Above all, an extremely disturbing report out of Alcantara, a small town of 15,160 people in Cebu province. Delta Dyrecka Letigio, from the CebuDailyNews.Inquirer.net, CDN, […]
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Boracay, Cebu, Palawan: World’s Best Islands
“Boracay, Cebu, Palawan: World’s Best Islands.” This trio of Southeast Asian gems nabbed the Top Three Spots on a recent survey. That’s according to Condé Nast […]
Potential Rice Riots in the Philippines
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 was a somber day for many Filipinos. Philippine Sen. Cynthia Villar had just called for a ban on unlimited rice servings, “unli-rice,” in restaurants across the archipelago!
World’s Friendliest Island: Palawan
Travel + Leisure Magazine recently announced that the world’s friendliest island is Palawan. Cebu, Luzon and Boracay, all islands in the Philippines, of course, grabbed […]
At War with Globe’s Grand Gaffe!
“Onward, Crusty Soldiers! Marching as to war! With the staff of ‘Globe’s Grand Gaffe’ going on before. “Dave,” the crusty expat, leads against the foe! […]
Eclectic Electric El Nido
My asawa and I were visiting Palawan. We had made a stop in Taytay to visit my wife’s brother Amando and his family. Next up: […]
Puerto Princesa Palawan Paradise
Puerto Princesa Palawan Paradise. Some mortals claim the Philippines is a heavenly utopia. Paradise, if you will. I retired to this archipelago over seven years […]
Cebu Pacific Flight to Puerto Princesa Arrived Early!
Our recent trip to Palawan began with a pleasant surprise. We departed from the Iloilo International Airport 20 minutes before our scheduled time. Consequently, our […]
The Retired Old Fart in the Philippines
Crusty Old Expat. The Retired Old Fart in the Philippines. Both of those monikers, and others, apply to me. Regular readers of Philippines Plus might […]
Was Our Niece a Target of Kidnappers in Cebu?
After a recent event in “The Queen City of the South,” my wife and I have to wonder: “Was Our Niece a Target of Kidnappers […]
Visiting U.S. Friends in RC Cola Country Cebu
I was quite surprised to see such a large presence for RC, Royal Crown Cola, when we were visiting U.S. friends in Cebu recently. Coke […]
Corrupt Cebu City Cabbies
I’ve praised taxi drivers in the “Queen City of the South” on this website in the past. I’m sorry that I now feel compelled to […]
Best Way to Get to Cebu from Iloilo City
What is the best way to get to Cebu from Iloilo City? There are several options available to travelers such as taking a flight on […]
Pool Project Progress in the Philippines
Our pet pool project progress in the Philippines continues despite the tragic loss of one of our most dependable and trusted workers.
We are moving ahead with the new pool construction, having hired a new worker, a relative, of course. Our worker, who recently lost his life, is being buried today,