Live In The Philippines
The Web Magazine for Expats in the Philippines And those who want to join them!
It’s July 4th here in the Philippines. Or, as most Americans would say “the 4th of July.” The 4th of July is an important day for Americans, it is Independence Day, the anniversary of the day that the Colonists in the New World... Read more »
Published on July 3, 2008
For a while, I have been cooking banana cookies. They are a lot like banana bread, but in cookie form. I have shared them with many visitors over the last few months, and they all seemed to enjoy them, and I know that Bob and the kids like them a... Read more »
Published on July 3, 2008
John Grant
John in Davao
Podcast
The following link is a podcast from myself and fellow contributor Migs from Manila. Today we will discuss the differnces he finds from living all his life in Manila and then his recent visits to Davao City, the good and the not so good. Over the last few months Bob and myself have persuaded Migs to leave the concrete jungle and come South to Mindanao, and I... Read more »
Published on July 5, 2008
Klaus Döring
A German in the Philippines
My First Year in Liveinthephilippines.com
Time flies by so very quickly. Even having some heavy problems with some neighbours nowadays ending in court fightings, I didn’t forget, that Bob Martin gave me the chance to become a part of liveinthephilippines.com. We met during a gather-together of the Friends of Mindanao last year. Up to that time I was a ‘print media journalist’ with... Read more »
Published on July 3, 2008
Ichi Miyake
A Japanese in Davao
The Boxer
Yesterday, June 15 was the first anniversary of my best friend's death. So, let me talk about him. There are only two world boxing champions that I remember the names. One is, of course, our great Filipino champion, Manny Paqcuiao and I'm a big fan of him. Another one is Yusuke Kobori, who won the WBA lightweight title by knocking out the Nicaraguan ch... Read more »
Published on June 17, 2008
Migs Bassig
Our man in Manila
Priority Over Numbers
Forget what mathematical logic ordered. I wished that 23 -and not 22- came after 21. It was, after all, Michael Jordan's (or LeBron James' if you're a next-generation basketball fan) number that was printed on the piece of cardboard I had taken from the counter of Mercury Drug, and which would then give me the right to face the lipstick-smeared lady by the c... Read more »
Published on July 1, 2008
Martin Bazylewich
Small Business File
Generating Your Own Small Business Ideas
Every successful small business develops out of an idea.The key to finding your small business niche is to start by making a list of business ideas that resonate with your interests and then narrowing the list down from there. It may seem difficult at first, but once you get going you'd be surprised how quickly your list of potential business ventures grows!... Read more »
Published on June 29, 2008
Climbing Mt Apo
Today’s Guest Blog is from Rick Bowden. Rick is a resident of Davao, and has been living here for about 6 months now. I have had the opportunity to visit Rick’s house and enjoy an evening with Rick, his wife and family, and had a wonderful time (don’t worry, Rick, we owe you a dinner at our house!). Rick recently climbed Mt. Apo, the... Read more »
Published on June 21, 2008
KADAWAYAN FESTIVAL 2007D
Captured moments of the place, the culture and the people. Get a glimpse of how it is to Live in the Philippines here.