After observations, I have a theory that the poorest and boring places are potentially the ones that most use the Internet. The lack of activities makes people look for cheap entertainment and the Internet is full of it.
This happens in small cities of Brazil. When the city doesn't have parks and outdoor activities, people stay at games and on the Internet, because there aren't activities to do, and get hooked. A repeated behavior became a habit.
I was borned and raised in the Philippines and visit there frequently. I wouldn't call it "boring". In fact far from it..
Heck, I would trade living there (currently in the U.S.) if it wasn't for the lack of high paying tech jobs for all of the outdoor and aquatic activities that are closely within reach after a relatively short drive.
I am sorry, but you did not get the point. Do all small cities of Philippines have aquatic activities and parks and outdoor activities? Why people are trading it to stay on the Internet?
PS: I am not saying that the Philippines is not good. I am saying that the Internet is cheap entertainment and fills a gap in places where you do not have entertainment.
