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nuclear bomb philippines

The fact that there is a one-megaton nuclear bomb sat at the bottom of the Philippines sea is very worrying. The incident is known as the 1965 Philippine Sea A-4 incident. On the 4th of November 1965, the USS Ticonderoga […]

One-Megaton Nuclear Bomb in Philippines Sea

Tricycle ban Coronavirus

The tricycle ban has happened at the wrong time as it could spread the Coronavirus. The whole world at the moment is worried about the spread of the Coronavirus and it is very worrying in the Philippines as it is […]

Tricycle ban could spread the Coronavirus

coronavirus spitting

With the fear of the Coronavirus spreading in the Philippines will the authorities start handing out fines to people for spitting? The whole country seems to be scared about the spread of the coronavirus in the Philippines, millions of Filipinos […]

Coronavirus No Spitting Law Needs to be Enforced

Philippines driving test

The lack of a real driving test in the Philippines is causing the country so many problems, accidents, traffic jams, slow traffic could all be fixed by having a driving test. It seems like every day in the media they […]

A Philippines Driving Tests Could Fix the Problems on the …

Tuk Tuk Philippines vs UK

It is interesting to compare the different approaches to getting the Tuk Tuk registered as a means of public transport in the 2 countries. UK: Because they regard a Tuk Tuk as a small car and that is what it […]

Registration of Tuk Tuk as Public Transport Philippines vs UK

number of wheels on a car

Something I have become aware of over the last few years is some Filipinos seem to think the number of wheels is the main factor into what type of vehicle it is. What is sad is that some authorities, enforcers, […]

It is not the Number of Wheels that Determine the …

Philippines Independence 1901

“Philippines Independence Granted” could have been the news headline if the 1900 U.S.A election had gone the other way, the Philippines would have been an independent country by 1901 and the Genocide that was being carried out by the Americans […]

Philippines Granted Independence By President Bryan 1901

nuclear bomb earthquake

Could a One-Megaton Nuclear Bomb that was lost in the Philippines Sea have caused an earthquake and a tsunami? Last week we published an article about a One-Megaton Nuclear Bomb that was lost in the Philippines Sea, this got a […]

Did a Nuclear Bomb in Philippines Sea Cause Earthquake?

Presume they are American

Many Filipinos see a white man and just presume he is American. If you are the type of person that sees a white person in the street, mall or anywhere else and presume because they are white they are American […]

Presuming all White Men are American shows a lack of …

King Bee Chinese Restaurant

It might seem strange that we have put the King Bee Chinese Restaurant under the category of British food and drink. Anyone that has lived in the UK would understand why we decided to put the King Bee Chinese Restaurant […]

King Bee Chinese Restaurant Review

savemore checkouts

If your local Savemore is anything like mine there is normally long queues yet very few checkouts open. If you are in a hurry it is so frustrating having to queue for a long time when there are so many […]

Savemore Checkouts Why Are There So Few Open?

hospital like prison

When a hospital feels like a prison it can not be good for the recovery of the patient, and sadly hospitals in the Philippines often feel like a prison. I have often seen expats post comments like “Just escaped from […]

When Hospitals Feel Like Prison

vulcanising shop tyre pressure

If you use Vulcanising Shops to check your tyre pressure they could be putting your life in danger. Because it just costs 10 to 20 peso many drivers in the Philippines use vulcanising shops to check their tyre pressure rather […]

Vulcanising Shops Tyre Pressure Check is it putting you in …

Philippines Speak up

Many Philippines problems are due to lack of discipline. Problems such as littering, spitting in the street, drink driving, loud music, motorcycles with noisy exhaust pipes, smoke-belching vehicles, pavements (sidewalks) and roads being blocked by parked cars or vendors, people […]

Many Philippines Problems Could Be Solved by Speaking Up

filipinos salt

The amount of salt in a Filipinos diet is huge and it is causing major health problems. In the west, we have been warned for many years about the health risk of consuming to much salt. So it comes as […]

Filipinos Salt May be Killing You

driving with no lights

When you first arrive in the Philippines one of the most shocking things is the number of vehicles driving at night with no lights on. Why do so many Filipinos drive with no lights on? We have spoken to many […]

Why do Filipinos Drive with no Lights On?

