I am living in the Philippines wherein poverty is still a serious problem. Even though unemployment rate is high, I believe the new President Rodrigo Duterte is persistently taking action to eradicate it, which I think why the rate is slowly decreasing. What I like about this country, especially the Filipino citizens, is that no matter how hard life is, no matter how frustrating the transportation system is, no matter how unsatisfactory the government services are, no matter how poor we can get, HOPE still dwells in us and we still manage to tattoo a smile on our face. The hope that this country will soon improve, the hope that everything will be in its right place in a matter of time, the hope that everyone gets a job and a higher salary we deserve, the hope that every Filipino will be able to eat at least three times a day, these are the reasons why we keep going. These are the main basis why we extend a helping hand to one another, so as to spread love and uplift the hope of those who are barely holding on. I live for the day to see and experience a better Philippines someday.