Bomb Scare Rattles Guimaras, Our Home Province
I was taking my afternoon siesta. The crusty old expat needs his “beauty sleep.” The sound of our eight dogs furiously yapping woke me up....
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New People’s Army, Maute Terrorists: Iloilo Under Siege
TWIN TERRORIST THREATS inched closer to Iloilo City!
ATM Skimmers Hit Iloilo City BDO Branch
“ATM Skimmers Hit Iloilo City BDO Branch” is today’s cautionary tale.
In Spite of Travel Warnings, is it Still Safe to Move to the Philippines?
No matter how good their intentions when someone tells me that “we will be safe here” doesn’t exactly make me feel warm and fuzzy all over.
Iloilo Speeders Could Get 6-Month Jail Sentence
THE Transportation Management and Traffic Regulation Office (TMTRO) nabbed at least 35 violators this past Monday, June 1, 2017 in Iloilo City. It was the...
Philippines Rainy Season Officially Begins
The rainy season has officially begun in the Philippines.
Manggahan 2017: The Magic is Gone
Remember when you first discovered that Santa Claus wasn’t real? I can’t remember at what age I found out that Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick was...
Is Our Filipina Maid an Aswang?
My asawa and I retired to the Philippines almost eight years ago. We’ve dealt with a myriad of devils and demons in this Southeast Asian...
Clash of the Filipina Maids
We've recently hired a new domestic helper for our household in Guimaras. The crusty old expat, yours truly, issued an "executive order" which proclaimed a new part-time helper was needed to augment our current staff. My “executive order” was not held up in any federal court.
Is NPA Behind Armed Thugs Roaming Guimaras?
IS the NPA behind armed thugs roaming Guimaras, the island province in Western Visayas, we call home? The NPA, New People’s Army, is one of...
Are Amish Men Stealing Beautiful Filipina Brides in Guimaras?
I sincerely doubt that anyone else on the blogger scene is carrying this story: "Are Amish Men Stealing Beautiful Filipina Brides in Guimaras?" We at Philippines Plus take pride in bringing our readers useful, practical information that can assist them in their move to the Philippines. The following story is just one example of our diligent dedication to our readers.
Cheap TV in the Philippines: ABS-CBN TVplus Black Box
Regular readers of “Philippines Plus” know your author, the crusty old expat, is a cheap son-of-a-gun. Sure, we might be paying big bucks for our...
Expat Healthcare in the Philippines: Are YOU Prepared?
A serious topic for today’s post: “Expat Healthcare in the Philippines: Are YOU Prepared?” Do you think that if you move to the Philippines and...