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Your Filipina’s Family

Filipino Families

This month I had the pleasure of spending some time with Jessie’s family.  Family is often an area of conflict for many expats and the women in their life’s. I’ve not had the problems others have had in this area. For some, relationships are destroyed. Expectations here are different and many times the expat misjudges motivations…

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Blending Families In The Philippines

With so many expats living in the Philippines, disagreements over how children are brought up often come about. In large part it is about the difference in Filipino culture and Western culture. I’ve talked with a few expats that mentioned these issues. These problems often become more intense where that man of the house is…

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It is Christmas In The Philippines

Christmas in the Philippines -- Parol

Christmas In The Philippines It is September 1, 2011 and today is the start of the Christmas in the Philippines. Soon the streets and the stores will be playing almost non-stop Christmas music. Well, this early on there will be a few Christmas songs but you are very likely to hear them. Christmas in the…

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When Dengue Strikes Home!

Filipino Child Eating Ice Cream

Jermain, is five years old and has dengue! He is spending his second night in the hospital.

I was pretty worried at first but he is doing well and on his way to recovery. Dengue is not always serious but he had some troubling blood test so it a precautionary measure. It could have become much worse!

Dengue is usually does not kill but it can if proper medical treatment is not sough soon enough in the more serve cases.

What is it Like To Live in The Philippines?

What is it like to live in the Philippines? If you are thinking of moving to the Philippines that is likely to be the biggest question on your mind.

Gambling at a Wake In The Philippines

Filipino wake

Gambling at a wake in the Philippines is common. Is that about to change? At least one priest thinks it should.

For people living in the Philippines, gambling at a wake is very common. I just can’t see this changing any time soon but the Catholic church has a powerful influence on many.

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