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presidential elections in the Philippines

March 10, 2010
By Jan
presidential elections in the Philippines

  Like so many others I am following the developments around the coming elections in the Philippines which will be held on May 10, 2010. It seems to be a close fight between two candidates: Noynoy Aquino (only son of the late president Cory Aquino) and Manny Villar (self made billionaire, and project developer...
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renovating our house

March 10, 2010
By Jan

My wife Flor and I have decided not to move to an other place, but to stay in our rented house for some time. It is a two story house, single detached which is build some 25 years ago. The house has been renovated over the years...
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buying a used car from a presidential candidate in the Philippines

March 2, 2010
By Jan

In one of the usergroups of Yahoo (Filipino-American_Network usergroup) someone posted a nice overview of the Presidential Candidates for the coming Election in the Philippines. I am not much interested in the Philippine politics, but I follow this election a little. Read for yourself, I publish the complete...
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having fun in Pan de Amerikana, Marikina

February 28, 2010
By Jan
having fun in Pan de Amerikana, Marikina

A few days ago we were in Marikina with a Brittish-Filipino couple. While going around we wanted to drink something and take a little rest. We went to Pan de Amerikana, a restaurant, bread shop and cafe in Marikina, barangay Conception Dos. The place is founded in...
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Dutch canon found in Manila

February 25, 2010
By Jan
Dutch canon found in Manila

Also in Manila seedling bank I have found a rare Dutch Canon. I know from my histoty classes when I was young and still at school that the Dutch were a nation with lots of ships sailing around the...
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beggar in Manila

February 24, 2010
By Jan
beggar in Manila

We visited the Manila Seedling bank a few days ago. The Manila Seedling bank is a kind of shopping center along EDSA in Quezon City, where one can buy plants, flowers, and many colorfull orchids.  I will write a story about...
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my favorite picture

February 21, 2010
By Jan
my favorite picture

Some time ago I was standing on a street corner in Marikina City and take pictures of passing jeepneys for my blog about this typical public transport.Check that post here. On a certain moment I was turning around and saw...
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Drivers license in the Philippines

February 14, 2010
By Jan

When a foreigner wants to drive a car or motorcycle in the Philippines, a drivers license is needed. This can be the original (foreign) drivers license in the first 90 days of his or her stay in the Philippines. An...
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global warming

February 12, 2010
By Jan
global warming

The whole world is talking about global warming. It might be true that the global temperatures are going higher every year. Yet there are a few things I do not understand in this subject: USA and Europe are having the strongest...
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painter Otto Neri, Antipolo

February 8, 2010
By Jan
painter Otto Neri, Antipolo

Last week we were in a restaurant overlooking Manila: Cloud9 at Antipolo along Sumolung High Way. In this large place a painter found a place to have his atelier (studio) and his galery. I am a admirer of good art...
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InterNations

February 7, 2010
By Jan
InterNations

    The online community InterNations attracts thousands of members in search of new contacts abroad every month. InterNations is the international social networking service for expats and global minds worldwide. The members are diplomats, managers...
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New theme, new lay-out

February 3, 2010
By Jan

Today I am implementing my new layout for this website. I have saved the header picture for the mean time for the website not to look strange. Later this will be changed too. As you can see the main color...
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Manila skyline pictures

February 3, 2010
By Jan

We went taking pictures from Manila’s skyline from the hills in Antipolo and surroundings. Antipolo is about 25 kms east of Manila. Hills go up untill 400 meters.
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San Miguel, beer of the Philippines

February 1, 2010
By Jan
San Miguel, beer of the Philippines

San Miguel pale pilsen is the best beer in the Philippines. Maybe one of the best lager beers in the world. It is my favorite.
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dream house

January 30, 2010
By Jan

In Binangonan, Rizal, close to Antipolo and Cainta in the hills, we came across this beautifull house. Actually we were looking for a nice spot to take pictures overviewing Manila. The house is build along a dusty non-paved road....
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