The Place
Philippines is a paradise when you experience the balmy weather, the smooth breeze of the swaying coconut trees, white sand sun-bathing on the shores of the pristine beaches where crystalline waters display exotic marine life.
It lies several degrees above the equator in the southeast Asia. Its 7,101 islands is bordered by the Pacific Ocean in the east, South China sea to the west and Indian Ocean to the south. Only 2,137 islands are named and 2,000 are inhabited.

Philippines is known for its island like Cebu City. It is located in the Visayas region known not only for the beaches but also for the tropical fruits in the sidewalks. The tasty smell of green and yellow mangoes that comes with free taste would cost you less than a dollar to enjoy this bounty tropical treats.

Colorful jeepneys and bangkas painted with colorful design are one of the cheapest transportation you can have. Lavish festivals can be found here like Sinulog where in street dancers would hold a small idols in their hands and round the town square.
You can also find the relics of the Spanish colonials like the Magellan Corss sheltered in Magallanes street which mark the spot where 800 natives received the Catholic faith in 1521.

Another monument was made to mark the site of the famous battle of Ferdinand Magellan and chieftain Lapu-lapu. Walking in the oldest streets, you can find ancestral houses during the day and modern live bands during the night.
The World's 7th wonder can be found in Bohol, The Chocolate Hills together with the world's smallest monkey, the trasiers. The country displays a lushful green trees, golden ricefield and beautiful rivers.

There are countless beautiful sights like Banaue rice terraces, the carabao-like Tamaraws, Maria Cristina falls in Pagsanjan, exotic tasting durians in Davao City. Philippine is also known for its volcano within a volcano Taal, perfect cone-shaped Mt. Mayon and fierce, merciless Mt. Pinatubo.

There are a lot more place for snorkling, surfing and diving like Palawan.

The Filipino Culture
Faithfulness to the family is a tradition that is characteristic of Filipino society. This family loyalty is apparent in the fact that there are no booming businesses for retirement homes or orphanages in the Philippines. Filipinos are also well-known for their hospitality and friendliness.

Our Filipino Nannies
Filipino nannies are good nannies to Canadian families because they can speak English fluently which makes communication with them easy. English is an official language of the Filipinos next to Tagalog and it is taught in schools. Also, because of their friendliness and strong sense of family ties, they easily adapt and give warmth to the families they serve.