Whether it is because the Philippines is an archipelago of 7,100 islands, a former US colony, a poor nation, extremely centralized or a combination of these factors, part of the country’s condition involves having to live far away from loved ones.

We all have a relative or even several relatives abroad. We also have relatives who live in the provinces. But no matter where they are, it is very Filipino to maintain close emotional and even financial ties with these relatives that make up our extended family.

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