Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in Philippines accepting of differences?
When we asked people about diversity in Philippines and whether locals are accepting of differences, they said...
"The Philippines is a country with a diverse population and culture. There is a substantial mixture of ethnic groups, religions, and languages in the country. People in the Philippines are usually very accepting of cultural, religious, and national differences. The Philippines also has a vibrant LGBT community that is accepted and embraced by the rest of society. In general, the people of the Philippines are tolerant and welcoming of different backgrounds and beliefs," said another expat in Philippines.
"Religous, primarily Catholic. Church and religion are an integral part of life. They don't separate religion from work life," wrote a member who made the move to Manila, Philippines.

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Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in Philippines accepting of differences?
If you live in Philippines, newcomers to Philippines would love to hear your answer to this question.
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Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.