If you found out about the Philippines, you probably heard about our President.

In the past, when I tell people I meet that I am from the Philippines, they will usually say "Ohhh Manny Pacquiao".

Recently, it was all about President Duterte, "Does he do the killing?", "Is it safe in the Philippines?"

It was the same question I got when I met this new friend in Japan. She is thinking of going for a vacation, but kinda hesitant because of what she reads on the internet.

To make her help with the decision, I enumerated things why she shouldn't visit the Philippines.

1. Too Many Islands

The Philippines has 7,641 Islands. There's too much to explore. You will get tired of hiking to the most beautiful mountain you will ever see. And you don't have a choice but to do a boat hoping to visit the secluded beaches that have white sand and beautiful sunsets.

As much as you want to visit all the islands, you just don't have the time. Isn't that sad?

I don't want you to be sad, so don't visit the Philippines.

2. Everything is too cheap

Your $1 USD is equivalent to 50 pesos, and that could buy a meal or a piece of clothing at the night market. It is too cheap that you will go on shopping all night, and you end up going home with extra baggage. You will have a hard time trying to decide what color of dress would suit you, so you ended up getting all 5 colors.

I would hate to see you bringing all these stuff on both hands, so don't visit the Philippines.

3. Almost everyone can speak English

You will not get lost and have a hard time finding places to go to because you can ask anyone. That won't be exciting isn't? Like being able to be friends with everyone because you can converse pretty well.

You will get so many Facebook friend request right after because you've gained so many friends.

You would hate that Filipinos love social media that they pop into your chat box and send you a bunch of pictures they took with you.

You wouldn't want so many friends that would care for you, so don't visit the Philippines.

4. Food that is so tasty

Filipino food is known to have one of the tastiest in the World. They know how to work on the flavorings, and they aren't afraid to make you fat. Yeah, they will feed you until you can no longer breathe.