I won’t comment on the specific wording of the previous poster, as “export” implies the people have no choice in where they live. Wholly untrue. I don’t think there was any bad intention, however, probably just a bit of naïveté.

I will say, as someone who is currently living in the Philippines, most workers at the top of their game do voluntarily go abroad, as salaries are shockingly low at home.

I hope someday that Filipino workers can earn what they deserve and choose to remain. I do agree that often the best and the brightest leave - and I understand why.

All of that said, our service at the Marriott Manila (only as diners, not as overnight guests) has never been anything short of excellent.