This question is for people from the Phillipines...?

You wouldn't have a problem when you go there because Filipinos are very warm and welcoming.

And a lot are proficient in English so no problem there either.

"white people aren't well liked?" that's not true, Filipinos are a bit Anglophiles. They love westerns. You'll see that by the way they dress, with all the McDonald's, Pizza Hut, KFC, Burger King, Wendy's, 7 eleven and Starbucks on practically every street.

And you'll find that a lot of American shows are being aired in the Philippines too. I think they get the current season of Grey's Anatomy, Ugly Betty, Desperate Housewives,CSI, Special Victims Unit, Lost, etc.

Your daughter will also enjoy the huge malls, be sure and take her to SM Mall of Asia, it has an ice skating rink inside, a bowling alley, billiards hall, arcades, etc.

and you'll probably enjoy shopping brand name clothes in the Philippines because the prices are cheap relative to the US dollars. I always buy my Lee Jeans, Dickies, JAG, Levis, and shoes in the Philippines. None of the additional taxes they put on every purchase in the US.

As for cultural differences, i don't think there's anything you need to worry about. Filipinos embrace the American culture. It has always been said that the Philippines is very "Americanized"

Since you have family here, you wouldn't have problems with transportation. They'll probably get you anywhere you want.

It's hot in the Philippines during the months of June-August so bring light clothes. Tank tops and jeans and flip-flops. And it occasionally rains during those months so bring closed shoes too.

Hey! As to being welcomed, we Filipinos love white people and balikbayans (local word for returning Filipinos from abroad) so you won't have any problem acceptance-wise.

As to culture, Westerners just need to be more polite and less out-spoken and frank. Filipinos generally are mild-mannered, meek and sensitive. Communication is not hard because almost everyone speaks English. It won't be hard to go around town considering locals are very nice to lost tourists. Just be wary of pickpocketers when walking slum areas or low-end malls. Otherwise, it's safe to go around the premier cities and destinations.

If you're arriving here June to December, be prepared for the monsoon season. It doesn't always rain but when a typhoon is spotted it can last from a day to a week. Metro Manila is safe unlike some provinces. Electricity, wifi, hospitals, restaurants, groceries, mobil signal and the like are very accessible.

There are lotsa stuffs to do if you're bringing a child. Just always have a handy water bottle nearby, it can really get hot at noon.

Hit me up if you have more questions.

Happy New Year

I am from USA and travel to the Philippines 5 times a year (next trip is 31 Dec).

The Filipinos have a great love for America. The only exception might be the Mindanao Region.

A common practice is to bring gifts - nothing large large. Small trinkets, chocolate, t-shirts and such. Nothing expensive, just something to show you care.

Learn a few Tagalog words and that will win over lots of people.

If you are going in the summer, pack an umbrella, that is monsoon season and if it rains, it will be very wet.

You will be warmly greeted and welcomed.

For Balikbayans ( Filipino heritage but lived in USA for their whole life ) Filipino traditions maybe too much and overwhelming ,for you but just the same your Filipino elder expect you to extend the same courtesy to them as a sign you we're bred beautifully .

Here they are ;

1. When you and your daughter are introduced to your elders , you are expected to do the "mano po " which is you take the right hand of the elder and you put it to your temple while bending a little from neck up then say " Mano po". to every elder present , so if you are in the presence of ten elders then ten times , if in a party 30 times . Cab be tiring but it will endear your Mestiza daugfhter to everybody , and introduce her to the real Filipino tradition except if you will be going to Visayas or Mindanao areas , no need , just a imaginary kiss / peck on the cheek which we call "beso- beso "

2. All American bred Filipinos have taken the American way that you need to call ahead like a week , a relative before you visit and would not like to inconvenience the relatives when you visit , so you stay in the nearest hotel (if they are out of your town ) and bring some potluck food if visiting for the weekend . Here in the Philippines , relatives will call on you at whatever time they are available even if you are not and too tired already because of the many welcome parties . Some of the cousins of your daughter who are her same age would ask so many intimate questions and about stars in Hollywood , so it may be too personal but just take it with the grain of salt. Here if the relatives offer to do some work for you like fetch water for your bath or make bed for you , if you said no , it will hurt their feelings , so if they offer to cook for you , fetch water for you , make bed for you , accept it and you have made them happy . We are hospitable to a fault .

