People of the Philippines

Despite the huge poverty on the Philippines most people who have already been there will tell you that the Filipinos are always smiling and are unbelievably friendly people you hardly find anywhere else. You always feel welcome wherever you are and people are trying to help you. Even if there is a lack of culture, especially the locals make it worth visiting this country.

The warmth and natural hospitality of the nation's 78 million Filipinos is known throughout the world. The 111 cultural, linguistic and racial groups endow the Filipino people with varying customs and traditions, marked by Chinese, American, and Spanish overtones. In spite of their diversity, Filipinos have basically two dominant traits: a love of family and a strong religious faith.