This CNN story set in Manila describes how selling and consuming “pagpag” (restaurant waste) is a way of life for the poor there. Continue reading
May 1, 2012
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April 3, 2012
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Globe Internet Connection (DNS) problems
We solve network connectivity (DNS) problems with Globe WiMax Continue reading
March 8, 2012
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Suggested Philippine Doctors and Dentists
There are thousands, perhaps tens of thousands of doctors in the Philippines. For the newcomer it’s a challenge to find the best ones. Here are a few Manila doctors we can recommend from personal experience. Continue reading
March 1, 2012
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Netflix in the Philippines (or anywhere outside of the USA)
A virtual private network connection (VPN) has become another one of those “new necessities” that a few years ago we had never heard of. Without VPN, we’d have no content for our Nook meaning we could not get the magazines and newspapers we enjoy and now no NetFlix movies and American sports broadcasts. Continue reading
August 27, 2011
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Profitability of Text Messaging
December 28, 2008 New York Times What Carriers Aren’t Eager to Tell You About Texting By RANDALL STROSS TEXT messaging is a wonderful business to be in: about 2.5 trillion messages will have been sent from cellphones worldwide this year. … Continue reading
August 1, 2011
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Iloilo-Cebu Ferry Sinks off Culasi, Iloilo
The Trans-Asia Iloilo to Cebu City sank this morning. Miraculously, all 162 passengers and 35 crew members were rescued due the terrific efforts of the Philippine Coast Guard and other rescuers. Earlier, Carol and I took this ferry from Iloilo to Cebu and back … Continue reading
July 15, 2011
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Expats: don’t forget that you are required to report your foreign bank accounts annually
Many foreigners living overseas are not aware that the have to file and annual report to the U.S. Treasury (not IRS) is they have more that $10,000 in overseas accounts. Here’s the facts. Continue reading
July 11, 2011
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How we got locked out of our own website — and finally got back in!
phpMyAdmin allowed me to browse the redirects that the Redirection plug-in had created and to select and delete the wildcard redirect which was locking us out of our own site. Problem solved. We hope this may help anyone else who does the same foolish thing! Continue reading
June 19, 2011
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Our Philippine House – Ceramic Tiling Updated
We’ve updated and added new photos to our post on tiling our house Continue reading
June 17, 2011
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Post Updated – Window Screens
We’ve updated and expanded our post about window screens. See http://myphilippinelife.com/our-philippine-house-project-window-screens/ Bob and Carol
September 28, 2010
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Our Philippine House Project – Expense Report, Sept 25, 2010
Our Philippine House Building Project. House Construction Expense Report – Sept. 25, 2010 Continue reading
August 17, 2010
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Stafford Manor – a landmark farm in Essex, New York
Stafford Manor Farm, Essex, New York, Built 1824 by Richard Stafford Continue reading
May 23, 2010
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Refrigerator for the tropics – Electrolux WR5106D
Buying a refrigerator for the tropics. Our Philippine experience. Electrolux WR5106D 18 cubic foot refrigerator. Continue reading
October 21, 2009
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Moving Apple Address Book Contacts to Google and to Windows Contacts
How to transfer Apple Address Book contacts from a Mac into the Windows Contacts program. Continue reading
October 3, 2009
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If you require any more information or have any questions about our privacy policy, please feel free to contact us using this form. At GoIloilo, the privacy of our visitors is of extreme importance to us. This privacy policy document … Continue reading
August 28, 2009
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Privacy Policy
If you require any more information or have any questions about our privacy policy, please feel free to contact us using the comment form at the bottom of this page. At goIloilo.com, the privacy of our visitors is of extreme … Continue reading
July 11, 2009
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Planting Malunggay
The Malunggay tree is a fixture found in just about every Philippine yard. The nutritious leaves are used in soups and other dishes. I especially like them in monggo soup, so of course we wanted our own supply of Malunggay. … Continue reading