Well, I am back again with my Podcast called “The Expat Answer Man“. To listen to the Podcast, just click on the play button of the audio player that you will see just above this article. Today is the very second episode of this podcast, but I hope to include it here on LiP once per week […]
Be Careful, You Might Get Scammed in the Philippines
You Might Get Scammed in the Philippines? Boy oh boy I bet you’ve heard that one before, eh? Of course you might get scammed in Kansas City or Colorado Springs just as easily, but a huge fear of most foreigners, especially Americans, coming to the Philippines, is that some “fast-taking”, “fast buck” charlatan is going […]
Reversing Your Car in the R.P.
At anytime while living in the Republic of the Philippines, I will guarantee you that just the simple act of placing your car into reverse will cause something to appear behind you right out of thin air. This fact I’ll promise you! The saga now begins… The year was 1963, I was 16 years old […]
Good deals I found in Davao!
A few weeks ago Bob mentioned to me a set of pots and pans that he saw at S & R. He was explaining to me about it and it really got me interested. But when he mentioned the amount it just turned me off. I will not spend that kind of money unless I […]
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 […]
Strategies For Supporting Yourself in the Philippines
If you have decided to start reading this article, please do me a favor and note the date. I’m writing this in 2014. Can I safely assume it is 2014 where you are living as well? This question may seem a little strange to you, but in now almost 14 years of working with foreigners […]