You often hear in the Philippines that it is “who you know” that helps you get things done. That is so true. Especially since a big part of Philippine Culture is to have a “go between” who can intercede for you if you are in a touchy situation. The more “important” people you know, the […]
Your Money Cheerfully refunded…
As you’ve traveled throughout the world do you remember seeing the signs posted in stores stating; “Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Cheerfully refunded?” As you enter the Philippines take a minute and flush that slogan from your lexicon. It does not apply here. Down in the comment section after you read this there will be […]
My Wise Old Friend (or “Que no pare la fiesta”)
It’s an odd concept for most people born in the cold climates to grasp, but an elderly man on the Island of Puerto Rico explained it to me while we were sitting on Playa Azul (Blue beach) sipping DonQ rum. He said; ‘Young Gringo, people in the northern latitudes think we in the tropics are […]
Philippines Senior Discount — Fact or Fallacy?
I first published a similar article to this one on my own PhilFAQS site back in2010, at the time the present administration took office. The revised rules for use of the Senior Citizen Card were one of the earliest pieces of legislation enacted by President Aquino. The abuse and misuse of the Senior Citizen program […]
The sweet life in the Philippines
Well, the topic of this article might take a little different path that you may be expecting by reading the title. It all goes back to a week ago or so when I was looking at Facebook. A few foreigners who live in the Philippines were having a discussion that was sort of negative about […]
A watcher in the hospital!
You guys probably wonder why do you need watcher at the hospital here since the nurse will be there anyway. Well let me tell you about being hospitalized here in the Philippines. You can have as many watchers as you want during day time as long as it doesn’t bother the patient, I think its […]