In February 2014 we bought our new (Now Old) car and it came with seat covers that I am not allowed to remove by order of Mayang. So under these covers are car seats that as far as I know have never been sat upon or seen the light of day. I myself have never […]
Of Course We’re Right
In the few years I’ve been writing for LiP I noticed a trend, people advising us on renting verses buying a home, living close to folks from your home country living close to your wife’s parents and family, or going native and living so far in the boonies there is no Cell Connection. The list […]
Is President Duterte a murderer?
President Rodrigo Duterte took office in the Philippines on June 30, 2016. There is a lot of hype in the media (both Philippine and International media) that there have been thousands of deaths in Duterte’s “war on drugs”. I have seen and heard some people actually call Duterte a murderer. But, is it true? Well, […]
“Tener Cojones”
On 4 September I received an emergency warning from the US State Dept. via the US Embassy in Manila. (As if I’d believe anything the State Department would have to say) telling me that I should avoid visiting the Philippines because of the bombing in Davao City on Sept. 3rd. I do not remember receiving […]
Higher pricing for foreigners
I hear a lot of people on various blogs, including this one, complaining about being “over charged”. They go on and on because they get charged higher prices than the local people pay. It comes up all of the time. In fact, I have heard dozens of times from people that Filipinos are “racists” because […]
A day at Eden Nature Park!
A few weeks ago I went with our girls to Eden Natures Park. It was a gift from Bob to our girls since they’ve been helping us when Bob was at the hospital. Bob asked them first what everyone likes to do. The girls chose to go to Eden, so we went there. The boys didn’t […]