Have you ever heard of the “Brain Drain?” If you have been connected with the Philippines for any appreciable amount of time, you probably have heard the term. For those who don’t know what the term means, generally “Brain Drain” is the term used for the exodus of smart and talented people from the Philippines. […]
It could be revolutionary!
Something is going on in the Philippines (really worldwide, but it affects the Philippines greatly) that could lead to a great deal of unrest. It is something that touches the daily lives of Filipinos. If this is something that would be disrupted, or prices too highly, it could lead to dire consequences for the Nation. […]
Surprise winner!
Last week was a search for Bb. Pilipinas (Miss Philippines) here. On this beauty pageant they will get like 3 ladies that will represent the Philippines on all the pageant abroad like Miss Universe, Miss International and Miss World. Its a bit controversial this time. Here is a look at the eventual contest winner and […]
A touchy nickname
For years, a lot of people have used the nickname “The PI” when referring to the Philippines. Technically, this name was correct when the Philippines was under the control of either Spain or the United States. However, when the Philippines gained it’s Independence after World War II, the name of the country became the “Republic […]
Graffiti in the Philippines
In the Western World, for decades now Graffiti has been a problem. In Urban areas, no matter where you looked, you could see Graffiti painted on the walls of buildings and such, and much of it was Gang-related Graffiti. It is not a good sign when a neighborhood starts to see Gang Graffiti, because that […]
I’m a casual kind of guy, but….
The Philippines is a very formal society, somewhat of a throwback to the way it was 50 or 100 years ago in the USA and much of the Western World. During the past decades, much of the world has become much more casual, yet the Philippines often seems to be stuck in the past in […]