Today, I have one of my favorite all-time Jeepney pictures! This photo was taken in North Cotabato Province. The Jeepney is an old one, just look at the wear and tear, it has certainly seen it’s better days. On top of that, the jeepney is fully loaded. Lots of people (even riding on top), and […]
Philippine Coffee
Back about 8 to 10 years ago, I started drinking coffee. Oh, I had consumed coffee before that, but it was not a regular thing for me, just from time to time. In the Philippines the most common thing to expect if somebody offers you a cup of coffee is that you will have a […]
How much is heart care in the Philippines?
As most readers know, I had a heart attack recently, June 26, 2016 to be precise. Since that time, I have been inundated with questions from friends and readers… they all want to know, “what does it cost if you have a heart attack in the Philippines?” While I certainly cannot give an exact number […]
The Questions
On the Face Book, I’m a member of two groups that are connected to where I grew up in the Dorchester section of Boston at the time it was an Irish Catholic conclave. With a smattering of other emetic groups mostly from Europe mixed in, but we all got along. We were a prideful group, […]
THE IRS NOTICE
It’s that time of year, taxpayers. The administrative computers at the Internal Revenue Service are automatically cranking out and mailing tens of thousands of notices this summer. If you are one of the “lucky recipients” of this form of correspondence, then please read on. If you’ve managed to “dodge the bullet,” you may want to […]
Who Needs an Ongoing Ticket?
For anybody traveling to the Philippines, depending on your Visa type, you might need an “ongoing ticket” upon arrival. Don’t understand what an “ongoing ticket” is, read here to get a full explanation! Check Visa types below and read the information, which will tell you if an ongoing ticket is required. Tourist Visa Waiver A […]