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    February 18, 2008, 10:34

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    May 21, 2008, 00:33

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  • Archives 

    May 24, 2008, 11:20

    This page lists every article ever published here at PhilFAQS in chronological order PhilFAQS Home Page

  • About 

    November 24, 2008, 01:41

    Hello, I'm your host here, commonly known as Philly.  My real name is Dave Starr.  I'm a US born man who has always been in love with Asia. I've traveled…

  • Get There 

    November 25, 2008, 00:25

    This is an index page that leads you to every article written under the category of getting to the Philippines, Flying to the Philippines, Air Fare to the…

    • Airline Information 

      August 13, 2009, 09:55

      Here, in alphabetical order are the major ways to get from the US to the Philippines. Some of these airlines serve European destinations as well. Cathay…

  • Live There 

    November 25, 2008, 00:46

    This is an index page that leads you to every article written under the category of living in the Philippines, Buying Property in the Philippines, Renting in…


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  • Category: Uncategorized  (33)
    • Slow Down in the Philippines by: Philly

      August 12, 2010, 02:12

      One of my long-time Australian readers sent me a link to a nice article from an Australian expat living in Indonesia.  It made for some good, and…

    • Live in the Philippines on 0 a Month Still Possible? by: Philly

      July 23, 2010, 22:35

      The funny thing about running a site like PhilFAQS, where I attempt to answer the questions people have about living in the Philippines, especially for…

    • Are You Paying Cash For Your Philippine House? by: Philly

      July 17, 2010, 02:02

      Here’s a little information on home buying here in the Philippines, and a few personal thoughts you can take for what they are worth.  It will be…

    • Don’t Try To Live Your Life On An ATM Card! by: Philly

      July 14, 2010, 03:38

      Again and again and again I get these messages, or read them on someone else’s site … Hi ....where do I go to get answers to my husband's queries on…

    • Can You Insulate Yourself Cool in the Philippines — Why R Value is Useless by: Philly

      June 9, 2010, 18:02

      Those of you who were interested in the first article of this Philippine cool series will be happy to see I didn’t forget to keep going … the others, well…

    • Places to Retire --- They Skipped the Philippines? by: Philly

      May 31, 2010, 09:35

      Recently I came across a pretty interesting site called “RetiredBrains”.   Their major reason for being is to promote and provide a platform for…

    • Philippines and Submarines by: Philly

      May 23, 2010, 01:26

      Nope. this article isn’t really about ‘submarines as we normally think of them, or even about the luxury submarines slated to be built and tested at Subic…

    • Philippines Passport, Visa & Health travel document requirements by: Philly

      April 28, 2010, 00:23

      Just recently I had a reader leave a comment, which at first struck me as angry.  Upon reflection, though, I realize he was probably just frustrated…

    • US Government Jobs in the Philippines by: Philly

      January 24, 2010, 02:02

      THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE EMBASSY WARDEN SYSTEM AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO AMERICAN CITIZENS IN THE…

    • A Philippine Business Resouce You Didn't Know You Had by: Philly

      January 7, 2010, 02:02

      I had a lot of great responses from yesterday's post on learning how to work for yourself.  I haven't shared my New Year's resolutions for 2010, and I guess I…

    • Get A Job by: Philly

      December 17, 2009, 01:47

      A significant group of readers who I have been in contact with are still of working age (who said retirement had to be age based, anyway?) and are conflicted…

    • Blessed Are the Meek --- Or Are They? by: Philly

      December 15, 2009, 02:02

      First of all, let me throw in a little disclaimer here.  This post isn't really all that much about religion, but I do throw in some Bible teaching and no…

    • All OK, Thanks, But Help Is Certainly Needed by: Philly

      September 28, 2009, 11:14

      I have had a number of messages of concern .. thanks to everyone from me and Mita. We are all ok, likewise Gia and Ina our two 'surrogate daughters' who spent…

    • San Gabriel Market --- Photo Essay -- Part 1 by: Philly

      September 27, 2009, 10:05

      Today I have another treat for us, those interested in sightseeing, learning the countryside and (my kinda folk) those who like to eat. Thomas Glenn, one of…

    • More on Seat Choices by: Philly

      September 10, 2009, 16:23

      Here's another site with some good information on airline seat selection I like this one becuase it clearly shows the "Deluxe" seat space on Eva Air. …

    • U.S. FOREIGN SERVICE OFFICER TEST by: Philly

      September 9, 2009, 03:42

      The 2009 Foreign Service Officer Test will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at the U.S. Embassy in Manila Deadline to register is September 28th Eligib…

    • Not Getting Scammed in the Philippines --- Update 1 by: Philly

      January 6, 2009, 10:31

      Here's a little news item I my dear wife pointed out to me this afternoon: The biggest law firm in the country allegedly fell victim to a multi-million-peso…

    • Philippine Business Must Be Doing Very Well by: Philly

      December 16, 2008, 10:16

      Well for those of you who hate posts about making a living in the Philippines, especially making a living in the Philippines on line, or supplemented by the…

    • Philippines Questions --- Round 10 by: Philly

      December 3, 2008, 23:51

      I've been more or less regularly publishing a Questions and Answers post every Thursday here at PhilFAQS, the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about the…

    • Outsourcing Blogs in the Philippines by: Philly

      November 16, 2008, 00:01

      Of course, as I have mentioned before here living in the Philippines the issue of income always seems to come up.  Also literallythousands of searches per…

    • Shoutout to Philippine "Livers" and Soon to be Philippine "Livers" by: Philly

      November 12, 2008, 09:48

      Just a quick post to give a big shoutout and a thank you to you, the faithful reader.  It really means alot to me that so many people have stuck with me here…

    • Gomen Nasai Gomen by: Philly

      September 17, 2008, 01:45

      Don't bother digging out your Tagalog or Bisayan dictionaries, those word are in Japanese .. or precisely, Nihongi Nihongo (thanks, Paul) , the official…

    • Update On Cheap Phone Calls by: Philly

      July 13, 2008, 21:34

      A few weeks back I mentioned a number of ways to get yourself set up on line in the Philippines so that you could call the US or friends and family back home…

    • There Will Be Some Changes Made by: Philly

      April 12, 2008, 01:58

      OK, if you didn't know it, it's Saturday morning here and I got with the program and decided to make some changes. I liked all the lovely views on the old…

    • Citizenship -- Little Known Factoids by: Philly

      March 15, 2008, 02:44

      Citizenship ... actually the legal term is nationality, but few use it outside immigration court ... is always an object of interest 'round here.  A few…

    • Take a Look at our new Podcasts Page by: Philly

      January 27, 2008, 00:26

      I've decided to start a new section here at PhilFAQS where I will host or post links to useful podcasts and videos pertaining to the Philippines and living in…

    • A Little Overbooked by: Philly

      January 22, 2008, 02:34

      Just a quick note to let everyone know I'm alive ... it's been quite a week so far and it isn't even halfway gone, is it? Been very busy with family and a lot…

    • You Ain't As Smart As You Think You Are by: Philly

      December 2, 2007, 10:15

      Recently my friend Bob posted this message of caution and thoughtfulness:  Take Time To Avoid The Pitfalls.  the pitfalls Bob was talking about…

