stanthedog,
I really don't intend to ask you personal questions. Just prompting some serious thinking.
You are still very young.
1. Have you thought about how you will support yourself (ie income) if you settle in the Phils?
2. Have you thought about what you would do to occupy yourself day-to-day ?
3. Have you ever lived abroad before ?
Again no offence intended. Just prompting some thoughts I personally feel need to be considered.