A couple of weeks ago, I got a real shock. I was floored. What happened? Well, I was talking with a young person that I know. I won’t name the person, because it might be embarrassing for her. I don’t intend it to be that way, but it might happen, and I don’t want that. […]
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 […]
How would you feel if your son was a snake?
You know, there are lots of superstitions, legends and such here in the Philippines. Some of them may have some basis in fact, but to me, most are so outrageous that I don’t even consider them a possibility! Let me tell you two related stories and see what you think. For many years, I have […]
Philippine Call Center Industry
The call center industry is a big industry here in the Philippines, and it is growing every day. Have a look at this video to see a little more about how the call center industry works here!
Davao’s Pride
Davao – from the islands to the highlands, you’ll find it all in Davao. Watch this video and see what you think!
Do you know about Holy Week?
Note: This is Holy Week here in the Philippines, and while I wrote this article for Holy Week 2007, it applies today as much as it did then. I decided to re-run this article for those who might not know about the significance of Holy Week here in the Philippines. The week before Easter Sunday […]