Quote Originally Posted by gary2jessica View Post
Ok. But, point is, in Manila, the majority of goods and services are available in our country. I always try to think, what is unique in our lovely country, that is NOT available to Philippines. It is hard pressed to send anything that is not made in CHINA in UK, as our products from supermarkets are manufactured there.

So, what is uniquely British? Apart from our howling newspapers. Viz magazine, Private Eye, Marie Claire. Should create another thread for this!
Things may be available in the Philippines but I don't send things because they are British goods, I send because these people have very little and cannot afford to buy them. I am horrified by what they consider 'normal', such as 2" thick foam on the floor to sleep on??
I don't have much myself in terms of money etc but I am happy and willing to share what I can with people less fortunate...and NO, I'm NOT a goody two shoes, just an ordinary person.