3. Brings some gifts , sometimes Filipinos in America if they plan to visit by Summer , now they already have a balikbayan box (boxes sold in Filipino store ) then everytime they go to groceries or malls , and find some good Sale items like bedsheets ,(we love these ) towels (great gifts ) lipsticks and make up (the big bargain all color kits), Barbie dolls , boxer shirts , nike or any branded caps (cheap but really is well loved here ) libbys corned beef , Del Monte fruit cocktails or those coffee mates , they start to stack then in this Balikbayan boxes and like 40 days before they leave for Philippines , they send it thru FOREX (balikbayan boxes courier which takes 30 days to arrive via ship and will be delivered door to door to your relative home where you will stay ) cost like US$100.00 . This will save you from all the hassles of carrying extra baggage in the plane and will not disappoint any of your close relative expecting a little remembrance from USA (remember to email or call the consignee not to open the box until you arrive , so you do the distributing )

4. You and your daughter has to practice smiling a lot when they say some Tagalog you don't understand and need translation but almost all Filipinos speak English but some speak Taglish(Tagalog English ) to you , So hold your breath and don't laugh at them , they are just trying their best to communicate . So the words you both have to remember is "Salamat Po " thank you , "Ano po yun ?" What is that again ?? (if they say something you don't understand .and" Naku hindi po naman " Oh you are so kind , it not really true "this is what you answer all the time because they will always say your daughter is very beautiful like the mother .

Filipinos disliking Americans ? we only dislike Foreigners who feel superior than us and show it ., Arrogance we dislike .

We're a Christian nation. We've been under the American flag from the 1900s, and though granted indepedence in 1946 or thereabouts, we've still a long way to go from our dependence on everything American, so that cultural differences are minimal.

My only other tip would be to talk slowly and clearly. We understand English very well but if you speak fast with the American accent, only those working in call centers may follow what you say. We have our own unique accent, so try to adjust, and this can be best done by speaking slowly and clearly.

Some cultural differences:

1. Americans are direct to the point, but Filipinos tend to beat around the bush and sugarcoat everything =) Saying something direct to the point might be mistaken for rudeness by Filipinos.

2. We Filipinos sort of expect small gifts (or pasalubong) from our relatives abroad when they come visit us here.

3. We Filipinos show respect to our elders, or those in higher positions. We say "po" and "opo" (it means saying yes to an older or higher person).

4. It is considered rude not to at least taste the food that is offered to you. We Filipinos love to push our native food to foreigners, so just try everything they give you =)

For your other question:

It isn't true that white people aren't well-liked. We love foreigners in our country and we do what we can to show them around.

Happy New Year and we look forward to having you here in Manila.

Thats not true!

Filipinos are hospitable, very!

I know you might have heard this before but its true!

Dont worry Filipinos are friendly.

Trust me you will not have problems in here.

Philippines is a country brimming with culture. Yes, there are lots of cultural difference for sure...Filipinos are known for being hospitable to our guests/visitors.. warm and friendly to our tourists and usual tourists are white people from USA, Australia and Europe so it's not true that white people are not well liked.Anyway, here are some cultural guides to know in the Philippines... <*-*>

☻be prepare to be interrogated by everyone you meet. Some of my fellow Filipinos will want to know where you are from, why you are in the Philippines, how old you are, whether you are married, if not why not and so on and so forth. We pride ourselves on our hospitality and are always ready to share a meal or a few drinks. Don't offend us by refusing outright.

☻A sense of 'delicadeza' is also important to us Filipinos. This is what you might refer to as propriety, a simple sense of good behavior, particularly in the presence of elders or women. Some of my fellow Filipinos who don't speak good in English will often answer any question you ask them with a smile and a nod. Be careful: a smile and a nod doesn't always mean "yes". It can also mean "no", "maybe" or "I have no idea what you are talking about".

☻Don't be offended if everyone in the provinces thinks you are a 'kano'. or somebody will cheerfuly greet you like 'Hi,Joe!'. American people left its mark on the national psyche, Protestations that you are from Britain, France or Australia will often be greeted with the response, "Is that in America?"

☻It's not advisable to lose your temper in the Philippines. We Filipinos hate to be embarrassed in front of others and our culture of revenge is strong, so you might end up being the one that is sorry.

Enjoy your stay in the Philippines. <*-*>

The language.,.,Americans and Filipinos,don't have the same language.,.,but a lot knows a little of it.,,

You said that Americans are not liked in the Philippines.,.,well,what you said is totally wrong.,.,as you see.,.,Filipinos are very hospitable.,.,they like all sorts of people in the world.,.,.,they will welcome you very dearly.,.,

If you will go for tours.,.,don't get all your money.,.,please wear pants and not skirts or shortpants.,.,.,they will easily be attracted to you if that will be the case.,.,

I hope I gave you enough tips.,.,

There are definitely a number of cultural differences between Americans and Filipinos but, IMHO, you do not have to worry as to what they are as of now.

Just be polite, friendly, courteous (or simply be nice) and you will be OK. In fact, whatever country you visit, as long as you are polite, friendly, courteous (and in general, just being nice), you will be OK.

For starters, just smile and greet them with "kamusta (how are you)" and you'll be OK.