Recently I wrote and article for this column suggesting that those who wanted to work in a Philippines call center or BPO provider might want to consider trying for such a job while they were still living in the USA .. since 9 out of 10 of the leading call center companies in the Philippines […]
2013 Year End Bureau of Immigration Updates
Several important changes have take place in the Philippine Bureau of Immigration rules and procedures in recent months. Here’s an update covering some of the most important ones … in so far as I can verify things. It is important to note that I am an “unofficial source” and my information may not always be […]
Get That Philippine Job You’re Looking For Back in the States?
When people write and ask me about that magical, mythical job they want to find in the Philippines … the one that is going to enable them to live in “paradise” with their sweetheart … working in a call center often comes up. I mean, of course, why not? Most people reading this can speak […]
Will Every Christmas Be Hospital Time? I Sure Hope Not
This is the best of times here at our little home in the Philippines. The bad storms are gone, it hardly rains at all, the days are hot .. but not candle-melting hot and the nights actually border on cool at times. And when I go out with Otto the Wonder Dog at around midnight, […]
If You’re Married, You’re Married – End of Story
I’ve written a lot on this subject in the past, and I have to admit my carefully chosen title for this article is probably “wishful” thinking”. My guess is there will never be an end to this story … I just wish there was. Philippine Unique. The Philippines is unique with regard to almost all […]
What’s Wrong With This Picture?
A few articles back I wrote a piece about the various destinations close by the Philippines, useful for regular visa runs and also where Phil-Am couples can fly to together and then return so the foreigner half of the marriage can get a free one year Balik Bayan Privilege stamp. I’m Always Watching For Good […]