If you read the previous article on taking a taxi in the Philippines you would remember we are now sitting in the cab. We found one that didn’t look like it would fall apart on EDSA, the driver is clean, tidy and friendly (but not too friendly) and he has agreed to use the meter, or ‘metro’. Or has … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2014
Americans in the Philippines
Americans in the Philippines With the history of the Philippines it is not surprising that many Americans call the Philippines their home. At present there is an estimated 300,000 Americans settled and enjoying life in the Philippines. It was back in 1898 that Spain gave up the Philippines to … [Read more...]
Metro Lang! – Taxi Taking In The Pinas Part 1
Taxis in the Philippines are like taxis anywhere in the world; you get your good ones and you get your bad ones. Many years ago you could pick the good ones as they were the only air conditioned cabs in Manila and they had meters and the drivers were pretty straight. These days you’d be hard pressed … [Read more...]
Public Holidays in the Philippines
You would think the organising of public holidays in the Philippines would be a very simple thing. Lets be honest we know that a year has 365 days in it and we know that there are 12 months in that year and all we have to do is plan the holidays for decades to come. That way the businesses can plan … [Read more...]
Internet is Bad in the Philippines
Having lived in the Philippines for near on a decade I can say that the internet here is rubbish. It is so awful and this is probably as there is no real competition, just two big boys playing the same game. Try using customer service-good luck. The Philippines' average peak internet connection … [Read more...]
All Saints Day in the Philippines
In the Philippines in November it is time for a family party at the graveyards to celebrate the life of the beloved ones who have now passed on. Party through the night and make sure everyone remembers those who were important in the lives of so many. In some places in Europe they used to … [Read more...]
Booming Population in the Philippines
With a population of about 100 million people the Philippines is the seventh-most populated country in Asia and the 12th most populated country in the world. An additional 12 million Filipinos live overseas, comprising one of the world's largest diasporas. Multiple ethnicities and cultures are found … [Read more...]
MRT no joy Ride
I know living in the Philippines brings a few challenges and one of those is the transportation across the city. Bad taxi drivers,crowded Jeepneys and polluted roads. Add in chaos and you think you would be wise to use the MRT system. Sounds good to just get into a carriage and sit down and get to … [Read more...]
Memories of Davao City
For around six years I lived in Davao city on the Island of Mindanao here in the Philippines. The Island has a bad reputation of fighting between government forces and the Islamic militants. However living in Davao City is easiest one of the safest place sin the whole of the Philippines. The mayor … [Read more...]
I Love Puerto Galera
In the Philippines it is easy to look for expat bars in the bigger cities like Manila and Cebu. It is easy to speak the common language with your fellow country man and it is great to moan and moan about the Philippines with people who know why you are moaning. All that being true means that we can … [Read more...]
