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Oct232018 by The KanoNo Comments

Expat’s Extended Festive Walk Mall Review

My lovely asawa and I had previously visited Iloilo City’s new shopping venue for the first time back in July. Since our local energy provider, Guimelco, had scheduled another province-wide power outage for Guimaras, we decided to return this past Saturday to the new mall. “Expat’s Extended Festive Walk Mall Review” offers new insights into this shopper’s haven. (more…)

Oct222018 by The KanoNo Comments

Iloilo Eats: Bigby’s Bombs Out, Zark’s Burgers Rocks

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Thursday. Guimelco, our so-called “power” company in Guimaras, announced an 8-hour brown out from 8 am to 5 pm. My lovely asawa and I decided to make our monthly trek to nearby Iloilo City to do some shopping. On Thursday, we stopped at SM City and devoured a couple of awesome burgers at Zark’s. (more…)

Oct202018 by The KanoNo Comments

7 Best Places to Retire in the Philippines

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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.” (more…)

Oct192018 by The KanoNo Comments

Our Pretty Pinay Niece’s Pre-Debut Photo Shoot

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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. (more…)

Oct162018 by The KanoNo Comments

Bikini Babe Bares Comelec Spokesperson’s Secret Crush

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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.” (more…)

Oct162018 by The KanoNo Comments

New Universal Healthcare Bill Will Replace PhilHealth

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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. (more…)

Oct132018 by The KanoNo Comments

Kickin’ Back at Kuya J’s SM City Iloilo

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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. (more…)

Oct122018 by The KanoNo Comments

JalAmiel, Our Miss 2018 United Nations Niece

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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. (more…)

Oct102018 by The KanoNo Comments

Exciting Expat Eatery Opens in Guimaras

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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. (more…)

Oct92018 by The KanoNo Comments

86-Yr-Old Lolo’s 1st Dentist Visit

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Yes, the title is correct: “86-Yr-Old Lolo’s 1st 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. (more…)

Oct82018 by The KanoNo Comments

The Marketplace Festive Walk Mall Iloilo Grand Opening

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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. (more…)