Over the past few days, I have gotten a slew of emails from concerned foreigners. Americans, Canadians, Aussies and expats from many other countries. They are all worried about two things: safety, and whether they will be allowed to remain in the Philippines. Safety? Yep, there is suddenly a lot of fear. Mostly because of […]
“Tener Cojones”
On 4 September I received an emergency warning from the US State Dept. via the US Embassy in Manila. (As if I’d believe anything the State Department would have to say) telling me that I should avoid visiting the Philippines because of the bombing in Davao City on Sept. 3rd. I do not remember receiving […]
Heart Health Follow Up
Last week, I reported to you guys that I had suffered multiple heart attacks. Three heart attacks in less than a week. Today, I want to update you. There is good news… and there is also more good news! No real bad news that I can think of this week! I came home from the […]
Money Exchange Tips – EAM
Recently, I got a voicemail through SpeakPipe (if you have a question for me look for the orange button down near the bottom of this post and you can also leave a question for me through SpeakPipe) from Mr. Jay Stainback. Who is Jay Stainback? Well, Jay is Mr. Peanut Butter in the Philippines! Seriously, […]
What was I saying?
A couple of months ago I wrote an article that got a ton of comments… nearly 500 to be precise. I am trying to remember, what was that article all about? Oh yes, now I recall… “It’s time to get out…” In that article, I talked about my feeling that the USA is falling apart, […]
Foreign National Keeper Network
an article submitted by Robert Von Hahnke A Bridge to the Expat in the Philippines Arriving in Davao June 2013 like many ex-pats I had more questions than answers as I began my life in the Philippines. I spent 10 days in Davao in February 2013 and was very impressed, so much so I returned […]