    • Update On The Price Of Gas by: Philly

      November 23, 2007, 08:37

      Just yesterday I posted on the current price of gas and contrasted it with some US prices. .... if you don't want to go back and look, the gas and diesel here…

    • More Help On Adapters --- Fit Any Plug by: Philly

      July 27, 2007, 00:56

      Here's a little update on the article about voltage/frequency standards and using your current computers and appliances in the Philippines. Most laptops are…

    • What Everybody Ought to Know About Citizenship and Visas --- Part 1 by: Philly

      July 11, 2007, 02:55

      There is a lot of misinformation and half-baked information circulating about this subject in most of the on line Philippines resources I visit, so I decided…

    • June Round-Up by: Philly

      July 1, 2007, 03:17

      Another month has fallen off my calendar pages ... already more than half of 2007 has gone by ... I can't believe how much fun I've been having since I made…

    • Interim Trip Update by: Philly

      October 31, 2006, 00:26

      Well the big trip is now well underway.  Waiting in LA for our flight on Philippine Air Lines.  Our household goods are all turned in for shipment to our…

  • Category: Earn a Living Online  (5)
  • Category: Editorials  (109)
    • You Are Never Going To Be Happy in the Philippines — Unless — by: Philly

      August 30, 2010, 02:02

      How much does this sound like your reasoning behind moving to the Philippines … or wanting to? … In life many of us chase the seemingly elusive ‘prize’…

    • Just Refuse To Pay The Fear Tax! by: Philly

      August 23, 2010, 02:02

      Seth  had an interesting post that he happened to pen at virtually the same time I wrote my “Just Give Up” opus last “Opinionated Monday”. Here's…

    • Should We Just Give Up and Die Now, Save Worry and Handwringing? by: Philly

      August 15, 2010, 23:59

      You know, from time to time I receive emails from the US Embassy regarding closures, hours of service changes and (not within recent memory) legitimate…

    • Slow Down in the Philippines by: Philly

      August 12, 2010, 02:12

      One of my long-time Australian readers sent me a link to a nice article from an Australian expat living in Indonesia.  It made for some good, and…

    • Sitting on the Dock of the Bay … Yet Another 0 a Month in the Philippines Angle by: Philly

      August 8, 2010, 17:55

      Years ago my elder brother, a social worker by profession, had a job in far upstate New York, where the economy temporarily boomed back in the 1960’s, during…

    • Waiting for a Job Before You Can Move to the Philippines? by: Philly

      August 2, 2010, 02:02

      Waiting for a job?  Well, that’s your privilege, but in my view you’re going to wait a long time.  I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…

    • Monday Morning Retired Philippine Thoughts by: Philly

      July 4, 2010, 18:57

      Had an experience recently where I kept expecting someone (a Filipino business person, as it happens) to call me back, as he had promised … and he never…

    • More Jobs Musings by: Philly

      June 22, 2010, 18:02

      This is my semi-regular Monday rant editorial, delayed bit until Tuesday. Interesting thoughts last week from my colleague Bob … no, not that Bob, Bob…

    • Another Slow Day in the Philippines by: Philly

      June 13, 2010, 00:34

      A warm Sunday Morning here, 8:15 am … Happy Birthday, Philippine Republic, for many of you reading this it is still 12 June, Philippine Independence Day.…

    • How To Decide if the Philippines is Right for You? by: Philly

      June 10, 2010, 18:02

      The title to this article covers a lot of ground.  I won’t be able to do it real justice even if I write a lot more than my usual number of words. …

    • Thoughts on my Imminent Philippine Birthday by: Philly

      May 30, 2010, 01:07

      Well this is the year.  Way back when I used to think 65 was old indeed.  Now, only a couple monthly pages on the calendar separate me from that…

    • Retreat From the Philippines, What Will Be Your Reason by: Philly

      May 25, 2010, 09:46

      I had something else in mind today but I just happened across an item on the front page of fellow Philippine web site owner and US retiree in the Philippines,…

    • The More Things Change in the Philippines the More They Stay the Same? by: Philly

      April 30, 2010, 02:14

      Been noticing lately that I have developed a really negative streak in my thinking and writing.  Not easy to understand why.  Things are going well for me, I…

    • How Low Can You Go With Philippine Flights? by: Philly

      March 1, 2010, 02:02

      I may not win a lot of friends with this post … because I perceive an awful lot of fellow Americans who get so angry at the thought of government regulation…

    • There's Meat In Those Noodles by: Philly

      February 20, 2010, 02:02

      Regular readers might get the idea that I am pro-Chinese and anti-American when I point out things like the tremendous economic advantage we, the US, have…

    • Stranger In A Strange Land by: Philly

      February 15, 2010, 14:02

      A few days ago a reader used this expression to describe how he thought he was going to feel when he came to the Philippines to live. Probably an apt choice…

    • Can You Define That Expat Feeling? by: Philly

      February 13, 2010, 14:24

      One of the things that is always difficult for me is to come up with an answer to the question, 'but why would you choose to live in the Philippines'.  This…

    • About Time I Got Back To Work by: Philly

      February 12, 2010, 14:26

      You will adjust, or you will go home .... or maybe both.  Recently my friend Bob wrote a good article about the adjustments you will have to make if you…

    • Leaving the Philippines Again by: Philly

      February 1, 2010, 02:02

      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…

    • Philippine Living Most Popular 2009 by: Philly

      January 14, 2010, 02:02

      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.…

    • It Isn't Paradise --- Trust Me On That by: Philly

      January 5, 2010, 02:02

      I've been reading about, researching, traveling to, touring around and living in the Philippines for nearly 10 years now.  Actually, I had a business…

    • It's All a Big Nothing by: Philly

      January 1, 2010, 02:08

      Or so once said Olivia Soprano, played by the extremely talented and deeply missed Nancy Marchand. As I write this, most of you in the USA are in various…

    • Things I Learned So Far This Christmas --- Part 2 by: Philly

      December 19, 2009, 02:25

      Yesterday, give or take a few hours, I promised you some thoughts on the questions: Do you want to retire in the Philippines? Do you want to move to the…

    • Things I Learned So Far This Christmas by: Philly

      December 18, 2009, 01:46

      I looked this quote up a few minutes ago.  It was posted back in March 2009, and got virtually no notice.  So one of those "sides of the brain" of mine (I…

    • Blessed Are the Meek --- Or Are They? by: Philly

      December 15, 2009, 02:02

      First of all, let me throw in a little disclaimer here.  This post isn't really all that much about religion, but I do throw in some Bible teaching and no…

    • "And there I was ..." by: Philly

      December 14, 2009, 07:27

      For those of you with a military background, or even just in my age group, you likely have heard a story (or three) that started off like this ... often what…

    • Martial Law Update One by: Philly

      December 6, 2009, 09:34

      I’ve received several queries of concern about the present situation here in the Philippines.  There’s nothing that is affecting me currently here in…

    • Customer Service --- ABN by: Philly

      November 23, 2009, 03:00

      ABN, what’s this, Dave, another day of acronyms?  Well, sorry for those who hate an alphabet soup, but this country is more full of acronyms than an…

    • Thursday Philippine Questions by: Philly

      October 21, 2009, 09:13

      Just doing a little cleanup and rearranging of my filer folders and I find my list of reader questions I need to answer there on PhilFAQS is low. Feel free to…

