As I have written many times, traffic is at times brutal here in the Philippines. With the drivers passing in oncoming lanes and motorcycles waving in and out of traffic and even driving on shoulders and sidewalks it is a dangerous place to be a pedestrian.
At times, I am surprised that there are so few accidents with vehicles and… Continue reading
One of the readers here asked about me writing an article about courting a Filipina. This has given me some thought about how to write this article.
In America and I would expect in most Western countries meeting and courting is similar. First, there are many ways someone meets the opposite sex with the thoughts of finding a mate. It… Continue reading
For anyone who has been here in the Philippines for a while and still on a tourist visa you know about how the fees at Bureau of Immigration are always changing. When I first moved here, if you waited for your visa extension to be processed, you were charged a 500-peso “Express Line Fee.” This is something they never asked you if you wanted, they just charged you.
Then… Continue reading
About a week ago, I needed something welded. With all my contacts, a welder was not on my list. A friend was visiting and when I mentioned my need, he informed me of a welder in his neighborhood. I followed him home and we stopped at this neighbor around the corner from his house.
The man and his family live… Continue reading
How many times have we heard that in our life? In our search for a relationship during our lives, we meet someone we are interested in starting a relationship. In the old days, it could be at school, at a club, a social event or at the office. We start a conversation and see if we are able to make a date and get to know each other better… Continue reading
With my article and comments, I decided to try to research more about the situation. I also tried to get some information about the power generation plants are on Mindanao.
I also found the following report online:
Mindanao hydroelectric power plants reduce capacity to 50%
By Lino De La Cruz (The Philippine Star) Updated February 14, 2010 12:00 AM
ILIGAN CITY , Philippines – Hydroelectric power plants in… Continue reading
Last Friday I wrote about the increase of traffic in the city. Well that is not the only problem for Davao. With the increase of construction and population, there is an increase on the public utilities. This is not only for Davao since the island of Mindanao is on a power grid. Last Friday in Live in the Philippines Bob wrote about the problem of scheduled brownouts all… Continue reading
As you all know and read here and on other sites, living in the Philippines is cheaper than in the U.S. and other countries but there are things to consider.
First is inflation. I have not tracked the price increases in the two years I have lived here but one item I remember is gasoline. When I first moved here, gas was about 30 pesos per liter. Today it… Continue reading
I have been asked by some readers to discuss the income classes (levels) in the Philippines. This is more difficult to classify since I am not an economist and have access to the incomes of the populace.
As I wrote previously, Filipinos need fewer comforts as most foreigners are accustomed to needing. Just as Americans are accustomed to things Europeans are not, such as Air conditioning. Most Americans are… Continue reading
In the past, I have written many times about the crazy drivers and motorcycles in the Philippines. It is a very aggressive driving habit. I have had friends comment that if they had a car, they would be too afraid to dive here, but that is not what I want to talk about today.
In the two years I have lived in Davao, I have seen an increase in… Continue reading
Last week I wrote an article “Difficult Life for Filipinos” where I discussed the low wages and how difficult it is to survive, but they do.
As an American, even when we have a low income, the condition of our life is much better in most cases. As Americans, we have a level of comfort we need to live and things we will not accept. Besides that… Continue reading
One of the readers commented on me writing about traveling to the Philippines. Most of the readers talk about coming to the Philippines or Davao to visit a lady they met online. Most ask about Visas, Accommodations and Budget.
Tourist Visa:
As an American and most other countries, all you need is a passport and a return plane ticket. Once you arrive, you will receive a 21 day Visa… Continue reading
A while back I wrote an article “New Problems watching American TV in the Philippines”
about how I downloaded TV show torrents and then watch them at my leisure. I also wrote that the main site I downloaded from Mininova was shut down from having all the torrents available. After that I found www.EZTV.it. They have most of the shows I enjoy.
The problem with torrents is… Continue reading
In The U.S. just as here in the Philippines, there are different ways of obtaining residency. Here you can receive residency from a marriage to a Filipino, by signing up for a Retirement Visa, there is even a new way if you own a business with ten or more employees.
For a 13a Visa, which you receive after marriage, you apply with your wife. Most of the application is… Continue reading
What I would like to discuss here is the employment outlook for Filipinos and how hard it is to support a family. Most times when I am out, I enjoy talking to Filipinos. Because of this and my open friendly manor I have gotten to know many and about their lives.I ask questions such as their age, marital situation, number of kids and about their life.
When I am… Continue reading
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