I wrote this article yesterday, Sunday morning, and intended to publish it on the Thursday. However because of some events that happened, I’m going to post this early. I know today is Paul’s day here on LiP, but I’m sure you’ll understand why I’m posting this I am laying in a hospital bed right now […]
I’m not going to be an expat anymore
Yesterday, on Facebook, somebody made a comment and asked why I am an expat, and not an immigrant. I pointed him to this article, which I originally published in December 2010, so about 5 1/2 years ago. It is still very relevant today, and sums up the way I feel. So, I thought I’d re-share […]
Suki
Do you know what a “Suki” is? How about a “Suki Relationship”? It is something that is very important and beneficial if you plan to live in the Philippines. A Suki Relationship is the relationship between a customer and a trusted supplier. It is a relationship of mutual respect between these two people. If you […]
Don’t ask too many questions!
Living in the Philippines for more than 16 years now, I have come to notice many little intricacies of the Filipino people. Many qualities of Filipinos are very endearing and nice, but a few are also annoying. One thing that bothers me to no end is if you have questions to ask. If, for example, […]
Dual Citizenship for Kids
Most people who read this site are in a relationship or a marriage with somebody from the Philippines. Myself, for instance, I have been married to a Filipina for nearly 26 years! My wife is Feyma, and we married in 1990 in General Santos City. A big concern for a couple like us, or most […]
Do you have to renounce your citizenship?
So, you’re telling me that you want to be a dual citizen? Philippines and US, UK, Australia, or whatever country you are from? Sorry, Charlie, you can’t do it. Why not? OK, I know, both your country and the Philippines allow Dual Citizenship, right? Yes, they do in most cases. In my case, I am […]