Wednesday, November 29, 2006

'Tis the season

The Philippines has the official longest religious celebration of any nation (this is at least what they would like to claim, I have not checked it myself).

The first of September marks the start of the bermonths (September, October, November, December), four months of holiday season/christmas celebration.

The first day is celebrated by playing christmas carols on the radio, but then it slows down a bit. This year they didnt start to play "Come all ye faithful" in the supermarket until 19th Spetember. I bit disappointing, but, yes, I know it by heart by now.

/J.

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Monday, November 27, 2006

Weather Report

PAGASA has the best information of weather forecasts in the Philippines.
If you won't be able to access the Internet during your travel, write down the following number:






ULAN means rain or raining in Tagalog.
If you do not have access to a phone, just cross out "line" "at" and "433-" from the "Hotline at 433-ULAN"-bit, and you will have a 99% accurate forecast.

/J.

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Friday, November 24, 2006

Say What?

Earplugs is recommended attire if you dare to venture into a shopping mall in the Philippines.
/J.

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Getting what you asked for

Do not ask questions that can be answered with "Yes" or "No". You will get the same reply always.
If you are asking for directions, take the advice from at least three people before you set out on any longer journeys.


/J.

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Monday, November 20, 2006

Join in, will you

The Philippines is the promised land of videoke. Indeed, in Manila they've even named a street Singalong

/J.

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A town with cheer

Indeed, there is a town called Sexmoan located some 70 km northwest of Manila. I have never been there.

/J.

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Friday, October 20, 2006

Rollercoaster

When you come here, ride the Jeepneys. It's like a rollercoaster only cheaper and without the pussy safetybelts.

/J.

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Thursday, October 19, 2006

The big white telephone

Dear Diary.

Today I overcame my western-style phonehabits and sent my first textmessage from the crapper.

/J.

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The Filipino Experience

This Blog is an extension of Lone Gopher, which contains general thought and funny stuff that might or might not be connected to the Philippines. This one will be pure filipiana from an expat's eyes.

/J.

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