I don’t believe that I have ever posted this here on LiP, although I also know that some readers here are aware of it. For many years, I was an amateur radio operator, commonly called a “ham radio operator”. It was a hobby of mine for many years. It all got started when I was […]
VIPs in the neighborhood
You often hear in the Philippines that it is “who you know” that helps you get things done. That is so true. Especially since a big part of Philippine Culture is to have a “go between” who can intercede for you if you are in a touchy situation. The more “important” people you know, the […]
Chargin’ up!
Looks like there’s trouble in River City. Or should I say trouble in the City on the Gulf. The Gulf of Davao. Of course, what I mean is that there is trouble looming in Davao City. What kind of trouble? Well, let’s go back to 2008 and start at the beginning, where any good story […]
That’s it, I’ve cut the cable!
I recently decided I’ve had enough. That’s right, I cut the cable! Hold on, Bob… what cable? Cut ties with a friend? Cut something from your life? Can you clarify? Well, I mean it quite literally. I cut the cable. I cut the Internet from the Cable TV company, SkyCable. Over the years, Cable Internet […]
A new chapter for MindanaoBob
I have had something in the works for nearly a year now, something very exciting. I’ve wanted to let all of you in on the excitement, but I have had to keep quiet for reasons that will be obvious. Thankfully, the day has finally come that I can let the cat out of the bag […]
Medical Costs & PhilHealth
As readers know, last week I was hospitalized. I’d been sick for about five weeks, with infections in my arms and hands, very serious infections. I needed to go into the hospital so I could have intravenous antibiotics, as oral antibiotics were not strong enough to eliminate the infections. Anytime you are hospitalized, of course, […]