Blog 1 - Becoming Filipino

A photo of Kyle (right). Photo credit: Kyle Jennerman

I’m a fan, follower, subscriber or call it what ever you want. I’m talking about Becoming Filipino. It’s a YouTube channel created by Kyle Jennerman also known as Kulas (his Filipino name).

Basically, Kyle films his daily life in the Philippines and share it to the world. From my understanding, Kyle is a Canadian, living in the Philippines for several years now and has traveled 80 provinces of the Philippines.

Life in the Philippines is very simple compare to the western world like Canada. I know that very well because I’m a Filipino.

Sometimes, I wonder what compelled Kyle to moved to the Philippines. For many Filipinos, the main reason why they migrated to other countries is because of financial reasons. Some are just really tired of the politics and corruption.

For me, aside from financial reason, one of the reasons that compelled me to move to Canada is because of the health care system. My wife had cesarean when she gave birth to our son and basically we didn’t pay anything. I had appendicitis and same thing, I didn’t pay anything.

Moreover, way back then, I was still single and planning to raise my family (which I’ve done) in Canada.

Moving to any country in the world has its own advantages and disadvantages. It’s up to you to decide which one is heavier and what makes you happy and I think that is what compelled Kulas to move and stay in the Philippines - happiness.

Maybe when I retire, I will go back to my homeland to live a simple life.

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