QuartermainesWorld's Guestbook
Comments
Date: 17th January 2012
Thefts of identities are becoming more and more common as the Internet gradually becomes engrained in our society. However, the fact that this crime is very common does not make it less serious in the eyes of the courts. Cyber crimes, including these type
Thefts of identities are becoming more and more common as the Internet gradually becomes engrained in our society. However, the fact that this crime is very common does not make it less serious in the eyes of the courts. Cyber crimes, including these types of thefts of personal information, leave a nasty trail behind, making it harder for attorneys to fight for their clients in these cases. This is why it is so vital to have one who understands the nature of the crime as well as the laws that surround computer crimes.
Thefts of identities are becoming more and more common as the Internet gradually becomes engrained in our society. However, the fact that this crime is very common does not make it less serious in the eyes of the courts. Cyber crimes, including these type
Thefts of identities are becoming more and more common as the Internet gradually becomes engrained in our society. However, the fact that this crime is very common does not make it less serious in the eyes of the courts. Cyber crimes, including these types of thefts of personal information, leave a nasty trail behind, making it harder for attorneys to fight for their clients in these cases. This is why it is so vital to have one who understands the nature of the crime as well as the laws that surround computer crimes.
Date: 29th December 2011
Hello there!
I understand your sentiments about Manila and as a Filipino living in the city, I have to agree with you. Manila is the most chaotic capital city in Asia. The Filipinos are nice but some of them lack in discipline that's why they don't care if they pollute their own habitat or disrespect others. The only reason why I live in the city is that we have everything here therefore, its more convenient to have a fast-paced life. You're right, it's better to visit the countryside just to experience the wonders of this country where there are no garbage and rudeness. However, the Philippines is still a beautiful country and we have some sights and values that no other country could have.
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
Hello there!
I understand your sentiments about Manila and as a Filipino living in the city, I have to agree with you. Manila is the most chaotic capital city in Asia. The Filipinos are nice but some of them lack in discipline that's why they don't care if they pollute their own habitat or disrespect others. The only reason why I live in the city is that we have everything here therefore, its more convenient to have a fast-paced life. You're right, it's better to visit the countryside just to experience the wonders of this country where there are no garbage and rudeness. However, the Philippines is still a beautiful country and we have some sights and values that no other country could have.
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
Date: 20th December 2011
You are a 2011 TravelBlog favourite blogger!
* Check this out, and feel free to add some 2011 TravelBlog favourite anythings of your own. :) http://www.travelblog.org/Topics/30521-1.html
You are a 2011 TravelBlog favourite blogger!
* Check this out, and feel free to add some 2011 TravelBlog favourite anythings of your own. :) http://www.travelblog.org/Topics/30521-1.html
Date: 17th December 2011
Excellent accommodation in hotel
Excellent accommodation in hotel & great view of river nice click
From Blog: CAMBODIA - FOREIGN CORRESPONDENTS CLUB
Excellent accommodation in hotel
Excellent accommodation in hotel & great view of river nice click
From Blog: CAMBODIA - FOREIGN CORRESPONDENTS CLUB
Date: 7th December 2011
Sad but true
I\'m a Filipino and wholeheartedly agree with this review. It\'s awful in Manila. No city planning, no upkeep, nada. The Philippines still has a lot to offer in terms of travel destinations but CROSS OUT Manila. A crapton of squatters with small pockets of progress - Makati, Fort Bonifacio, etc. - Everything else is one giant mess, or in your words, a dump. It\'s pathetic for our countrymen to be offended by the truth. Wag kau mag bulag bulagan, naka2hiya ang condition ng Manila. On the other hand, the author also has to take into consideration that he\'s visiting the heart of a 3rd world country, and 15 years ago is a long time. The country has fallen since then and his expectations should have fallen as well. It\'s \"not so bad\" for a 3rd world country.
