ALL FILIPINOS PLEASE READ THIS

[Gradie and Jane 0]

SUBJECT: KOREAN ESSAY WORTH READING

Please pass it to all Filipinos you know.

The message goes:

As you know, we have plenty of Koreans currently

studying in the Philippines to take advantage of

our cheaper tuition fees and learn English at the

same time.

This is an essay written by a Korean student I

want to share with you. (Never mind the grammar;

it's the CONTENT that counts). Maybe it is timely to

think about this in the midst of all the confusion

at present.

MY SHORT ESSAY ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES

Jaeyoun Kim

Filipinos always complain about the corruption in

the Philippines . Do you really think the corruption

is the problem of the Philippines ? I do not

think so. I strongly believe that the problem is

the lack of love for the Philippines .

Let me first talk about my country, Korea .

It might help you understand my point.

After the Korean War, South Korea was one

of the poorest countries in the world. Koreans

had to start from scratch because entire country was

destroyed after the Korean War, and we had no

natural resources.

Koreans used to talk about the Philippines , for

Filipinos were very rich in Asia . We envy Filipinos.

Koreans really wanted to be well off like

Filipinos. Many Koreans died of famine.

My father & brother also died because of famine.

Korean government was very corrupt and is still very

corrupt beyond your imagination, but Korea was

able to develop dramatically because Koreans really

did their best for the common good with their heart

burning with patriotism.

Koreans did not work just for themselves but also

for their neighborhood and country. Education inspired

young men with the spirit of patriotism.

40 years ago, President Park took over the

government to reform Korea . He tried to borrow money

from other countries, but it was not possible to get a

loan and attract a foreign investment because the

economic situation of South Korea was so bad. Korea had

only three factories. So, President Park sent many mine

workers and nurses to Germany so that

they could send money to Korea to build a factory.

They had to go through horrible experience.

In 1964, President Park visited Germany to borrow

money. Hundred of Koreans in Germany came to the

airport to welcome him and cried there as they saw

the President Park . They asked to him, "President,

when can we be well off?" That was the only question

everyone asked to him. President Park cried with

them and promised them that Korea would be well

off if everyone works hard for Korea , and the President

of Germany got the strong impression on them

and lent money to Korea . So, President Park was

able to build many factories in Korea . He always

asked Koreans to love their country from their heart.

Many Korean scientists and engineers in the USA

came back to Korea to help developing country

because they wanted their country to be well off.

Though they received very small salary, they did their

best for Korea . They always hoped that their children

would live in well off country.

My parents always brought me to the places where

poor and physically handicapped people live. They

wanted me to understand their life and help them.

I also worked for Catholic Church when I was in the army.

The only thing I learned from Catholic Church was that we

have to love our neighborhood. And, I have loved my

neighborhood. Have you cried for the

Philippines? I have cried for my country several

times. I also cried for the Philippines because of so many

poor people. I have been to the New Bilibid

prison. What made me sad in the prison were the

prisoners who do not have any love for their country.

They go to mass and work for Church. They pray

everyday.

However, they do not love the Philippines . I

talked to two prisoners at the maximum-security compound,

and both of them said that they would leave the

Philippines right after they are released from the

prison. They said that they would start a new life in other

countries and never come back to the Philippines .

Many Koreans have a great love for Korea so that

we were able to share our wealth with our neighborhood.

The owners of factory and company were distributed their

profit to their employees fairly so that employees could

buy what they needed and saved money for the

future and their children.

When I was in Korea , I had a very strong faith and

wanted to be a priest. However, when I came to the Philippines ,

I completely lost my faith.

I was very confused when I saw many unbelievable

situations in the Philippines . Street kids always make me sad,

and I see them everyday. The Philippines is the only Catholic

country in Asia , but there are too many poor people here.

People go to church every Sunday to pray, but nothing has

been changed.

My parents came to the Philippines last week and

saw this situation. They told me that Korea was much poorer

than the present Philippines when they

were young. They are so sorry that there are so

many beggars and street kids. When we went to Pasangjan,

I forced my parents to take a boat because

it would fun. However, they were not happy after

taking a boat. They said that they would not take the boat

again because they were sympathized the

boatmen, for the boatmen were very poor and had a

small frame. Most of people just took a boat and enjoyed it.

