When you think of Philippines do you first think of Picture A or Picture B?

[StonyArabia]

A to be honest. Although B as well. Since it's growing economically. That said I think B more in Malaysia

[Mortimer]

I think B

[Zuh]

Never been there to judge but I get that impression that Philippines economically stable morderm western etc is at level for example of Ecuador or El Salvador but not fucked up as Bolivia Haiti Guatemala etc

[arkas]

I would've thought of something in between truthfully.

[StonyArabia]

I would've thought of something in between truthfully.

It truly is. Some areas are just breathtaking and some are just sad. Most places are like that but I think over there is much more of a gap between rich and poor than elsewhere in Asia.

[rein]

I don’t think of Philippines. Never been there.

[arkas]

It truly is. Some areas are just breathtaking and some are just sad. Most places are like that but I think over there is much more of a gap between rich and poor than elsewhere in Asia.

Inequality is definitely worse in some other parts of Asia imo, but I think as an average the Phillipines might be pretty bad.



Income inequality map ^

[Thambi]

combo of A and B, but leaning more towards B due to the recent development. Philippines made huge progress.

[frankhammer]

A. Rural life and village life is far different from the urbanised areas. Housing, infrastructure to roads. Electricity, water and sewerage. Pretty pictures but not the life the majority of Filipinos live.

[Iloko]

It truly is. Some areas are just breathtaking and some are just sad. Most places are like that but I think over there is much more of a gap between rich and poor than elsewhere in Asia.

Yea like I would think that every country has their upscale vs ghetto areas, and Philippines is no exception. In some areas of Philippines you will feel as if you are in Los Angeles or Berlin, while others Papua New Guinea. True that you'll often see slums across the street from where the rich people go.