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
Sad but true
I\'m a Filipino and wholeheartedly agree with this review. It\'s awful in Manila. No city planning, no upkeep, nada. The Philippines still has a lot to offer in terms of travel destinations but CROSS OUT Manila. A crapton of squatters with small pockets of progress - Makati, Fort Bonifacio, etc. - Everything else is one giant mess, or in your words, a dump. It\'s pathetic for our countrymen to be offended by the truth. Wag kau mag bulag bulagan, naka2hiya ang condition ng Manila. On the other hand, the author also has to take into consideration that he\'s visiting the heart of a 3rd world country, and 15 years ago is a long time. The country has fallen since then and his expectations should have fallen as well. It\'s \"not so bad\" for a 3rd world country.
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
Date: 4th December 2011
Email from a Fellow Inmate
I got this email from the very cool gentleman I shared an office with in the Sallyport compound in Baghdad. I thought it should have a wider audience: "Geoff, As one of the Grey haired residents of Petra, with several ex wives, that you referred to, I enjoyed your blog. You possibly made it sound more romantic an adventure than it is. At 75, this has to be one of my last Hurrah's, and it would be incorrect to say that I won't miss it, when this kind of life is over for me. It keeps you thinking that you are still young and full of piss and vinegar. Thanks for sharing it with me. Al Williams"
From Blog: Iraq - Life in a Coalition Secure Compound
Email from a Fellow Inmate
I got this email from the very cool gentleman I shared an office with in the Sallyport compound in Baghdad. I thought it should have a wider audience: "Geoff, As one of the Grey haired residents of Petra, with several ex wives, that you referred to, I enjoyed your blog. You possibly made it sound more romantic an adventure than it is. At 75, this has to be one of my last Hurrah's, and it would be incorrect to say that I won't miss it, when this kind of life is over for me. It keeps you thinking that you are still young and full of piss and vinegar. Thanks for sharing it with me. Al Williams"
From Blog: Iraq - Life in a Coalition Secure Compound
Date: 2nd December 2011
islas de los landrones
is how we spanish called the Philippine islands centuries ago. I had my regular pizza at my otherwise great and regular pizzeria (once or twice a week) and sadly forgot my wallet on the other chair, at a table outside: i was taken with my company.... Went back on my steps but it had gone in a second. No other customer, only a guard. My table was not cleaned yet. He knows me well as i am regular. I know him too. I have tipped him. But at that specific moment there was no wallet to be seen in a mile. At this point nothing can move forward, we\'re stuck! The value of honesty needs to be explained at grass roots: at home, in school at early stage. Had a chat with the owner, she s a friend. Until now the guard is still around!! And i still order my pizza! Amazing tolerance! Different value system!!!
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
islas de los landrones
is how we spanish called the Philippine islands centuries ago. I had my regular pizza at my otherwise great and regular pizzeria (once or twice a week) and sadly forgot my wallet on the other chair, at a table outside: i was taken with my company.... Went back on my steps but it had gone in a second. No other customer, only a guard. My table was not cleaned yet. He knows me well as i am regular. I know him too. I have tipped him. But at that specific moment there was no wallet to be seen in a mile. At this point nothing can move forward, we\'re stuck! The value of honesty needs to be explained at grass roots: at home, in school at early stage. Had a chat with the owner, she s a friend. Until now the guard is still around!! And i still order my pizza! Amazing tolerance! Different value system!!!
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
Date: 30th November 2011
I agree with you
I am a Filipino and I wish there were more blogs criticising the Philippines as a tourist destination. If only to get the politicians to listen up. Don't apologize for your comments, don't back down, my countrymen has to learn how to take criticisms. Thank you.
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
I agree with you
I am a Filipino and I wish there were more blogs criticising the Philippines as a tourist destination. If only to get the politicians to listen up. Don't apologize for your comments, don't back down, my countrymen has to learn how to take criticisms. Thank you.
