One thing that I really enjoy is being able to meet people who follow me on the Internet! I usually meet them for lunch or coffee when they are visiting Davao City. If you are coming to Davao City, why don’t you e-mail me by clicking on the envelope in the header of this site, and let me know when you are coming.
I meet a lot of people who are traveling here, sometimes up to a dozen people per week or so, sometimes even more than that. Because I meet so many people who follow me on the ‘net, please realize that I cannot buy lunch or coffee for all of these people. If I did buy, I’d be broke due to the volume of visitors. So, I don’t want to make a big deal of it, just let you know that you should not expect me to buy.
As I said, just click on the envelope link to contact me. Let me know when you will be in town, and when you will be available for a meeting. I will do my best to be available at a time that is convenient for you.
If you want to call me, my Philippine Cell number is (0915) 216-0300.
If you need advice or information about Davao or Mindanao in general, I would be happy to answer your inquiry as well.
Magkape ta! Let’s have coffee!
About MindanaoBob
Hi Bob,
Thanks for the Coffee,
Cheers Leon
Hi Leon – Of course! I enjoyed spending some time together, even if it was short!
Hi Bob,
I will try to be as brief as possible Bob because I am sure you are busy with people and the internet all the time.
Bob, after a bad experience with a girl in China last year, believe it or not, I am back looking for more love a.k.a. torture. I found the China women to be cold-hearted, very direct and devious, also very smart and very beautiful. That was my downfall. Let’s leave it at that. ha ha
But I get a feeling that Philippine ladies are much warmer and gentler. I have also heard a few stories of trickery but… aside from that, I would like your honest opinion of where to look for a nice lady, the Best city to settle in if I should eventually move there and any other tips you might care to offer. (what to do in my new world, how to maybe meet a few other Cdn. expats there, and more.
I know you live in Davao, Bob, but is that THE best place to settle? The less heat and humidity the better for me, and let’s face it, the less urban (or rural) poverty the better! I love malls, good coffee shops… you know, the easy and civilized life. Maybe the Philippines is not my cup of tea? I like a nice relaxed atmosphere, but not rural poverty either.
If I married, I would not want to get into sponsorship. One mistake and I would be cooked for life! I simply cannot afford to take that huge financial risk. Would I be correct in assuming that just “living together” would not be a threat to my finances in the Philippines if we were to split somewhere down the line? As I’m sure you know, the western women have had all the laws changed and closed all the loopholes… marriage or common-law, she gets half of everything you’ve ever earned when you split. PLEASE tell me it’s not that way in the Philippines?
What is life like there in general? … all the usual western tv shows? Would I be accepted, would I be in danger because I am white aka “rich”? I knew someone in Dipolog who found out the (very) hard way! He was attacked and died. Such a nice guy.
Bob, I’m hanging onto my 50s and need a fresh start on a budget. I’m a nice clean cut guy who just wants a little love. What’s a guy to do?
If you are curious, I’m on dateinasia.com BruceyABC. Hope you’ll look me up because “A picture is worth a thousand words.”
Thanks, Bob. Great to meet you, and I sure hope I have the please of buying you lunch some of these days!
All the best, Bob!
Bruce
Toronto, Ontario
Hi Bruce – Wow, you are loaded with questions!
I think it’s dangerous to judge every woman of a certain country based on your experience with only one!
Is Davao the best place to settle? Well, for me it is – if it wasn’t, I would not live here! But, the best place is different for every person, so you will have to check it out and decide if it is best for you too.
I don’t have any idea what you mean when you say you would not want to “get into sponsorship.” You mean you would not want to support the girl’s family? I just don’t understand your meaning. Sponsor who? Sponsor to do what?
To learn what it is like to live here, I’d recommend that you read my other website, Live in the Philippines Web Magazine.