Category Archives: Philippine Society

Mama and Tito Luis

Posted on December 10, 2007 by Mitams

We were in Zambales again last week. This time, my mom decided to join us, along with my father and Youngest Sister and her two boys. Spouse and I are so very happy she was well enough to make the … Continue reading →

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Failed Coup at the Pen

Posted on December 1, 2007 by Mitams

Just another day in the Philippines last November 29…and another failed coup at another 5-star establishment…. We really have to change the title of this post to “A Failure of Imagination at the Pen” …don’t you think?

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Zambales

Posted on October 29, 2007 by Mitams

Spouse and I were invited to a birthday party in Zambales last Sunday. It’s a 3-hour drive from where we live. It’s also where my mother’s family is from, and where our family consider ourselves to be originally from even … Continue reading →

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Prelude to Planning A Golden Wedding Anniversary

Posted on October 13, 2007 by Mitams

After the aunt’s birthday party last week, I couldn’t get my mind off the upcoming 50th Wedding Anniversary my parents will be celebrating early next year. I brought it up with Spouse a few hours after we arrived from the … Continue reading →

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Meeting the Aunts

Posted on October 5, 2007 by Mitams

My husband and I are going to a birthday party for my mom’s youngest sister tomorrow.  We’re all expected to go.  It’s RSVP and all our names are on the list to make sure we all go. My Tita Mameng … Continue reading →

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My Mother, Ambrosia aka Bessie

Posted on August 27, 2007 by Mitams

In the Philippines, as in most parts of Asia, we hold deeper respect for our elders than in most parts of the world.  It’s so ingrained in the Asian psyche, we don’t even think twice about it.  It’s a simple … Continue reading →

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Women Rule in the Philippines

Posted on August 10, 2007 by Mitams

Women rule in the Philippines. I’ve always known it and before I get into the nitty-gritty of why it’s so….here’s just one thing to prove it: MORE women than men occupied the top positions in Philippine companies in 2006—2.257 million … Continue reading →

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Filipinos and Procreation

Posted on June 14, 2007 by Mitams

In a country with a population that has grown so fast its people are leaving for greener pastures at an average of almost 25,000 individuals per day, would it surprise you that Filipinos are still very hung up on procreation?  … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day and Elections

Posted on May 13, 2007 by Mitams

It was Mother’s Day in the Philippines yesterday.  My husband and I hosted lunch at our place for my mother and invited my 3 sisters and my one brother and their families.  I think my mom was happy.  She’s not … Continue reading →

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Highs and Lows

Posted on May 1, 2007 by Mitams

Tech I mean. Communications technology in the Philippines to be specific. While cellular phones have experienced a great leap, the internet options have not vastly improved as far as speed. The Short Message Service (SMS) of local phone companies was … Continue reading →

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