i think you have to accept the fact that it really is a value that every filipina has.. we are raised to know that our parents and family are very important to us.. and believe me every daughter who works (well most) gives money to their parents every month.. that is coming from a daughter whose dad drives a BMW in the Philippines.. hahaha.. yes they still want me to send money every month to them as soon as i get a job here in the UK... even though my parents earn a lot, i still am obliged to give some money to them every month as a way of respect and returning the favor for raising us.. its a value that is taught in my family and i think most filipino (and chinese) family as well.. i think one advice might be to get the family members insured in a health plan.. although if they have a present condition it might be hard to do..
but whether the financial need is reasonable or not is the question really.. i dont think one has to be in total debt just to help out.. i think that is out of the line.. personally for me and my family... one has to give what only one can give... =)
