Today’s LiP Article
What a neighbor!!!
We've been living in our neighborhood for almost 3 years now. We really like our neighborhood and our surroundings. It's really new that during night time its so quiet and peaceful. We hardly hear any blowing of car horn and tricycles. We really like it here a lot. It also is convenient for our kids to go to school, just a walking distance. When we first moved in here, right across the street … [Read More...]
Yesterday’s LiP Article
Lesson Learned!
Over the last few years I have read about and asked questions about all things Philippines. I have read about many topics, covered many areas, and tried to know as much as I could. One thing that Bob has stated numerous times, is he does not get involved in politics on his site. I often wondered if he spoke about it around his house or in public with friends in the Philippines. I love politics, … [Read More...]
Other Recent Posts
Px3: Philippine Pet Peeves
Like so very many of you, dear readers, I have some “issues” with people, places and things here in the Philippines. Don’t get me wrong: The Philippines has nothing to do with the issues – it’s merely one location where my “issues” occur. I can assure you that these issues are widespread around the globe. [...]
It’s Not Part II
And the reason is the Mighty New Old Honda has been moved from intensive care to the recovery room, visiting hours are daily between the hours of 0800-1700 and they don’t accept minders at Kuya Greg’s Clinic. Stay tuned for an update next week, MAYBE! But something else did happen last week, on Monday 13 [...]
Taho!! Taaahhhhhoooooo!
Over the past couple of weeks we have been following a couple of American guys desperately trying to make a living in the Philippines. First, two weeks ago they tried driving a Jeepney in Manila, they got some passengers, but it’s a tough way to make money. Truth is, they barely made enough to buy [...]
What do you need to do to move to the Philippines?
How much did it cost to move?
Long posting again, but I hope this information is helpful. I have noticed that many people ask … [Read More...]
STOP! – STAY AWAY!
CAUTION: HARD HAT AREA. Protective headgear required beyond this point. STOP! Don’t … [Read More...]
10 dumb mistakes foreigners make when moving to the Philippines
I have been writing on Live in the Philippines for two and a half years now, living here nearly … [Read More...]
Adjusting to life in the Philippines
Don’t burn your bridges
It's an old saying... Don't burn your bridges. It's good advice, though. When I first thought … [Read More...]
It’s hard for a Filipina to re-adjust to life in the Philippines
I mentioned in a post over the weekend that when we moved back to the Philippines life here was very … [Read More...]
I know better than they do!
Because of the fact that I have a fairly large presence on the Internet, I get contacted by a fairly … [Read More...]
Can you purchase land in the Philippines?
How much do squatters earn?
Do you know what a squatter is? Some of you might not, although it is likely that most … [Read More...]
Is there a way that you can own land?
I've talked a number of times on this blog about the fact that unless you are a Citizen of … [Read More...]
I don’t know what to do…
Helping people is something I enjoy doing. It isn't always easy, though! Sometimes … [Read More...]
Financial considerations when moving to the Philippines
What currency do you think in?
If you have lived in a foreign country like the Philippines for an extended time, it is … [Read More...]
FX 101… A primer on foreign exchange
With the recent dire forecasts about the value of the US Dollar in the near future, I … [Read More...]
Jobs in the Philippines and cherry expat packages
I'm a big fan of using LinkedIn for business purposes. For those not familiar with … [Read More...]
More Posts about the financial aspect of moving to the Philippines
Smooth Interpersonal Relationships, what Philippine Culture is all about
Rediscovery
In this busy world where we are always on the run, sometimes we lose track of things. … [Read More...]
Araw ng mga Patay
Yesterday, November 1, was Araw ng mga Patay, a major holiday in the Philippines. … [Read More...]
SIR: Pakig-Uban
Last week, I introduced the new series about Philippine Culture called "SIR" which means … [Read More...]
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