Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Arriving in America
- Differences in America
- Going Back
The person I interviewed is a personal friend whom I've had the pleasure to get to know over the years at Balboa High School and more. I interviewed him because during times in school, he would talk about the Philippines a lot and how much he loved going there. He is also one of the very few people I know who will say what is really on his mind. Here is Paulo Acosta and his views on Filipinos in America
Introduction
As we can see, Paulo has been to the Philippines multiple times. He sees obvious differences between life in America vs life in the Philippines. He believes he has more freedom over in the Philippines rather than in America since the Corrupt system in the Philippines allows him to get away with more. He also believes the opportunities he can get in America are opportunities he can't get in the Philippines due to Filipinos Crab Mentality.
Arriving in America
He was born in America but his parents were born in the Philippines. His father came to America and brought his mother to America from the Philippines. The reasoning for coming was to find better opportunities.
Differences in America
He tells us about what he sees between Filipino Americans and Filipino Immigrants. Also he talks about maintaining his culture and how he deals with discrimination.
Going Back
He talks to us about where his heart is really at and shares his thoughts on going back to the Philippines and about retiring in the Philippines.
Takeaway
Paulo Acosta is a Filipino American who considers San Francisco his home and the Philippines as a place to visit. He was born in America but visits the Philippines every year. Although he enjoys going there from time to time, he would not retire in the Philippines due to the lack of medical care. He believes the opportunities he can get in America are better overall compared to the Philippines due to the Crab Mentality Filipinos have.
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