nod at me because they love my headphones. Little kids point fingers because they ask their moms to buy them the headphones. Really, you do get better treatment, if you prove your wealthy. It proves how pathetic the world is. Looks, wealth, really do matter.

Going to Busan.

After going to Daegu, I visited Busan, my final destination. My god, Busan is far from Seoul. Well, I guess its because we took the normal train rather than the KTX. If we take the bus, it takes 4 hours as well. I would never go to Busan, by public transport again... I really recommend you go to Busan by car because its much more convenient and Busan's public transport isn't as great as Seoul. T money cards don't work in Busan as well. So I had to buy new transportation card for Busan... Its probably because Busan's subway company doesn't like T-money. Busan's fashion wasn't as great as Daegu. I guess they didn't stand out as much and I'm a bit bias because I am born in Seoul but from somewhere near Daegu.

So! I forgot everything about Busan. I just know that I was very tired and sleepy.

Oh I fought with my sister because she didn't understand I was tired. I mean I was carrying the heavy luggage.

Well the place I went in Busan was called Taejong dae

To be completely honest, there were not much to see. But it was fun overall. I got to see the sea. There were a lot of rocks as well. 

Fun stuff! Sorry Busy with homework. 

My Seoul Stories is accepting Guest Posts.

So.. Thanks for the hate comments on the post of Korean Image of Black People.

I'm quite tired of reading all those comments... I'm trying to let you know how Koreans think of foreigners, not how I'm racist against everyone. Well, I'm racist to a certain extend, but I don't hurt others. Because thats how I live.

1. Don't hurt others.
2. Don't owe anyone.
3. Don't trash litter on the ground.
4. Always thank people.
5. Never use people.

This is how I live. This is my rule and belief.  I follow these rules very strictly. If I hurt someone, I always apologize.

Anyways, myseoulstoires is accepting guest blog posts to let KOREANS know about YOUR CULTURE. Just send me an email with your blog posts at wontaekalicious@gmail.com

This is the best I can do to help you express your culture to Koreans. I can't write about your culture because I'm focusing on expressing my culture so that there is less misunderstandings.


Anyways send me as many posts possible.

GDragon's One of A Kind

I've already preordered two albums! Well, its not for me. Presents for two people.

Anyways I think the songs are great. GD is probably the only idol I respect. Since he actually write his songs. Well, the songs are actually really sad songs. Its interesting how he makes it into an exciting song. Maybe it covers his sadness.

You guys should listen to it. Amazing stuff!

Depression is a black hole... once your in it its hard to get out of it.

Or maybe, depression is just part of life... Its just that if depression starts to affect your daily life and workload... its just too much to handle.

1. must gather as much self esteem as possible even if means spending a lot of money.
2. must constantly talk to someone.
3. must stop caring.
4. must exercise to become gdragon
5. try my best to not kill my grade completely
6. listen to music non-stop

Why am I depressed

1. scared of being alone
- Its quite stupid tho. Financially, I'm doing fine. Academically, I'm doing ok. Emotionally, I'm not doing ok... I guess having a sick parent in a foreign country got me, the numerous bullying and losing contact with every friend I have. I don't feel secure. Oh and not to mention, I'm going to be the head of the family fmlfmlfmlfmlfml.

Anyone have dr.dre headphones?

I wonder if I should get them for christmas... haha I have to give myself presents because I'm always alone XD

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Ok next topic...

Actually I had a nice talk with a old friend. Basically, I'm scared of losing special people and moving on. My friend has a similar issue. She has old parents like I do. So, we're both afraid of fitting into society cause our parents were the ones who provide the bread.  And trust me, I have no idea which society I belong to. It was nice to know about this because normally people don't talk about these stuff.

 lol I want a hug but can't get one.
:(

Herb Hills in Daegu.

Ready for some cheesy adventures of WonTaek Chung? Its probably the most cheesy adventure you'll ever get from me, unless I start dating a girl LOL. Of course that's going to centuries later. So, I was going to busan using the KTX. Sadly, we bought the wrong ticket and we took the slow ass train. Very slow and I had to stand through out the ride. My legs hurt a lot. After 3 hours of standing me and my sister gave up. We decided to rest in Daegu. Just a side note, man daegu is really fashionable. They have a completely different style from Seoul. I guess its the Daegu style. I liked Daegu I guess its because that where my ancestors come from. It felt like home. Anyways, aside from a lot of hot girls and guys, I went to this place called Herb Hills. Its like a place where you would come with your date. I went there because there was nothing else to do in daegu. It was basically a man made fairy land. I had fun.... when I was depressed haha. Well it kind of made it more depressing because there were only couples. Oh btw...Korea is the land of couples. Although most couples are just using each other, everywhere you go, you have to be a couple or your kind of left out. Actually I wonder what singles do for fun in Korea... For me, I just go to cafes and just sit. Listen to music and think about myself. lol Thinking takes a lot of time... its the only thing I've been doing the whole summer. It was interesting, I realized more about myself, more about others and more about the world. Anyways its photo time. 

See all those couples

Some of the activities you can do in Herb Hills. Good stuff; but you have pay...

I made a cute soap. I gave it to someone. It was a nice gift probably that is remember-able.

Haha sorry guys.

Just wondering what would happen if two pessimists met up and started dating. What would it be like? Would both grow more negative or positive? When you add two -1s you get -2. However, if you times -1s you get a positive 1. What would happen? Its because I found a girl that is pessimistic and its my first time haha.

I tried being with optimistic people. Some just were all talk didn't help at all. Some really calmed my heart. And there is also the case when I drag them down to being pessimistic... Well I didn't mean to. I just wanted them to protect them.

Mmm I need more positive interaction and events but its been harder to get those lately. Don't get me wrong, I really do appreciate positive moments a lot. I'm really thankful for those who give those to me.  I don't even know how to reply those people. All I can offer is lifetime support. But anyways its just that I get those positive feedback like once in 3 months maybe? Way too little. Before you guys judge me, have a look at georgia tech's social life in google. I wasn't as negative as I am now. I was negative long time ago but I used it to study. Right now its not helping my life -.-.

Anyways I'll be posting something about Korea soon :)

I did a lot in Korea actually even though I was sad as hell. Haha you can't imagine how crippled I was with negativity but still made trips. It was a struggle but kind of worth it because I can give you guys all these photos.

Back.

Sorry was going through depression and still am at the moment.


Fk, I don't understand why I'm so needy, helpless and weak.


Anyway you people deal with depressions?