Filipinos renew their love affair with Britain

[Terpe]

Manila experienced something of a British invasion last month when the Princess Royal and pop stars Ed Sheeran and One Direction all visited.

Her Royal Highness’s visit was in support of Save the Children’s work across the Philippines, and many here were eager to see her.

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Princess Anne meets with Philippine President Benigno Aquino


Source (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/expatlife/11509776/Philippines-lasting-love-affair-with-Britain.html)

[Terpe]

"...on a balder note" I too often get mistaken for Jason Statham.
I'm happy to consider it an upgrade from being likened to Bruce Willis who, despite being younger than me, is considerably older than Jason Statham who is only 47 :biggrin:

[Michael Parnham]

Wow, you certainly are a hive of information Peter! :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Terpe]

Just like the writer of the article, the one thing I too dearly miss from England is the beautiful countryside and grand architecture.

We were longstanding members of The National Trust and took full advantage and enjoyment of that during our time in UK.

I can highly recommend that as a great way to understand more about UK environment, history and culture in a most enjoyable way. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[jake]

"...on a balder note" I too often get mistaken for Jason Statham.
I'm happy to consider it an upgrade from being likened to Bruce Willis who, despite being younger than me, is considerably older than Jason Statham who is only 47 :biggrin:

I was mistaken for Liam from one direction in MOA last weekend. He is only around 12 :Cuckoo:

[stevewool]

I was mistaken for Liam from one direction in MOA last weekend. He is only around 12 :Cuckoo:

Well the other month you were mistaken for my SON too, or was it the other way round? I can't remember :biggrin:

[jake]

Well the other month you were mistaken for my SON too, or was it the other way round? I can't remember :biggrin:

Old age DAD :wink:

[stevewool]

Nice to see you back Jake, you must have paid your lecci bill or got a higher Ariel :biggrin:

[grahamw48]

Just a shame most Filipinos think Britain is part of America....if they've heard of it at all.:cwm25:

[Ako Si Jamie]

Interesting article. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Tawi2]

Many times in the 1990's pinoys asked me which part of america was London :Erm: once there was an influx of pinay nurses into the UK and the general populance realised the pound sterling £ has a higher exchange rate than the USD $ they had a remarkable improvement in their geographical knowledge :icon_lol:

[fred]

"...on a balder note" I too often get mistaken for Jason Statham.
I'm happy to consider it an upgrade from being likened to Bruce Willis who, despite being younger than me, is considerably older than Jason Statham who is only 47 :biggrin:

I AM Bruce Willis and my son IS Harry potter!

[London_Manila]

Just a shame most Filipinos think Britain is part of America....if they've heard of it at all.:cwm25:

Geography seems to be not one of their stronger points :wink:

Most have trouble even finding the Philippines on a world map

[Michael Parnham]

Geography seems to be no one of their stronger points :wink:

Most have trouble even finding the Philippines on a world map

Very true! :xxgrinning--00xx3: