Legislation not a solution to `Filipino time’ problem
N.B. – This was published in Asian Correspondent (December 28, 9:00 p.m.) where I write a weekly column (“Philippine Fantasy”).
Is there reason to be excited about the proposed Philippine Standard Time Act of 2009? Can it really cure the problem of “Filipino time”? Should...
Source: Rising Sun
15 WAYS TO BEAT THE FILIPINO TIME
If you are a Filipino or you have been in the Philippines, I’m sure you know what “Filipino Time” means. Its like DST (daylight saving time) but only backwards. Seriously, its about the extra 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours —being late that is very common and acceptable in the country.
The Filipinos abroad are exempted from this phenomenon. [read more...]
