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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Announcing Captain Tom’s Triumphant Philippines’ Return
Because of the coronavirus quarantine, I’m enjoying the upbeat benefits of the current lockdown. Our province’s ban on mass meetings such as fiestas, for instance. […]
Philippine Bureau of Immigration Relaxes Visa Rules during COVID-19 Crisis
Because of enhanced quarantines (lockdowns) throughout the Philippines, the Philippine Bureau of Immigration relaxes visa rules during the COVID-19 crisis. BI Commissioner Jaime Morente made […]
Sensational Soulful Boracay Sunsets
Because I wanted a break from the current coronavirus crisis crisscrossing the globe, I decided to post some pictures from our Boracay vacation in late […]
Board Games Break the Boredom in the Philippines
During the current worldwide COVID-19 crisis, more and more families are getting together playing board games. Board games break the boredom in the Philippines and […]
American Expat’s Positive COVID-19 Benefits
As a result of the COVID-19 lockdown across the Philippines, there have been some positive developments. There are no more loud fiestas with music blaring […]