Well, I am writing today about the lady we have here in the house. She’s really our laundry lady. She’s been with us for 4 months now. She was brought here by our previous laundry lady who also we were happy to have but had to go home to her province because of family problems. […]
Dear Feyma: I need a house!
Time for another edition of Dear Feyma, where I try to help readers with Philippine related issues that they may be facing. If you have a question you wish to have featured here on my “Dear Feyma” column, please contact me through the “Contact Us” link at the top of each page here on the […]
I’m Still Not Him, circa 2001
This is to prove that even I had trouble getting my ACR card. Last week I told you about how I had to prove I was me to the U.S. Government, the time before that in 2001, I had to prove to the Philippine Government that I’m not him. This time I go to Manila […]
Culture of the Common Man
In the past, when I have written about various subjects on this site, in the comments the Jeepney has been brought up in the discussion. One vocal commenter has said quite clearly that the Jeepney is not and should not be considered as part of the Philippine culture. In my view, the Jeepney is one […]
The call that didn’t come
Again, this week, I am sharing my column from SunStar Davao here on LiP. This article is appearing in SunStar on Friday, November 6, and the same day here on LiP. Enjoy the article. Does PLDT know what customer service is? It would seem that they don’t, based on my recent experience with them. I […]
All Saints and All Souls Day!
I just got back from GenSan to visit my family. I went there to celebrate All Saints Day and All Souls Day. Its a big holiday here in the Philippines in honor or pay respects for our love ones who passed away. As what I’ve known since childhood that November 1 is All Saints Day […]