Book Melancholy of the Tongue Genevieve Asenjo

PINOY LIFE ABROAD

In rural Kenya most people speak their mother tongues but Swahili bridges the gap somewhat.
Adventures in Swahili

Her broken Swahili helped expat writer Agatha Verdadero escape an angry Somalian herder demanding payment for his stolen camels. When it comes to language gaffes, my favourite is that made by President…

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How Filipinos can have financial well-being

Buying a house, sending your children to school, living comfortable, retiring early. For Filipinos, these all means financial well-being. Dutch-Filipino financial and mortgage expert Rayon Aquino shares how the right financial decisions can help you create the life you want.

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Paskong Pinoy Across The Ocean: Is The Spark Still There?

For the millions of Filipinos living abroad, the “Ber” months can feel like a quiet countdown in a foreign language.  Far from the humidity and hum  of a Pinoy Christmas, the holiday…

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Missing brides and dancing beds: tales of a Kenyan wedding

I can count on the fingers of one hand the number of times I have attended weddings in Kenya. It’s not that I’ve never received invitations, it’s just that those few were…

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Book Melancholy of the Tongue Genevieve Asenjo

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