In our UPIS Batch 1984, I have posted a question on why did our batchmates choose to migrate to the U.S. (and elsewhere) instead of staying put in the Philippines. I also posted a question on why the others opted to stay.

The questions are quite personal in nature but I always thought that the questions will always be on the "present tense" since people like myself -- who have always been saying that I'd prefer to stay and fight it out -- have slowly re-considered their position.

Personally (i mean, just me without the family), I'd want to stick it out and see where things will go and how I can still be of help. But considering my family, given the opportunity now, I'd think of leaving the Philippines. Come back? Of course. But when? That, I can't answer.

In my RetireHappy blog (http://www.retirehappy.blogspot.com/) I have posted our dream of retiring happy (me and my wife, that is). Though I never mentioned where I would like to retire, I just want to make sure that before I'm 40, I would have fast-tracked the financial requirements attached to our retirement.

A lot of arguments will be said about this topic but I hope that in the end, it will help us decide our immediate future -- both for the country and us as Filipinos.

Right now, I want to make sure my kids get the best out of this world. With God's guidance, I'm sure they'll make it.