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
Date: 25th November 2011
thank you for sharing your opinions about manila. i am not fond of the place, myself. but i love other cities, especially cebu. while you did recommend going straight to outer islands and other cities in the phils, i think you made other claims that generalized the manila situation to the whole country :( i\'m not offended, just sad that an avid traveler like you disliked the philippine experience enough to discourage other people from visiting. sad, but i won\'t disagree with your opinions. i am filipina, now in fiji. i\'m not a smart one and leaving the philippines was due to my husband\'s persuation. we are lucky to live in the denarau area, it certainly is paradise... but much of the mainland also has a \"developing country\" feel and i can imagine travelers disliking the business districts and industrial areas. like you, i would recommend tourists here to go straight to the outer islands or denarau. and i do feel sad when we have visitors who just go to suva or lautoka for business and say fiji (as in the whole of fiji) is an awful place :( if you do decide to travel to fiji, you can send us an email, we\'d love to show you around. we\'ll keep you away from places that might remind you of manila, i promise. and yes, NAIA is absolutely embarrassing. but people saying it bagged the \"worst airport\" title from sleepinginairports.net is not saying that in context: it\'s the worst airport for snoozing in. nevertheless, it\'s a terrible airport. and the falling structure makes me facepalm. as for the most hated airports in the world, here\'s the ranking from CNN go this year: 5. NAIA, 4. Toncontin, Honduras, 3. Heathrow, London, 2. LA Int\'l A/P, 1. Paris-Charles de Gaul. i can\'t happen to find a worst airports list this year. the last one i saw was in 2009, and NAIA wasn\'t even in the ranking (that\'s a surprise): 7. Paris-Charles de Gaul, 6. Heathrow, 5. LA, 4. Senegal, 3. Nepal, 2. Indira Ghandi, Delhi, 1. Baghdad Int\'l A/P, Iraq. keep writing and keep traveling!
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
thank you for sharing your opinions about manila. i am not fond of the place, myself. but i love other cities, especially cebu. while you did recommend going straight to outer islands and other cities in the phils, i think you made other claims that generalized the manila situation to the whole country :( i\'m not offended, just sad that an avid traveler like you disliked the philippine experience enough to discourage other people from visiting. sad, but i won\'t disagree with your opinions. i am filipina, now in fiji. i\'m not a smart one and leaving the philippines was due to my husband\'s persuation. we are lucky to live in the denarau area, it certainly is paradise... but much of the mainland also has a \"developing country\" feel and i can imagine travelers disliking the business districts and industrial areas. like you, i would recommend tourists here to go straight to the outer islands or denarau. and i do feel sad when we have visitors who just go to suva or lautoka for business and say fiji (as in the whole of fiji) is an awful place :( if you do decide to travel to fiji, you can send us an email, we\'d love to show you around. we\'ll keep you away from places that might remind you of manila, i promise. and yes, NAIA is absolutely embarrassing. but people saying it bagged the \"worst airport\" title from sleepinginairports.net is not saying that in context: it\'s the worst airport for snoozing in. nevertheless, it\'s a terrible airport. and the falling structure makes me facepalm. as for the most hated airports in the world, here\'s the ranking from CNN go this year: 5. NAIA, 4. Toncontin, Honduras, 3. Heathrow, London, 2. LA Int\'l A/P, 1. Paris-Charles de Gaul. i can\'t happen to find a worst airports list this year. the last one i saw was in 2009, and NAIA wasn\'t even in the ranking (that\'s a surprise): 7. Paris-Charles de Gaul, 6. Heathrow, 5. LA, 4. Senegal, 3. Nepal, 2. Indira Ghandi, Delhi, 1. Baghdad Int\'l A/P, Iraq. keep writing and keep traveling!
