I admit I am a complete newbie as far as the Philippines are concerned. So I hope you don't mind if I ask the occasional stupid question!

Chatting last night with Mae, she was enthusiastic about foreign food. She said it was hard to buy imported food because it was expensive and you had to be a member to go into the special shops. Maybe I misunderstood - it certainly sounds odd. She might be referring to special shops for retired US military in AC?

Ian