Seems like the Philippines, like other governments across the planet, love acronyms. Since retiring to the Philippines almost 11 years ago, I’ve encountered an abundance […]
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S&R Philippines Best Membership Shopping
We were excited as a turd in a toilet bowl when the S&R store in nearby Iloilo City opened up several years ago. S&R is […]
Cheapest Balikbayan Box & Best Balikbayan Box Size
What is the cheapest Balikbayan box and best Balikbayan box size that will suit your needs? A Balikbayan box is a corrugated box containing items […]
COVID-19 Has Created “Unreasonable Fear”… Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia
Finally, a voice of reason in the Philippines. Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia, much like John the Baptist, is crying out in the wilderness. While Gov. […]
Philippines Own Missing Teens Like Madison Bell
While I watch CNN Philippines news on the weekdays, I’ve never heard a story regarding missing teenagers in the Philippines. In contrast, news outlets in […]
Should Lori Loughlin have Attempted to Bribe College Officials in Philippines?
Because I have too much time on my hands, I read the entertainment news along with local news reports from the Philippines. I ran across […]
Surviving Philippines’ COVID-19 Lockdowns
Because of the coronavirus and the ensuing quarantines around the planet, the country I now call home presents unique challenges. “Surviving Philippines’ COVID-19 Lockdowns” is […]
Guimaras Still COVID-19 Free Despite DOH “Stupidity”
Guimaras is the island province we call home. It’s located in Region 6, Western Visayas, of the Philippines. The DOH, Department of Health in the […]
Alleged Dumaguete City Cybersex Den Run by Norwegian National Busted
Above all, a 42-year-old Norwegian, Ronny Bratlistuen, has a problem. Moreover, his 22-year-old Filipina partner, Jessebelle Cometa, does too; both arrested for alleged human trafficking. […]
Old Geezers in Philippines Will not be Under House Arrest
For those readers not familiar with the term “old geezer” here’s what Your Dictionary.com says: “Old geezer is a somewhat insulting term for an older […]
British Expat’s Incredible Novel “Justin Wise”
“Funny, captivating, thought-provoking, inspiring and shocking” reads the copy from a marvelous new book available from Amazon. Its from Paul Toplis, a British expat’s incredible […]
Philippines Leads World in Quarantine Arrests
The United Nations released a report this past Monday, April 27, 2020. The U.N. human rights office is alarmed. Lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Filipina Sister-in-Law’s Private School Shuttered until September
My in-laws in Guimaras, the island province we call home, are taking a major financial hit due to the closing of their private school. Our […]
Spraying vs COVID-19 Should be discontinued
Here’s a recent announcement posted on the Philippine Department of Health, DOH, Facebook page: “Spraying and misting with disinfectants does more harm than good, and […]