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
Date: 25th November 2011
thank you for sharing your opinions about manila. i am not fond of the place, myself. but i love other cities, especially cebu. while you did recommend going straight to outer islands and other cities in the phils, i think you made other claims that generalized the manila situation to the whole country :( i\'m not offended, just sad that an avid traveler like you disliked the philippine experience enough to discourage other people from visiting. sad, but i won\'t disagree with your opinions. i am filipina, now in fiji. i\'m not a smart one and leaving the philippines was due to my husband\'s persuation. we are lucky to live in the denarau area, it certainly is paradise... but much of the mainland also has a \"developing country\" feel and i can imagine travelers disliking the business districts and industrial areas. like you, i would recommend tourists here to go straight to the outer islands or denarau. and i do feel sad when we have visitors who just go to suva or lautoka for business and say fiji (as in the whole of fiji) is an awful place :( if you do decide to travel to fiji, you can send us an email, we\'d love to show you around. we\'ll keep you away from places that might remind you of manila, i promise. and yes, NAIA is absolutely embarrassing. but people saying it bagged the \"worst airport\" title from sleepinginairports.net is not saying that in context: it\'s the worst airport for snoozing in. nevertheless, it\'s a terrible airport. and the falling structure makes me facepalm. as for the most hated airports in the world, here\'s the ranking from CNN go this year: 5. NAIA, 4. Toncontin, Honduras, 3. Heathrow, London, 2. LA Int\'l A/P, 1. Paris-Charles de Gaul. i can\'t happen to find a worst airports list this year. the last one i saw was in 2009, and NAIA wasn\'t even in the ranking (that\'s a surprise): 7. Paris-Charles de Gaul, 6. Heathrow, 5. LA, 4. Senegal, 3. Nepal, 2. Indira Ghandi, Delhi, 1. Baghdad Int\'l A/P, Iraq. keep writing and keep traveling!
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
thank you for sharing your opinions about manila. i am not fond of the place, myself. but i love other cities, especially cebu. while you did recommend going straight to outer islands and other cities in the phils, i think you made other claims that generalized the manila situation to the whole country :( i\'m not offended, just sad that an avid traveler like you disliked the philippine experience enough to discourage other people from visiting. sad, but i won\'t disagree with your opinions. i am filipina, now in fiji. i\'m not a smart one and leaving the philippines was due to my husband\'s persuation. we are lucky to live in the denarau area, it certainly is paradise... but much of the mainland also has a \"developing country\" feel and i can imagine travelers disliking the business districts and industrial areas. like you, i would recommend tourists here to go straight to the outer islands or denarau. and i do feel sad when we have visitors who just go to suva or lautoka for business and say fiji (as in the whole of fiji) is an awful place :( if you do decide to travel to fiji, you can send us an email, we\'d love to show you around. we\'ll keep you away from places that might remind you of manila, i promise. and yes, NAIA is absolutely embarrassing. but people saying it bagged the \"worst airport\" title from sleepinginairports.net is not saying that in context: it\'s the worst airport for snoozing in. nevertheless, it\'s a terrible airport. and the falling structure makes me facepalm. as for the most hated airports in the world, here\'s the ranking from CNN go this year: 5. NAIA, 4. Toncontin, Honduras, 3. Heathrow, London, 2. LA Int\'l A/P, 1. Paris-Charles de Gaul. i can\'t happen to find a worst airports list this year. the last one i saw was in 2009, and NAIA wasn\'t even in the ranking (that\'s a surprise): 7. Paris-Charles de Gaul, 6. Heathrow, 5. LA, 4. Senegal, 3. Nepal, 2. Indira Ghandi, Delhi, 1. Baghdad Int\'l A/P, Iraq. keep writing and keep traveling!