But, my parents did not enjoy it because of love

for them.

My mother who has been working for Catholic Church

since I was very young told me that if we just go to

mass without changing ourselves, we are not

Catholic indeed. Faith should come with action.

She added that I have to love Filipinos and do good things

for them because all of us are same and have received a great

love from God. I want Filipinos to love their

neighborhood and country as much as they love God

so that the Philippines will be well off.

I am sure that love is the keyword, which Filipinos

should remember. We cannot change the sinful structure at once.

It should start from person. Love must start in everybody,

in a s mall scale and have to grow. A lot of

things happen if we open up to love. Let's put away

our prejudices and look at our worries with our new eyes.

I discover that every person is worthy to be

loved. Trust in love, because it makes changes possible.

Love changes you and me. It changes people, contexts and

relationships. It changes the world. Please love your

neighborhood and country.

Jesus Christ said that whatever we do to others we

do to Him. In the Philippines , there is God for people who

are abused and abandoned. There is God who is crying for love.

If you have a child, teach them how to love the Philippines .

Teach them why they have to love their neighborhood and country.

You already know that God also will be very happy if you love others.

That's all I really want to ask you Filipinos.

[✿Ice Rain✿ 0]

This is very touchy essay. I am touched.

SUBJECT: KOREAN ESSAY WORTH READING

Please pass it to all Filipinos you know.

The message goes:

As you know, we have plenty of Koreans currently

studying in the Philippines to take advantage of

our cheaper tuition fees and learn English at the

same time.

This is an essay written by a Korean student I

want to share with you. (Never mind the grammar;

it's the CONTENT that counts). Maybe it is timely to

think about this in the midst of all the confusion

at present.

MY SHORT ESSAY ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES

Jaeyoun Kim

Filipinos always complain about the corruption in

the Philippines . Do you really think the corruption

is the problem of the Philippines ? I do not

think so. I strongly believe that the problem is

the lack of love for the Philippines .

Let me first talk about my country, Korea .

It might help you understand my point.

After the Korean War, South Korea was one

of the poorest countries in the world. Koreans

had to start from scratch because entire country was

destroyed after the Korean War, and we had no

natural resources.

Koreans used to talk about the Philippines , for

Filipinos were very rich in Asia . We envy Filipinos.

Koreans really wanted to be well off like

Filipinos. Many Koreans died of famine.

My father & brother also died because of famine.

Korean government was very corrupt and is still very

corrupt beyond your imagination, but Korea was

able to develop dramatically because Koreans really

did their best for the common good with their heart

burning with patriotism.

Koreans did not work just for themselves but also

for their neighborhood and country. Education inspired

young men with the spirit of patriotism.

40 years ago, President Park took over the

government to reform Korea . He tried to borrow money

from other countries, but it was not possible to get a

loan and attract a foreign investment because the

economic situation of South Korea was so bad. Korea had

only three factories. So, President Park sent many mine

workers and nurses to Germany so that

they could send money to Korea to build a factory.

They had to go through horrible experience.

In 1964, President Park visited Germany to borrow

money. Hundred of Koreans in Germany came to the

airport to welcome him and cried there as they saw

the President Park . They asked to him, "President,

when can we be well off?" That was the only question

everyone asked to him. President Park cried with

them and promised them that Korea would be well

off if everyone works hard for Korea , and the President

of Germany got the strong impression on them

and lent money to Korea . So, President Park was

able to build many factories in Korea . He always

asked Koreans to love their country from their heart.

Many Korean scientists and engineers in the USA

came back to Korea to help developing country

because they wanted their country to be well off.

Though they received very small salary, they did their

best for Korea . They always hoped that their children

would live in well off country.

My parents always brought me to the places where

poor and physically handicapped people live. They

wanted me to understand their life and help them.

I also worked for Catholic Church when I was in the army.

The only thing I learned from Catholic Church was that we

have to love our neighborhood. And, I have loved my

neighborhood. Have you cried for the

Philippines? I have cried for my country several

times. I also cried for the Philippines because of so many

poor people. I have been to the New Bilibid

prison. What made me sad in the prison were the

prisoners who do not have any love for their country.

They go to mass and work for Church. They pray

everyday.

