Do you have any advice for teaching English comprehension, as well as reading and writing, to a fifteen year old Filipino street kid who's never been to school a day in his life? [more inside]
posted by ferdinandcc on Dec 1, 2009 - 13 answers

How do I kill 12 hours in Manilla? [more inside]
posted by Scientifik on May 20, 2009 - 5 answers

I need help mentally preparing myself or the conditions and culture of the Philippines, where I will be working for the next 8 months. I'll be doing marine research around Cebu and Bohol. So many questions. [more inside]
posted by eagle-bear on Dec 7, 2008 - 9 answers

What are some good resources on teaching micro business in developing countries? [more inside]
posted by cusr0002 on Jul 26, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm going to be filming a documentary in the Philippines about families supported by the pornography industry, and I'd like to hear any interesting questions you might have for the subjects. [more inside]
posted by premiumpolar on Jun 23, 2008 - 15 answers

Where can I find a list of all countries I can visit which don't require a visa (I'll be staying less than seven days at most)? I just want a list; when I resort to Google, I always end up typing in a random country's visa requirements just so I can find out. Thanks. (PS I'm from the Philippines)
posted by drea on May 2, 2008 - 8 answers

Where should I spend 12 days in the Philippines? [more inside]
posted by MostHolyPorcine on Apr 20, 2008 - 8 answers

My wife wants to send stamps to a friend in the Philippines so the friend can write back easily. What type of stamps should she buy?
posted by stuboo on Apr 13, 2008 - 10 answers

Where to buy an American Football in Metro Manila/Makati? [more inside]
posted by AceRock on Dec 25, 2007 - 6 answers

I have a coworker I work very closely with who is actually in Manila. I'm in the US. I'd like to get her a little something for the holidays, is there a popular online shopping site for The Philippines (like Amazon?) that I could get her a gift card for?
posted by Kellydamnit on Dec 19, 2007 - 3 answers

I am looking for a specific Christmas album on Capitol Records, called "Christmas in the Phillipines" or "Pasko Sa Pilipinas", which is understandably a very generic title. The record I'm thinking of has the song "Pasko Sa Manila" by the Roque Sisters. [more inside]
posted by 23skidoo on Dec 8, 2007 - 1 answer

Why are people from the Philippines referred to as Filipinos rather than Philippinos? [more inside]
posted by modernnomad on May 28, 2007 - 7 answers

It looks like I'll be spending 1 or 2 weeks in Manila next month, and I've got lots of questions. [more inside]
posted by buildmyworld on Apr 15, 2007 - 8 answers

More Philippines ?'s - Going to Cebu in about 10 days with my brother. Have no idea where to stay, what to do, what to bring ect... [more inside]
posted by nintendo on Feb 6, 2007 - 1 answer

The Philippines — We want to get away for a while. I mean really get away. [more inside]
posted by Brittanie on Feb 5, 2007 - 10 answers

Please help me identify this dessert, which is possibly from the Philippines. [more inside]
posted by Faint of Butt on Jul 10, 2006 - 4 answers

Client needs local internet access phone number(s) in the Philippines, at an affordable price. [more inside]
posted by BigLankyBastard on Feb 8, 2006 - 4 answers

Can anyone provide any insights into Manila in the Philippines -- positive or negative -- as a place for a Western female to move to and work?
posted by nthdegx on May 9, 2005 - 13 answers

Hong Kong ? Cebu, Philippines. Cheaply? (More inside) [more inside]
posted by nathan_teske on Sep 17, 2004 - 5 answers