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Diary of a Filipino American in the Lion City

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Hi, I'm George and welcome to my personal blog! This version of my blog started in 2013, right after I came out to my parents.

A little bit about me. I'm a Filipino American who has been living and working in Singapore for the past ten years. I write about my life and adventures in the Lion City. This includes stories about food, events, and hobbies such as running and dragon boating. I also write about the Filipino and LGBTQ+ communities in Singapore.

As this is my personal blog, all views expressed here are my own and they do not reflect the views of my employer or any organisation I am affiliated with. If you want to follow my career, consider adding me on LinkedIn.

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A podcast about people who are finding their ‘place’ away from home. You can listen and follow via Spotify.

RSS Podcast Episodes

  • I Left it All Behind
    Ten years later, I reflect on why I left Manila to pursue a career in Singapore. Plus, my tips for those moving to a new country.
  • Barcelona / Dubai
    Jake Ofrasio and Kristine Abante, residents of Barcelona and Dubai respectively, share the contrasts between old and new world.
  • A Few Ways to Thrive in London
    Kishan Lal lived comfortably in Singapore for the first 34 years of his life. Now, he tells us what London is like and how he's thriving.
  • Would you give up your citizenship?
    You move to a new country and you have an opportunity to fully integrate as a citizen of this country. What will you do?
  • Cats on an Airplane
    Bay Area native Eric Anaya finds comfort in traveling outside familiarity. From Italy to Mexico, what's his advice for those moving to a new place?
  • Two Filipinos in New York
    Is there a formula to be considered local in New York City? Alyssa Bautista and Eugene Santos share the no-nonsense charm of "the city".
  • I Don't Want To Be Local
    There's a difference between integrating and assimilating. German national Ulrike Klemm talks about her identity and Hong Kong.
  • Multicultural Singapore
    What does it mean to be local in multicultural Singapore? Greg Varghese speaks about tolerance, acceptance, and the potentials of co-existence.

Recent Blog Posts

  • Visiting the Changi Chapel and Museum January 18, 2022
  • Quantum of the Seas Pt. 3 – The Last Full Day January 10, 2022
  • Revisiting Joo Chiat Road January 9, 2022
  • 25 things on my 2022 bucket list January 9, 2022
  • A 2021 Filipino #vlogmas from Singapore December 31, 2021
  • Song of the year (2021) December 29, 2021
  • Quantum of the Seas Pt. 2 – The First Full Day December 20, 2021
  • 5 things I want for Christmas December 18, 2021
  • Will you let this happen? December 14, 2021
  • Quantum of the Seas Pt 1. – The First Night December 5, 2021
  • Doing the KL Standard Chartered Marathon 10km Virtual Run from Singapore December 4, 2021
  • Space. December 2, 2021
  • Do I need a drinks package on a cruise? (Saturday Uncut EP20) November 14, 2021
  • Cabin fever November 14, 2021
  • What I’m watching: The King’s Affection November 10, 2021
  • What would I do… if I had a little more $$$ November 5, 2021
  • Want to smile? Meet the mom in Atashin’chi November 4, 2021
  • Did going to college help me in my career? October 31, 2021
  • How I use LinkedIn (Saturday Uncut EP16) October 17, 2021
  • It’s mid October in Singapore October 13, 2021

Popular Blog Posts

  • 5 Places to get Filipino groceries in Singapore
  • Pandesal in Singapore: Panrizal Tinapay Therapy
  • Quantum of the Seas Pt 1. - The First Night
  • 9 Reasons I Love Dragon Boating
  • Quantum of the Seas Pt. 2 - The First Full Day
  • Quantum of the Seas Pt. 3 – The Last Full Day
  • Tampines, Singapore: 888 Mookata
  • Damages brought by Typhoon Glenda in Cavite
  • VivoCity Place to Eat: Express Teppanyaki
  • Revisiting Yishun's Northpoint in 2021

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what’s a bekpackr (URL)?

bek for beki (gay slang for “gay”) and packr or packer (short for “backpacker”). Although I’ve been blogging since 2002, this version of my blog started one week after I came out to my family in 2013.

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