A lot of foreigners will mention the “skin tax” when talking about the Philippines. What they mean when they say “skin tax” is when Filipinos overcharge them for products or services based solely on the color of their skin. In other words, when the Filipino taxi driver or shop owner sees a white or black […]
Finally! A good move by the Department of Tourism?
Is it possible? Could it be? The Philippine Department of Tourism is possibly on the verge of making a very good move, in my opinion! What are they doing? Why is it good? Well, it was announced today that the Department of Tourism is planning to begin issuing a new type of visa for foreigners […]
2010 LiP Christmas Giveaway – Part 1
2010 is really a banner year for the LiP Christmas Giveaway! For those who are new to the site and don’t know about the LiP Christmas Giveaway, I will start out by giving a bit of history. For 8 years now, Feyma and I have been spreading the Christmas Cheer around Mindanao by giving out […]
A Webb of Lies?
Back in 1991 there was a massacre that killed a number of members of a family here in the Philippines. The crime was brutal and received huge media coverage at the time. I can remember sort of following this case when we lived in the States. Feyma had just come to live in the States […]
It’s that time of year again
Yes, as the title says, it’s that time of year again, holiday time. Today, US time, is Thanksgiving in the USA. It’s the day after Thanksgiving here in the Philippines, although actually Thanksgiving is not celebrated here in the Philippines, obviously. Thanksgiving is an American holiday, commemorating the arrival of the first Pilgrims in the […]
Hey, where’s my change?
Back when we lived in the States, often times Feyma and I would go grocery shopping together. I have, pretty much ever since we have been married, been self employed and worked from our house, so my schedule is flexible. With having a very flexible work schedule, we just enjoyed doing the shopping together. Naturally, […]