Last Sunday we looked at a couple of Americans who tried to make money in the Philippines by driving a Jeepney in Manila. This week, let’s watch as the same two guys take a try at driving a taxi. On their Jeepney adventure they got some passenger, but at P8 per passenger, it’s hard to […]
Telephone troubles and options
A topic that is always of interest to expats is VOIP telephone service. What is VOIP? Well, it is Voice over Internet Protocol, basically it is a telephone service on which you can call overseas using the Internet, and thus avoiding paying long distance International phone charges. There are many different companies offering VOIP service. […]
When Were You Going To Tell Me?
This is a situation that pops up more times than I want it to. I had made plans to go to the Barrio here in Olongapo City with my friend Loren and his wife Mercer, (Mercy) I first asked the mighty Mayang which day would she prefer Saturday or Sunday. She picked Saturday, I called […]
Looking for a job in the Philippines?
I get a lot of e-mails, almost daily e-mails, from foreigners who want to know if they can find a job in the Philippines. The fact is, you probably can’t find a job in the Philippines. Some people try, though. Take a look at the video below and see about these two Americans who tried […]
No place is safe anymore!
Been watching our television ever since the incident in Boston. Also in Texas. I’m just so saddened by the event, how could anyone do that kind of heinous crime. My heart goes out to the people who lost their lives there. While watching the event it really reminded me of the 9/11 tragedy. When they […]
FBAR Time Approaching – What’s That?
Well, it seems that time is not taking any holidays. It’s already time for writing another article. Need to knock one out now to save some time later. (Strange, this fascination with time!) Speaking of time, FBAR time is quickly approaching. Some of you, dear readers, already know what an FBAR is and what all […]