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
Date: 24th November 2011
KNOCK KNOCK. A comment from a High School Student
Hi :) I was just reading my Aunt\'s blog since I will have a test tomorrow so I figured out I need a break. I love reading, particularly blogs. They’re just ones compilation of opinion yet, it can have an immense impact to another person. Your piece was posted in my aunt’s blog (Violetology). After reading what you’ve written, I was mesmerized. I am a Filipino and I am agreeing to your editorial. I was born and raised in Quezon City, a place that was part of Manila years ago. You are correct about the airport and the traffic and you are certainly right about the Philippines’ economy. The people older than me enlightened me that The Philippines was once a great country. There was a time during Marcos’ presidency; the peso value is equivalent to the dollar value. I was shocked about that information I never thought that happened. Anyway, I know that you have several comments to read I sum up some of your comments and I’m pretty sure you can divide it by two; one is the “I-love-your-article-but-I-still-love-being-a-Filipino” comments and two “You don’t even know the Philippines and you are just purely racist” comments. I’m not going to be that kind of critic. What I’m trying to say here is that, As a Filipino high school student, I’m educated enough about the overall account of my country. Sadly, our country’s state is no longer in its glorious days but, I hope that there will be a time that those days will be back. I hope that there will be a time that every Filipino has equal human rights. I hope that one day; every Filipino child will be erudite more than being used as an asset to unlawful activity. I hope that one day, O.F.W workers will come home to their families and eradicate their anxiety of not having a job. I hope that one day; politicians would be bothered more about the condition of others than their own life. I hope that one day; Every Filipino’s voice will be heard. I’m yearning for the day when I read this blog again and I would not feel offended but, rather thankful because you changed a little part of me. I want you to write more and it will be a joy to read your posts. Today, I will be a Filipino striving to be better and to have a better country. Thank you because of your candor and lexis, a part of me was awakened. Now, I deserve a better life and I will work hard to get it every day. Be an inspiration to others. Thank you.
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
KNOCK KNOCK. A comment from a High School Student
Hi :) I was just reading my Aunt\'s blog since I will have a test tomorrow so I figured out I need a break. I love reading, particularly blogs. They’re just ones compilation of opinion yet, it can have an immense impact to another person. Your piece was posted in my aunt’s blog (Violetology). After reading what you’ve written, I was mesmerized. I am a Filipino and I am agreeing to your editorial. I was born and raised in Quezon City, a place that was part of Manila years ago. You are correct about the airport and the traffic and you are certainly right about the Philippines’ economy. The people older than me enlightened me that The Philippines was once a great country. There was a time during Marcos’ presidency; the peso value is equivalent to the dollar value. I was shocked about that information I never thought that happened. Anyway, I know that you have several comments to read I sum up some of your comments and I’m pretty sure you can divide it by two; one is the “I-love-your-article-but-I-still-love-being-a-Filipino” comments and two “You don’t even know the Philippines and you are just purely racist” comments. I’m not going to be that kind of critic. What I’m trying to say here is that, As a Filipino high school student, I’m educated enough about the overall account of my country. Sadly, our country’s state is no longer in its glorious days but, I hope that there will be a time that those days will be back. I hope that there will be a time that every Filipino has equal human rights. I hope that one day; every Filipino child will be erudite more than being used as an asset to unlawful activity. I hope that one day, O.F.W workers will come home to their families and eradicate their anxiety of not having a job. I hope that one day; politicians would be bothered more about the condition of others than their own life. I hope that one day; Every Filipino’s voice will be heard. I’m yearning for the day when I read this blog again and I would not feel offended but, rather thankful because you changed a little part of me. I want you to write more and it will be a joy to read your posts. Today, I will be a Filipino striving to be better and to have a better country. Thank you because of your candor and lexis, a part of me was awakened. Now, I deserve a better life and I will work hard to get it every day. Be an inspiration to others. Thank you.
