I came across the term Bombay 5-6 recently, and it turned out to be a term for Money Lending in the Philippines that targets those who cannot borrow from normal sources.
The 5-6 relates to the financial basics of the … Read the rest
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Swiss Cheese on Toast to a Filipino
It was Spring when I arrived in Australia. We don’t have that in the Philippines, so I was excited to experience how a Spring is really like. It was sunny but I had to wear a jumper, and I loved … Read the rest
Thunderbird Poro Point, La Union, Luzon, Philippines
Enjoying an excellent location just 2-3 km from the city of La Union, the Thunderbird Poro Point offers rooms with panoramic views of the ocean and the beach. Rooms are air conditioned and include private balconies.
The Thunderbird Poro Point … Read the rest
A Filipinos First Mashed Potato Encounter
The first time that I ever had mashed potato as part of a meal, was in Australia, when I was 25 years old. It was served with grilled meat and some green peas as vegetable for dinner. It looked new … Read the rest
Philippines Long Stay Visa for Visitors
Foreigners intending to stay longer in the Philippines can now apply for a six-month, long-stay tourist visa that has been created by the Bureau of Immigration (BI).
Previously, the BI granted foreign tourists a maximum stay of two months each … Read the rest
Kasambahay Law – Philippines Republic Act 10361
The Kasambahay Law, Republic Act 10361, took effect on the 4th June 2013, although it was signed in January 2013, and employers of household helpers have been told to abide by this new law or face penalties starting from P10,000 … Read the rest
Manila Bay View Apartment, Manila, Philippines
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Manila Bay view apartment
Fully serviced 1 Bed Room Condo, 50sqm Open air balcony, magnificent Manila bay view from the 16th floor. Location is central to many tourist activities. night life, restaurants. Starting at |
Globe Philippines Prepaid Offers. June 2013
Globe Prepaid Offers
as at June 2013 from www.globe.com.ph/prepaid/call-and-text-offers
UNLI30
Unlimited texts to ALL networks, unlimited calls to Globe/TM, and unlimited Facebook
- 1 day for P30
- 3 days for P80
- 7 days for P180
- 30 days for P750
GoUNLI25
Unlimited … Read the rest
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AUD v PHP June 2013
With the current value of the Philippine Peso (PHP) dropping toward the middle of 2013, it is time to look back and see how the PHP has compared over time.
This page looks at the PHP value against the Australian … Read the rest