It seems that in recent months the expat community in the Philippines is shrinking. I personally know about a dozen expats living here in the Philippines who either have already left the Philippines in recent months, or will be doing so shortly. It’s not a big surprise to me in most cases, most of the […]
New experiences
Even if you have already lived in the Philippines for a long time, you can still experience new things if you are open to it. Lately, Feyma has been pretty busy. For a month and a half now, she has been working for a fellow who hired her to supervise some renovation of his house […]
Hey Joe!
One thing I used to really hate about living in the Philippines was the constant yelling at me of the infamous words shouted to any foreigner here… Hey, Joe! Yes, honestly, I bristled every time I heard this being yelled at me, which meant that 3 or 4 times every day I felt uncomfortable. You […]
My day in court
Back in February I wrote about our new neighbors, a call center that had moved into the building behind us. They were noisy, and woke us up three times per night, every night. They really made life difficult, and I went over there and complained several times, hoping to minimize the noise level so that […]
I stand accused
I found out this morning, I am being accused of having committed a crime. It appears that I will have to go to court on Friday. Thankfully, it is only Barangay Court, where the Barangay Captain makes the decision, and if found guilty, the consequences should be minor. Problem is that this is totally false. […]
I’m sorry to tell you this…
I hate being the bearer of bad news, but sometimes it is necessary. Easter is quickly approaching, and unfortunately, this year, I must tell you that you, assuming you are not Filipino, will not be allowed to be crucified this year in the Philippines. Yes, you did read that right. What I am talking about […]