You can buy a lot for a Peso!

John John wanted some Chocolates…You need to understand that ‘Chocolates’ is a collective noun in his vocabulary. He is after a small treat of some kind.
We were pleased to have him back, not that he had been physically away, but for the last three days he has been screaming around with numerous small Cousins, [...]

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The Indestructible McToys

 

I was watching our boy John John playing with his old favourites, 2 toys from his resturant of choice, MacDonalds. He doesn’t so much want to go for the food, its the free toys they give with their ‘Happy Meals’ and the children’s playground that he likes, particularily the free toys! How many toys [...]

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Weddings… In the Philippine Style.

Weddings , Weddings, Weddings… it’s all I can think about at the moment, at least it seems that way sometimes.
My brother in law Isidro is getting married on Saturday and the family has been very busy preparing for the event and the expected influx of relations and friends from places near and [...]

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“Okay,Okay”… The Secret of Dressing well.

Since I came to live in the Philippines I have more smart shirts and dress shorts than I have ever had in my life!

If you have ever tried shopping for clothes of larger sizes, in countries where most of the population is fairly small in stature, say Hong Kong or Singapore you will know [...]

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Welcome to the Wonderful World of the Philippines.

Hello from Colin and Gina Smith in Balingasag, near Cagayan de Oro, Mindanao, Southern Philippines.
I have been setting up my Blog site this morning. It has taken a while mainly because I have a slow connection and my own inexperience with the medium. I have a slow connection but I have a connection!
We live [...]

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