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Nov12018 by The KanoNo Comments

Guimaras Central School Mr & Ms United Nations

Guimaras Central School Mr & Ms United Nations. A few weeks ago I posted an article about our niece, JalAmiel. Our youngest niece in Guimaras was competing for the title of Ms United Nations. It was a fund raising event for her elementary school. (more…)

Oct302018 by The KanoNo Comments

DenDen’s 18 Candles Celebration Conclusion

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While in a previous post, I wrote about “DenDen’s 18 Candles Celebration” This post deals with the celebration’s conclusion. “18 Candles” is the traditional Filipino coming-of-age ceremony for a young woman’s 18th birthday. DenDen is our niece in Guimaras, the island province we call home. (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…)

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…)

Oct72018 by The KanoNo Comments

Dateline Philippines: Itchy Worm Attack/Remedy

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Dateline Philippines: Itchy Worm Attack/Remedy. The following is a true account that occurred to my asawa (spouse) recently. (Photo credit: MiKheila's SuperMom) (more…)

Oct22018 by The KanoNo Comments

Tansyong, Best Thin-Crust Pizza in Guimaras

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After a good juicy burger, a tasty palate-pleasing pizza is #2 on my favorite foods list. Since retiring to the Philippines over nine years ago, I’ve been hard-pressed to find a good pizza on our island province of Guimaras. Until now: Tansyong, best thin-crust pizza in Guimaras, if not the best pizza overall on the whole island. (more…)

Sep292018 by The KanoNo Comments

Wild Parties & All Sin Banished from Boracay Beaches?

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“Wild Parties & All Sin Banished from Boracay Beaches?” Well, that what it seems like to me. If you were planning to visit Boracay, formerly one of the best party beaches in the world, you might want to reconsider. A recent article in The Manila Standard may indicate officials are putting a damper on all aberrant behavior. (more…)

Sep282018 by The KanoNo Comments

Annoying Philippine Love Teams

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Annoying Philippine love teams get on the Crusty Old Expat’s nerves. Admittedly, a lot of things irritate me. Nevertheless, instead of complaining to my asawa every time I see KathNiel, JaDine, or LizQuen pop up on the boob tube, I’ve decided to rant about it on my blog. (more…)

Sep272018 by The KanoNo Comments

Boorish Foreigners Could Be Blacklisted from Philippines

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I like to be informed. Back in Central Illinois I would arrive at my job about an hour early, 5:30 am, just to read my morning newspaper. Nevertheless, “Boorish Foreigners Could Be Blacklisted from Philippines” was a headline I never saw. (more…)

Jul72018 by The KanoNo Comments

Crusty Old Expat’s Iloilo Festive Walk Mall Review

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Crusty Old Expat’s Iloilo Festive Walk Mall Review Megaworld launched their 1st “lifestyle mall” in Western Visayas, the Festive Walk Mall, in Iloilo on Saturday, June 30th, 2018. This is the Crusty Old Expat’s Iloilo Festive Walk Mall Review. My asawa and I took a 150 peso ($3) taxi ride across Iloilo City Proper to check out this latest shopping mecca. That's my lovely spouse in the lead photo. She's not pissed at me (this time.) The sun was making her squint. Really! We had an enjoyable time roaming this 90,000 square meter shopping, dining, and entertainment mega-complex. (more…)