    • Want To Move To The Philippines? Get A Grip! by: Philly

      October 15, 2009, 01:41

      One of the things which is a little depressing for me at times are conversations I have occasionally with folks I have met from the blog who want to move to…

    • Real Filipinos --- Ramon Magsaysay --- Part 9 by: Philly

      September 21, 2009, 02:00

      End of the Saga as We Know It Presidency: By 1953 President Quirino thought the threat of the Huks was under control and Secretary Magsaysay was becoming too…

    • Real Filipinos --- Ramon Magsaysay --- Part 8 by: Philly

      September 14, 2009, 02:00

      MAGSAYSAY'S RELATIONSHIP WITH EDWARD G. LANSDALE A prominent factor in Magsaysay’s successful anti-guerrilla campaign was the close, personal relationship…

    • Why Don't I live In My Own Country Anymore? by: Philly

      September 12, 2009, 00:27

      You know, many of you are probably all “wrapped around the axle” about the health care issue.  Either for universal health care or against it.  After…

    • Real Filipinos — Ramon Magsaysay — Part 7 by: Philly

      September 7, 2009, 02:18

      Magsaysay and the Filipino People Few people have directly affected an entire population as Ramon Magsaysay. His honesty, unpretentious air, and deep concern…

    • A Little Election Season Awareness by: Philly

      September 4, 2009, 06:55

      Here in the Philippines things are really starting to warm up for the upcoming elections in 2010.  Unlike the US where anyone can campaign any time s/he…

    • Real Filipinos --- Ramon Magsaysay --- Part 6 by: Philly

      August 31, 2009, 02:27

      The EDCOR Project As part of his overall strategy to defeat the Huks, Magsaysay incorporated civil resettlement projects with his military campaign. His…

    • Real Filipinos --- Ramon Magsaysay --- Part 5 by: Philly

      August 24, 2009, 02:51

      Last week I published part four of this series.  You’ll note there are links just above this sentence to let you navigate directly to the various…

    • Real Filipinos --- Ramon Magsaysay --- Part 4 by: Philly

      August 17, 2009, 02:41

      Last week I published part three of this series.  You’ll note there are links just above this sentence to let you navigate directly to the various…

    • An Additional Thought On Medical Care And Morals --- Philippines or US by: Philly

      August 14, 2009, 13:44

      I came across this quote not long after I published my last post, editorializing on the issue of universal health care.  Comments are welcome but read my…

    • Real Filipinos --- Ramon Magsaysay --- Part 3 by: Philly

      August 10, 2009, 02:35

      Last week I published part two of this series.  You’ll note there are links just above this sentence to let you navigate directly to the various…

    • Living in the Philippines --- Beware the High Horse by: Philly

      August 8, 2009, 01:49

      One trait a lot of my foreigner friends share is a pronounced disdain for the Philippines.  One often wonders why on earth they would live here, if they…

    • Real Filipinos --- Ramon Magsaysay --- Part 2 by: Philly

      August 3, 2009, 02:29

      Last week I published part one of this series.  You’ll note there are links just above this sentence to let you navigate directly to the various…

    • Real Filipinos --- Ramon Magsaysay – Part 1 by: Philly

      July 27, 2009, 02:24

      A while back I published some articles on the ‘real Filipinos' which pleased me, at least, greatly.  I recently came across some very well done…

    • 12 Little Things --- Rule 12 by: Philly

      June 30, 2009, 03:24

      This is the thirteenth and final post in my series, written for practical people, both Filipino and foreign who care about the country of the Philippines and…

    • 12 Little Things --- Rule 11 by: Philly

      June 22, 2009, 08:08

      This is the twelfth in this ongoing series for practical people, both Filipino and foreign who care about the country of the Philippines and would like to do…

    • 12 Little Things --- Rule 10 by: Philly

      June 17, 2009, 08:23

      This is the eleventh in this ongoing series for practical people, both Filipino and foreign who care about the country of the Philippines and would like to do…

    • 12 Little Things --- Rule 9 by: Philly

      June 9, 2009, 13:04

      This is the tenth in this ongoing series for practical people, both Filipino and foreign who care about the country of the Philippines and would like to do…

    • 12 Little Things — Rule 8 by: Philly

      June 1, 2009, 03:21

      This is the ninth in this ongoing series for practical people, both Filipino and foreign who care about the country of the Philippines and would like to do…

    • 12 Little Things --- Rule 4 by: Philly

      May 4, 2009, 09:47

          This is the fifth in this ongoing series for practical people, both Filipino and foreign who care about the country of the Philippines and…

    • Why We’re Broke --- And How To Fix It by: Philly

      March 23, 2009, 01:44

      What Are These Monday Editorials All About? I’ve been casting around for some ways to reorganize this blog a bit and how to make it more meaningful. …

    • In the Philippines if You're Pala-Tawa, You're Doing OK by: Philly

      December 29, 2008, 11:14

      It’s suppertime and I planned to be through with blogging and playing with my online empire by now, but I just had to write another quick post to tell you…

    • Philippine Financials --- 2009 Outlook by: Philly

      December 27, 2008, 05:04

      If there is anyone less qualified to give accurate financial and investment advice than I am. I'd like to meet him or her.  I am not qualified to offer…

    • Are We Philippine Freaks? by: Philly

      December 22, 2008, 09:36

      Just looking through my drafts and figured I ought to finish this one up and release it into the wild.  This quote comes from my friend Andy Wibbel's blog…

    • Christmas Planning for the Philippines (and 200+ other countries) by: Philly

      December 10, 2008, 23:44

      And now for something completely different.  You know writing about visas, air fares, traffic on EDSA and ways to get a .04 USD taxi ride for .02 USD by…

    • Recession? Not in the Philippines by: Philly

      December 3, 2008, 03:21

      One of the things that is "different" about being a US expat is that the news and imnpresion of how things are going back "home" are very much not the same as…

    • There's No Progress in the Philippines? by: Philly

      December 1, 2008, 01:35

      I've written here before about the Philippines apparent lack of progress with electric vehicles.  Today, some important news that gives me a little hope…

    • Read This and Put 5 In Your Pocket by: Philly

      October 11, 2008, 02:10

      Many of you reading this today are likely as mystified as me, watching grown men with Harvard MBA’s pour a trillion dollars down a rat hole and then looking…

    • Category: Phils Editorals  (55)
      • Some Thoughts About Helping The Helpless by: Philly

        January 10, 2010, 02:02

        Panhandlers. Beggars. People who spend their days asking the age-old question “Brother, can you spare a dime.” Every big (and some small) city has them and…

      • Outsourcing Doesn't Cost --- It pays by: Philly

        October 16, 2009, 02:05

        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…

      • Should Filipino Blogs Be Classed As Different --- Or Is The Web World-Wide? by: Philly

        October 14, 2009, 04:24

        One of my Filipino bogging acquaintances, Yuga posted this recently, and also spends a lot of time writing about and running sites built around differentiating…

      • Tiny island hires 3,000 Filipinos by: Philly

        August 12, 2009, 09:53

        “Once again, this is a shining testament to the world-class Filipino worker,” An interesting story today about the tiny island of New Caledonia.…

      • Philippine Living – Good News Potpourri by: Philly

        July 15, 2009, 10:32

        A couple “catch up” news items today plus a shout out to a couple Philippine government agencies trying to do a good job in providing useful resources to…

