Yes. I thought that might be the case. But this is the Philippines. I could go back to Robinson Appliances where I bought the player and ask if...
Was BDO? Their motto is, after all: "We find ways". I confront them with that all the time.
The only way to renounce US citizenship as far as the US is concerned is to formally do it at a US Embassy (which, of course, means you are...
I've heard that the DVD players one purchases in the Philippines will play DVDs from all the encoding regions, but will they play DVDs made to...
Call the owner, Ronald Santillan. That's his number I posted. He may be okay with larger items; my guess is he will as long as it is not an...
US Mail in NOT the problem. US Mail is incredibly efficient in delivering the services promised in the time frame they indicate. If you US Mail...
Ophthalmologist: Dr. Yap at ACES Eye Clinic is very good. She takes her time and explains everything well. Most of the docs there commute from...
After missing many package deliveries and having many very difficult phone conversations (English vs. Bisaya speakers) trying to reschedule, I...
Good luck with that. If it shows up at all, probably another few months. I waited 6 months for a document sent from the US by mail.
Part of the "charm" of living in the Philippines is being subject to the "fourth" arm of the Philippine government, i.e. the Catholic Bishops'...
Thanks for that tip and info. I was on that website and, like too many websites, it poses its own “challenges.” Doing it all online is a good...
Does anyone know of a local person who specializes (paid) in helping people (especially foreigners like me) through the Social Security System. I...
I swear at least some Filipino delivery people are psychic when it comes to finding you. I lived on the standard Philippines "unnamed road" in...
My partner, a native Filipino, who was born, raised, educated (through bachelor degree) in Manila then living in New York since 1990 is prfectly...
And Filipinos: 1) are resentful of Filipino/Chinese and, 2) wonder why Filipino/Chinese are so successful.
Ah, yes! The classic "I want to speak to your manager" tactic. The manager is not here. The manager is in a meeting. The manager is on...
Most of the disappointing scenarios here (and I have had my share of near-identical ones) have me a bit baffled. What Filipinos (especially...
Your (my) contingent is not just 10%. But it is a quiet, respectful contingent, which would logically seem to be a conservative trait....
Why would anyone need 20 shares? 1200 days per year of private room?
I had Dr. Denura recommended to me by a mutual friend and I am happy with her. I don't know her personally, but she was pleasant enough to me...
