MONTE CARLO, Monaco - Filipinos travel far for various reasons. Many of those who leave the Philippines do it to get higher paying jobs.

Some 3,000 Filipinos have made Monaco, the city-state on the French Riviera, their second home. Dubbed as the playground of the rich and famous, Monaco is the second smallest and densely populated country in the world, with over 37,000 population as of 2013.

Monaco’s climate, picturesque views, its world-renowned sporting events, such as the Monaco Grand Prix, and palatable taxation policies have attracted the richest people on the planet. In 2014, it was reported that 30 percent of the population was made of millionaires.

The Palace press office suggests the number of Filipinos living in the principality could be less than a thousand because many of those working here commute to work from neighboring French cities, like Rommel Balistoy, a 'mate' in a private yacht. He works in Monaco and lives in Nice, a good 30-minute commute door-to-door.

"During summer time, we are entertaining the guests and the owner when he comes on board. Ide-deliver namin yung expectation nila because this is a pleasure yacht. They are expecting a good service," said Balistoy.

He said Pinoys in Monaco are very well respected.

"The reputation of the Filipinos here: we are really good workers. Filipinos are different. We have self- motivation. Even (when) the time is done, we still continue our work. Marunong tayong makisama kahit pressured. We still smile," Balistoy explained.

Make-up artist Joana Ronquillo lives in Cannes but she gets more of her rich clientele in Monaco. She is proud of the stamp of approval given to Filipinos here.

"Ang reputation kasi ng Filipinos dito sa Cannes, Nice, Monaco kahit anong propesyun: nagtatrabaho sa yate, sa bahay, you are a make-up artist, or anything basta ikaw ay Pilipino, mas mataas ang tiwala nila sa yo dahil alam nila na ang Pilipino, very motivated, determined at dynamic sa trabaho at mapagkakatiwalaan," said Ronquillo.

No less that the head of state of Monaco, Prince Albert II has acknowledged the contribution of the Filipino community in the country.

"We are proud and happy with the Filipino community here and they are very well integrated into the Monaco fabric. They are well respected and very well loved community. You can imagine, they are very hard working and very dedicated people and they have really contributed immensely to the larger community," said his Serene Highness Prince Albert II, during an exclusive interview with ABS-CBN News Bureau.

The ruler of the House of Grimaldi and head of state also said the country remains appealing to expatriates from around the word because of its security.

"One of our main features is security -- to have a safe environment for our population and those who come and visit us. It’s a rare feature around the world and we have to work very hard in keeping Monaco safe," said Prince Albert.

Governed under constitutional monarchy, Monaco has no income tax. It has low business taxes and is well known for being a tax haven.

Acquiring permanent residency in Monaco is a privilege given to select few. Lailanie Gumiran is one of those who made the cut.

"Since I am a resident here, I have those opportunities to do what I want to do. For example, aside from my work here, I can do business," she said.

Apart from being a tax haven, Gumiran also prides on the zero crime rate in her adoptive country.

"Safety talaga ang main objective. As you can see, cameras everywhere you can see. Kahit saan ka pumunta palaging may mobile ng police. Guwardya sarado talaga. Before you enter and going out sa Monaco, sa boundary palaging may control," Gumiran explained.

Monaco welcomed those who've made valuable contribution to the community, including Filipinos, who triumphed in showing the Monagasgue people what Pinoy pride is all about.