Philippines SSS pension 2 Replies

My 88 year old mother (who lives with me here in US) had been receiving SSS pension from the Philippines from my late father's contributions while working in the Philippines. The monthly direct depos…

Started by Ben in Economy. Last reply by lulu quadra 1 day ago.

The Crime of Poverty 1 Reply

"But, if that man lost his soul, was it his fault alone? Whose fault is it that social conditions are such that men have to make that terrible choice between what conscience tells them is right, and…

Tagged: crime, poverty

Started by Mike D. in Ice Breaker. Last reply by Mike D. Mar 8.

Who is Your Hero?

My little girl wrote this short poem in 3rd grade. Many years have gone by but it never fails to make my day. It will simply never fail...ever.

Tagged: michael, mike

Started by Mike D. in Ice Breaker Mar 8.

Manny Villar Giving Money to Kids, Vote Buying or Not? 9 Replies

This story makes me sick!http://www.gmanews.tv/story/184861/villars-20 Villar, a Philippine senator and now running for President is giving 20 Pesos to kids.Here's what the Comelec is saying:In the m…

Tagged: politics, villar, manny

Started by Mike D. in Politics. Last reply by Antonio C. Rances Mar 8.

Is Moving Out Of The United States A Way To Escape The Coming Economic Collapse? 28 Replies

I just read this article and some comments on it talked about moving to the Philippines:Is Moving Out Of The United States A Way To Escape The Coming Economic Collapse?Just a few years ago, everyone…

Started by Mike D. in Economy. Last reply by Khristine Talana Mar 6.

Will you guarantee your neighbor's mortgage? Why are we forcing renters to co-sign the loan of homebuyers?

Peter talks about the US economy and housing market.Watch the video here:Peter Schiff: Will you guarantee your neighbor's mortgage? Why are we forcing renters to co-sign the loan of homebuyers?Do you…

Tagged: peter schiff

Started by Mike D. in Economy Mar 6.

OFWs Can Change the Philippines 6 Replies

I just read OFW Poses Major Challenge for Next PresidentIf we can only unite all overseas Filipinos, imagine what they can do. A few years ago, a politician told me that you need at least 4 Billion P…

Tagged: politics, ofw

Started by Mike D. in Buhay OFW. Last reply by Jesse Las Marias Mar 5.

Ano ang mga gusto mong itanong kay Noynoy? 16 Replies

Let me start... Noynoy, since you are pushing for transparency, will you require all public and government workers including appointed and elected officials to sign a waiver so they will not to be p…

Tagged: aquino, noynoy

Started by Mike D. in Politics. Last reply by Odilon (Ody) dela Merced Mar 1.

Ano ang Mga Gusto Mong Itanong Kay Manny Villar? 8 Replies

Again, let me start.Mr. Villar, how did you get rich? Paano nga ka ba talaga yumaman? Sabi mo dahil sa sipag at tiyaga. O siya sige payag na ako pero I need clear and specific details, not general id…

Tagged: manny villar, policits

Started by Mike D. in Politics. Last reply by Mikey PRINCIPE Feb 27.

Bank Secrecy to Be Waived by Noynoy? Why not do it now!

I have been saying this for years and I even asked Noynoy about it. Read it here... Bank secrecy rules should not apply to ALL government workers and officials whether they are career employees, appo…

Tagged: politics, noynoy

Started by Mike D. in Politics Feb 23.