Archive for the 'Consumer' Category

Filipino Entrepreneurs look to Ebay

You probably heard the good news that Paypal has opened its gate to The Philippines. It’s still a far cry from a full pledged Paypal service that other countries such as The United States receives, but I think the move is good nonetheless. I’ve been an avid eBayer now for quite a long […]

Rhinoplasty Explained

In an earlier article, I wrote about Filipinos having flat noses, and how rhinoplasty was an excellent procedure for your nose. It’s often called a “nose job”. I think that rhinoplasty is just one of the more popular procedures that Filipinos have done to themselves, the other would probably be breast enlargements.
As I’ve […]

Flat Nose Theory

As Filipinos we have to just accept that we have flat noses. I’ve never really thought twice about my nose before and just accepted that it is what it is… FLAT…
But as you know, the world isn’t flat, and your nose doesn’t have to be flat either. Thanks to the many advancements in […]

OFW Perfection

I received an email the other day from a long time friend, she said that she wanted to know something about New York cosmetic surgery, and if there were any good ones in that area. I have some friends in The New York area, so that’s probably why she asked me. But are […]

Cosmetic Procedures

Ever since I wrote about Cosmetic plastic surgery the other day, I’ve been on a research high. Looking into the different procedures that are being done, and the list is astounding.
On your face alone there are over 50 procedures ranging from your eyebrow, to your nose, lips, etc.
And what about the breast? There […]

Philippine Cosmetic Surgery

I’ve always been a big fan of Dr. Vicky Bello, she truly is one of the most famous practitioners when it comes to Cosmetic Plastic Surgery here in The Philippines. I’m too young too be thinking about Cosmetic Plastic Surgery, but it doesn’t mean I have anything against it. I think it’s an […]

It’s A Botox World

I’m not a vain type of person, and I’ve always thought I would age gracefully. But, what if I’m already in that situation, would I make the same decision? Nowadays, numerous individuals are undergoing plastic surgery. Even our most famous surgeon here in The Philippines, has made a great business for […]

Jeepneys and Lamborghini

When I was just a kid, my brother was a subscriber of Car & Driver. So, I was, at an early age, in love with cars. Here in The Philippines, we have our own kind of motor vehicles. The Jeepney, the Pajero, the man-made metal cars that we are so famous for.
But, […]

Oh my La Jolla!

I think I’m the only Filipino in the U.S that doesn’t live in California. Every year, I have to take a plane ride just to see my entire family in the San Diego area.
The San Diego area is so beautiful, there’s some nice Filipino families out there that are as concerned with what’s happening […]

Filipinos Have Great Hair

I know a lot of individuals that are bald or have thinning hair. Quite honestly, my aunt has thinning hair and she has tried so many products. My father had thinning hair as well, starting when he was in his forties. As Filipinos, the west automatically thinks of us as having nice […]