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Where to Buy It

If you live in the Philippines (or any other country outside the US, for that matter) and you want to buy something you’ve seen advertised, you often run into a terrible brick wall.  It is often like pulling teeth to find out from a vendor’s web site if they even ship overseas … and if [...]

12 Little Things — Rule 8

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 something, within their own means and power, to make it a better place.
Here is an issue almost everyone can get their arms around, or more likely stick [...]

Philippine Living Cheaper — Timely News, Read and Act Now If You Can

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 travel and save money.  These offers will not last long, but the first one, in particular, is an exceptional saving, so I’m putting them [...]

12 Little Things — Rule 5

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 something, within their own means and power, to make it a better place.
I’d like to report some good news, too.  I have a source for this book [...]

12 Little Things — Rule 4

 
 
This is the fifth in this ongoing series for practical people, both Filipino and foreign who care about the country of the Philippines and would like to do something, within their own means and power, to make it a better place.

When you talk to others, especially foreigners, speak positively about us and our country

The [...]

Foreigner Jobs Philippines

I see there have often been searches here on PhilFAQS, the blog that attempts to answer the frequently asked questions (FAQS) about the Philippines regarding US Department of State jobs in the Philippines.
Here’s some information the US State Department just sent and asked me to pass on (US Citizens on are eligible)
 

For registration information [...]

Philippine Questions and Answers — 16 Apr 2009

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 height of the summer here on Luzon … summer peaks much earlier here than it does in more temperate latitudes, and this summer has been the hottest of the three [...]

What Things Cost Updates — 15 April 2009

Some of the most popular posts on this blog have been lists of what things cost here in the Philippines.  In the past I have somewhat laboriously made lists.  Boring to both me and to some readers.  Today I’ll try scanning in some current ad circulars and we’ll see (by the number of visits the [...]

Random Thoughts from The Kalbo Kano Kurmudgeon

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 spell it anyway I want.  You’ll find many ‘creative’ spellings of English words here, especially the ones that have been adopted into Pilipino or Filipino or Tagalog.  [...]

Philippine Questions and Answers — 9 Apr 2009

A little Easter gift.  But what is underneath the pretty wrapping?  We’ve talked here before about the recent Rural Bank Time deposit scams that forced the closure of 12 banks over the Christmas holidays, end of 2008.  Sadly a number of foreigners were involved in peddling these ‘too good to be true’ products, and many [...]

Philippine Maps Just Got a Whole Lot Better

One of the things that has troubled me for years about living in the Philippines, learning about living in the Philippines, helping people move to the Philippines, etc., has been the near complete lack of decent digital maps for the Philippines.  It’s very hard to “point” someone to any kind of digital map online, and [...]

It Can Be Done in the Philippines Continues — 3

Just a quick update on my “It Can Be Done in the Philippines” investment real estate series.  here’s a quick look at the project I have been following that is located right around the corner from my home.  It’s moving right along.
I have been spending some time talking with the owner of the company doing [...]

Philippine Financials — 2009 Outlook

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 financial, investment or tax advice.  That said I do have a few qualifications that many of your better know commentators and advisers don’t have … I [...]