Philippine Gas Prices Jan 2010

Philippine Gas Prices Jan 2010

Just a little update here about cost of living/prices.  I started to include this info in my last Philippine Cost of Living post but I had an idea that I had somehow gotten the figures wrong, so I went out and checked today.
actually I did a lot of checking of gas prices, staring at gas [...]

December 29th, 2009 by Philly 

Walk About 14 Jan 2009

I was chatting with my friend Bob last night and this morning and I finally convinced myself to get busy and take some action regarding getting and staying fit.  I weigh too darn much, my waistline has expanded to the point I have nearly new clothes that don’t fit me and it’s a pretty easy [...]

January 14th, 2009 by Philly 

Why You Can’t Get a Job — Conclusion

Why You Can’t Get a Job — Conclusion

Let’s finish up the series on getting a job here in the Philippines with a few of the “knowledge pills” I have had forced down my throat over the past fifty years or so of being in the job market … yes I was working, and paying my Social Security taxes before [...]

January 13th, 2009 by Philly 

Philippines Questions — Round 12

Philippines Questions — Round 12

Happy New Year!   In addition to being New Year’s Day as I write this, it is also Thursday, the regular day for Philippines Questions.  I will answer as many questions as I can, specifically for a reader or in general, each and every Thursday.  If, that is, people send in questions to begin with.
You can [...]

January 1st, 2009 by Philly