I am writing this article to have awareness on every foreigner that comes here. A few days ago I was at the mall with my nephew Deo and my niece Glenda. My niece Glenda still had more stuff to buy so I told Deo that we will just wait for Glenda outside in the car […]
My New Car? PT 1
A while back I wrote and asked the question: “You think you need a car?” My answer is yes I think do, and I also want one. I’ve owned a few cars here and one owner jeep when I first moved here. I got my first social security check in Aug. 09, and quickly realized […]
I Love the LTO
When it was time to renew my auto registration last year in June, I took my car for its “Drug Test” (Smog Test) and it passed. I winced when they inserted the probe. I next went to LTO (Land Transportation Office) and received my new Stickers. The following Sunday I had lunch and some cold […]
So You think you need a car?
Why would you bother to own a car here in the Philippines? What, with the great public transportation that’s available. First are the Victory Liner Buses and the other Bus if you know the name, Then the Mini-Buses with the wooden seats, Jeepneys in all sizes and colors, and of course the Trike and the […]
Culture of the Common Man
In the past, when I have written about various subjects on this site, in the comments the Jeepney has been brought up in the discussion. One vocal commenter has said quite clearly that the Jeepney is not and should not be considered as part of the Philippine culture. In my view, the Jeepney is one […]
Yes I’m Alive, I Think!
Why? (One could ask!) Would any human being desire a trip to Mega Manila? I’d sooner drive a Peterbilt 18 wheeler through New York City at 5pm rush hour, or accept a sharp stick in my eye, so I hired a driver! Four hours from my house in Dinalupihan Bataan to the Philippine Capital or […]