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7 Best Places to Retire in the Philippines

10/20/201810/20/2018 by The Crusty Old Expat

7 Best Places to Retire in the Philippines

First of all, please note that many expats recommend checking out your future retirement home in the Philippines and live there from 3-6 months. As a result, you’ll have a better feel for the place. When my lovely asawa and I retired to the Philippines over nine years ago, Guimaras was our first choice. Due to the fact that my wife grew up in Guimaras and already had a house there, it made sense for us to move there. However, maybe you don’t have a concrete notion of where in the Philippines you would like to retire. Thus this post: “7 Best Places to Retire in the Philippines.”

Our Pretty Pinay Niece’s Pre-Debut Photo Shoot

10/19/201810/19/2018 by The Crusty Old Expat

Our niece, DenDen, is turning 18 soon. DenDen is our oldest niece in Guimaras, the island province we call home. As the following pictures will attest, she has grown into a beautiful young woman. At age 18 a Filipina will have a coming-of-age celebration, a debut, an “18 Candles” ceremony, if you will.

Bikini Babe Bares Comelec Spokesperson’s Secret Crush

10/16/201810/16/2018 by The Crusty Old Expat

Sometimes someone moves the bar for stupidity so low, it behooves the Crusty Old Expat to comment on it. Today’s dunce cap goes to Commission on Elections (Comelec) spokesperson James Jimenez. “Bikini Babe Bares Comelec Spokesperson’s Secret Crush.”

New Universal Healthcare Bill Will Replace PhilHealth

10/16/201810/16/2018 by The Crusty Old Expat

The Philippine Senate passed its version of the Universal Health Care Bill. The Senate’s 14-0 vote seeks to guarantee all Filipinos equal access to quality and affordable health goods and services. President Duterte had certified the bill as urgent. The new Universal Healthcare bill will replace PhilHealth. PhilHealth will be renamed the Philippine Health Security Corporation.

Kickin’ Back at Kuya J’s SM City Iloilo

10/13/201810/13/2018 by The Crusty Old Expat

After not wanting to wait 15 minutes for a pancake breakfast at SM Delgado’s Jollibee, we traveled over to a nearby McDonald’s in Iloilo City. A male server with red lipstick greeted me.

JalAmiel, Our Miss 2018 United Nations Niece

10/12/201810/12/2018 by The Crusty Old Expat

Our niece, JalAmiel, has been picked as “Miss 2018 United Nations” to represent her class for a fundraiser. JalAmiel is leading her schoolmates in an effort to raise funds for some much-needed school improvements. I’m hopeful my faithful readers over the years can help out.

Exciting Expat Eatery Opens in Guimaras

10/10/201810/10/2018 by The Crusty Old Expat

I highly recommend all my foreigner friends to check out this latest restaurant, Cassandra’s, located in our island province. This “Exciting Expat Eatery Opens in Guimaras” and offers a wide selection of Western favorites at very reasonable prices.

86-Yr-Old Lolo’s 1st Dentist Visit

10/09/201810/09/2018 by The Crusty Old Expat

Yes, the title is correct: “86-Yr-Old Lolo’s 1^st Dentist Visit.” Lolo (Grandpa) had a bad toothache the other day. My wife gave her Father (Tatay) a 500 mg Mefenamic acid tablet for the pain.

The Marketplace Festive Walk Mall Iloilo Grand Opening

10/08/201810/08/2018 by The Crusty Old Expat

I don’t like crowds. Christmas shopping in malls swarming with bargain hunters doesn’t appeal to me at all. That said, my asawa and I recently headed over to the Marketplace Festive Walk Mall Iloilo Grand Opening. Probably not a good idea for someone that detests hordes of shoppers.