Today I got a text from our helper that she is quitting. She went home a few days ago to the province to visit her Dad and attend the wedding of her uncle. Our helper was complaining how did her uncle afford to be getting married (even special wedding) that him and his wife has […]
Medical news in the Philippines
In recent weeks, there have been two big news stories in the Philippines related to the medical field. Both of these are major stories, although for different reasons. The first case, which has been public for a couple of weeks now involves a patient who had surgery at a Government operated hospital in Cebu, Vicente […]
The shampoo is always greener…
What? Green shampoo? Well, the title of today’s column is a little twist on the old saying – “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” You’ve heard the saying, right? Now, what does this have to do with shampoo? Well, I’m going to poke a little fun at Feyma today. […]
Bizarre foods of the Philippines – Part 4
Continuing the journey through Bizarre foods found in the Philippines, we start out looking at Jeepneys, and quickly move on to delicacies of the Philippines. Don’t miss this latest installment in the series!
What is the national language of the Philippines?
Over the years, I have heard some talk among other foreigners about language and the Philippines. There is some minor misunderstanding among many foreigners when it comes to language. Most foreigners decide not to try to learn any local language when they move here, while others struggle with the question of which language to learn. […]
Something just isn’t right…
Sometimes we come across situations that just don’t seem to pan out in our brains. Situations that seem very clear turn out to be murky. I am kicking such a situation around in my brain right now, and am not quite sure what to conclude. Prices for almost all kinds of foods are way out […]