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Friday, January 4, 2008
I asked this question already in one of my earlier write ups for a Mindanao daily. If I read, what I wrote before, I must confess, the topic is still up-to-date.
During these days politics seem to become the one and only topic. No wonder. At the beginning of a new year we love to present [...]
Saturday, December 29, 2007
In times of quickly dwindling hopes of many people I feel inspired to put the cart before the horse. Maybe at the end of this piece I’ll tread the footsteps of other columnists and commentators. So be it!
Pride comes before a fall - but never magnanimity. The dictionary defines magnanimity as in greatness of mind [...]
Sunday, December 23, 2007
The most awaited season of the year has finally come. The most joyous month is here at last. At times it really makes me wonder what life would be without December. Something is indeed very special on this season, which brings changes not only in the atmosphere but also in our zest for life and [...]
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Having a different opinion is not new. It’s a must. It should be a must. Wherever one stays, people differ in opinion, people disagree, quarrel, and show nonconformity.
I remember the 25th Asean Tourism Forum held in Davao City last year. It was really a milestone in this city’s history. It opened our minds and eyes [...]
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Much could be told or written about all the wonderful places worldwide. A lifetime is not enough to discover this wonderful world. Although, I decided to stay in the Philippines for good. On the other hand sometimes I am also thinking about the Filipinos abroad, They are so occupied and so tired with work sometimes [...]
Sunday, December 9, 2007
“Pakikisama” is the Filipino term for smooth human relations. It means to have the skill, get along well and develop cohesion, communal spirit and comradeship. These strive after skills Filipinos do learn from earliest childhood on. Pakikisama demands putting aside our individuality, and, as some critics told me, also “killing of individual characteristics”.
There is a [...]
Monday, December 3, 2007
There are many different possibilities to do so. The most common way to live permanently in the Philippines is to get married to a Filipina, and apply for a status change from 9A (Tourist) to 13A (Through marriage). Fact is, you’ll get at first only a probationary visa good for one year. Early enough (before [...]
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Hey guys, thanks again for dropping by. A couple of days I asked your opinion about “Filipino Time”. Today I would like to ask you this: “Do you think time is passing by faster as an expat in the Philippines or in your home country or how do you feel as commuter “between two worlds”? [...]
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Why do I live in the Philippines with my whole family? Why you, dear reader, who just click this article? Maybe you plan to move here for good? Maybe your wife is Filipina and you as foreign husband could follow the wish of your wife to move here? Maybe you are looking for another lifestyle [...]