However, they do not love the Philippines . I

talked to two prisoners at the maximum-security compound,

and both of them said that they would leave the

Philippines right after they are released from the

prison. They said that they would start a new life in other

countries and never come back to the Philippines .

Many Koreans have a great love for Korea so that

we were able to share our wealth with our neighborhood.

The owners of factory and company were distributed their

profit to their employees fairly so that employees could

buy what they needed and saved money for the

future and their children.

When I was in Korea , I had a very strong faith and

wanted to be a priest. However, when I came to the Philippines ,

I completely lost my faith.

I was very confused when I saw many unbelievable

situations in the Philippines . Street kids always make me sad,

and I see them everyday. The Philippines is the only Catholic

country in Asia , but there are too many poor people here.

People go to church every Sunday to pray, but nothing has

been changed.

My parents came to the Philippines last week and

saw this situation. They told me that Korea was much poorer

than the present Philippines when they

were young. They are so sorry that there are so

many beggars and street kids. When we went to Pasangjan,

I forced my parents to take a boat because

it would fun. However, they were not happy after

taking a boat. They said that they would not take the boat

again because they were sympathized the

boatmen, for the boatmen were very poor and had a

small frame. Most of people just took a boat and enjoyed it.

But, my parents did not enjoy it because of love

for them.

My mother who has been working for Catholic Church

since I was very young told me that if we just go to

mass without changing ourselves, we are not

Catholic indeed. Faith should come with action.

She added that I have to love Filipinos and do good things

for them because all of us are same and have received a great

love from God. I want Filipinos to love their

neighborhood and country as much as they love God

so that the Philippines will be well off.

I am sure that love is the keyword, which Filipinos

should remember. We cannot change the sinful structure at once.

It should start from person. Love must start in everybody,

in a s mall scale and have to grow. A lot of

things happen if we open up to love. Let's put away

our prejudices and look at our worries with our new eyes.

I discover that every person is worthy to be

loved. Trust in love, because it makes changes possible.

Love changes you and me. It changes people, contexts and

relationships. It changes the world. Please love your

neighborhood and country.

Jesus Christ said that whatever we do to others we

do to Him. In the Philippines , there is God for people who

are abused and abandoned. There is God who is crying for love.

If you have a child, teach them how to love the Philippines .

Teach them why they have to love their neighborhood and country.

You already know that God also will be very happy if you love others.

That's all I really want to ask you Filipinos.

[richo 0]

A filipino being outside the philippines doesnt mean they dont love philippines. LOving the philippines means embracing and not forgeting our values wherever we go, whoever we talked to, shining our filipino beliefs, culture and values to others thru our actions, words and deeds.

Anyways, Love the essay

[macutelit 0]

mahal ko ang pinas!!!

[belay 0]

i agree that there are lots of corruption in the Philippines... but i always think that filipinos love their country... as for me i will always be proud to be a filipino... taas nuo kahit kanino...

[macutelit 0]

i agree that there are lots of corruption in the Philippines... but i always think that filipinos love their country... as for me i will always be proud to be a filipino... taas nuo kahit kanino...

[sugarplum 0]

SUBJECT: KOREAN ESSAY WORTH READING

Please pass it to all Filipinos you know.

The message goes:

As you know, we have plenty of Koreans currently

studying in the Philippines to take advantage of

our cheaper tuition fees and learn English at the

same time.

This is an essay written by a Korean student I

want to share with you. (Never mind the grammar;

it's the CONTENT that counts). Maybe it is timely to

think about this in the midst of all the confusion

at present.

MY SHORT ESSAY ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES

Jaeyoun Kim

Filipinos always complain about the corruption in

the Philippines . Do you really think the corruption

is the problem of the Philippines ? I do not

think so. I strongly believe that the problem is

the lack of love for the Philippines .

Let me first talk about my country, Korea .

It might help you understand my point.

After the Korean War, South Korea was one

of the poorest countries in the world. Koreans

had to start from scratch because entire country was

destroyed after the Korean War, and we had no

natural resources.

Koreans used to talk about the Philippines , for

Filipinos were very rich in Asia . We envy Filipinos.

Koreans really wanted to be well off like

Filipinos. Many Koreans died of famine.

My father & brother also died because of famine.

Korean government was very corrupt and is still very

corrupt beyond your imagination, but Korea was

able to develop dramatically because Koreans really

did their best for the common good with their heart

burning with patriotism.

