Jeepneys are the backbone of the public transportation system in the Philippines. They are also a bone of contention for those trying to modernize the public transport system and make the roads less congested. As most people already know, Jeepneys were first converted from left behind … [Read More...]
Polillo Island in the Philippines
Exploring Polillo Island A few years ago I had a good friend who had just graduated as a qualified nurse in Manila after 4 years of work and study. He and his family originally come from Polillo island. His name is Harold. So it was really nice to be invited on a trip with him back to … [Read More...]
Normal workers in the Philippines
Sometimes it can be so frustrating when using supermarkets, department stores or scores of other places that have the customer service requirement. In many cases there is no customer service. It seems amazing to meet people who are working in a place that do not know answers to basic … [Read More...]
Marrying a Filipina
Click Here! If I had had the information in this comprehensive manual, I would have been in the Philippines a year before I actually made it here. The most romantic vacation with the great beaches and cheap beer. What more could you want from a tropical paradise? Maybe a … [Read More...]
Balikbayan Boxes Drama
Its been a tradition for Filipinos overseas to send Balikbayan boxes or packages as presents to family in the Philippines usually in times like Christmas or New Year. The contents of these boxes sometimes includes canned goods, chocolates, clothing and apparel and other products. … [Read More...]
K Pop in the Philippines
What is K Pop? Well, its just Korean pop music. Do you know one of the new crazes going around the Philippines is called K Pop. K-pop (an abbreviation of Korean pop or Korean popular music) is a musical genre consisting of electronic, hip hop, pop, rock, and R&B music originating … [Read More...]
The Ifugao and Banaue Rice Terraces of the Philippines
The world famous rice terraces of the Philippines are a natural wonder that is the pride of the country. The Banaue terraces are what many vacationers think of when visiting the Philippines. Not only do locals call this region the “8th Wonder of the World” but they understand its … [Read More...]
Philippines – Then And Now Part 2
Way Back When In 1988, the Peso was trading around 16-18 to the Aussie Dollar and a San Miguel Pale Pilsen was P5. Martial Law hadn’t been over for long and there were still sand bagged checkpoints on the major bridges over the Pasig River. People Power was just two years old and there … [Read More...]
Some Key Words in Tagalog Language
How Easy is to learn the Tagalog Language? I have lived in the Philippines many years and now and have been very lazy when it comes to learning the Tagalog language. In fairness to myself I lived a … [Read More...]
Filipino Passport Renewal in Australia
Need to renew you passport? Filipino passport renewal in Australia always comes that easy. Here's how: Need to change your passport? Are you still holding the old maroon passport? Well its the … [Read More...]
Travelling to Australia
Migration and Visas All travellers, except New Zealand citizens, must obtain a visa or travel authority before travelling to Australia. Tourism Plan your trip with australia.com, the official Tourism Australia website, offering a wide range of travel information and planning tools
