It seems that in recent months the expat community in the Philippines is shrinking. I personally know about a dozen expats living here in the Philippines who either have already left the Philippines in recent months, or will be doing so shortly. It’s not a big surprise to me in most cases, most of the […]
Choosing your circle of friends
Over this past weekend, I read an article on one of the blogs that I try to keep up with called “Dumb Little Man”. The article was entitled “How To Design Your Circle of Friends” and it got me thinking about friends, expats and living in the Philippines. Why would such an article make me […]
Paying For That Dream House
HAPPY APRIL 15th! Before I start, I want to wish my fellow CPAs, accountants, tax preparers, and other financial service people a “Happy Tax Day (April 15)”! Work was long and arduous this year (with all of the new and strange tax provisions), but you’ve survived. Have a Happy 4/15! Now, here’s this week’s article. […]
Things I love about elections in the Philippines
The other day, I told you about the Things I hate about elections in the Philippines, and I promised to let you know about the things I like about elections here. To be honest, this is one of the most difficult articles that I have ever written, because it is very hard to think of […]
The Mango Tree
Supporting your spouse’s entire extended family here in the Philippines? This is a question we all must wrestle with while living here, and there is no correct answer. The Philipino has their way of viewing it, and westerners have a completely different point of view. Since I am me and not anyone else (thank the […]
Things I hate about elections in the Philippines
As any regular reader or any Filophile already knows, it’s election season in the Philippines. On May 10, 2010 there will be a nationwide election held for all major offices above the Barangay level. Everything else is up for grabs – President, Vice President, Senators, House of Representative, Provincial offices, City offices, etc. It’s kind […]