Category Archives: Philippines

Another American Deported

Posted on November 19, 2007 by Jack Woods

It’s been reported that another American has been deported. He was wanted in the US for the killing of a pregnant woman. Ok, good riddance and glad that he was caught so he can pay for the crimes he committed, … Continue reading →

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Bonanza for PayPal users in the Philippines

Posted on September 30, 2007 by Jack Woods

Go back a few years ago and you couldn’t use your PayPal account in the Philippines. Not for sending payments, not for receiving, not even for logging into your US account and checking your balance. nothing, nada. A little more … Continue reading →

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ZTE in bed with GMA?

Posted on September 10, 2007 by Jack Woods

Is ZTE in bed with GMA? That’s the question on many people’s mind as the Philippines is dealing with a new corruption allegation against the incumbent administration in the Philippines. It seems that a contract for a government broadband network … Continue reading →

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42 dead in Clash?

Posted on August 19, 2007 by Jack Woods

Ok, way to go again, AFP. You really know how to let me known the truth about operations against the Abu Sayaff in the southern Philippines. It seems every time there is clash, a number of soldiers die, but the … Continue reading →

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Call Center Work

Posted on August 1, 2007 by Jack Woods

I am looking through a lot of job ads for Call Center workers in the Philippines. It seems like it’s an up and coming job area. It’s said that many of the jobs have left the US, but it seems … Continue reading →

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