Hi Angel,
Do not blame yourself for starting this thread. I understand that you put this thread to share what you feel about our country.
And I salute you that even you`ve been to the foreign land you still love and proud of our beloved country.

Blame should be for those who have a very a low self-esteem that easily get rattled and hurt.
A person who is insecure lacks confidence in their own value and capability.
Btw, Angel123, Which part of the Philippines you live?
I am Tagalog, but I have traveled to most part of the Philippines and I can say that, Philippines is beautiful and I am so proud of it.