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During this time period, the Philippines was one of the most pro-American countries in the world. People in the Philippines were signing petitions to come here to America and live a better life.

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A huge obstacle they had was the fact that my brother couldn't come with them. He was in the Philippines while my parents had my sister and I in the US.  He was in the Philippines for 12 years of my life and 14 years of his life.  He recently came to the US in September of 2016.  We did come to visit once or twice but it was a huge emotional obstacle for my parents.

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My parents came to the US in 2002.  My mom came in October and my dad came in December. They, along with my aunts, uncles, and grandparents signed a petition to immigrate to the US. My mom's side of the family came to Oceanside, while my dad's either stayed in the Philippines or went to Los Angeles,