I might have mentioned in the past, that my son-in-law Chris is in charge of his Family’s farm out in the Subic Valley. His dad passed last year, and with Chris being the eldest son, he is now responsible for the day to day running of the family farm, whilst other members of the family […]
A debt of gratitude – Really?
Anybody who has been reading this site for much time at all is aware that I take lessons in the Cebuano language, and that my teacher is Bebe Metillo. Bebe and I are quite close, and I really consider her like a sister. In addition to teaching me the language, Bebe also teaches me cultural […]
Opening today, new mall in Davao
I was out and about today over in the Bajada area. I passed by at the newly built Abreeza Mall, and its almost done. It says on the sign that it will be open on May 12th 2011. Just by looking at it I’m really impressed. Hearing and reading from the TV and the papers […]
Death of a Salesman
Arthur Miller wrote a play about Willy Loman an American salesman, yet I doubt if he’d ever ran into a salesman in the Philippines. It’s a whole different game here. The guy or girl will show up at your gate, with a clipboard taking a survey about one thing or the other. Attempting to tell you […]
A bitter/sweet family get together
Beginning of last month my family suffered a terrible incident. April 1st to be exact. It used to be a really special day for us, the birthday of my dad. Used to be a big party with us family and friends our tenants. Just trying to remember my dad, on that early day I was […]
Usama bin Laden and his Philippine Connection
As I am sure every reader knows, Usama bin Laden is dead. He deserved it, many times over. The only thing that could have made me happier is if it had happened sooner than it did. I must say, I was a bit dismayed by the way some of my countrymen celebrated rather than simply […]