Most jobs here in the Philippines don’t include any kind of pension. Sure, some of the higher paying jobs, government jobs, military and such offer pensions for those who make a career out of such employment. But, a lot of Filipinos work in temporary jobs, informal work, or just pick up whatever odd jobs they […]
Is the Philippines becoming more attractive?
Hmm… what is going on with the Philippines? For some reason, I believe that the Philippines is becoming a more desireable destination for people to live or retire in. Why do I say this? Well, as you can imagine, because of this website, I get a lot of e-mails from people who are interested in […]
What currency do you think in?
If you have lived in a foreign country like the Philippines for an extended time, it is likely that after some time, in financial terms, you will begin to think in the currency of the country you are living in, instead of the country where you came from. When you first come to live in […]
I Was a Bote Boy — And I’d Do It Again
What the heck is a “bote boy”? Well only those who haven’t lived in the Philippines will be asking that question. From the very north of the country up around Batanes and Loag to way down in the southland where this online magazine is based the tradition of the “bote boy” is common. “Bote” (bot-ay) […]
Where to put your money?
Yesterday, a friend of mine came to see me. His name is Rudolf Kotik. Rudolf is from Austria, although he has lived in the Philippines for 21 years now! He certainly is a long time resident, and in many ways, Rudolf has taken on many Filipino traits. Most of his actions, opinions and such are […]
Electric Philippine Heroes
Here’s a resume/CV I wouldn’t mind having myself: Professor Daniel M. Kammen, University of California – Berkeley Daniel M. Kammen is the Class of 1935 Distinguished Professor of Energy at the University of California, Berkeley, where he holds appointments in the Energy and Resources Group, the Goldman School of Public Policy, and the department of […]