Koreans did not work just for themselves but also

for their neighborhood and country. Education inspired

young men with the spirit of patriotism.

40 years ago, President Park took over the

government to reform Korea . He tried to borrow money

from other countries, but it was not possible to get a

loan and attract a foreign investment because the

economic situation of South Korea was so bad. Korea had

only three factories. So, President Park sent many mine

workers and nurses to Germany so that

they could send money to Korea to build a factory.

They had to go through horrible experience.

In 1964, President Park visited Germany to borrow

money. Hundred of Koreans in Germany came to the

airport to welcome him and cried there as they saw

the President Park . They asked to him, "President,

when can we be well off?" That was the only question

everyone asked to him. President Park cried with

them and promised them that Korea would be well

off if everyone works hard for Korea , and the President

of Germany got the strong impression on them

and lent money to Korea . So, President Park was

able to build many factories in Korea . He always

asked Koreans to love their country from their heart.

Many Korean scientists and engineers in the USA

came back to Korea to help developing country

because they wanted their country to be well off.

Though they received very small salary, they did their

best for Korea . They always hoped that their children

would live in well off country.

My parents always brought me to the places where

poor and physically handicapped people live. They

wanted me to understand their life and help them.

I also worked for Catholic Church when I was in the army.

The only thing I learned from Catholic Church was that we

have to love our neighborhood. And, I have loved my

neighborhood. Have you cried for the

Philippines? I have cried for my country several

times. I also cried for the Philippines because of so many

poor people. I have been to the New Bilibid

prison. What made me sad in the prison were the

prisoners who do not have any love for their country.

They go to mass and work for Church. They pray

everyday.

However, they do not love the Philippines . I

talked to two prisoners at the maximum-security compound,

and both of them said that they would leave the

Philippines right after they are released from the

prison. They said that they would start a new life in other

countries and never come back to the Philippines .

Many Koreans have a great love for Korea so that

we were able to share our wealth with our neighborhood.

The owners of factory and company were distributed their

profit to their employees fairly so that employees could

buy what they needed and saved money for the

future and their children.

When I was in Korea , I had a very strong faith and

wanted to be a priest. However, when I came to the Philippines ,

I completely lost my faith.

I was very confused when I saw many unbelievable

situations in the Philippines . Street kids always make me sad,

and I see them everyday. The Philippines is the only Catholic

country in Asia , but there are too many poor people here.

People go to church every Sunday to pray, but nothing has

been changed.

My parents came to the Philippines last week and

saw this situation. They told me that Korea was much poorer

than the present Philippines when they

were young. They are so sorry that there are so

many beggars and street kids. When we went to Pasangjan,

I forced my parents to take a boat because

it would fun. However, they were not happy after

taking a boat. They said that they would not take the boat

again because they were sympathized the

boatmen, for the boatmen were very poor and had a

small frame. Most of people just took a boat and enjoyed it.

But, my parents did not enjoy it because of love

for them.

My mother who has been working for Catholic Church

since I was very young told me that if we just go to

mass without changing ourselves, we are not

Catholic indeed. Faith should come with action.

She added that I have to love Filipinos and do good things

for them because all of us are same and have received a great

love from God. I want Filipinos to love their

neighborhood and country as much as they love God

so that the Philippines will be well off.

I am sure that love is the keyword, which Filipinos

should remember. We cannot change the sinful structure at once.

It should start from person. Love must start in everybody,

in a s mall scale and have to grow. A lot of

things happen if we open up to love. Let's put away

our prejudices and look at our worries with our new eyes.

I discover that every person is worthy to be

loved. Trust in love, because it makes changes possible.

Love changes you and me. It changes people, contexts and

relationships. It changes the world. Please love your

neighborhood and country.

Jesus Christ said that whatever we do to others we

do to Him. In the Philippines , there is God for people who

are abused and abandoned. There is God who is crying for love.

If you have a child, teach them how to love the Philippines .

Teach them why they have to love their neighborhood and country.

You already know that God also will be very happy if you love others.

That's all I really want to ask you Filipinos.

i love the easy and its true...

[vichygurl 1]

I noticed too that A LOT of Koreans are in the Philippines i guess particularly in Manila. One time I was crossing a long Malate and lots of Korean businesses. I should say, this essay has a point! I am so touched!

