You guys are probably wondering what’s Bayanihan? It is the term used here in the Philippines if a lot of people will do some good thing (physical labor) together for a benefit of a family or a member of a family. In Wikipedia Bayanihan describes as is a Filipino term taken from the word bayan, […]
Family Outsourcing
A little over a week ago, I wrote an article asking if Outsourcing is exploitation. In the end, I do not believe it is exploitation, and it seems that most, nearly all, readers felt the same way as I did. Of course, we want to always treat our employees in a fair way, and with […]
Dear Feyma “Please advise”
I got an email from a lady who lives in the foreign land and has a friend with a problem. I’ve heard of these problems many times. Just lately I talked to a friend with just had similar situation. It’s really hard to tell the people what to do though. I don’t really care how […]
Getting a do-over in the Philippines
Have you ever done something and it didn’t turn out exactly the way you wanted it to? Have you done something that you wish you hadn’t have done? For one reason or another, as humans who are not perfect, in our lives we often wish we could have a “do-over” or be able to relive […]
Talking with DJ
As I told you in an article earlier this week, Feyma, the kids and I were down in General Santos last week for the wedding of a niece. Before going to the wedding, we had a chance to visit with some family members for a while. I got a chance to talk with one of […]
Show some respect for the culture
Over my years of living in the Philippines, I have gotten more and more accustomed with, and comfortable with the culture of the Philippines. It took time, though, no doubt. I have a rule, though, that I live by, and my family is aware of. Outside, on the streets or wherever, Filipino Culture is the […]