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
Date: 20th November 2011
Your view of Manila is very narrow sighted. Manila is more than NAIA, traffic, chaos and a bad hotel. I am surprised that a seemingly well travelled person like you can have such a black and white view of a metropolis like Metro Manila. I just want to mention your hotel. Rip offs are everywhere and if you stick with your initial choice it shows your lack of flexibility. If I don’t like a restaurant or hotel instead of whining I take another one next time around. There are hundreds (if not thousands) of alternatives to your lousy hotel. I am an ex-pat living in the Philippines since 2002 and I truly enjoy it here. In fact there are not many other places in the world where I would trade Manila for. It is not true that Manila is not changing in a positive way. It is moving at its own pace and I agree not everywhere as fast as it should be. In 2002 there were only a couple of buildings in Fort Bonifacio in Taguig. Now I can’t count them anymore. There are plenty of restaurants for everyone’s taste. They have constructed a world class hospital. I even won’t start to talk about their shopping malls. Sure the City of Manila is the bad student of the class. Lot of filth, lot of homeless people, very few or no improvements. I attribute this to the bad management of the actual and past mayors. But again the City of Manila is not the whole of Manila. I agree with you that Metro Manila as a whole could do better, much better. I like it here because I can get almost everything I want (from food to modern bookstores and fashion boutiques). Just outside Manila you can find the charm of the provinces. The Philippines have probably the best beaches and diving sites in the world. Living in the Philippines is cheap and with my budget I doubt I could afford the same things anywhere else. I agree that in a way Asians tends to be racists (although they hardly show it) but I don’t think that Filipinos are racists. I really enjoy their hospitality and kindness. If I walk in the streets (what I often do) perfect strangers are giving me their most charming smiles. Filipinos will really go out of their way to make me feel welcome. I guess the problem is not Manila but you. In a way I pity you because you opted to wear blinkers instead of enjoying your stay in Manila and the Philippines. Ingat.
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
Your view of Manila is very narrow sighted. Manila is more than NAIA, traffic, chaos and a bad hotel. I am surprised that a seemingly well travelled person like you can have such a black and white view of a metropolis like Metro Manila. I just want to mention your hotel. Rip offs are everywhere and if you stick with your initial choice it shows your lack of flexibility. If I don’t like a restaurant or hotel instead of whining I take another one next time around. There are hundreds (if not thousands) of alternatives to your lousy hotel. I am an ex-pat living in the Philippines since 2002 and I truly enjoy it here. In fact there are not many other places in the world where I would trade Manila for. It is not true that Manila is not changing in a positive way. It is moving at its own pace and I agree not everywhere as fast as it should be. In 2002 there were only a couple of buildings in Fort Bonifacio in Taguig. Now I can’t count them anymore. There are plenty of restaurants for everyone’s taste. They have constructed a world class hospital. I even won’t start to talk about their shopping malls. Sure the City of Manila is the bad student of the class. Lot of filth, lot of homeless people, very few or no improvements. I attribute this to the bad management of the actual and past mayors. But again the City of Manila is not the whole of Manila. I agree with you that Metro Manila as a whole could do better, much better. I like it here because I can get almost everything I want (from food to modern bookstores and fashion boutiques). Just outside Manila you can find the charm of the provinces. The Philippines have probably the best beaches and diving sites in the world. Living in the Philippines is cheap and with my budget I doubt I could afford the same things anywhere else. I agree that in a way Asians tends to be racists (although they hardly show it) but I don’t think that Filipinos are racists. I really enjoy their hospitality and kindness. If I walk in the streets (what I often do) perfect strangers are giving me their most charming smiles. Filipinos will really go out of their way to make me feel welcome. I guess the problem is not Manila but you. In a way I pity you because you opted to wear blinkers instead of enjoying your stay in Manila and the Philippines. Ingat.
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
Date: 19th November 2011
Yes, Manila is FUGLY!
Your words the sentiments of most Filipinos who are so disgusted with the state and condition of, not just Manila, but the National Capital Region, as well. Metro Manila is looks and smells fucking ugly! Thank you for your blog.
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
Yes, Manila is FUGLY!
Your words the sentiments of most Filipinos who are so disgusted with the state and condition of, not just Manila, but the National Capital Region, as well. Metro Manila is looks and smells fucking ugly! Thank you for your blog.
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
Date: 15th November 2011
How Sarcastic
People are the ones to blame. No re-investment because there no investment coming from Filipinos living abroad. They would rather live indefinitely and feel like non-Asians and then criticize their own land without establishing business so that their fellowmen would be employed. Only reason is for their family (either bring home the bacon or bring them out with them) and not for their countrymen and that's it.