      • 12 Little Things — Rule 8 by: Philly

        June 1, 2009, 03:21

        This is the ninth in this ongoing series for practical people, both Filipino and foreign who care about the country of the Philippines and would like to do…

      • 12 Little Things --- Rule 7 by: Philly

        May 24, 2009, 21:18

        This is the eighth in this ongoing series for practical people, both Filipino and foreign who care about the country of the Philippines and would like to do…

      • Living in The Philippines --- Good News For Alec, Now He Can’t Be Deported by: Philly

        May 23, 2009, 14:23

        One of the actors I don’t hold in very high esteem is a fellow name of Alec Baldwin.  You may have heard of him.  My wife, who follows such things…

      • 12 Little Things --- Rule 6 by: Philly

        May 18, 2009, 04:54

        This is the seventh in this ongoing series for practical people, both Filipino and foreign who care about the country of the Philippines and would like to do…

      • 12 Little Things --- Rule 5 by: Philly

        May 11, 2009, 03:37

        This is the sixth in this ongoing series for practical people, both Filipino and foreign who care about the country of the Philippines and would like to do…

      • If It’s Friday This Must Be About Philippine Business by: Philly

        May 8, 2009, 03:03

        A few weeks back I set myself a goal of not only writing regularly every week day here at PhilFAQS, where you get the answers to the common questions about…

      • 12 Little Things --- Rule 4 by: Philly

        May 4, 2009, 09:47

            This is the fifth in this ongoing series for practical people, both Filipino and foreign who care about the country of the Philippines and…

      • 12 Little Things — Rule 3 by: Philly

        April 27, 2009, 02:54

        This is the fourth installment in my series highlighting this truly valuable little book. Like the old saying, “Good Things Come In Small Packages”, this…

      • 12 Little Things --- Rule 2 by: Philly

        April 20, 2009, 00:48

        This is the third installment on my series highlighting this truly valuable little book.  Like the old saying, “Good Things Come In Small Packages”, this…

      • Random Thoughts from The Kalbo Kano Kurmudgeon by: Philly

        April 13, 2009, 22:07

        Today I’m cleaning my in box/draft posts folder.  And yes I know curmudgeon is properly spelled with a “C” but I live in the Philippines and I can…

      • 12 Little Things --- Rule 1 by: Philly

        April 13, 2009, 03:16

        It’s Monday so it’s time for the next installment in my 12 Little Things series.  As I mentioned, this is commentary on a book I found, written by a…

      • 12 Little Things --- Preface by: Philly

        April 6, 2009, 10:38

        A few weeks ago I made a decision to try to organize and upgrade my writing here on PhilFAQS, where I try to present ideas of some merit and answer some of the…

      • What It Means To Be An American, Or A Filipino by: Philly

        March 30, 2009, 01:00

        Monday again and time for some thoughts to live by, or the bizarre inner workings of the mind of Dave, whichever you think is appropriate. I had something…

      • Why We’re Broke --- And How To Fix It by: Philly

        March 23, 2009, 01:44

        What Are These Monday Editorials All About? I’ve been casting around for some ways to reorganize this blog a bit and how to make it more meaningful. …

      • Not Getting Scammed in the Philippines --- Update 2 by: Philly

        February 20, 2009, 11:58

        Those interested in the economy here in the Philippines will note I mentioned a couple weeks back that although noting major seemed to be happening here…

      • Not Getting Scammed in the Philippines --- Update 1 by: Philly

        January 6, 2009, 10:31

        Here's a little news item I my dear wife pointed out to me this afternoon: The biggest law firm in the country allegedly fell victim to a multi-million-peso…

      • One Thing Americans Will Surely Miss in the Philippines by: Philly

        October 20, 2008, 08:06

        I just got up from my after-lunch nap.  Seems as if I am short of sleep, I’m a little cranky and out of sorts.  Could be I have caught a cold bug or…

      • Try The Door, It Might Not Be Locked by: Philly

        October 7, 2008, 03:54

        Now I am not trying to say that this guy walked out of jail because someone forgot to lock the door, but if I had a dollar for every high-profile prisoner who…

      • It's a Land Of Titles and Lists by: Philly

        September 13, 2008, 09:57

        Image via Wikipedia I've mentioned previously how titles and forms of address are much more important here in the Philippines.  It's a little something…

      • They All Look Alike To Me by: Philly

        September 7, 2008, 08:40

        Maybe I am wrong on this post. Perhaps there are not as many people my age, or at least old enough to remember when punch lines like my headline above played…

      • Even a Blind Hog Finds An Acorn Once in a While by: Philly

        September 2, 2008, 09:29

        One of the great things I gained from my years in US Federal Service was the opportunity to work with a lot of great men and women.  Some of them…

      • Philippine Fairy Tales and Other Bedtime Stories by: Philly

        August 31, 2008, 03:59

        Here's a recent news story which I would like to believe: RP may import 'much less' rice for 2009 The Philippines, the world's biggest rice importer…

      • In Case You Think Oil Prices Follow Supply and Demand by: Philly

        June 18, 2008, 05:27

        Just a little quick note here to keep the blog alive ;-)  I have comments waiting for response as well, and I am working on a review of Bob Martin's very…

      • The Philippine Flag Flying Proudly by: Philly

        June 9, 2008, 05:04

        Workers hoist the Philippine flag at the Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite yesterday in preparation for Independence Day celebrations in the place where…

      • There's Gold In Them There Philippines by: Philly

        May 25, 2008, 10:46

        Well, of course, there is a lot of real gold in the Philippines.  Mining for minerals is enjoying quite a boom lately,and the Philippines is rich in a…

      • Flying to the Philippines should get Easier by: Philly

        May 22, 2008, 23:36

        A tip of the blog hat to regular reader Laurence who brought this to my attention: Asean open skies We hail the announcement by Transportation and…

      • Would You Believe "If Only" Already Came True? by: Philly

        May 5, 2008, 02:38

        It's no secret that one of the things I dislike a lot about living in the Philippines is the near universal manta of "If Only" that permeates daily…

      • Sad Headlines Part Two by: Philly

        April 26, 2008, 14:47

        In today's Philippine Star a front page headline reports on the progress of S1315, a bill that will correct a massive injustice to the tiny remainder (about…

      • Sad Headlines Part One by: Philly

        April 26, 2008, 02:13

        This morning's Philippine Star newspaper devoted about 70% of its entire front page to current news from the US.  As an American this might give me a…

      • G.M.R.C- Good manners and Right conduct by: Philly

        April 11, 2008, 10:35

        Don't want people to think I'm continually off on a rant about bad behavior when I post these rants about ... well ... bad behavior at the airports, at…

      • A Little Update On Safety by: Philly

        April 10, 2008, 08:13

        I haven't gotten much feedback yet on my little "I'm Not Stupid" post ... I imagine some folks are put off by my stance on personal safety here in…

      • I May Be Dumb, But I Ain't Stupid by: Philly

        April 8, 2008, 08:43

        I often get quizzed by fellow Americans about the  dangers of living in the Philippines.  Although I try to keep a level-head view there are times…

      • Reading Works Wonders by: Philly

        April 7, 2008, 17:22

        I get my share of emails from people with questions (see my contact page to mail me direct, secure and spam-free) and I am happy to get each and every…

