We have always been taught that giving is better than receiving. Generosity is a beautiful trait most Filipinos have by heart. We’re always ready to give more of something, not necessarily material things, than what is necessary or expected.

In Buddhism, generosity is one of the 10 perfections and is the antidote to the self-chosen poison called greed. But among Filipinos, we have seen politicians and businessmen who have become rich out of greed but they still give to charity. At least they’re not totally unselfish by keeping their monies all to themselves.

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