I just came back from a trip to the Philippines, and I really don't know if I should say it or not, what is the real Philippines like? Today, let's talk about the real situation in the Philippines and see the current situation of Filipino people.
In the 50s of the last century, the Philippines used to be the second richest developed country in Asia, and it was even thought that it could surpass Japan and become the first economic power in Asia. Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is known as Little New York, and its prosperity can be imagined, with more than 7,000 large and small islands in the Philippines, known as the world's second largest archipelago country. The Philippines has a tropical rainforest climate with an average annual temperature of 27°C.
This temperature provides a comfortable environment for visitors to enjoy the sunshine and beautiful natural scenery all year round, not to mention the stunning island scenery of the Philippines. It is precisely because of these special geographical environments that during the May Day holiday some time ago, a few of our friends made an appointment to experience the exotic customs of the Philippines together. Next, I will tell you what we have seen and heard in the Philippines, to see what the Philippines is like in our eyes, and to see whether the Philippines is developed or backward today. This video will take you to feel it.
First of all, let's talk about the population growth rate of the Philippines, a Southeast Asian country that has fivefold its population in just 50 years. In fact, the main reason lies in the marriage system in their country. Because the Philippines is a country that encourages childbearing, and also encourages early marriage and early childbearing of men, you can marry a girl at the age of 14, you can marry someone at the age of 12, and even men in this country are allowed to marry several wives. On average, each family has 45 children, but divorce is not allowed, precisely because the population structure of the Philippines is relatively young, so the proportion of children and adolescents is relatively high, unlike our aging home in China's current society. The Philippines is a poor island country, the area seems to be small, the population of the Philippines at that time was about 110 million people, in fact, it is quite large, and now we can also apply for tourist visas when entering the Philippines.
Second, the traffic in the Philippines, the traffic situation in the Philippines is relatively chaotic, the roads are narrow and the traffic rules are strict, if you want to take your children on a trip, you have to choose in the trip. Safe and reliable means of transport, such as taxis or booked tour buses, and some tricycles are parked indiscriminately to attract customers, if you are driving on the road. There are really no motorcycles that go fast, and even some roads are still under construction, so we have to educate our children at all times, obey the traffic rules, and ensure our safety.
Third, there are more tourists in the Philippines, and the cost of consumption in the Philippines is low, for example, the cost of haircuts in local barbershops is about 100 to 200. It is about RMB 14 to ¥25, and the bus fare is generally 12 pesos, and the cost of living in the capital Manila is similar to that of second- and third-tier cities in China. It also provides them with a less financially stressful environment. This has attracted a large number of European and American tourists. Coupled with the sun, sand and fresh air of the Philippines, this also makes many retirees. With a certain amount of pension, they can enjoy a high-quality, slow-paced life here, so that they can spend their old age in peace, compared with the fast-paced modern urban life in the West, the comfortable life in the Philippines has become a choice for more people.
Fourth, the gap between the rich and the poor in the Philippines is getting wider and wider, the rich live in luxury houses, the poor eat garbage, and the gap between the rich and the poor in the Philippines is very large. Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is home to gorgeous local magnates and foreigners in gardens and hotels, while the poor rummage through the rubbish abandoned by hotels in the darkened corners of the hotel. Some of these homeless people sleep in garbage heaps, some sleep next to bus stops, but Manila has many high-end neighborhoods, and the villas in the neighborhoods are worth hundreds of millions. Next door to these high-end villas is a slum with garbage, weeds, and wild dogs, and a high white wall that turns the world into two completely different worlds, and the weather that many people cannot cross in their lifetime, and their poverty is hopeless.
The above is what I have seen, the real Philippines, if you want me to say, if you say long-term settlement, in comparison, our country is the best, speaking of which, do you think the Philippines is developed or backward? Welcome to leave a comment and say what you think, we will see you in the next issue.