      • Why What Things Cost Means Less Than How Things Are by: Philly

        March 12, 2008, 01:23

        In eight or nine years now of learning about the Philippines myself, talking with and working with people moving here and then moving my wife and myself to the…

      • More Ugly (non) Americans by: Philly

        March 8, 2008, 03:25

        MANILA, Philippines -- For insulting Filipinos in public and bad-mouthing an immigration officer, a foreigner has been banned from entering the country by…

      • Politically Correct --- Not by: Philly

        February 29, 2008, 03:59

        One of the things foreigners will certainly have to get used to in the Philippines ... especially us Americans who have gone over into almost nauseating…

      • Good News and Bad News Mixed Together by: Philly

        February 28, 2008, 10:37

        Here's a piece of news I just read today ...it really falls under the heading of mixed blessings, for sure: Former Immigration chief accused of illegal…

      • Who Are The Filipinos, Anyway? Part 3 by: Philly

        February 5, 2008, 08:24

        Could Have Been An Expensive Cup Of Coffee OK quick eye test here.  I'm sure every single one of you noticed immediately that these were photos of two…

      • Podcast 2 and a Little Politics and Delicadesa by: Philly

        February 2, 2008, 11:47

        Our second podcast is live.  Bob Martin made an excellent, thought provoking interview of American Lola, a lady who ad lived here in the Philippines…

      • Who Are The Filipinos, Anyway? Part 2 by: Philly

        February 1, 2008, 16:01

        Gary and his FX: I've decided that I'll write a few posts from time to time about real-world Flipinos I have met and interacted with ... the kind of folks…

      • Who Are The Filipinos, Anyway? Part 1 by: Philly

        January 28, 2008, 08:04

        I like to tell the truth, as I see it.  I also hate to see people get ripped off and get themselves in trouble in another country/culture, so I feel I…

      • Thought for the Day by: Philly

        September 21, 2007, 23:23

        If tyranny and oppression come to this land, it will be in the guise of fighting a foreign enemy. Of all the enemies to public liberty, war is perhaps the most…

      • Just What Is A Third World Nation Anyway? by: Philly

        August 27, 2007, 08:12

        As an American living in the Philippines I hear the term "Third World" nation virtually every day.  I often hear in from fellow Americans in an off-handed…

      • We Could Use A Few More Optimists Here by: Philly

        August 26, 2007, 04:42

        "Here", of course, being the Philippines.  I've said before and undoubtedly will again that the best thing the Philippines could do for national advancemen…

      • Alternatives To The High Cost Of Energy --- Part 2 by: Philly

        August 13, 2007, 07:07

        Jim and Joan, a real-world case study:  Jim and Joan are a couple I first met more than 20 years ago in Colorado.  I have disguised their names…

      • Alternatives To The High Cost Of Energy --- Part 1 by: Philly

        August 12, 2007, 22:07

        I've been meaning to write this post ... actually I'm sure it will turn into a series of posts .. for along time now.  A week or so ago I noticed a…

      • Keep A Cool Heart by: Philly

        August 12, 2007, 05:37

        One of the places aside from the Philippines I have lived is Thailand.  I spent several very happy years there and I love the country and the…

      • One Place The Philippines Is Far, Far Ahead Of The US by: Philly

        August 10, 2007, 22:27

        I don't talk about "women's issues" or politics here very often, but every once in a while I see something that just seems unusual enough to most of my…

      • I Could Write A Book by: Philly

        July 20, 2007, 09:44

        I could write a book ... sigh.  Every day the Manila papers are full of news about some hotel chain or another investing in the Philippines.  But…

      • Shooting Yourself In The Foot Must Feel Better Than I Thought by: Philly

        March 29, 2007, 06:33

        Subic, Clark slam CAB for yoyo policies The Subic-Clark Alliance for Development Council has criticized the Civil Aeronautics Board for issuing a shortened…

  • Category: Get There  (125)
    • Back From the Deep Freeze by: Philly

      February 26, 2010, 01:33

      Well on Wednesday am my dear wife and I arrived back in the Philippines after three weeks in Florida.  Broke, happy and COLD.  I've been to Florida in the…

    • Why I Left The Philippines by: Philly

      December 2, 2009, 09:58

      Note:  this post has been corrected, significantly expanded and re-published.  Part of our on-going effort to make PhilFAQS.com your best source for answers…

    • Reacquire Philippines Citizenship in the US or in the Philippines? by: Philly

      November 28, 2009, 00:04

      (Was formerly Philippines Questions --- Round 11) This is an update or amplification of a post first made back in 2008.  I’m going through the…

    • How To Fly To The Philippines VFR by: Philly

      November 10, 2009, 03:40

      I wonder how many of my faithful readers know what the acronym VFR stands for? If you know anything about the world of aviation you probably answered Visual…

    • Philippine Living Cheaper --- Timely News, Read and Act Now If You Can by: Philly

      May 31, 2009, 08:53

      I’ve been away for a couple days (had a lovely trip to Davao City, more will follow) but I came across two items of interest to those who might want to…

    • Philippine Questions and Answers --- 19 Mar 2009 by: Philly

      March 19, 2009, 05:07

      It’s Thursday, time yet again for another installment of our regular Questions and Answers segment of PhilFAQS, the place to get the answers about living in…

    • Philippine Travel Tips --- Part 1 by: Philly

      January 31, 2009, 04:11

      I recently received an email query from a fellow planning his first trip to the Philippines.  He asked a number of specific questions about how he should…

    • Philippines and the Rest of Asia --- 2009 by: Philly

      December 21, 2008, 00:47

      Sorry I wasn't clear.  This promo is for 2009.  Full information is here.  I only recommend Cathay Pacific, I don't sell air tickets or provide travel…

    • Philippines Questions --- Round 9 by: Philly

      November 21, 2008, 01:14

      Here's a frequent question about Living in the Philippines that we've had here a number of times before ... it's still always a viable question, though,…

    • Portable Income --- Philippines or Home by: Philly

      November 8, 2008, 07:23

      I didn't have a post scheduled for today ... in fact I'm working on chnaging the categpries and theme arond here to make information easier to find.  But this…

    • Category: Moving There  (21)
      • You're Reading This and Yet You Think You Aren't Lucky? by: Philly

        February 16, 2010, 22:45

        So many people visit or write looking for that elusive "job for a foreigner" in the Philippines, or some other elusive 'key' that will unlock the door that is…

      • What About Phones and Mail by: Philly

        January 4, 2010, 02:02

        A lot of questions I get about moving to the Philippines come from folks in the USA who want to know how they can deal with getting mail and phone service…

      • Smells Like America by: Philly

        December 30, 2009, 09:00

        Some readers may have noticed there is a rather lively (lively for this blog, anyway) discussion going on in the comments for this article: http://philfaqs.com…

      • Live by what the rule book doesn't say instead of what it does say. by: Philly

        October 7, 2009, 06:12

        OK, if you’re reading this and you are under the age of 14, go away.  We’re both breaking some kind of federal law about making this site ‘child…

      • Living In The Philippines --- The Right Thing For You? by: Philly

        August 30, 2009, 08:55

        My blogging colleague Paul Piotrowski recently wrote am interesting piece about how to decide if making money online was right for his readers.  He gets a lot…

