Yes, both Filipino morals and ethics in the Philippines are higher than the average Vietnamese in Vietnam. This is due to a Christian foundation of clear rights and wrongs. It doesn´t mean that most Filipinos practice neighborly goodwill toward other Filipinos but it is a solid foundation for society. Vietnamese Buddhism was more theoretical in outlook than practice. Under communism, the good aspects of Buddhism have been abandoned and replaced with Chinese capitalism.
Also, I think the main reason for Filipinos´apparent civilization is the fact that they can read English. This gives them far more information about the world, especially the civilized parts, than other peoples of Asia. A Vietnamese peasant travelling to the West for the first time would probably prefer to piss by the side of the road than ask for help finding a toilet. Also, we should not forget that the Philippines was a rich country back in the 1950s. Vietnam in the 1950s was basically lower than African poor and riddled with war and starvations. The Philippines is now much poorer than in the past but there are aspects of civilizing behaviors you just can´t lose even when forced into poverty. Like if I was suddenly forced into poverty, you bet I would brush my teeth each morning and head to Goodwill to get some silverplated flatware to eat my donated foods.
Pinoys have longer exposure to more civilized Western countries. Christianity as a religion has a lot of uplifting values too but the institution of Christianity is very corrupt. So Pinoys might be acting nice to get into heaven. Vietnamese don´t really believe in the afterlife so they don´t even pretend to be nice. Buddhism also teaches re-incarnation but since the rules are not known Vietnamese strive hard to make the most of this world before turning into dog meat in the next incarnation. I live a generous life so I know I will be a super sophisticated white Mexican in my next life.
I think you mean Catholics and not protestant/evangelical christian.
^ a poor lottery ticket seller in Vietnam has his own house, no rent or property taxes. He can support up to 3 people. Do Qu has his own house paid off? Can Qu support 3 people?
Or Qu has to work everyday and pay rent? Barely making it
Also, I think the main reason for Filipinos´apparent civilization is the fact that they can read English. This gives them far more information about the world, especially the civilized parts, than other peoples of Asia. A Vietnamese peasant travelling to the West for the first time would probably prefer to piss by the side of the road than ask for help finding a toilet. Also, we should not forget that the Philippines was a rich country back in the 1950s. Vietnam in the 1950s was basically lower than African poor and riddled with war and starvations. The Philippines is now much poorer than in the past but there are aspects of civilizing behaviors you just can´t lose even when forced into poverty. Like if I was suddenly forced into poverty, you bet I would brush my teeth each morning and head to Goodwill to get some silverplated flatware to eat my donated foods.
Pinoys have longer exposure to more civilized Western countries. Christianity as a religion has a lot of uplifting values too but the institution of Christianity is very corrupt. So Pinoys might be acting nice to get into heaven. Vietnamese don´t really believe in the afterlife so they don´t even pretend to be nice. Buddhism also teaches re-incarnation but since the rules are not known Vietnamese strive hard to make the most of this world before turning into dog meat in the next incarnation. I live a generous life so I know I will be a super sophisticated white Mexican in my next life.
Both countries are similar in status economically, but militarily, Viets are much stronger as a people IMO. The Philippines was a colony of Spain for 500 long years, whereas VN has forcibly removed one foreign power after another from its soil by sheer will.
! No longer available It takes balls for anyone to put up a siege on a major US base in modern time, lol
I believe most Vietnamese born overseas have different look than native Vietnamese. It's because of dairy products, they drink gallons of milk every week. So naturally it affects the bone structure. I believe most overseas Vietnamese tend to look more Western.