Our new domestic helper was trying to give “Lolo,” Grandpa, a shower the other morning. Lolo, afflicted with Alzheimer’s, lives in a nipa hut behind […]
Tag: Domestic Helper
Niece Shaina Phenomenal Overcomer
Our niece Shaina, who lives with us, recently passed the Teachers board exams for elementary level teachers. First of all, it was no easy task. […]
New Domestic Helper Lives Next Door
Regular readers of PhilippinesPlus may have noticed I’ve been punching out a few more posts lately. Furthermore, I don’t know if that’s a good thing […]
Our 1,170 Dollar March Five-Person Philippines Budget
Our nephew Sherwin has flown the coop. The 19-year-old moved to a boarding house in Guimaras in late March. Guimaras, of course, is the island […]
Puzzling Blood Trail Haunts our Home
We’ve lived in our new home in the Philippines for over three years now. While my Filipina wife has heard laughing aswangs fly over our […]
What to do after Retirement in the Philippines?
Drink beer. Chase skirts. Start a business. Get a hobby. Travel. These are only several answers to today’s question. “What to do after Retirement in […]
American Expat PH Monthly Budget Family of Six plus Eight Dogs
I haven’t posted any monthly budget figures for years on this website. Consequently, I thought such a post is long overdue. One of the most […]
Philippines “Paradise” Regular “Joe”
Philippines “Paradise” Regular “Joe.” That’s me. First of all, I’m not a rich guy. While I enjoy a fantastically comfortable life in the PH, I’m […]
Boorish Foreigners Could Be Blacklisted from Philippines
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 […]
Kuwaiti Beauty Blogger Promotes Filipino Slavery
The Manila Standard recently ran a story regarding a Kuwaiti beauty blogger promoting Filipino slavery. Sondo al-Qattan proclaims she will not hire a Filipino domestic […]
Grand Guimaras Garden Reflections
Grand Guimaras Garden Reflections While checking out some recycled flower pots hanging from one of our cashew trees, I decided to take the following photographs […]
Another Guimaras Domestic Helper Bites the Dust
It’s a recurring theme in our island province. Yes, “Another Guimaras Domestic Helper Bites the Dust.” We’re losing our sixth household assistant in the past […]
New Philippines Domestic Helper Hired!
Run naked through the streets and shout it from the housetops! “New Philippines Domestic Helper Hired!” OK, you might want to skip that running naked […]
Despite Increased Risk, Sister-in-Law Stays in Kuwait
The Crusty Old Expat was saddened to hear of the torture and death of a Filipina, a domestic helper in Kuwait, who was from Sara, […]