Leaving the Philippines Again
About a year ago, I first published a post entitled Why I Left the Philippines. It has had a lot of “reads” over the past year, and I updated and republished it a few months back. A lot of people didn’t really read it, though, because I got calls and queries even from some relatives [...]
Inherit Propery in the Philippines? “Can” Doesn’t Mean “Will”
From time to time I receive comments here which seem to indicate people have a lot more faith in my knowledge or judgment than anyone should have. I don’t want complex or extensive comments and questions to go unanswered … these are very real issues to people … but I am only a common (lay) [...]
Business From End To Beginning
I just came across this idea in my files. Earning money in the Philippines seems to be a bit like the weather. Everyone seems to want to talk about it, but nobody wants to do anything about it. This is right up the alley of a great many readers here, US, Filipino or any other [...]
What About School in the Philippines — Part 4
We had some interesting discussion a couple weeks ago about strategies for schooling children if you were to decide to live in the Philippines.
Most of the discussion sort of stopped at the high school (secondary) level. But what about those with older children … baccalaureate or higher education here in the Philippines for foreigner or [...]
US Government Jobs in the Philippines
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U.S. FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER TEST
The 2010 Foreign Service Officer Test will be held on [...]
Do You Still Think Things Will Be The Same?
Lest you think I have turned anti-American or something equally as vile, let me try to give you a few facts to illustrate why I don’t think the US is ever coming back as the richest and most powerful nation on earth … global recession 0r no global recession. Since World War II we Americans [...]
Finding a Job in the Phillipines — Are You Sure?
From time to time I get some comments that really deserve a whole article on their own
(by the way, any of you who have the urge to pour out some information, but don’t want to go through the hassle and make the commitment required to start your own blog and web site, are welcome to [...]
Get Your Reading Done … In Style
What do I miss from the US while living in the Philippines? Oh, I could make quite a list. However, no matter how many items I was allowed to list and how long you gave me to complete the list, one thing would be high, high on the list always … books and particularly, libraries.
When [...]
Foreigner Jobs Philippines Again
One of the search terms I always rank high for here at PhilFAQS, where you learn the facts about living in the Philippines is, “Jobs for Foreigners in the Philippines”.
I some ways that’s a little strange because I usually write about jobs like that in somewhat negative terms … but since very few others write [...]
Philippine Business Resources for the Common Man
Kind of a funny headline? Well I chose it to make your think a little ‘out of the box’.
Hundreds of people per day come to this site from Google and the other, lesser search engines. One of the most frequent phrases they search for is ‘Jobs for foreigners in the Philippines’, ‘jobs for Americans in [...]
The Beatings Will Continue Until Morale Improves
Some of you may have felt the unmistakable rumblings of the sales pitch recently while I have written (low-key) about this great online profits opportunity from my friend and fellow blogger, Daniel Scocco. Well, if the sales pitch irritated you, sorry. Many people ask me over and over how they can earn a living and [...]
All about Franchising Seminar
Just a post or so ago, one of my most loyal readers, Laurence, mentioned that I should write more about opening a business in the Philippines. Laurence also expressed the preference that it not be about “online” business and that it have the potential for employing Filipino workers. Not a bad idea … profit … [...]
What About School in the Philippines — Part 3
Another aspect of childhood education that poses a lot or problems for parents is the issue of where to get help, and how to keep the student (even those attending traditional classroom schools), on track, motivated and ready for quizzes and exams.
Back in my day, when 2+2=3 (things were cheaper then), the answer was always, [...]
Philippine Living Most Popular 2009
This may not look like all that much, but considering that a year or so ago, this blog was lucky to have 3 or for visits a day, I am a pretty happy camper. None of this happened without you, the reader, many coming back through thick and thin …. and I thank you [...]
