Dogs in the Philippines

One thing that I have noticed during my years of living in the Philippines is that most Filipinos are scared of dogs.  Sometimes, if I am out walking one of my dogs, and a Filipino is coming down the sidewalk, when they notice that I am coming with a dog, they will even cross to [...]


How would you feel if your son was a snake?

You know, there are lots of superstitions, legends and such here in the Philippines. Some of them may have some basis in fact, but to me, most are so outrageous that I don’t even consider them a possibility! Let me tell you two related stories and see what you think.
For many years, I [...]


When I move to the Philippines, can I bring my pet?

The answer is yes! Indeed, you can bring your dog or cat along with you when you move to the Philippines.
The procedure is actually quite simple. First, you must take your pet to a USDA certified Vet in the States. Your vet must certify that the pet has been disease free for [...]