      • For All My Expat Readers --- From Any Country by: Philly

        May 17, 2009, 00:44

        Here’s another important pass along from my colleague JD up in the cool Philippine climes of Baguio.  Many people think they can’t get permanent…

      • Philippine Questions and Answers — 16 Apr 2009 by: Philly

        April 16, 2009, 09:58

        A few electrical thoughts written as my trusty air conditioner hums away, sucking down that expensive MERALCO power, for which I am very grateful. It’s the…

      • Moving Plans — Shifting Boxes part 2 by: Philly

        June 29, 2008, 13:04

        A few tips I really didn't get to put into my last post on moving.  The real key to success in moving is in the details.  I made a lot of moves,…

      • Moving Plans — Shifting Boxes by: Philly

        June 15, 2008, 08:49

        OK, you've figures out , how to support yourself, how you are going to communicate via paper, phone and computer, how to work your banking and how to get a…

      • Moving Plans --- Forms and Help by: Philly

        June 14, 2008, 00:35

        It's Saturday morning here in the Philippines as I write this.  This has been a short week due to the Independence day holiday on Monday (as if I really…

      • Moving Plans --- SRRV by: Philly

        June 13, 2008, 01:06

        I promised I would talk more about the Special Resident Retiree Visa before I got deeper into the mechanics of moving.  It's always a toss up to decide…

      • Moving Plans --- Permissions by: Philly

        June 11, 2008, 01:42

        When I promised last time I would talk about the ways to actually get your possessions and your family here to the Philippines I later realized I have jumped…

      • Moving Plans --- Phones by: Philly

        June 8, 2008, 04:21

        Last post under this subject we talked about physical (snail) mail and some strategies to handle it.  This time I want to talk with you about phones. …

      • Moving Plans --- Mail by: Philly

        June 6, 2008, 11:08

        Got a good query regarding my post a day or so ago about getting ready to move from the US to the Philippines.  An address in the US ... I had recommended…

      • Moving Plans --- Introduction by: Philly

        June 3, 2008, 00:36

        A few weeks back I tried out a little web service here called "Skribit".  It involved a little 'widget' in the side bar and gave readers a…

      • The Move --- Part Two by: Philly

        October 5, 2006, 05:23

        Not a lot to report today, but things are moving along well.  I've struck a deal with my son to buy our car ... nice for both of us because of the situation…

    • Category: Travel Reports  (38)
      • Now This Is The Way To Fly To The Philipines by: Philly

        June 29, 2010, 18:36

        Interesting offer I received this morning from Cathay Pacific … one of my all time favorite trans-Pacific airlines: U.S. to Hong Kong First Class*…

      • Why I Left The Philippines by: Philly

        December 2, 2009, 09:58

        Note:  this post has been corrected, significantly expanded and re-published.  Part of our on-going effort to make PhilFAQS.com your best source for answers…

      • How Things Grow by: Philly

        October 12, 2009, 08:36

        More pics courtesy of Thomas Glenn

      • Tropical Depression Scenery by: Philly

        October 10, 2009, 09:57

        Hi, A little over a week ago the effects of a strong tropical depression heading for the coast of China manifested in my area as unusually large waves. Well,…

      • Fireworks MUCH More Impressive Than Man-made by: Philly

        September 25, 2009, 10:04

        Mount Mayon is one of the world's most perfectly formed volcanoes.  It was last active in a major way in 2001.   Mayon can put on a show ... or more ... at…

      • Philippine Retirement --- Who Are All Those Foreigners, Anyway? by: Philly

        September 20, 2009, 02:00

        I came across this chart during my research for my Teaching English Online series.  It reflects a couple interesting things about the Philippines. I…

      • Live in the Philippines --- In Baguio? by: Philly

        September 1, 2009, 03:20

        Well I guess it was about time it happened.  After nearly three years in the Philippines I finally visited Baguio … one of the better known tourist…

      • A Big Step Forward by: Philly

        September 1, 2009, 02:27

        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…

      • How to Pick your Seat by: Philly

        August 27, 2009, 15:55

        One of the things that doesn't often cross people's minds when until they get to their aircraft, already tired and stressed and not looking forward to a flight…

      • Update on the Trip by: Philly

        August 19, 2009, 02:42

        I mentioned a couple of my favorite Philippines travel sources.  A few months back, Spouse and I had planned to go to the Philippines about this time for a…

      • Living in the Philippines --- Bits and Bytes by: Philly

        August 3, 2009, 22:27

        Here’s a couple quick items that didn’t seem to fit anywhere else. Some of you know my good friend Tyler Cruz, a real-world Internet entrepreneur from…

      • Live In The Philippines --- Respect the Rumbles by: Philly

        July 10, 2009, 09:04

        FYI: THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE EMBASSY WARDEN SYSTEM AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO AMERICAN CITIZENS IN…

      • Living in the Philippines --- Your Relations Are Always Your Relations by: Philly

        July 7, 2009, 23:57

        Normally I don’t write much here about the wise world of Internet income and many of the people I know from the online world, but I figured today would be a…

      • Just Where _IS_ The Philippines, Anyway? by: Philly

        November 23, 2008, 16:04

        Here's a 'blast from the past'.   I decided to repubish it becuase people still search all the time about the routes of flights to the Philippines, how far…

      • Asia Travel - Hotels and Domestic Travel by: Philly

        September 19, 2008, 17:01

        This is a "blast from the past".  I've decided that each and every Saturday I'll republish one of my popular older post.  Even though the…

      • It's Dangerous in the Philippines, Isn't It? by: Philly

        July 26, 2008, 01:24

        Here's a really scary incident, hardly even reported in the US ... 20 something hours later I can only read about it on UK, Filipino and Australian sites. A…

      • We R Inn Hotel by: Philly

        May 21, 2008, 08:44

        << Note:  See updated contact information at the end of this article >> On my last visit to Davao City I stayed at the We R Inn Hotel on JP…

      • Subic Report 1 by: Philly

        April 25, 2008, 00:07

        I've been away for a couple days on a little journey up north to Pampanga, Bataan and Zambales provinces.  My son came for a visit from the USA and I was…

      • What Is It With People When They Travel? by: Philly

        April 10, 2008, 22:59

        Yet another story of how to make your trip to the Philippines extremely short ... and collect yourself an official record of being tossed out of a country as…

      • Davao Doings by: Philly

        April 7, 2008, 04:54

        I just realized I owe more about my recent trip to Davao City.  My friend Bob sort of reminded me this am with an excellent post about things to do in…

      • A Little Trip to Davao City by: Philly

        April 1, 2008, 16:33

        I finally got off my butt and did some internal traveling that wasn't just a visit to a relative's home ...hey, what can I say, I'm a boring person.  My…

      • Some More Security Rules --- Avoid Expensive Loss of Your property by: Philly

        December 31, 2007, 00:22

        New security rules for batteries on planes Posted by Desiree Everts If you don't want to lose your spare lithium batteries for your camera,…

      • Just How Many Manila Airports Are There? by: Philly

        September 7, 2007, 02:45

        Here's a subject that comes up time and time again.  What's the deal with the airport or airports in Manila?  We can help here at the old PhilFAQS…

      • U.S. Airlines' Secret Million-Mile Awards by: Philly

        September 1, 2007, 00:40

        An interesting article today at MSNBC.COM on Airline Mileage Awards.  Actually, as with many headlines, this one's a bit of a teaser ... these awards…

