[ 1 Comment ] Posted on 09.28.09 under Chinese Heritage, Heritage, Iloilo City
Chinese heritage lives on in Iloilo City. A beautiful and serene Chinese temple on Rizal Street in Iloilo City. Photos and narrative.
[ No Comments ] Posted on 09.28.09 under Boracay Island
An excellent Indian/Pakistani restaurant on Boracay Island
[ No Comments ] Posted on 09.28.09 under Manila and Makati, Shopping
Indian/Pakistani groceries and spices are available in Manila at the Assad Ali Minimart, UN Ave, near Paco Park. Phone 02-526-1349 or 02-526-5034
[ No Comments ] Posted on 09.23.09 under Chinese Heritage, Manila and Makati, Museums & Galleries
The Bahay Tsinoy Museum is a don’t-miss stop for history-minded visitors to Manila. Bahay Tsinoy is a museum which presents the history of the Chinese in Philippine history. The Bahay Tsinoy is located in the historic walled Intramuros area of Manila on Anda Street.
[ No Comments ] Posted on 09.23.09 under Manila and Makati
The selection of books, antiques and gifts makes it easy to spend a day at the Silahis Center, a beautiful restored building in the heart of Intramuros, Manila
[ 4 Comments ] Posted on 09.22.09 under Alimodian, Iloilo, Heritage
There is so much to like about Alimodian, a small municipality in Iloilo Province. Alimodian is only about twenty-five kilometers from Iloilo City, Alimodian is really a world apart, a pretty quiet town with an almost alpine feel. Alimodian is surrounded by hills and a bit further by mountains. Most everything in Alimodian is well maintained, the streets and plaza free from litter, showing that the residents have pride in their community. Alimodian’s old stone Spanish Church and plaza are the centerpieces. A rare Spanish era stone arched bridge is fighting for survival.
[ No Comments ] Posted on 09.15.09 under Alimodian, Iloilo, Heritage
The Spanish era Eloisa stone bridge in Alimodian, Iloilo, Philippines is a rare and beautiful survivor of Spanish civil engineering and is of both local and national significance
[ 1 Comment ] Posted on 09.14.09 under Pandan, Antique, Where to Stay?
An independent review of Phaidon Beach Resort in Pandan, Antique Province Philippines. Beautiful grounds, excellent food and very quiet.
[ 4 Comments ] Posted on 09.12.09 under Banking, Philippine Retirement
What expats and foreign residents need to know about banking in the Philippines: credit cards, debit cards, checking accounts, Social Security and pension direct deposit, wire transfers, Internet banking.
[ 4 Comments ] Posted on 09.09.09 under Banking, Philippine Retirement
Americans receiving government pensions may have those pensions direct deposited to their Philippine bank accounts. Here are the details.
[ 7 Comments ] Posted on 09.03.09 under Banking, Crime
The Philippine Postal Service PhilPost has a mixed record for service and security. Don’t send sensitive or valuable items via PhilPost.
[ 2 Comments ] Posted on 09.03.09 under Manila and Makati
Should you Stay in Manila or Makati? There’s lots to see in the Ermita-Malate area and many hotels, but we prefer to stay in Makati. The Ayala-developed area of Makati is an island of relative gentility in the madness of Manila.
[ 1 Comment ] Posted on 09.01.09 under Services
The 3D brand of small appliances is one the most popular in the Philippines. We found they also offer good parts and service.