[non-op] Philippines language, culture stuff

["miguel a.l. paraz" <map () iphil net>]

In case you didn't know, practically everyone in Manila (down to
the bus driver) can speak basic English.  ISP personnel will speak
very good English, except for the usual context/grammar changes.

Thank you America for 1900-1946, but if you would like to help the
APRICOT host country somehow and have a debt of gratitude,
see <http://www.newprint.com/balangiga/balabann>, this is important to me.  
Thanks.

---m