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I started this blog May 16, 2012, while living in Magalong, Pampanga, Philippines. Since then, I have written over one hundred and twenty-eight articles about life in and traveling to and from the Philippines.
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EDCA Bases |
Check out the details about the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA)
As an American expat, who has lived in the Philippines since 2007, it is comforting to know that the Philippines and the USA will be working together to protect all residents. As a Viet vet, who lived and worked in Vietnam for almost a year, I know that most combat is usually outside of areas where most civilians live. I was stationed in the coastal city of Nha Trang. We were permitted to frequent the beautiful beach at select times when we were off duty. We also were allowed to go downtown and visit establishments. We visited historic sites like the 2,000-year-old Ming Dynasty temple near the bridge and the huge Buddha which overlooks Nha Trang.
2,000-year-old Ming Dynasty temple |
Buddha overlooking Nha Trang, Vietnam |
I now have Filipina wife and three Phil Am children. We live in a house about 2.5 hours SW of Manila. We are all Vegans now. See how we live as Vegans.
So, what am I getting at? If you are residing in the Philippines, let's all stay put and encourage Filipinos to stay strong, live long and prosper.
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Check out the Filipino miltary forces.
Read about some past conflicts in the Philippines.
WWIII appears to be fast approaching. |
Filipinos will fight for Freedom! |
As an American expat and a permanent resident of the Philippines, I am beginning to get an uneasy feeling. I met my Filipina wife in 2007. We now have a home in an upscale American style subdivision, about two hours' drive from Manila, where we live with our three children and one of my wife's cousins who is our live-in housekeeper. We have armed guards at our entrance gates and roaming guards throughout the neighborhood.
Should we stay or should we fly back to the USA? We all have US citizenship. Our children are all Phil Am kids. They and my wife have dual citizenship.
If you are thinking about coming to meet a Filipino now is a perfect time to do it. It can take a while to file the paperwork to apply for your future spouse's travel to your country. We thought about hiring an attorney to help us through the process but finally did it ourselves and saved a lot of money.
See my articles about Philippine military and conflicts in the Philippines.
As a Vietnam vet I am somewhat knowledgeable about living in war zones. There are always safe places to be in a country even while conflict is raging. When I met my wife, she agreed to travel with me to the island of Mindanao. Her friends and relatives advised her not to go there. The US State department advised not to go or if one must go to use "extreme caution" and "do not stay in one place for too long." Well, we flew there and had a good time for almost a month before flying back to Manila.
Ladies of the Philippines. You may not marry one if you have not met her, in person, in the Philippines! |
How long have you been communicating with a Filipina? Do you really want to meet her in person, take her out to dinner, get to know her better? Have the two of you talked about marriage? Are you going to wait until war breaks out?
Come to the Philippines while it is still peaceful.
Update March 23, 2024: China boat attacks again.
Best time to visit the Philippines is Now. |
Fried Vegan Food
Vegan Fried Food |
The Falafel could be air fried instead of cooked in oil.
Five kinds of Vegan bacon. |
There are many ways to make Vegan chicken (chickun) and Vegan bacon (vacon), Sisig and Longanisa.
You may buy prepared foods including Vegan shrimp, eggs, tuna fish, hotdogs, sausage and hamburgers in the Philippines. Buy some milk free buns in supermarkets.
There are recipes for making Vegan fish filets, fish fingers using tofu and dried seaweed. A few of the ways to make chicken nuggets are by using cauliflower, tofu or jackfruit and coating them with Panko Breadcrumbs, resulting in very tasty, crispy, crunchy nuggets. Eating without the cruelty.
See some Filipino street foods which are virtually all over the Philippine islands.
Vegan Air Fryer Recipes
Easy Air Fryer RecipesMy Favorite Vegan Air Fried Foods |