Is America the Ultimate Heaven on Earth for an Average Filipino?

The opinion you stated (in a question form) is a bit exaggerated. I wonder the how "many" eyes actually light up by just talking about America. It just so happened that America is the country closest to what Filipinos have been accustomed to, such as democracy, education, culture, creed(religion). In America, it's easy to imulate, or to blend in their culture, so unlike if you go and live in Japan, China or any parts of Europe. People, would prefer to go there, but for you to say that is the ultimate place , or like ascending to heaven is outrageous.