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
How Sarcastic
People are the ones to blame. No re-investment because there no investment coming from Filipinos living abroad. They would rather live indefinitely and feel like non-Asians and then criticize their own land without establishing business so that their fellowmen would be employed. Only reason is for their family (either bring home the bacon or bring them out with them) and not for their countrymen and that's it.
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
Date: 11th November 2011
Here is a chance for those who disagree with this blog to prove it. :)
http://www.travelblog.org/Topics/30245-1.html
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
Here is a chance for those who disagree with this blog to prove it. :)
http://www.travelblog.org/Topics/30245-1.html
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
Date: 9th November 2011
boy did you get the "patriots" of my country worked up! lol! i'm from the philippines and i left manila for the island of palawan. my reason? the traffic! and the filth, too- i cant take them any longer. (i hope my fellow filipinos won't stone me to death for that). i just want to say that there is nothing i found offensive in your entry here, Mr. James. If one thing, your comment about the philippines being a "disappearing" country, that made me really sad. not because it's a hurtful comment against my country, it isn't. no, it's because of how much truth there is in your statement. and our airport! my god, what an embarrassment. but word has it that some architects are planning to help redesign the thing so at least now we have a silver lining. well that's all. and lol on the backpacker thing. i don't know how they could possibly romanticize uncomfortable rides, horrible inns and bad food!
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
boy did you get the "patriots" of my country worked up! lol! i'm from the philippines and i left manila for the island of palawan. my reason? the traffic! and the filth, too- i cant take them any longer. (i hope my fellow filipinos won't stone me to death for that). i just want to say that there is nothing i found offensive in your entry here, Mr. James. If one thing, your comment about the philippines being a "disappearing" country, that made me really sad. not because it's a hurtful comment against my country, it isn't. no, it's because of how much truth there is in your statement. and our airport! my god, what an embarrassment. but word has it that some architects are planning to help redesign the thing so at least now we have a silver lining. well that's all. and lol on the backpacker thing. i don't know how they could possibly romanticize uncomfortable rides, horrible inns and bad food!
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
Date: 9th November 2011
Population
dân số của Việt Nam đã được tăng lên. the population of vietnam has to be increased more and more.
From Blog: Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City - SAIGON RE-VISITED
Population
dân số của Việt Nam đã được tăng lên. the population of vietnam has to be increased more and more.
From Blog: Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City - SAIGON RE-VISITED
Date: 9th November 2011
The Tripiṭaka Koreana in South Korea, an edition of the Chinese Buddhist canon carved and preserved in over 81,000 wood printing blocks.
From Blog: Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City - SAIGON RE-VISITED
The Tripiṭaka Koreana in South Korea, an edition of the Chinese Buddhist canon carved and preserved in over 81,000 wood printing blocks.
From Blog: Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City - SAIGON RE-VISITED
Date: 7th November 2011
Manila
Hi, I am Filipino and I agree 100% with your post... That's why I have decided to leave my country...it's a disgrace!..that's all that I can say about tthe Philippines
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
Manila
Hi, I am Filipino and I agree 100% with your post... That's why I have decided to leave my country...it's a disgrace!..that's all that I can say about tthe Philippines
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
Date: 5th November 2011
Fair point
@Kim: well, in fact I probably have lived in Asia longer than you, since you write like a younger person and I've worked in Aurora, the Visayas and Mindanao, also probably places you haven't been to. Whatever. You have a fair point that Filipinos try to make the best of a place that rates down there with Dhaka as a place to live - check out my latest post. So I agree that you do so with a degree of civility missing in more "civilized" places like London or NYC. Just a shame you couldn't say so without the personal insults.
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
Fair point
@Kim: well, in fact I probably have lived in Asia longer than you, since you write like a younger person and I've worked in Aurora, the Visayas and Mindanao, also probably places you haven't been to. Whatever. You have a fair point that Filipinos try to make the best of a place that rates down there with Dhaka as a place to live - check out my latest post. So I agree that you do so with a degree of civility missing in more "civilized" places like London or NYC. Just a shame you couldn't say so without the personal insults.
