According to The Star people should be aware of the danger of a possible attack by terrorists in the Philippines. The newspaper says that the British and Australian embassies have warned that a terrorist attack is imminent in Metro Manila. Reliable reports indicate that terrorist attacks might be imminent in Metro Manila, including places frequented(…)
waterfun in Manila
Several thousands liters of clean water were spilled in Quezon city when a defect occured in the Manila water system November 1 2010. The place: corner Araneta Avenue and E. Rodriguez Sr. Boulevard. A perfect opportunity for many children to play, and for women from the neighborhood to wash some clothes. Defects like this one(…)
bedspacers wanted in the Philippines
From time to time you can see adds like this one pasted on light posts, walls and other places, all around the Philippines, but mostly in cities. “Bedspacer” wanted. Male or female added to it. Sometimes an address or just a cellphone number. This does not mean that some lonely person wants a companion in his(…)
halloween and undas in the Philippines
Halloween is a holiday observed on October 31 in some English speaking countries like USA, Canada, Ireland and Great Britain. Read more about the history and other facts on
hot and sexy Filipinas in the Philippines
Some time ago I promised to publish pictures of hot and sexy filipinas. Well, here are some of the HOTTEST and SEXIEST women in the Philippines. It is my favourite list of sexy and hot looking Filipinas. Most are well known actresses in movies and TV. click on a picture to see a larger one(…)
Greenhills shopping center, San Juan, Manila
One of the things a tourist in the Philippines must see is the Greenhills Shopping Centre in San Juan, Metro Manila. The shopping center is located along Ortigas Avenue. Every taxi driver knows how to go there. The area is very large and it is easy to get lost or loose your companion in the(…)
female looking creatures in the Philippines
While in a shopping mall in the Philippines recently I have spotted many female looking creatures. I decided to take pictures of them and publish the pictures here for your and my amusement. It could be that you are disappointed in seeing these pictures, probably you were searching the internet for pictures of beautiful Philippinas.(…)
tagalog lessons 2
Tagalog is one of the official languages in the Philippines. Most people however are using a mixture of tagalog and English called TAGLISH. Filipinos also have the habbit of using English words but pronounce it and write it the filipino way. For example: karwas = carwash; imbestigador = investigator One of the local TV stations(…)
funny and remarkable advertizing signs in the Philippines
In the Philippines, shop owners and private persons, but also the authorities are advertizing to the public, just like in other countries. In the Philippines however you can find funny or not necessary signs along the street, on light posts or on other places. Some time ago I posted already something like this. Check Funny(…)
Fighting Congressman
A congressman in the Philippines is elected by the people to fight for the region he is elected in, but the fight should be done in Congress. The Philippine people however allow Manny Pacquiao to fight a private fight in a boxing ring. The fight will be held november 13 2010, against Antonio Margarito for(…)
dining room clock in the Philippines
When we were visiting the Dapitan Arcade last week to see for Christmas decoration (see the post HERE) we have seen again that this area has a lot more to offer than just season stuff. One of the nice things I saw this day was this dining room clock. (click on the picture to see(…)
medical expenses in the Philippines
Earlier I wrote about medical insurances , and also about getting your prescribed drugs from the different drug stores. Today I would like to tell you about our experiences and the costs for medical specialists and being admitted in hospitals. Flor went to a hospital with severe chest pains, and I got sick with Dengue(…)