I’ve been traveling to my birth country for the past couple of years. Having studied Business in the US, I found some of the business practices in the Philippines unique and entertaining with their ideas. Here are a few signs I saw while I’m here.

Buy here and get a free ride!

Translation:

Get a free ride…

To the police station…

If you steal.

When you look up, you first think that the supermarket has a bus that has free rides from the mall to the transportation station. Alas, if you read further, you’ll see that they are speaking to people who are thinking of stealing. Found at Puregold, harbor point – Subic.

You can’t take painkillers without food!

Ibuprofen and added cup noodles. This is the first time I’ve seen medication and food be put together. I thought it was brilliant. Found it at Royal Duty Free, Subic.

Yes, I’d love a clear view of my face to be on my signage!

Honestly, I’d had mixed feelings about this. At first, I was amused. I’m pretty sure the owner got a nice laugh out of this too. I’ve always thought that it was dangerous to let them see your face, as people might be tempted to steal from you, once they find out what house you live in. That’s something that happens in the Philippines. But hey, she might have great security setup anyway.

Be a clay and pick up everything as you go.

I kid, it stands for ‘Clean as you go’. I thought that sked me to go see SM Cinema Olongapo City. When I researched more, it seems that an Australian company covered it.