To be honest I also feel the same way. I'm still thinking if it's really a good time to spend my vacation in the Philippines when everything is so expensive - the food, the flights, etc. Also, the people over there will be busy.
In your case, I think it's better to go back home. Even if you don't do anything. Even when you come back with debts and need more money to send back home.
Why? Because 2026 is too long to wait.
If you can't go back next year, better to go home this time.
Try to visit lhes nalang sa Manila.
Or try to meet friends - those who really care about you.
Also, even if you don't accomplish all your plans with your loved ones like shopping and cooking for them, it's okay as long as you spend quality time with them.
Last year when I went home, my mother came to see me in Cebu. She lives in Negros and even when she knows I barely have time for her because I was working from PH at that time, she still spent time with me just by being there. Her presence is comforting, though sometimes I want to be alone. But at least, on my vacation, I saw her and was with her.
I think your daughter will like that too. If she can't appreciate it now, maybe who knows, she'll do it in the future.
So don't be torn and goooo.. if your heart tells you to. 🙂
Thank you❤️. Sometimes if I only think about the expenses, I would only be devastated. But if I go home the time that I would spend with them would forever be in my memories to treasure. So I must really go home♥️