Originally Posted by
Daveyb101
Most of us are indeed probably assuming that OP has a US passport. I suspect that a holder of a Philippines passport probably wouldn't consider a trip to the philippines as a once in a lifetime trip.
They could be green card holders who don't have the means for frequent international travel. If the OP was brought over when he was, say, two years old, it could very well be a once in a lifetime opportunity. But I take your point.