I’m no longer a Godfather in the Philippines. It’s traditional in this archipelago of 7,500 islands in Southeast Asia to have a total of six […]
Month: February 2017
Personal Safety in the Philippines
“Personal Safety in the Philippines” is a topic I cover extensively in my E-book, “The Philippines Expat Advisor.” So when I perused the latest online […]
Barangay Cop Killed Over Missing Chicken
Barangay cop killed over missing chicken: A tanod, barangay policeman, in Cuartero, Capiz was accused of stealing his neighbors’ chicken. The suspects? A father and […]
Globe’s New Sensational Super Duper Internet Plan
I’m excited about Globe’s new sensational super duper internet plan, which is simply called “The Plan”. Brothers and Sisters in the congregation, lift up your […]
Philippine Peso Continues to Weaken Against US Dollar
Some analysts predict that in 2018 the peso could weaken to 55 to 1 against the US Dollar.
Guimaras Seeks to Lower Power Rate
The P14.50 (29¢) per kilowatt-hour rate of Guimaras Electric Cooperative (Guimelco) is a burden to Guimaras consumers. Add to that cost, the regular frequent power […]
St. Valentine’s Day Massacre: Guimaras Mountain Resort
My lovely asawa and I recently witnessed a St. Valentine’s Day Massacre at the Guimaras Mountain Resort. OK, I, confess. Maybe only a few turkeys […]
Philippine Bureau of Immigration Barred 9,000 Aliens from Entering RP in 2016
Bureau of Immigration (BI) inspectors at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and other ports of entry turned back more than 9,000 foreign travelers last […]
Pump Boat Preacher Has Captive Audience
In the almost eight years I’ve lived in the Philippines, I’ve made hundreds of trip from Guimaras, our island province home, to nearby Iloilo City. […]
Cutting the Boys’ Balls Off
Holy Lorena Bobbitt, Batman! Three males in our household recently experienced an operation most males would shun. “Cutting the Boys’ Balls Off” isn’t a story […]
Over 300,000 Filipino Illegals in U.S. Fear Deportation
Over 300,000 Filipino illegals in U.S. fear deportation. President Rodrigo Duterte said he will “not lift a finger” to help the lawbreakers out. (Photo Source: […]
Iloilo City Immigration Excellence
“Well bad news travels like wildfire, good news travels slow…”Johnny Cash, Bad News. Bad news gets better ratings. Good news doesn’t get too much attention. […]
Expat Hangout: Guimaras Mountain Resort
“The Kano,” aka, “The Anti-Social Blogger”, has actually been quaffing a beer or two with fellow foreigners lately. Our stomping grounds? A new expat hangout, […]
Philippines: My Top Ten Favorite TV Shows
“Philippines: My Top Ten Favorite TV Shows.” I retired to the Philippines with my lovely Filipina wife almost eight years now. During that time I’ve […]