ELECTION FEVER IS OVER!
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ELECTION FEVER IS OVER!

Philippines Election Filipinos have Spoken Loud and Clear The Philippine election is over and there is a new, as yet unclear direction that this country I now call home is heading in. Due to laws barring foreigners from getting involved in elections in any form, I like many foreign expats in the Philippines have had […]

CREEPY CRAWLY PESTS
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CREEPY CRAWLY PESTS

Creepy Crawly Pests Not the place to be if you are Squeamish about Pests Having grown up and lived most of my life in Canada, where the cold harsh climate half the year keeps most manner of small pests in check, I have had to adapt to a different reality now that I live in […]

LUCKY LIVING IN THE PHILIPPINES
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LUCKY LIVING IN THE PHILIPPINES

Why I am Lucky ! Several years ago I made a huge decision that would turn my life upside down forever change the world I live in. I pulled out all roots to the country and life I had lived in for over 5 decades and made a move to the Philippines. After living here […]

ENGLISH IN THE PHILIPPINES
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ENGLISH IN THE PHILIPPINES

English in the Philippines English Speaking Expats do not feel the Isolation here that they would in Other Asian Countries That most locals can speak or understand some English in the Philippines is probably the second most attractive benefit of moving to this country, besides the chance to have a great relationship with a beautiful […]

LEARNING FILIPINO CULTURE
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LEARNING FILIPINO CULTURE

Learning Filipino Culture An important step if you want happiness in your interracial relationship! Before I get into learning about Filipino culture, I want to introduce myself. I am Yuri Sincero.  I was born and raised in Cebu, Philippines.  I now live in the United States, married to an American man for almost 2 years […]

FINANCIAL INSECURITY IN THE PHILIPPINES
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FINANCIAL INSECURITY IN THE PHILIPPINES

Financial Insecurity in the Philippines Paradise Turns Quickly to Hell When An Expat is Broke Financial insecurity in the Philippines is a subject that I know all too well of personally since I moved here for good. Like many Expats who have come to these beautiful shores, I thought I had it all figured out […]

SPOILED IN THE PHILIPPINES
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SPOILED IN THE PHILIPPINES

Spoiled in the Philippines Getting FAT!!! I realize I am getting totally spoiled in the Philippines and  that is translating to a very disconcerting growth in my waistline. I have been looking in the the mirror and at pictures that have been taken of me and not been impressed with the fat guy I see. […]

BUSINESS IN THE PHILIPPINES
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BUSINESS IN THE PHILIPPINES

Doing Business in the Philippines A Foreigner’s Perspective In respect to a foreigner doing business in the Philippines, I have to start by trying to dispel the belief that it is not possible for a foreigner to make money here. Whenever I have written anything about doing business in the Philippines as a foreigner, there […]