Today’s LiP Article
RIP Ellen Lee-Kwen
Many who have been reading this site for a long time will remember Ellen, who used to be very active in commenting on this site, and participating in debate, sharing thoughts and ideas and such. It's been a while since Ellen was super-active on this site, but she would still leave a comment from time to time. Unfortunately, for those of you who remember Ellen, I am sad to report that she has … [Read More...]
Yesterday’s LiP Article
Kid in a candy store
The construction saga continues, and low it is not good. Last week I wrote about wanting to help the family of my wife by redoing their bathroom for them. New tiles, toilet, sink a light with switch, raised ceiling height, etc. Last week, I told you how I wish I had been there to supervise it, and YOU ALL WARNED ME about doing this from 8,000 miles away. Well, as it turns out, they decided to go … [Read More...]
Other Recent Posts
Customer Service – A New Twist
Oh, how I’ve heard and read about the problems encountered in the area of customer service – especially in the Philippines. It seems as though the phrase, “Sorry, no stock,” has become the by-word in this regard. Yes, there may be some problems in this regard in some Philippine locations, but it’s not isolated to [...]
A Milestone for Me, My 200th LiP Article
200 Weeks ago fearless leader Mindanao Bob asked me if I’d write a weekly article about my life in the Philippines. I thought about for a day or two and agreed to do it. For years I wrote a monthly report about my life in The Navy and Puerto Rico as a night club owner, [...]
Taking a shower in public
When I first moved to the Philippines, I was a bit shocked when I saw people actually taking a shower in public. A few weeks after I moved to the Philippines, I was going to go to a small town about an hour drive away, along with another expat friend of mine. His name is [...]
What do you need to do to move to the Philippines?
One Year and Counting!
Well, it's been a year since we've moved to the Philippines. A year of big lifestyle changes for … [Read More...]
Why would you want to live there?
Whenever I meet somebody new, or if I see an old friend that I have not seen for a long time, … [Read More...]
Social Security Benefits – Moving to Philippines – How are you affected ?
A Discussion about recent changes to relationship issues affecting British passport holders Hello … [Read More...]
Adjusting to life in the Philippines
Full circle
We're getting excited now for the up coming launching of our new web magazine. I'm one of the … [Read More...]
Hurry Up & Wait!
After seventeen years as a retired sailor, I never expected to utter those words ever again. Life … [Read More...]
Culture is important
Continuing this weeks series of articles about things I have learned about life here in the tropics, … [Read More...]
Can you purchase land in the Philippines?
Important information on land ownership
Today, I learned something very important. It is also very good news from my … [Read More...]
Moving around and getting a feel for the place! Part 2
Ok, so yesterday in part 1 of this 2 part series, I told you about how we have moved … [Read More...]
The Sad Story of the Unfinished Hotel
In I think 1997, a man from Holland and his Filipina Wife arrived in Glan, Sarangani … [Read More...]
Financial considerations when moving to the Philippines
I almost fell for it
You know, there is a saying... if something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. … [Read More...]
Can you live on P10,000 per month?
I can't! But, the Philippine Government's National Statistics Coordination Board has … [Read More...]
Pesos, Dollars, Euros, Pounds
One of the advantages of running a small business in the Philippines is that once … [Read More...]
More Posts about the financial aspect of moving to the Philippines
Smooth Interpersonal Relationships, what Philippine Culture is all about
How shameful!
Last week, when my language teacher, Bebe Metillo, came to my house for my Cebuano lesson, … [Read More...]
SIR: Pakig-Uban
Last week, I introduced the new series about Philippine Culture called "SIR" which means … [Read More...]
Acculturation: Language
Last week, I wrote an article about my acculturation in the Philippines, and told you that … [Read More...]
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