The Panay News reports that an inmate at the Metro Bacolod District Jail was stabbed to death on Christmas Day.
Month: December 2017
Philippine Justice Dept. issues Lookout Order for Aquino & Garin
Philippine Justice Dept. issues lookout order for Aquino & Garin. Justice Secretary Aguirre dispensed the Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order,ILBO, for ex-president B.S. Aquino III and former Health secretary Janette Garin. The LBO requires the two to secure a permit from his office for any foreign trips. (Lead photo: philstar.com)
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How Chain Migration’s End Will Impact Filipinos
How Chain Migration’s End Will Impact Filipinos
President Donald Trump called for the end of “Chain Migration” in a tweet on Nov. 2, 2017 after a deadly terror attack in Manhattan, New York City last October. Eight were left dead and dozens more injured in a terrorist attack. Sayfullo Saipov, who was arrested for the terrorist attack, arrived in the U.S. from Uzbekistan in 2010. Saipov was admitted to the country after showing a passport with a valid diversity immigrant visa to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Ph Peso Seen as Asia’s Worst Performing Currency 2018
A recent article in Bloomberg Businessweek recently reported some good news for expats in the Philippines. “Ph Peso Seen as Asia’s Worst Performing Currency 2018.”
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Merry Christmas from The Kano
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM “THE KANO” AND THE CREW AT “PHILIPPINES PLUS.” WE WISH ALL OF OUR READERS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A PROSPEROUS HAPPY NEW YEAR. THE STAFF WANTS TO THANK EVERYONE FOR MAKING 2017 OUR BEST YEAR EVER IN E-BOOK SALES. CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD AND SAVIOR: THE REASON … Read moreMerry Christmas from The Kano
Sexist Philippines Premature Marriage Law Repealed
This is old news, frankly, but I found it fascinating nonetheless. “Sexist Philippines Premature Marriage Law Repealed.” It doesn’t take much to amuse me.
Philippines Dengue Vaccine Fiasco Continues
Earlier this month I posted an article, “Philippine Dengue Vaccine Program Halted.” More information has since been released, prompting today’s post: “Philippines Dengue Vaccine Fiasco Continues.”
Another Filipina Helper Bites the Dust
Our niece is bound for Manila. She’s been our chief domestic assistant since last September. “Pinky” is returning to her two young daughters just in time for Christmas. She won’t be back. Sigh. Another Filipina helper bites the dust. (Lead Photo Source: unseenhongkong.com)
A Crusty Old Expat’s Christmas Past
Once upon a time there was a crusty old expat that had retired to the Philippines. The timeworn goat married a beautiful Filipina 13 years his junior. They had no children though most Filipinos asked them if they did. When we replied “no” they asked “why not?”