Sometimes it boggles even my thick, fat kano skull. Though my Filipina wife and I moved to the Philippines over eight years ago, some news […]
Month: January 2018
Do Foreigners who have stayed more than 59 days need to file AR?
Earlier this month I made my Annual Report (AR) with my local Bureau of Immigration Office in nearby Iloilo City. Upon publication of that post, […]
Beekeeping: Becoming Self-Sufficient in the Philippines
Bananas, papaya, and lemons are now producing fruit on the multitude of trees my asawa has planted on our three-acre property in the Philippines. Our […]
Land Transportation Office Rescues American Expat
My asawa and I were in the office of “Sony,” the “in-charge” person at our Land Transportation Office, LTO, in Guimaras. We wanted to renew […]
LTO Lifesaver Rescues American Expat?
The crusty old expat was extremely grouchy. Our Ford Ranger had just undergone its first “smoke test” in the Philippines. The LTO, Land Transportation Office, […]
Philippines Vehicle Registration Renewal Smoke Test Woes
Regular readers of “Philippines Plus” are well aware that the tag “Crusty Old Expat” fits my persona perfectly. Thanks to Scott H, retired Iraqi War […]
Iloilo Immigration Bureau Megaworld Move
“February,” was the security guard’s response to my query. That is when the Iloilo Immigration Bureau Megaworld move would occur. My asawa and I were […]
Americans Top List of Sex Offenders Barred from Entering Philippines in 2017
Former US Ambassador to the Philippines, Harry Thomas, tried to warn everyone. Back in 2011, Ambassador Thomas stirred up a diplomatic row. The former Ambassador […]
Iloilo City Crackdown on Illegal Indians
ILOILO City – The Bureau of Immigration is investigating 32 Indian nationals in Iloilo province for alleged illegal activities. Unlike so-called “Sanctuary Cities” in the […]
2018 Top 10 Banks in the Philippines
2018 Top 10 Banks in the Philippines per data from the Central Bank of the Philippines, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
Iloilo City Man Survives Aswang Attack
22-year-old Jeepoy Taberna is fortunate to be alive today. He’s an Iloilo City man who survived a recent early morning aswang attack.
CONCLUSION: Philippines Vehicle Registration Ruckus
CONCLUSION: Philippines Vehicle Registration Ruckus. My asawa and I were heading out to our local Land Transportation Office, LTO, in Guimaras. After being told by […]
Philippines Vehicle Registration Ruckus Pt. 3
“What do you mean our registration ended in March?” My significant other was on the phone with an insurance agent. The agent, “NicNic” has just […]
Philippines Vehicle Registration Ruckus Pt. 2
Our Ford Ranger truck’s registration was coming up for renewal. Upon the advice of a British friend I sent a text message to the Brit’s […]