I agree it's about the same tax wise as I have few Aussie co-workers din nman. However you got better economy of scale, bigger industries hence can pay and give benefits more. Your politicians has more political will, dito the gov't is very conscious sa kind image nila. My observation is people want progress pero not in any of their backyard. They want bigger salary, better and more of this and that but they don't want to give solution or at least agree to presented solution. So that is just plain whining. The fastest and most cost effective way to build or rebuild a nation is migration. Educated, skilled, healthy individuals tulad ng mga pinoy who will bring production, progress and innovation. Cguro dahil sa isolation namin naclose minded na mga kiwi.