      • A New Airline Era Is Arriving RSN (Real Soon Now) by: Philly

        August 26, 2007, 03:59

        I am pretty much a dyed in the wool Boeing kind of guy.  I worked on Boeing aircraft for years and as a student of aviation history I find the Boeing…

      • No Wonder You Can Never Find The Cheapest Fare! by: Philly

        August 8, 2007, 09:26

        Found this interesting study this morning and have learned a lot.  Computational Complexity of Air Travel Planning As you know I always recommend using a…

      • Interview with Manny Paez --- TravelPH.Com by: Philly

        January 2, 2007, 20:35

        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,…

      • Interview with Jeff Jenks --- Travel is Fun by: Philly

        January 1, 2007, 12:59

        Recently I conducted an email interview with Jeff Jenks of Travel is Fun.  I've known Jeff from many of the on-line Philippines Groups and have used his…

      • New Hope For Air Fares by: Philly

        December 9, 2006, 13:50

        My blogging acquaintance, Guy Kawasaki, is one of the original pioneers of Apple Computer.  Today Guy runs a venture capital firm, which means he gambles…

      • They Say You Can't Do Business In The Phils --- Don't Tell Henry Sy by: Philly

        October 8, 2006, 18:41

        SM Prime to build 4 new malls next yrBy Zinnia B. Dela PeñaThe Philippine Star 10/09/2006SM Prime Holdings Inc., the country’s largest shopping…

      • Getting a Taxi in the Rain by: Philly

        October 3, 2006, 16:12

        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…

      • Philippine Resources --- Manila Forwarders by: Philly

        October 3, 2006, 15:13

          The title and the idea behind this site was to provide people with the answers to "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQS) about the Philippines. …

      • Interesting Philippine Travel Blog by: Philly

        September 30, 2006, 16:44

        A lovely little Philippine blog I came across.  photo credit: Darkside_sithlord Unlike so many this lady actually goes places, sleeps on the ground and…

      • No, I Didn't Forget Cebu --- Just Haven't Found Wireless Maps, Yet by: Philly

        September 28, 2006, 16:00

        here's the terminal at Cebu (Mactan) Airport.  You can see why many people prefer flying directly into Cebu ... it's a small, seldom busy very laid-back…

      • A Nice Little Tool by: Philly

        September 27, 2006, 15:17

        Been meaning to post a link to this tool for ages.  It's not exactly state of the art as far as mapping goes but it's an excellent tool to start finding…

      • Where to Hook Up by: Philly

        September 27, 2006, 15:09

        One of the neatest trends I've seen over the past year is the big push to wireless (802.11) connectivity in the Philippines.  Here in the US you can…

      • Let's Go Davao by: Philly

        September 23, 2006, 18:06

        Davao City International Airport: Ready for more passengers and bigger aircraftBy Rita FestinThe Philippine STAR 09/18/2006DAVAO CITY — With air…

      • Camp John Hay --- Places To Visit by: Philly

        September 7, 2006, 15:22

        There are many, many places in the Philippines I haven't yet had time to visit, but one at the top of the list is Baguio (bag-e-o) and the former US military…

    • Category: Travel Reviews  (29)
      • Yes, We Went There Again — Casablanca Hotel, Subic by: Philly

        August 23, 2010, 23:18

        Well, what else would you do if it were a rainy Friday and your favorite nephews had finished their term in pre-school … sit around and watch it drizzle, or…

      • Things You Can Do For Fun At Subic Bay, Philippines by: Philly

        June 3, 2010, 18:02

        I spend quite a bit of time here on the blog and in many personal conversations, explaining to people that living in the Philippines is nothing like the lady…

      • Having More Fun in the Philippines by: Philly

        June 3, 2010, 01:23

        I wrote recently about how I try to have more fun out of life rather than pondering on all the problems of the world.  For sure one of the major reasons I…

      • More Market Posts by: Philly

        September 28, 2009, 10:06

        We've changed server locations and had a few other unavoidable delays.  But things should work better from now on.  I'm going to post some more of…

      • And some more Market Pictures by: Philly

        September 27, 2009, 11:51

        Courtesy of Thomas Glenn  

      • Learning More About Fares by: Philly

        September 24, 2009, 01:50

        Here's some interesting new sites in the world of figuring out air fares.  I suppose the sites, especially the Fare Compare one would qualify as Web 2.0…

      • Getting there is Half the Fun? Travel Providers 3 by: Philly

        August 29, 2009, 21:45

        I'm going to post a third recommendation here for sources of Philippine air tickets. www.travelph.com is operated by a gentleman I have dealt with many time…

      • Airline scoop from a person whose ass has gone numb on the best of them by: Philly

        August 28, 2009, 21:43

        I'm getting a lot of airline search traffic and readership, thanks. I posted a separate page with some of the lowdown on the different carriers and my…

      • How to Pick your Seat by: Philly

        August 27, 2009, 15:55

        One of the things that doesn't often cross people's minds when until they get to their aircraft, already tired and stressed and not looking forward to a flight…

      • Update on the Trip by: Philly

        August 19, 2009, 02:42

        I mentioned a couple of my favorite Philippines travel sources.  A few months back, Spouse and I had planned to go to the Philippines about this time for a…

      • Getting there is Half the Fun? Travel Providers 2 by: Philly

        August 18, 2009, 02:41

        Ed Mabunga in the metro Salt Lake City area is an expereinced travel agent who specializes in tickets to and from the Philippines.  I've personally used Ed…

      • Getting There is Half The Fun? Part 1 by: Philly

        August 15, 2009, 13:44

        Anyone reading this blog knows how ga ga I am about the Philippines. It's a wonderful place in many ways, sort of my adopted country. But it's certainly not…

      • Philippine Touring --- Linmarr Davao City by: Philly

        June 6, 2009, 02:51

        I’ve been busy th4e past couple days with some local travels here on Luzon, but I wanted to make sure I didn’t let the moment slip away to report on a…

      • Philippine Touring — Beating the Heat by: Philly

        April 7, 2009, 10:16

        A blogging colleague of mine, Tyler Cruz lives up in the far, frozen north of Canada (well. not really that far north, Tyler lives on Vancouver island on the…

      • Finding A Philippine Pony — Part 2 by: Philly

        March 13, 2009, 02:52

        Today I want to get back on track a little bit on the subject of finding the right way for you to live in the Philippines with an income that will cover your…

      • Driven Crazy in the Philippines by: Philly

        February 23, 2009, 10:00

        When my brother and sister and I were little, like most kids we would watch for my dad to be heading out somewhere and run up to him, hollering, “Where you…

      • There Are a Lot of Us in the Philippines by: Philly

        December 12, 2008, 10:07

        I had a chuckle a few nights ago  while watching the news from ANC … ANC is part of The Philippine Channel, a commercial service of broadcast giant ABS-CBN…

      • Philippine Living One Day At A Time by: Philly

        December 10, 2008, 08:36

        In many ways I suppose this title should have read “One Task at a Time” because that’s a creed I have learned to live by during my stay here in the…

      • Asia Travel - Hotels and Domestic Travel by: Philly

        September 19, 2008, 17:01

        This is a "blast from the past".  I've decided that each and every Saturday I'll republish one of my popular older post.  Even though the…

