When pigs fly, could be my answer to that question. Sunday 15 November, I sat down to watch the Pacquiao Cotto fight, l phoned Dream Satellite and booked the big event well in advance. I asked “What time does the main event starts here in the Philippines?” “8am sir”, the tiny voice responded to my […]
Fight day in Davao
So, yesterday, Sunday, was fight day. Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton. I wrote an article on Friday in anticipation of the bout, and although it was a very short match, it certainly lived up to my expectations. I was a little worried for Manny, maybe he had not taken the “Hitman” seriously enough, but he […]
Let’s get ready….
…to rumble. This weekend, Pacman is at it again! No, I’m not talking about the vintage video game from the late 70’s, I’m talking about THE PacMan! Manny Pacquiao. Pacquiao is a champion boxer from General Santos City, Philippines. Considered a hero here in the Philippines. Certainly a source of great pride in this nation […]
A Job in the Philippines
Today’s guest column is from LiP Reader, Henry Lamkin. Henry is a School District Superintendent in snowy Wisconsin. He spends time dreaming about the warm weather in the Philippines, understandably. Thank you for submitting this article, Henry. Many is the foreigner that has dreamed of retiring in the Philippines but wanted for the income to […]
Are you ready for some football?
One thing that kind of surprises me is how many people actually base their decision about whether to move to the Philippines on how much (or little) American Football they can catch on TV here. Two or three times per month, I get e-mails from people asking me how many games per week they can […]
The Congressman wants what?
Do you remember a couple of months ago I had an article where I advocated the Jeepney fares should be determined by the private sector, not dictated by the government? Over the years I have had numerous columns where I pointed out that the Philippine government, in my opinion, gets too involved in matters that […]