Head Lice Philippines

Head lice are a major problem in the Philippines, it is common to see people sat in the street pulling nits out of each others hair. Why the Philippines has such a problem with head lice The reason that head […]

Head Lice Philippines (Nits) How to get rid of Head …

Filipina Nurse awarded OBE

Joy Ongcachuy a Filipina nurse that works at the Royal London Hospital has been awarded an OBE. The OBE is a Queen’s honour given to a person for prominent national or regional roles and to people who make distinguished or […]

Filipina Nurse awarded OBE Officer of the British Empire

MMDA Parking Fines

There is no doubt that MMDA needs to up its game, the number of parking tickets MMDA issue is very small compared to other major cities in the world. MMDA is trying hard to clear the streets of Manila but […]

Increased Parking Fines could help MMDA up its Game

Tricycles to be phased out

In 2018 many municipalities announced that they are planning to replace or ban the tricycle. Metro Manila Council to ban tricycles being used as a school service In June of 2018, the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced […]

The end of the Tricycle is near

Tatlong Krus

Standing on the peak of mount Humarap the Tatlong Krus is well worth a visit even if you are not religious, because the view is breathtaking. Tatlong Krus in English means three crosses. There used to be 3 wooden crosses […]

Tatlong Krus (Three Crosses) Paete, Laguna Mt. Humarap

Japanese Garden Lumban

The Japanese Garden Lumban is right next to Lake Caliraya in Laguna. One thing I hear often from foreigners living in the Philippines and even Filipinos that have lived abroad, is they miss having nice places where they can enjoy […]

Japanese Garden Lumban Caliraya a Place to Relax

Ethnic Racial or Religious Discrimination

Sadly Ethnic, Racial or Religious Discrimination is rife in the Philippines, however things do seem to be improving. Despite widespread Ethnic, Racial or Religious Discrimination it is illegal in the Philippines. Two years ago we did an article on the […]

Ethnic, Racial or Religious Discrimination Law Philippines

Cover for Bajaj Compact RE 4S

I received my Bajaj Compact RE 4S cover yesterday and was able to use it last night, I know a lot of you are interested in these covers from Fherwindel Garcia Singian so I thought I would do a product […]

Cover for Bajaj Compact RE 4S product Review

History of the Philippines Tricycle

I decided to research the History of the Philippines Tricycle after I saw a comment yesterday from someone who said he was proud of the tricycle because it was Philippines made, I find it a strange thing to be proud […]

The History of the Philippines Tricycle

cleaning your bajaj RE

Cleaning your Bajaj RE in the right way will not only make it look good but also make it last longer. Recently I have seen some Bajaj RE’s that are less than a year old, that look dull and/or dirty […]

Cleaning your Bajaj RE Make your Tuk Tuk look New

We take a look at the Philippines the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals of 1968 and how it might affect you driving in the Philippines. Lack of Road Signs in the Philippines If you drive in the Philippines […]

The Philippines and the Vienna Convention on Road Signs

People's Park in the Sky Tagaytay

Firstly I should say do not let this put you of visiting People’s Park in the Sky Tagaytay, as the view is absolutely stunning and has to rank as one of the best views I have ever seen. Looking out […]

People’s Park in the Sky Tagaytay why it looks such …

If you have been driving in Tagaytay recently you might have noticed how much the standard of driving has improved, we take a look at the reason behind the improved driving. My first ever trip to Tagaytay was about 15 […]

Driving in Tagaytay: Why Driving Standards have improved in Tagaytay

MRT

The MRT in Manila was brought to a standstill yesterday after one commuter let someone go in front of them, instead of body charging them and elbowing them in the ribs. “It was an absolutely shocking sight,” said one shocked […]

Commuters treated for shock at MRT Station after man lets …

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