Good News Pilipinas website contains a positive and inspiring article, written by an Aussie who has fallen under the siren spell of the Philippines. He takes the view that the various linguistic and cultural groups are rich, strong and proud… friendly and welcoming to outsiders.
Scott Allford says, "On a trip to Sagada I was welcomed into a very warm and friendly Kankanaey family. They showed us around Sagada and told us stories of Kankanaey cultural practices. They even taught me how to wear a traditional bahag (a hand-loomed loin cloth or G-string)."
"With all that this country has to offer I am baffled as to why it has been branded in such a negative way by the International media. However, I think that more and more people are starting to discover that there is a different side to the Philippines to the one they have been bombarded with for the past few decades. Those who come to the Philippines to seek out the beauty of this country will not be disappointed. However, first time travellers to the Philippines should beware, just like me and many other foreigners, this amazing country may compel you to stay quite a bit longer than you initially planned."
What a refreshing way to re-brand the flip side of poverty, disease, calamities, corruption which is the staple on which the international press thrives on about the country.
Thank you Norma G-A for this article.
http://goodnewspilipinas.com/?p=8873
http://tourism-philippines.com/viewing-the-philippines-in-a-different-light/
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