Pinoy in Singapore

One Pinoy’s journey to adapting to life in the Lion City and make it a home away from home…

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Entries from February 2008

Finance Minister unveils 20% tax rebate

February 24th, 2008 · No Comments

 

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Tags: News

A review on the Think Rich Pinoy Seminar

February 17th, 2008 · 10 Comments

In my previous entry,  I wrote about my apprehensions on wealth seminars like the Think Rich Pinoy seminar.  As I said, I wanted to attend but I wasn’t sure if it was worth the S$200.00 registration fee.  Luckily, I discovered that the same seminar is going to be held on the weekend that I was going [...]

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Tags: Money

Wealth Seminars abound

February 12th, 2008 · 2 Comments

I have read some books like Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad, Poor Dad and indeed it was very inspiring.  But most other books are more like motivational books.  A cheerleader in paper form, if you will. 
Wealth seminars and books are popping up left and right.  And all they can offer really is encouragement and sometimes I feel [...]

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Tags: Money

Cheaper calls to the Philippines

February 12th, 2008 · No Comments

Calls to the Philippines from Singapore now cost just about the same as if you were calling from the Philippines with your cellphone. 

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Tags: Internet and Communications

My own little herb garden

February 10th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Ok, it’s not really a garden and more like just 5 pots but it’s a good start. I’ve always wanted to have a garden where I can harvest my ingredients for tonight’s dinner from.
I initially wanted to put the plants on the countertop ala Barefoot Contessa but unfortunately there’s no more room in there. [...]

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Tags: Food

Kabayan, are you planning on working in Singapore?

February 10th, 2008 · No Comments

Then I’m sure you will find this FAQ very informative. 
Good luck!

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Tags: Employment

Food at the Singapore River Hongbao

February 8th, 2008 · 2 Comments

I was craving for some kikiam and squidballs and I couldn’t help but think about all those food stalls at the River Hongbao Celebration so off we went on a mission to sample all that food waiting for us at the River Hongbao… and maybe get a glimpse of the fireworks while we’re at it.
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Tags: Food · Visit Singapore

How to make a collect call to the Philippines from Singapore

February 4th, 2008 · No Comments

When we moved to Singapore, we chose to keep some Manila based credit cards because it’s always better to use a local credit card when you’re in Manila so you don’t have to pay extra charges for foreign currency exchange.  But there are times when you would need to call the credit card companies and [...]

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Tags: Internet and Communications