Back in February I wrote about our new neighbors, a call center that had moved into the building behind us. They were noisy, and woke us up three times per night, every night. They really made life difficult, and I went over there and complained several times, hoping to minimize the noise level so that […]
I stand accused
I found out this morning, I am being accused of having committed a crime. It appears that I will have to go to court on Friday. Thankfully, it is only Barangay Court, where the Barangay Captain makes the decision, and if found guilty, the consequences should be minor. Problem is that this is totally false. […]
Consumer What?
Since it is so close to Christmas I figured this was a very good time to bring a couple things to the attention of those thinking about moving to the Philippines, dreaming about moving to the Philippines or just remotely interested in the idea … which covers a lot of people who will be reading […]
Estafa — Are You Aquainted?
I better start this post with a definition. Even though I lived under the same legal system as many of you, and even worked as a researcher for a lawyer for some years , I have to admit I never heard this word before I came to the Philippines: Estafa is committed by a person […]
Watch Your Mouth
We Americans are often outspoken. In my case I know I often ‘shout’ from the hip and sometimes regret it later. I’ve seen a lot of fellow expats that make me look like a statesman. Some folks are even loud, abusive and “bastos” … but I’m talking here about conversations in a normal voice without […]