In 1963 the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles issued me a Drivers License after I had passed both the written and driving test, on the crowded streets of Boston. I even had to accomplish a three-point turn on a narrow neighborhood street while driving a standard shift 1954 huge straight eight Pontiac convertible (My Brother […]
A refund? In the Philippines?
Welcome to another episode of the Expat Answerman Vidcast! I hope that you will enjoy today’s program. Last month, I got a real surprise when I asked a local business for a refund. I had some experience trying to get a refund before. Most of the time it was not possible to get a refund. […]
NIS – Not in Stock – The Third Time!
I live in the Subic Area of Luzon and the shopping here is very good because of the high numbers of Kano’s Canadians, British, Australians and plus a few folks from Europe who live and shop here. The stores know the type of products we want and tend to cater to our needs, maybe because […]
The Price is Right?
Walking through the new Royal grocery store last week on the Subic Freeport, I was on the cereal aisle and was reaching up to pick a box of Honey Cheerios. A Kano was walking by and pointed out how costly they were. I laughed and agreed, and I pointed out that the package they came […]
Being Frugal in the Philippines
Sir Bob made a great comment in his article “Does Philippine Internet Suck?” To paraphrase what he said “You get what you pay for”. Truer words were never uttered. I told my wife I needed some house shorts to wear at home and around the purok. Off to the market she went and returned with […]
Christmas Shopping
I can’t explain the why, but a couple of years ago Ayala Corp and SM Corp (Someone told me they were the same, but what do I know) built two new malls here in Olongapo for our shopping pleasure, and no doubt to make a few Pesos, on the positive side they brought a lot […]