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5 Things I Love and Hate About the Philippines - A Brutally Honest Reflection From a Filipino Priest
Published January 17
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Father Leo discusses his deep personal connection to the Philippines in this raw and honest episode. As a Filipino-American priest, he shares 5 things he truly loves about his heritage—including faith, family, food, and community—while also confronting 5 issues he cannot ignore, such as government corruption, bureaucracy, and environmental neglect. Speaking from firsthand experience while visiting his birthplace, he reflects on the cultural strengths and social flaws he’s witnessed. This candid conversation invites viewers to reflect on their own heritage with both pride and constructive critique. It's a passionate call to love our culture enough to want change for the better.
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0:00 Faith, Culture, and Personal Reflections
1:15 Why I'm Back in the Philippines
4:48 What I Love Most About the People
7:35 Why Bureaucracy Drives Me Crazy
10:12 Filipino Food: A Fusion Legacy
13:10 Garbage & Poverty: Harsh Reality
16:00 Faith & Devotion in Filipino Life
19:40 Toxic Family Honesty and Drama
23:05 Joyful Filipino Spirit vs. Corruption
26:45 A Call to Action for Real Change
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