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 […]
Bourdain does Manila
Most readers are probably familiar with a Chef named Anthony Bourdain. Bourdain, as far as I know, is less of a chef these days, but used to be. Now, he is more of a TV guy and a food eater. Instead of cooking, he usually eats what other people cook. I can’t blame him, if […]
Whatever Floats Your Boat
Recently I wrote an article about the Balikbayan Privilege Program (which many of us call the BB Visa.. but it’s not a visa). Does Everything Have To Be Controversial? Many good comments were shared and different points of view expressed. I enjoyed it. There were (at last count) 88 comments, and the title, “Decide by […]
Dealing with Brownouts
Brownouts are a big part of our lives these days here in Davao, and for others around the Philippines. Especially in Mindanao where Davao is probably the most hard hit city. That’s why I am writing about it again today. Last week, Aaron wrote an article about Brownouts on Tuesday, and I wrote a sort […]
Note from a reader
A few days back, I got an email from a reader of my site, and a friend on Facebook. I will not give his name, but would like to share his email, and my reply. It might be information that other readers have an interest in. eMail received I have slightly edited the email I […]
After a year, will you think like this?
I received an email last week from a person who has been living in the Philippines for a year. I am going to share his email with you, but I will not give the man’s name, for the sake of his privacy. I do not think that there is anything in the email that would […]