Garlic Bangus, Longganisa, and Palabok Fiesta. Those are a few of the Tagalog dishes on the menu at Jollibee Restaurant, which is a Filipino icon at home and abroad. Those Tagalog dishes are fried milk fish with garlic, Filipino style sausage and rice flour noodles with crab or fish sauce and garnished with small shrimp, ground pork skins, hard boiled eggs and chopped spring … [Read more...]
The Music Is Alive and Kicking
I discovered while still living in the USA in the late 1970s that Filipinos are excellent singers, dancers and performers! The house band of my favorite music club in Huntsville, Alabama was all Filipinos and I was blown away how they could sing and perform every single song as good, if not better, as the original singer and bands. Fast Forward to the years 2000-2009, when I … [Read more...]
Deja Vu All Over Again
When was the last time it happened to you? That eerie feeling that you have been some place before, a person you see for the first time but it feels like you met them long ago or you are doing something and you say to yourself, "hey, didn't I do this very same thing in the past but..how could I?" Welcome to the Philippines! At least this has been my experience concerning … [Read more...]
Watching Sports in The Philippines
Sports fans often just want to catch a game, no matter where they are. If if involves something you can bounce, pass, shoot, kick, throw or catch, there's a chance you'll find people who want to watch it from the stands or on TV. It's no different in The Philippines. When most people think of Pinoy sports, Manny Pacquiao comes to mind first. Pacquiao is a world champion … [Read more...]
New Philippine Tiger Has Wings
The Philippine airline industry will soon have a stellar addition to its bedazzling business when Tiger Airways Philippines steps up to the plate. Tiger Airways is already a Superstar on the Asian airline scene and they will no doubt be providing 5 Star service to the Philippine consumers, together with Tiger's excellent safety & security track record. Remember the date! … [Read more...]
No Stranger In Paradise
Some may think that I am only talking it up when I say that everyday unfolds a new adventure in the Philippines but this has been so true in my life, even after living here year round for the past four years. No, I haven't left the Philippines once since 2009. If you are looking for adventure, you have to go out of the house, as adventure is not going to come to you! Negros … [Read more...]
Forever Summer Days And Nights
One of the concerns of expats retiring to the Philippines is the weather. Personally, I see the sunshine in most everything and I know there will never be a harsh, cold winter in the Philippines. Many think that typhoons rage and hit every area of the country, every year, but this is not true. Since storm records have been kept, one will discover that the information reveals … [Read more...]
Crime Does Not Pray
The Lone Ranger does not live in the Philippines but I have discovered that the PNP, Philippine National Police, does an excellent job in our area to ensure that expats living here are well taken care of. In my previous article, "Scared To Go Outside," I touched briefly on the safety and security of expats living in the Philippines. Whenever there is a crime reported in the … [Read more...]
Big Wheels Keep On Turning
One of the most popular vehicles you will see on the streets and roads in the Philippines is the Multicab. This is the workhorse of the Philippines, as it is very diverse and can be used commercially and privately for transportation. It is also very affordable and the parts are cheap to replace when needed. We bought a Suzuki Multicab in 2009 and this is what I learned to drive … [Read more...]
The Look Of Love
Do not get fed to the gators! Oops, no alligators in the Philippines but there are crocodiles. One of the most sought after answers for single and available foreigners is "How can I meet a fantastic Filipina in the Philippines?" Retiring to the Philippines is not a dating site, however, there is no denying that every retiree who moves to the Philippines is not a long time … [Read more...]