In a country like the Philippines where many languages are spoken, there are often interesting issues in relation to language. Often times, when we are talking with a Filipino, we will learn that they have some experience in spending time in a different region. For example, you are talking with Carlo and he mentions that […]
How much would you pay for a Filipina?
How much would you pay for a Filipina? What? Is Bob smoking crack now? No, I am not on drugs, and to be honest, the title is more to grab attention than anything else. But, today, I want to make you aware of, and talk about a new law that is being debated in Indonesia. […]
A microcosm of life in the Philippines
Last week one day, I decided to make a visit to the public market in Bankerohan, Davao City. Bankerohan is the biggest public market in the City, and it’s not too far from our house. Probably between 5 to 10 minutes on a tricycle from the house, and we are at the market. I have […]
Ten!
Yes, it’s true… I am celebrating my 10th Anniversary today. Marriage? No. Birthday? No. Hmm… what could it be? Well, as of today, I have been living in the Philippines for 10 years! In many ways, they have been 10 long years. In other ways, they have flown by quickly. Some things about living in […]
Bon Voyage, Part 2
Remember, last week I wrote an article entitled “Bon Voyage” and I told you about the fact that a lot of expats are leaving the Philippines right now, most of them are headed back home? Well, at the end of last week, I found out about another expat friend of mine who recently left the […]
Bon Voyage…
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 […]