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
Date: 5th November 2011
If you can't handle Manila, then stay out!
Manila is not for everyone, definitely not for a smug, condescending Brit like you. Manila is for the one who seeks beauty in the rough; the city is made out of tough material where 15 Million or so Filipinos make it as their personal Mecca to eke out a semblance of existence while trying to be civil about it. This is where the Manny Pacquiaos head out to learn how to be headstrong, savvy and be hungry for greater things. Manila is definitely not your prim and proper London where Brits like you grow fat, weak and disillusioned with grandeur yet will succumb easily when the going gets tough. And yes, I stereotype Brits with Hatton who brags too much and yet will fall flatfaced on canvas when push comes to shove. Skip your next flight to Manila since you are not man enough for it.
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
If you can't handle Manila, then stay out!
Manila is not for everyone, definitely not for a smug, condescending Brit like you. Manila is for the one who seeks beauty in the rough; the city is made out of tough material where 15 Million or so Filipinos make it as their personal Mecca to eke out a semblance of existence while trying to be civil about it. This is where the Manny Pacquiaos head out to learn how to be headstrong, savvy and be hungry for greater things. Manila is definitely not your prim and proper London where Brits like you grow fat, weak and disillusioned with grandeur yet will succumb easily when the going gets tough. And yes, I stereotype Brits with Hatton who brags too much and yet will fall flatfaced on canvas when push comes to shove. Skip your next flight to Manila since you are not man enough for it.
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
Date: 3rd November 2011
I\'M A FILIPINO! and I agree to most of what this blog says. Only papogi politicians and some stupid Filipino will disagree with what\'s in this blog. Let\'s no be too sensitive about critizism. especially if it\'s true!. We really are a fucked up nation! And Yes, nothin worth fotografing in Manila, sinira na ulit ni Alfredo Bugok Lim ang mga magagandang parks.
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
I\'M A FILIPINO! and I agree to most of what this blog says. Only papogi politicians and some stupid Filipino will disagree with what\'s in this blog. Let\'s no be too sensitive about critizism. especially if it\'s true!. We really are a fucked up nation! And Yes, nothin worth fotografing in Manila, sinira na ulit ni Alfredo Bugok Lim ang mga magagandang parks.
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
Date: 2nd November 2011
I agree mostly
I'm Filipino but I agree with most of your comments. Let's hope the Filipinos realize that there is indeed a problem. P.S. You forgot to mention the crowded MRT/LRT.
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
I agree mostly
I'm Filipino but I agree with most of your comments. Let's hope the Filipinos realize that there is indeed a problem. P.S. You forgot to mention the crowded MRT/LRT.
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
Date: 2nd November 2011
Jean Beatrice Relampagos - she's on Facebook folks.
In my continued efforts to give extra prominence to the most ignorant and offensive of my commentators, here's one I received via Facebook: Jean Beatrice wrote: "That wasn't george clooney you dumb ass grumpy undersexed hypocrite!" I love it! As would my wife, ex-wife, four kids and several ex-GF's:) Good one JB, you are SUCH a really nice person whoever you are.
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
Jean Beatrice Relampagos - she's on Facebook folks.
In my continued efforts to give extra prominence to the most ignorant and offensive of my commentators, here's one I received via Facebook: Jean Beatrice wrote: "That wasn't george clooney you dumb ass grumpy undersexed hypocrite!" I love it! As would my wife, ex-wife, four kids and several ex-GF's:) Good one JB, you are SUCH a really nice person whoever you are.
From Blog: Philippines - Manila - Awfully Disappointing
QuartermainesWorld
Geoffrey James Quartermaine Bastin
Identity Theft
Thanks for the comment on this subject. My daughter's identity was stolen. On Facebook. There was ZERO support or concern from Mr. Zuckerberg's egregious organization. So I took down all my F'Book pages. Oddly enough, life goes on.