In a country like the Philippines where many languages are spoken, there are often interesting issues in relation to language. Often times, when we are talking with a Filipino, we will learn that they have some experience in spending time in a different region. For example, you are talking with Carlo and he mentions that […]
Getting passionate in the Philippines
Feyma and I have been sharing a lot of passion recently. In fact, I have to admit, even though we have lived in the Philippines for 10 years, we really did not share real passion until just the past week or so. We have, admittedly, enjoyed it immensely. Wait… hold on. What is that you’re […]
Why do a lot of foreigners think the Philippines is dangerous?
Do you think that the Philippines is a dangerous place? A lot of foreigners think it is. If you look at the news from overseas, about the only time you ever hear mention of the Philippines is when something bad happens. A bombing. A kidnapping. Some kind of massacre like what happened last year in […]
How much would you pay for a Filipina?
How much would you pay for a Filipina? What? Is Bob smoking crack now? No, I am not on drugs, and to be honest, the title is more to grab attention than anything else. But, today, I want to make you aware of, and talk about a new law that is being debated in Indonesia. […]
Getting real about jobs in the Philippines
One of the most frequent e-mails I get from people is one that asks me how they can get a job in the Philippines. People want to move here, but they don’t have any money, and they write to me and ask me how hard it would be to find a job here in the […]
A microcosm of life in the Philippines
Last week one day, I decided to make a visit to the public market in Bankerohan, Davao City. Bankerohan is the biggest public market in the City, and it’s not too far from our house. Probably between 5 to 10 minutes on a tricycle from the house, and we are at the market. I have […]