PhilHealth for Foreigners the Facts There is much confusion about the entitlement of PhilHealth for foreigners and how foreigners apply for PhilHealth. We hope that this will clear-up the confusion over PhilHealth for foreigners. There is no doubt that PhilHealth […]
Bajaj RE Philippines If you have visited other countries in Asia you are probably aware of Tuk-Tuks. Tuk-Tuks also known as Auto Rickshaws are used as taxis in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and parts of China, […]
Getting married in the Philippines Please take extreme care when getting married in the Philippines, a lot of marriages are not legal because people take short cuts or unknowingly miss parts of the process. Our advice if you are getting […]
This is the story of a friend of mine Vicky that had her husband’s UK Settlement Visa refused which she believes was wrongly refused. Sign Vicky’s Petition Here Vicky and her husband have 2 children together Thomas who is nearly […]
The TEN Digital Therapy Machine is designed to ease pain by electrical pulses that are transmitted to the body. While Research into the effectiveness of TENS machines have so far been inconclusive, many physiotherapists around the world do use TEN […]
Is calling a Bajaj RE a Bajaj Tricycle correct? In the Philippines the Bajaj RE is often called a Bajaj tricycle. So is the Bajaj RE a tricycle? The simple answer is no it is not a tricycle. I often […]
OzPhil College is a school that offers a western, modern style of education in the Philippines and is producing great results. The president and founder of the school Delia C. Pascua-McGlew has been an educator for 30 years (27 years […]
If you use a currency converter to find out the value of your British pound or even dollars in Philippines Piso, you may have noticed they now spell it as Philippines Piso instead of Peso. If you are like me […]
The only Python in the Philippines is the Reticulated Python, which is not only the longest snake in the world it is also the longest reptile in the world. While they are not normally a danger to humans there have […]
The Battle of Manila Bay took place on the 1st May 1898. The American Asiatic Squadron which was under the command of Commodore George Dewey destroyed the Spanish Pacific Squadron in Manila Bay. History books record it as a great […]
Having you ears syringed in the Philippines is not as easy as it is in the UK. In the UK when you need your ears syringed you simply make an appointment at your local surgery, go to the surgery and […]
I am very impressed with the Union Glass kettle UGCK-190. For less than a 1,000 peso it is a very stylish looking kettle that is very powerful. The Union Glass Kettle UGCK-190 is available in Black or white but you […]
Staying cool in bed The Philippines summer can be hell the heat of the day is exhausting, and the build up of heat during the day makes it difficult to sleep at night. Yes the easy way is to turn […]
The vinyl roof of the Bajaj RE can quickly become dull looking and commercial car washes make it even worse by leaving a film of chemical on the roof that makes it look dull. There are many expensive products out […]
Guild to building strong. sturdy and nice looking shelves for a Sari Sari store at a reasonable price, with just a few tools. In the past I have built shelves for a Sari Sari store from just ply wood but […]
Doing DIY in a tropical country is not easy because of the heat, the slightest bit of manual work and you break in to a sweat and can quickly become exhausted. I have ended up on a drip in the […]
I had used Lazada many times in the past and was very happy with them, however with the problems of my last order and the Poor Service from Lazada Philippines I will probably never use them again. On the 25th […]
Adjusting the clutch correctly on the Bajaj RE is very important, a clutch that is not adjusted correctly is the main reason for the gears being difficult to change. The adjustment is just below the dashboard next to the steering […]
Following the end of Martial Law a snap election was held on the 7th February 1986 this election in turn led to the downfall of President Marcos via the People Power Revolution (Also known as EDSA 1.) On a political […]
This Month in Philippines History looks at all the major historic events that took place in February in the Philippines. Learn more about the country you have chosen to live in with this guide to Philippines history.
TSB – Confessions of an Ex-Hooker (Aged 66 and a half) a.k.a DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’ Trevor Stott-Briggs A Little Bit of Back Story: I lived in the Philippines for 27 years from 1981 to 2007. I worked for the […]
Jason Smith and his wife Maffi were involved in a serious motorcycle accident in Kalibo in the Philippines two nights ago, they both have severe injuries but Jason is in critical condition with kidney failure and on a mechanical ventilator […]
Just received this email and thought it might be useful for anyone looking to buy a house in the Philippines. Dear Brits In the Philippines I would just like to let you know of a positive experience I have recently […]
If you are looking for a place to spend the night or a weekend in Batangas I highly recommend Martinello’s Bed and Breakfast Nasugbu . Martinello’s Bed and Breakfast has a beautiful view of Papaya cove, it is a very […]
The Welsh Deli brings a taste of Britain to the Philippines. They provide a range of British food that was not available in the Philippines before, such as British sausages, pies, hams and back bacon. Everyone that has tried Welsh Deli products […]
The Philippines Genocide is the genocide history forgot, you will find in history books the Filipino-American War of 1899-1902 but they fail to mention the genocide carried out by the United States of America on the people of the Philippines. […]
The venom of the Banded Sea Krait is among the most toxic snake venoms in the world, luckily they are very docile snake and not at all aggressive so it is rare for it to bite humans, the humans that […]
If you have a Filipino spouse, girlfriend or boyfriend and would like to take them abroad on holiday without the hassle of getting a visa, here is a list of countries where a Philippine passport holder can travel without obtaining […]
Victoria Sponge Cake in a Halogen Oven Ingredients for Victoria Sponge Cake 4 eggs 225g/8oz self-raising flour See how to make your own. 225g/8oz caster sugar, plus a table-spoon extra for dusting the sponge 225g/8oz margarine or butter at room temperature […]
Consumer Rights Philippines Many people seem to think there are no consumer rights in the Philippines. It is a myth that consumers have no rights, the truth is the law does protect the consumer it is just that some companies do not […]
If you need to complain about your consumer rights, it helps if you know where to complain. Our advice when complaining is keep a cool head and research your rights before you complain. You are far more likely to get […]
If you are looking for a construction contractor this list of licensed PCAB contractors could be a great help. There is also a list of contractors that were blacklisted by PCAB at the time this was published. List of licensed […]