I chose to become a dual-citizen not just to make things easier, but to remind myself that I'm not here serving a foreign country. I'm serving my country.

MANILA, Philippines - Be a Rappler and help us MovePH!
This week your #Rappler Assignment is to send photos, video, reports, and quick updates of how Typhoon "Pablo" is affecting your area.
How are the residents coping with the typhoon? Which areas are badly hit? Do you have any ideas how people can help out? If you find anything interesting, send them to us. Your reports will help us report and monitor the typhoon and the affected areas.
You can send us your photos, video and reports via any of the following means:
We'll compile your submissions and post them here. We'll feature them on our Typhoon "Pablo" live blog as well. - Rappler.com
I chose to become a dual-citizen not just to make things easier, but to remind myself that I'm not here serving a foreign country. I'm serving my country.
On May 3, 10 days before the elections, I met the future of the Philippines who work quietly in the background, in their own schools and communities; those with no agenda, just heart