Thanks for sharing!

Korean ang asawa ko pero 2 years old pa lang xa ng iwan ang Korea since then hindi na xa nakaapak ulit sa bansang sinilangan!

BTW, I am proud being PINOY! My hope pa naman ang Pinas... Love is a great factor talaga!

Vida Taylor

[filirican 3]

touchy! but Philippines is getting worse.no matter how many people are gonna stand up and do good still the dirty money is always in handy..

[ako 0]

I ALWAYS REMEMBER WHEN IM STILL STUDYING EVERYTIME WE SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM TEARS KEEP FALLING FROM MY EYES(MY FELLOW STUDENTS ASKING ME WHY IM CRYING...I JUST SAID WALA LANG...DI KO RIN KC ALAM WHY MY TEARS FELL FROM MY EYES)....I JUST SANG THE SONG FROM MY HEART AND I ALWAYS FEEL THE LOVE FOR MY BELOVED COUNTRY.....MAHAL NA MAHAL KO ANG PILIPINAS.....SO SAD TO FIND OUT THAT FOREIGNERS WERE THE ONE WHO SEE WHATS THE PROBLEM IN OUR COUNTRY...FILIPINOS DOESNT KNOW WHAT LOVE IS ALL ABOUT.....

Edited September 4, 2008 by ako

[Rocky_nBullwinkle 6]

We cannot discount the fact that there is always graft and corruption especially in third world countries like the Philippines. Just because some Filipinos want to leave the country to seek greener pastures doesn't mean they don't love the Pilipinas. They just want a better life, for themselves, and for their families.

I ALWAYS REMEMBER WHEN IM STILL STUDYING EVERYTIME WE SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM TEARS KEEP FALLING FROM MY EYES(MY FELLOW STUDENTS ASKING ME WHY IM CRYING...I JUST SAID WALA LANG...DI KO RIN KC ALAM WHY MY TEARS FELL FROM MY EYES)....I JUST SANG THE SONG FROM MY HEART AND I ALWAYS FEEL THE LOVE FOR MY BELOVED COUNTRY.....MAHAL NA MAHAL KO ANG PILIPINAS.....SO SAD TO FIND OUT THAT FOREIGNERS WERE THE ONE WHO SEE WHATS THE PROBLEM IN OUR COUNTRY...FILIPINOS DOESNT KNOW WHAT LOVE IS ALL ABOUT.....

[steve_maria 0]

i love the essay so much...it was a great one.I am very touch and happy coz there is this man who has sympathy for the phil.whoever he is i would thank him ,same with you thank you coz this can help to open the eyes of the fil i wil aso spread this essay...

thanx and GOD BLESS AWAYS.........

[RICHIE07 0]

A filipino being outside the philippines doesnt mean they dont love philippines. LOving the philippines means embracing and not forgeting our values wherever we go, whoever we talked to, shining our filipino beliefs, culture and values to others thru our actions, words and deeds.

Anyways, Love the essay

[Abby-Ron 8]

We cannot discount the fact that there is always graft and corruption especially in third world countries like the Philippines. Just because some Filipinos want to leave the country to seek greener pastures doesn't mean they don't love the Pilipinas. They just want a better life, for themselves, and for their families.

I ALWAYS REMEMBER WHEN IM STILL STUDYING EVERYTIME WE SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM TEARS KEEP FALLING FROM MY EYES(MY FELLOW STUDENTS ASKING ME WHY IM CRYING...I JUST SAID WALA LANG...DI KO RIN KC ALAM WHY MY TEARS FELL FROM MY EYES)....I JUST SANG THE SONG FROM MY HEART AND I ALWAYS FEEL THE LOVE FOR MY BELOVED COUNTRY.....MAHAL NA MAHAL KO ANG PILIPINAS.....SO SAD TO FIND OUT THAT FOREIGNERS WERE THE ONE WHO SEE WHATS THE PROBLEM IN OUR COUNTRY...FILIPINOS DOESNT KNOW WHAT LOVE IS ALL ABOUT.....

Amen to that!!

[brianmarie 0]

Very touchy, sana mabasa ito ng Pangulo natin. Proud ako sa pagiging Filipino ko pero sa system of government natin now I doubt it.