Reddit Users Share Their Worst Experiences in the Philippines as Filipinos
The Filipino experience is like a rollercoaster ride that's full of twists and turns. We may have breathtaking views, natural wonders, warm hospitality, and a vibrant culture. But, living here is a different story altogether.
That's what they're talking about over on Reddit. We all know it (all too well): bureaucratic red tape, traffic jams, and unexpected calamities. From systemic issues to personal challenges, Reddit users are sharing stories about their worst experiences in the Philippines as Filipinos.
1. "Pumunta sa government offices para magasikaso… super hassle, nakakaubos ng pasensya, ng oras"
2. "Commute number 1, if you experience abroad ibang ibang paguwi ko ng pinas grabe ang pag cocomute paputol putol ang route, kapag may lakad ka at nag commute ka prang amoy pauwi ka na."
3. "Healthcare."
4. "Filipino 'diskarte.' Applicable siya on so many levels, and at first it appears to be good on paper. Pero kasi pag everybody goes out of their way para manlamang or to get ahead it becomes so chaotic. Parang nagiging free-for-all or dog-eat-dog na talaga."
5. "Pakikisama sa work minsan being professional and no personal feelings or emotions should be invested with your co-workers or managers. It also means being neutral at your workplace as well. Eh kaso tayo, masyadong literal. Para sa iba, yon pakikisama means hang out or inuman after work, gagala kasama mga katrabaho, mga walang kwentang company events etc. Tapos sasabihin sayo "Ang KJ mo naman" or "Bakit ang tahimik mo?" kapag you are just being professional in a workplace."
6. "Being born in a cult that somehow has the government by the balls."
7. "Injustice. Yung akala mo you'd be protected by the police or by a government employee, only to be told na "pabayaan mo na lang yan", "wala tayong magagawa, utos ni boss eh", or worse ginagaslight ka na ikaw na may kasalanan.. either due to incompetence or corruption. That's why people usually di na nagrereklamo due to the hassle and danger. Parang yung siklista lang."
8. "Yung process ng lahat. Normal na na may pila, hindi automated. Kung automated man hindi centralized yung system."
9. "Job hunting, ang tataas ng standards ang baba ng sahod."
10. "Being at the Philippines itself is already a worst experience; close-minded conservative family, high inflation, corrupt government, crab mentality, you name it."
11. "Halos halikan mo na yung pader sa tabi ng kalsa pag mag lalakad sa tabi pero masasagasaan ka pa rin."
12. "Interacting with Filipinos, in general."
13. "Pag-apply para sa valid ID specifically yung national ID na napakatagal dumating."
14. "Sky-high prices of every thing. I mean, when I last came home, grabe na kataas ang presyo ng mga basic goods and services sa atin. Nagulat ako na from 12php minimum fare, 25 na sa jeep within the same route. Yung bigas, 50+ per kilo na, ang asukal, 80-100 per kilo. Yung poor internet service, 100 per week."
15. "Cat-callers at mga manyak. Sobrang normalized sa Pilipinas. Pag may video about manyak sa tiktok ang daming nag dedefend pati mga kapwa babae idedefend pa yung manyak."
