I consider myself an honorary Filipino. I lived in the Visayan islands (Bacolod, Iloilo) for a couple of years and learned a few of the dialects there (Cebuano, Ilonggo, Karay-a, Akleanon, and a bit of Tagalog).
I love the Philippines. It'd be great to go back someday.
I really miss the food. Especially the lechon baboy!