      • Whatever Happened to Subic? -- Report 2 by: Philly

        April 27, 2008, 00:18

        Recently I went to the visit the Subic Bay Metro Area, one of the common names for the former US Navy base on Subic Bay, Olongapo City.  I was favorably…

      • Davao Doings by: Philly

        April 7, 2008, 04:54

        I just realized I owe more about my recent trip to Davao City.  My friend Bob sort of reminded me this am with an excellent post about things to do in…

      • Interview with Manny Paez --- TravelPH.Com by: Philly

        January 2, 2007, 20:35

        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,…

      • Interview with Jeff Jenks --- Travel is Fun by: Philly

        January 1, 2007, 12:59

        Recently I conducted an email interview with Jeff Jenks of Travel is Fun.  I've known Jeff from many of the on-line Philippines Groups and have used his…

      • The Market Expands -- At Least I Hope It Does by: Philly

        December 12, 2006, 10:19

        Finally, an affordable Business Class. Fasten those seatbelts, because here comes a fresh approach to premium class travel. Oasis Hong Kong Airlines presents…

      • More on cFares -- Expert Advice by: Philly

        December 11, 2006, 00:20

        A long-time travel agent and personal acquaintance gave me some feedback on my cFares post.  I'll edit his comments a bit for anonymity and brevity and…

      • New Hope For Air Fares by: Philly

        December 9, 2006, 13:50

        My blogging acquaintance, Guy Kawasaki, is one of the original pioneers of Apple Computer.  Today Guy runs a venture capital firm, which means he gambles…

      • You Can Find Good Stuff Near Manila by: Philly

        September 30, 2006, 17:42

        Even a relatively short distance from Manila, those who want the feel of the "real Philippines", complete with modern convenience can find what they are…

      • Where to Hook Up by: Philly

        September 27, 2006, 15:09

        One of the neatest trends I've seen over the past year is the big push to wireless (802.11) connectivity in the Philippines.  Here in the US you can…

      • Nice Travel Resource by: Philly

        September 23, 2006, 14:30

                It's a bright, sunny and _frosty_ Saturday morning here in Colorado.  I can't stand the feeling of winter coming on, I'm…

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      • Number Two Philippine Marketing Slogan by: Philly

        November 5, 2009, 10:38

        A few days ago I published a post about Cebu Pacific airlines and how cheap they can make air travel here in the Philippines.  I love their slogan…

      • Fly to the Philippines for 8 by: Philly

        November 4, 2009, 11:10

        I've been a bit busy running around the past couple days working out some health issues .. not mine, thank God, but my dear mother-in-law.  Had some…

      • Number One Philippine Marketing Slogan by: Philly

        November 2, 2009, 08:46

        One of the things we are really blessed with here in the Philippines is cheap domestic travel.  One airline I have used extensively since 1999 is Cebu…

      • Learning More About Fares by: Philly

        September 24, 2009, 01:50

        Here's some interesting new sites in the world of figuring out air fares.  I suppose the sites, especially the Fare Compare one would qualify as Web 2.0…

      • Airline scoop from a person whose ass has gone numb on the best of them by: Philly

        August 28, 2009, 21:43

        I'm getting a lot of airline search traffic and readership, thanks. I posted a separate page with some of the lowdown on the different carriers and my…

      • How to Pick your Seat by: Philly

        August 27, 2009, 15:55

        One of the things that doesn't often cross people's minds when until they get to their aircraft, already tired and stressed and not looking forward to a flight…

      • Update on the Trip by: Philly

        August 19, 2009, 02:42

        I mentioned a couple of my favorite Philippines travel sources.  A few months back, Spouse and I had planned to go to the Philippines about this time for a…

      • Philippine Living Cheaper --- Timely News, Read and Act Now If You Can by: Philly

        May 31, 2009, 08:53

        I’ve been away for a couple days (had a lovely trip to Davao City, more will follow) but I came across two items of interest to those who might want to…

      • Philippines and the Rest of Asia --- 2009 by: Philly

        December 21, 2008, 00:47

        Sorry I wasn't clear.  This promo is for 2009.  Full information is here.  I only recommend Cathay Pacific, I don't sell air tickets or provide travel…

      • New Airline in Town by: Philly

        May 18, 2008, 11:01

        I was happy to see a write-up in today's news paper that there is a new US-flag airline serving Manila.  Hawaiian Airlines, based in Honolulu is now…

      • Cebu Pacific Update by: Philly

        April 4, 2008, 09:42

        Last week I had occasion to use my old favorite Cebu Pacific for a trip to Davao City from Manila and return.  I found that they are still a good airline…

      • Jetstar Airways Update by: Philly

        April 4, 2008, 08:26

        I've written here before about Jetstar Airways, a discount carrier that flies between manila and Singapore ... and from Singapore all over Asia.  I'm…

      • A Few Local Airline Updates by: Philly

        February 10, 2008, 01:58

        It's always good to be able to write about our local airlines here in the Philippines ... especially when things just seem to be improving.  I learned…

      • Cebu Pacific Update by: Philly

        January 3, 2008, 15:55

        If you've read my Airline Information page you'll know already that Cebu Pacific is my choice for Philippine domestic flights. They always have some sort of…

      • Asian Spirit --- Small Airline, Big Spirit by: Philly

        January 1, 2008, 01:06

        Here's another airline I have had in my sidebar links for some time, but find I have never really written up.  Asian Spirit currently flies only to…

      • Flying on the Tiger by: Philly

        December 20, 2007, 14:57

        No, wait, don't misread that, Flying Tiger is a fine old freight line that has now been absorbed ... another of aviation's "fallen flags".  But…

      • Airline Updates by: Philly

        December 18, 2007, 11:11

        Hmm, was your eye drawn to the image?  thought it might be, we all love a bargain.  Look a little closer.  That price is in Singapore Dollars…

      • Wonder How Much Paying For This Little Scheme Will Cost Us? by: Philly

        August 2, 2007, 12:12

        Aug. 1, 2007, 11:36PM2 airlines say they will plead guiltyEach paying 0 million fine and cooperating in antitrust inquiry By ROBERT SCHMIDT and JAMES…

      • More Great Fares From Clark by: Philly

        December 14, 2006, 00:19

        It seems like the week for low price airlines. I've been following this company ... JetStar ... for some time. From a Philippine perspective they fly Manila…

      • The Market Expands -- At Least I Hope It Does by: Philly

        December 12, 2006, 10:19

        Finally, an affordable Business Class. Fasten those seatbelts, because here comes a fresh approach to premium class travel. Oasis Hong Kong Airlines presents…

      • New Hope For Air Fares by: Philly

        December 9, 2006, 13:50

        My blogging acquaintance, Guy Kawasaki, is one of the original pioneers of Apple Computer.  Today Guy runs a venture capital firm, which means he gambles…

      • Cebu Pacific --- A Great Way To Go by: Philly

        October 12, 2006, 21:38

        Cebu Pacific now flies to Kuala Lumpur By Enrico Dee on News Selamat Datang Malaysia! The Philippines’ leading low-cost airline will commence its…

      • An Airline That 'Gets' It? -- Just a Dream So Far, But Interesting by: Philly

        September 13, 2006, 18:00

        Take a look and let your imagination free: After years and years of being shoved into "Cattle Car" accommodations at the back of the boat, I really enjoyed…

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