I’m No Longer a Godfather in the Philippines
I’m no longer a Godfather in the Philippines. It’s traditional in this archipelago of 7,500 islands in Southeast Asia to…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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’…