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• February 4, 2012, Ben writes: Jan, I sincerely believe that most Filipinos (men and women) aren’t aware of the dangers that face them every day. Many of them grow up without receiving proper instructions on safety and healthy living. When my wife (a Filipino) first came to America 5 years ago, she was a danger to herself and to me. I mean, she did some pretty stupid things without thinking. We’d be traveling down the road (with me driving), and out-of-the-blue she would shout out about something while pointing with her lips to get my attention to it. To her, overhead work didn’t require a ladder. Just stack enough buckets or boxes or chairs on top of each other and starting climbing. Thank goodness, she has since learned to practice safety first.
• February 5, 2012, Jan writes: Ben, I believe you, Look at common Filipino families they have plastic chairs all over the place. Broken or not, they stand on it and keep on using them. Lucky many Filipinos are not that heavy .... And the self-made ladders they use in construction sites? I do not dare using them..

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• January 17, 2012, Miles Pagadian writes: Tsk tsk tsk...to say "It's More Fun In The Philippine" with most of the pics reflects the sick state of the filipino mind and ego..something is really really wrong!
• January 17, 2012, Jan writes: Miles, That's the reason I published these: to show that there's still a lot to do for the people themselves and also for the government.
• January 17, 2012, Miles Pagadian writes: I just hope that would be the interpretation of most filipinos with these photos...problem is only a fraction of the filipino masses have a better understanding on what and why the country is not progressing. The gap between the common thinkers (majority of the masses) and the "radically thinking" (because they expose and examine everything that is counter progressive to Philippine society) professionals is growing wider..and most are opting to leave the country and migrate somewhere..and the government is busy doing other things while the economy suffers..how i wish i'm wrong with these..it had been going on from one administration to the next.
• January 17, 2012, Jan writes: Miles, I am sure it will change, it only will take a looooong time.. sad enough! With better education, environment awareness and that kind of things it will be better.... As a guest in this country I try to do my little part with this blog, hoping.....
• January 17, 2012, Miles Pagadian writes: I just wish it will happen in my lifetime...we can only be thankful for your participation. Hope there will be others who will do the same.
• January 17, 2012, Jan writes: let's hope...

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• November 29, 2011, Tukaram writes: Those are great! I will be in Cebu for Christmas (sadly, only one week). I will keep an eye out for them.

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