When you get into a discussion with any expat here that comes from a Western Country, it is inevitable that you hear about how far “behind the times” the Phiippines is. Unfortunately, in most cases in my experience, that is probably true, but things are improving a lot too. I can remember, when I came […]
Unbelievable, but normal
As I type this, it is mid-morning on Thursday here in the Philippines. We have been experiencing unusual weather here in Davao for a while now, maybe 2 or 3 weeks. As Rusty wrote yesterday, it has been quite cool here in the Philippines, and that includes Davao City. I’m not really writing an article […]
We’ve been sued!
No, no… I am not currently being sued, thankfully. I mean, I was sued in the past. Feyma and I were sued here in Davao about 6 years ago. It was all a bunch of nonsense, and thankfully, it all worked out OK, but I thought I would relay the story to you, perhaps it […]
SIR: The Compadre System
The Compadre System, or the “Extended Family” is the basis of Filipino social structure. When they say “Extended Family” that doesn’t mean that there is a blood relationship, or even a marital relationship. Some “family members” are chosen, rather than being truly related. The Compadre System, or Extended Family is, as I said, the basis […]
Take the first step!
Do you already live in the Philippines? If not, are you really planning to live here? If the answer is yes to either question, then I have a tip for you. Learn the language. Yes, I’ve written about this many times, and yes, I am writing about it again. In my opinion, this is one […]
I almost fell for it
You know, there is a saying… if something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Well, I almost lost out by falling for something that just sounded way better than it should. Have you heard about the Legacy Group, or investing in various Rural Banks in the Philippines? The rates that they paid […]