More now on the amazing system of Barangays operating throughout the Philippines. See slideshow http://www.slideshare.net/chocolatelover02/what-is-a-barangay The Philippines' self-governing system before the Spanish inquisition was based on a myriad of groups of people scattered throughout … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2015
What is a Barangay?
The system of local government in the Philippines may seem a little complicated, and of course, is open to abuse and fraud. The problem is that fraud is rife in the Philippines and even those honest people trying to serve the correctly have to steer around or through the river of corruption. That … [Read more...]
Aussie Food Fun
Foods in Australia OK the food in Australia is completely different that what is normally available in the Philippines. Most expats moan about the Filipino food choices, but what would Filipinos make of some of the Aussie meals available? Fish and Seafood Australia has the third largest … [Read more...]
So Many Homeless
Having lived in several places in the Philippines, I am still struck and astonished by the number of people who just live on the street. It has been a decade now and I would say it is getting worse and becoming a future social upheaval for this country. We in the west cannot understand why no one … [Read more...]
