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3 Philippine Banks Ranked Worst in Customer Service

01/20/202010/07/2019 by The Kano

While I’ve previously written about the best banks in the Philippines, this post offers the opposite side of the spectrum. If you’re looking to open a bank account in the Philippines, customer service is a factor you probably want to consider. Therefore, today’s post, “3 Philippine Banks Ranked Worst in Customer Service” offers some unique … Read more

Awesome BDO Surprising Senior Switch

01/24/202008/25/2019 by The Kano

First of all, let’s make one thing clear from the start. I’m an old geezer in the Philippines. Consequently, that’s enabled me to make an “Awesome BDO Surprising Senior Switch.” Life Expectancy in Philippines was 17.91 years of age Senior status in the Philippines begins at age 60. That’s a good thing. The World Health … Read more

5 Reasons Expats Should Open Philippines Bank Account

09/03/202006/29/2019 by The Kano

Seems like a good idea. Having a bank account in the Philippines. Why carry around wads of cash you stash in your wallet? Some shabu junkie might bust you up to get a fix. Common sense dictates having a bank account in the Philippines. Hence, this post, “5 Reasons Expats Should Open Philippines Bank Account.”

How a Foreigner Can Open a Philippines Bank Account

12/31/2018 by The Kano

“How a Foreigner Can Open a Philippines Bank Account” is today’s topic. We retired to the Philippines over nine and one-half years ago. First of all, we used an international debit card from our US bank in order to access our funds.

2018 Top 10 Banks in the Philippines

01/20/201801/12/2018 by The Kano

2018 Top 10 Banks in the Philippines per data from the Central Bank of the Philippines, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

90-Minute BDO Transaction Taxes Crusty Old Expat’s Patience

07/24/202006/13/2017 by The Kano

Since my lovely asawa and I moved to the Philippines almost eight years ago, my capacity for waiting has been tested numerous times. A recent visit to Banco de Oro, BDO, the largest bank chain in the Philippines, proved to be another exercise in endurance. “90-Minute BDO Transaction Taxes Crusty Old Expat’s Patience” chronicles my latest foray into “Filipino Time.”

ATM Skimmers Hit Iloilo City BDO Branch

06/15/201806/08/2017 by The Kano

“ATM Skimmers Hit Iloilo City BDO Branch” is today’s cautionary tale. I like to believe I exercise a fair bit of caution whenever withdrawing money from any local ATMs. My asawa always stands to my side and I make sure no one is standing directly behind me while I’m conducting my transaction.

Ford Ranger XLT 4×2 Automatic: Our New Truck in the Philippines

11/23/201901/16/2015 by The Kano

The Ford Ranger XLT 4×2 Automatic is our new truck in the Philippines. After not owning, or driving, our own vehicle since moving to the Philippines over five years ago we have finally purchased our own personal transportation. WHAT??? But wait a minute. Regular readers of Philippines Plus must be scratching their heads (or their butts, if you prefer), wondering why in the world we bought the Ford. Didn’t I publish a post a few weeks ago regarding an initial unpleasant visit to the local dealership in Iloilo?