What to do when you have some time left. Filipinos do not have problems with it. There is so many things they can do. While waiting for their wifes, these men play some chess.
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Today we were in Cubao. One of the Universities of Manila was organizing a parade for Christmas. And a Christmas parade without Santa is not done. The University of Modern Arts (the said organzing university) hired a real Santa and his wife to go in the parade. But when I took their picture,
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A few weeks ago, while it was raining I spotted this Filipino with his umbrella. He catches my attention immediately because he is wearing clothes in the colors of the Dutch Flag: Red-White-Blue. And not only that, he also has orange hair.
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Some time ago I was invited for an interview for a job in Makati. The job didn’t go on, but I was able to make a few nice pictures from the tower where the interview has been taken place. PB Com tower is a large skyscraper along Ayala Ave in Makati. It has almost 50...
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On some places, near malls and other places, you will find large garbage containers to dispose your trash. Often there are a few next to each other for plastics, paper and biodegradables. I found this one near Greenhills shopping center. No more words needed.
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A good webmaster, which I hope I am, is checking regularely how much traffic goes to his website and how many people are visiting his website. If there’s no visitors, why have a website anyway? I have made this website to let the whole world now that I am happy living in the Philippines...
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Flor and I would like to announce proudly that we also have a lizard killer. Dave from The Rooster Craws at 4 AM has his mother-in-law to do so, we also have one. Not as feared as Dave has, but yet….
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When walking near the Market in Marikina I suddenly saw this warning pasted on a wall. Smart, the cellphone company is warning the Filipinos to be aware of people with evil intent. Warning for robbery, pickpockets, snatchers and more of this kind.
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When you drive your own car in the Philippines, but also when someone visits this country, you might notice that several cars have double license plates. Usually a foreign plate and a local plate on top. Having something IMPORTED is very important in the Philippines.
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Philippine government and Philvolcs are thinking of raising the alert level from 3 to 4. A major eruption might take place in the coming days or weeks. Many people have been evacuated and a NO-TOLERANCE rule has been implemented to avoid un-necessary victims. Check HERE for the latest news.
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This time of the year a lot of Filipinos, living and/or working abroad, are visiting their home country to spend Christmas with their families. In the Philippines it is a customary that home comers are bringing presents. It is called pasalubong. These gifts are very much appreciated
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One of the stars of ABS-CBN tv is the weather man Kuya Kim (Kim Atienza). After his talk about the weather he always tells something interesting about nature, animal life, some trivia or something like that. He always says goodbye with the words: Ang buhay ay weather weather lang. I have asked my wife Flor to explain...
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Yesterday evening the alert level for mayon Volcano has been upgraded from 2 to 3. Lava comes continuesly down the mountain. About 47,000 people have to be evacuated.
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No doubt that Manny Pacquiao is the greatest boxer of the Philippines. His full name is Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao. Born December 17, 1978. The Filipino boxing superstar is the first boxer ever to win seven world titles in seven different weight divisions. In addition, he is the only boxer to win the lineal championship (“the...
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