The milk lobby has been effective in convincing people that milk is essential. Nowhere more than in the Philippines. Filipino parents are convinced that milk and vitamins are essential....
Last century I was reading a post on one of the many yahoo groups that used to cater to expats living in the Philippines. I remember a post that kicked off a heated debate about when did you know it w...
When I wrote "Philippines Property Primer" some years ago, I started the text by stating very clearly that a foreigner cannot own land in the Philippines....
On any street corner in the Philippines you will find a group of Pinoys keeping the economy afloat. They are tambay, also known as being on stand by....
Drowning is a major cause of death in the Philippines, an island nation where most people cannot swim. Important safety information for visitors....
Understanding the "tambay" - the Filipino phenomenon of hanging around doing nothing. Why does it happen and how should you view it?...
Single mothers in the Philippines are common, but there are things Australian men should understand before entering a relationship with one....
The term "quack doctor" in the Philippines has no negative connotation. It is the official title of those who practice native healing arts....
When did you know it was time to go home? The first year is the honeymoon, the second year you settle in, but the third year is make or break....
A foreigner cannot own land in the Philippines. But you can own the house! Here is how to protect your investment....
Filipina ladies are most definitely the most beautiful, sweet and charming women in the world. What makes them so special?...
Planning to visit your Filipina partner this December? Here's my guide to the best island destinations in the Philippines for the perfect tropical getaway during the dry season....
To the average Australian, going to the hospital is a bit of a last resort. Not talking about turning up at the Accident and Emergency when you slice your finger open and it’s 3:00am. I’m talking ...
I think most of us understand the term “breakdown maintenance”? We all know those with cars that only get serviced when they stop working? The car sees the mechanic when a bit falls off it that ca...
A blunt heading, but it’s a topic I feel like being blunt about. As an Australian man in the Philippines, you simply don’t want to be poor. Mila and myself have lived here full time for just over ...
The milk lobby has long been very effective in convincing people that milk is an essential part of good nutrition. Nowhere more than in the Philippines. Filipino parents are utterly convinced that mil...
The Filipino Comfort Room (CR) Australian slang has so many words for that room with a toilet in it. The dunny. The loo. The bog. The thunder box. Most of us Aussies could prattle off about another 10...
The times they are a’changing, of course. Facebook and access to the internet has exposed the Philippines to changing moral values, yet Filipina girls are mostly still old fashioned romantics at hea...
I admit that sometimes I get a little frustrated with the locals here. Am I always right and reasonable? Of course not. I’m human, and I can be judgmental at times. I admit it. However, I have nothi...
The Philippines – A cash society Yes, the Philippines is most definitely a cash-society. EFTPOS terminals are rare, as are credit card facilities. Even at Down Under Visa, we don’t have a credit c...