I was a little surprised when I found out that on Go Overseas, Philippines blogs this website was marked as the Number 1 blog in the Philippines. When I was checking where my visitors are coming from (I think every blogger should check that from time to time) one of the referrers was gooverseas.com/philippines-blogs....
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...
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...
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...
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
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Philippines has a population of close to 100 million at the moment. Time for the government to fight poverty and to do something at this over population. President Noynoy Aquino has suggested that the people should do something to plan their families and not to have too many children. Now the catholic church...
He came, he saw, he blinked is the title of a post at Global Balita website written by Perry Diaz. In his section “Balitang Kutsero” he writes about the Philippines and it’s leaders but with a big blink. Do not take all these stories serious. On the other hand there is some truth in...
Christmas time in the Philippines starts the moment there is an R in the month. That means the moment it is September you will find a large variety of Christmas decoration in stores, malls and on markets. In stores, malls and other public places they are having Christmas songs played through the speaker systems....
In the Philippines lots of domestic and imported food stuff can be found in almost every supermarket. Rustan’s in Cubao is no exeption. But now they are even able to import some heavenly food too. Today when I visited this supermarket with my wife Flor, I discovered that they are selling Mass wine which...
Long time ago, when I was still living in Holland, I was passing a store selling ladies underwear and garments. In their display window the owner placed lots of bra’s and a sign next to it: do not leave them hanging for 2,95 guilders (the old currency). His advertizing could mean two things: a,...
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