Working In The Philippines
A lot of folks I’ve met on-line over the past 7 or 8 years want to live in the Philippines. Many are also below normal retirement age and don’t have a pension or other regular non-work income source to support their move. So those with technical talent often ask about getting a tech job in [...]
Outsourcing Doesn’t Cost — It pays
By Ros Krasny Fri Aug 25, 12:03 PM ET
JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (Reuters) – Take that, Lou Dobbs. Despite much handwringing and political posturing, the surge of job outsourcing, by increasing productivity, has actually helped raise real wages for low-skilled U.S. workers, according to two Princeton University economists.
They countered critics of outsourcing, including high-profile CNN host [...]
What is a Typhoon, Anyway
We’ve been a little slow on actual posts from the Philippines lately, as business here in the US has been consuming a lot of time. A fellow whom I’ve know on line for some years, Thomas Glenn, who lives in San Fernando la Union, on the western (South China Sea) coast of Luzon sent some [...]
A Big Step Forward
Here’s some news I picked up over at Yugatech a few minutes ago.It may look a little too ‘techy’ for some, but believe me, if you travel in the Philippines and do any online banking you really need to look into this closely.
The basic problem is this: If you use a [...]
Tiny island hires 3,000 Filipinos
“Once again, this is a shining testament to the world-class Filipino worker,â€
An interesting story today about the tiny island of New Caledonia. The island is owned by France, one of the last vestiges of France’s former empire and is rich in Nickel and Cobalt ores. One might wonder why France didn’t staff this project with [...]
Philippine News That Means Something
Anyone who runs a blog or website knows that a lot of people send out press releases to let people know about something of interest that is going on. Sometimes these press releases are hardly worth a yawn. Other times they are so self-serving as to merit only a very quick click of [...]
They’re Here. 2007 Nursing Board Exam Passers
Here’s the List of 2007 Nursing Board Exam Passers. Congrats to all, especially just one of our very special nieces who is on the list.
Will There Be a Philippine Housing Boom?
One of the shortfalls of the Philippines from the viewpoint of foreign investors and retirees is the difficulty of owning property for an outsider. This issue has two main components:
A prohibition in the Constitution that prohibits foreign land ownership. (don’t look for this to change any time soon.
And archaic, sometimes even non-existent plans [...]
Interview with Manny Paez — TravelPH.Com
There are not many of us who have been around the Philippine Living scene for any length of time and not heard of a balik bayan box. For those who haven’t, it’s a heavy cardboard carton filled with “goodies” usually used for shipping to the Philippines … literally “back to the country”. If [...]
Just What Is Good Health Care?
Eric Lilley an American retiree in the Philippines recently posted a very interesting question here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Philippine_Living_Island_Paradise/message/41749
Eric brings up a couple very good points … ones I am not that sure
there are good answers for.
Those considering moving to the Philippines mostly ask questions about
how much groceries or electricity costs or other minor money issues.
I live in the [...]
Cebu Pacific — A Great Way To Go
Cebu Pacific now flies to Kuala Lumpur
By Enrico Dee on News
Selamat Datang Malaysia! The Philippines’ leading low-cost airline will commence its Manila-Kuala Lumpur flight with a promo one simply can’t just resist: fly for only 1,499 pesos, one-way (taxes excluded). This is another good news for al travelers wishing to go to the wonderful city [...]
Getting a Taxi in the Rain
Here’s a really useful list with phone numbers you can call when you need a Manila taxi. Thanks to Enrico Dee for taking the time to put the list together.
http://www.byahilo.com/?p=506
Tourists and Home Building — Great Combination
Gawad Kalinga communities to be ‘tourist-ready villages’
By Tessa SalazarInquirerLast updated 00:02am (Mla time) 09/23/2006
WITH THE first grand event of Gawad Kalinga communities to happen from October 6 to 8 at the Mall of Asia, the emerging challenge for township and property developments using the GK format is how to make GK shelters tourist-ready villages as [...]
