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Nov72018 by The KanoNo Comments

Mikey Bustos Filipino Mythical Creatures Rap

Mikey Bustos is a Canadian-born Filipino YouTube star. He's known for his hilarious tutorial and song parodies about being Pinoy.The particular video I’m featuring today is all about legendary beings that roam the Philippines. Some people say that these so-called mythical creatures can even been seen today, especially if you have a “Third Eye.” (more…)

Sep132018 by The KanoNo Comments

Should You Move to the Philippines Now?

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Whew! It’s an exciting time to live in the Philippines. Rumors of coups d'éta and rising rice prices are spicing things up for this American expat in the Philippines. Maybe it makes you kind of wonder: “Should You Move to the Philippines Now?” (more…)

Apr72018 by The KanoNo Comments

10 Best Free Android Apps in the Philippines

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As regular readers of Philippines Plus already know, this site’s main contributor, The Crusty Old Expat, is retired. Over eight years ago I moved to the Philippines with my lovely Filipina wife of over 18 years. Although I’ve maintained this website for almost eight years, I still have plenty of free time on my hands. My spouse, niece, nephew and live-in-domestic helper do the bulk of the chores here. Thus, I had time to check out this article from Vines by Price.price.com: “10 Best Free Android Apps in the Philippines.” (more…)

Sep252017 by The KanoNo Comments

How to Find Your Dream Woman in the Philippines

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“How to Find Your Dream Woman in the Philippines.” “Why would a guy travel thousands of miles to find a partner for life?” “Aren’t there plenty of single women you can date around here?” “Is it true? I heard you have a ‘mail order’ bride.” These are some of the questions I faced when I became engaged to my own “woman of my dreams” over 17 years ago. (more…)

Sep162017 by The KanoNo Comments

10 Questions You Should Ask before You Move to the Philippines

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What are the 10 questions you should ask before you move to the Philippines? After residing in the Philippines for over eight years now, I’ve encountered several expats that sometimes find themselves in dire straits. Whether it be financial, relationship or health issues, take stock of the following questions and determine your own personal readiness for a move to the Philippines. (more…)

Sep32017 by The KanoNo Comments

10 Best Reasons to Never Visit Guimaras, Philippines

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I've lived in the Philippines with my Filipina wife for over eight years now. We've spent six of those years on a tiny island province called Guimaras in Western Visayas. Here's my "10 Best Reasons to Never Visit Guimaras, Philippines." 1. Sunsets uglier than dog crap on the bottom of your cheap-ass vinyl slippers you got from the local ukay-ukay store. 2. Projectile-vomiting views like this found on the Iloilo Strait between Guimaras and Iloilo City, the "most-shabulized" city in the Philippines. (Hey, I didn't call Iloilo City that, President Duterte put that tag on them.) 3. Irritating locals at Raymen Beach who even flash a smile at Crusty Old Expats. 4. Sheeesh! Even foreigners with a face like a dog's rear-end can get pretty girls on the beach to pose for them. 5. ...

Aug22017 by The KanoNo Comments

28-Hour Brownout Grips Guimaras

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I apologize to my readers. While I haven't posted on a daily basis for years, I have been wanting to opine about our local utility company, Guimelco. "28-Hour Brownout Grips Guimaras" is the latest installment of our ongoing battle with the lack of adequate infrastructure on the island province we call home. (more…)

Jul242017 by The KanoNo Comments

PhilHealth Contribution for Hospital Bill

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After being diagnosed with gastritis and bile reflux, my asawa was ready to be discharged from Medicus Hospital in Iloilo City. This post, “PhilHealth Contribution=$300 ER, Hospital Bill,” reveals how much of our hospital bill, PhilHealth, the national health insurance plan of the Philippines, covered. (more…)

Oct132016 by The Kano4 Comments

Filipina Relative is a Scammer

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"Filipina Relative is a Scammer" is the topic for today's post. One of my long-time supporters and personal friend recently asked my asawa and I for some assistance. Seems like my comrade's older brother in the States was looking to communicate with a Filipina. My colleague was wondering if my spouse had any female relatives his brother could chat with. (more…)

Sep12016 by The KanoNo Comments

More Pics from our 1st Philippines Pool Party

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I had more pictures from our new swimming hole that I didn't publish in my last post. So I've added more pics from our 1st Philippines Pool Party. Last weekend saw our Guimaras relatives frolicking in our new lagoon. Even Lola, my mother-in-law got into the act! Thankfully, Grandma, seen in the next shot, did not wear a two-piece string bikini. (more…)

Aug292016 by The KanoNo Comments

Our First Pool Party in the Philippines

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It's a post I can finally publish: " Our First Pool Party in the Philippines." It's been a massive project. The new swimming hole construction began right after Christmas. But we faced a couple of delays which set the undertaking back two months. (more…)