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| My favorite chief - smart and diligent |
My work requires me to travel to the sub-counties (or barangays in the Philippine setting). Our visits are not regular because sometimes there is no money for fuel or there is no fuel supply in the pumping stations.
On my first trip, I was in high spirits as I was looking forward to the Filipino style of hospitality where food is served first to guests before doing business.
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Sub-county chief and his accountant
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Alas, in most sub-counties, the sub-county chief and/or the accountant were nowhere to be found despite prior notice. We cover around 3 to 4 sub-counties a day and we sometimes end up not doing any business at all because there is nobody home.
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Finance people at work
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There are sub-counties with conscientious civil servants. But sorry, there is no lunch or snacks. In most places, there are no nearby corner stores (or sari-sari stores as we find them back home).
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The seemingly endless roads we travel
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I learned that the trick was to bring your own provisions and munch along the way.
When the stomach grumbles, drink soda and you will burp. Who needs lunch?
On my first trip, I was in high spirits as I was looking forward to the Filipino style of hospitality where food is served first to guests before doing business. 
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