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Causing a Filipino to “Lose Face” Can Cost You Your Life

09/04/201809/04/2018 by The Kano

Most of my readers are probably already familiar with the concept of “saving face” in Asian culture. Before I retired to the Philippines over nine years ago, I believed this notion was only confined to the Chinese and Japanese. My preconceived impressions were probably the result of watching too many Bruce Lee and Jet Li movies. Little did I know that causing a Filipino to “lose face” can cost you your life.

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Free Super-Fast Internet Coming to Philippines

12/03/201711/22/2017 by The Kano

“Free Super-Fast Internet Coming to Philippines.” What have you been smoking, dude? Is this more “fake news” being perpetrated by Facebook?

American Expat in the Philippines: Companion Guide to The Ph Expat Advisor

This companion guide to my first book about the Philippines, “The Philippines Expat Advisor,” is an eclectic mix of stories, tips and general advice for expats and future expats that I’ve written over the past eight years as it relates to the Philippines. It covers a wide range of diverse topics from “Sexpats, … Read moreAmerican Expat in the Philippines: Companion Guide to The Ph Expat Advisor

“Good Day”Coffee’s Amazing Health Benefits

11/05/201710/23/2017 by The Kano

Years ago when I worked for AT&T back in Central Illinois, I would kick start my mornings with an icy cold can of Diet Coke. There was a drive-up coffee shop on Sixth Street in Springfield only a few blocks from my work. But I didn’t want to miss out on my free parking spot on the street. There were no parking meters five blocks from my job, so I never stopped for a cup of “Joe.” I wasn’t about to pay 30 bucks a month for a parking spot on a lot. Plus, a coffee would have cost me about two or three bucks back then, too lavish for my tight-fisted ways.

How to Find Your Dream Woman in the Philippines

09/29/201709/25/2017 by The Kano

“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.

“Would Jesus Ride Jeepneys in the Philippines?

10/04/201709/07/2017 by The Kano

“Would Jesus Ride Jeepneys in the Philippines?” You can tell a guy has way too much time on his hands when he starts asking himself questions like this. However, unproductive mitts are the devil’s sweatshop. Better to keep the ol’ noggin’ working at my advanced age.

Graphic Source: The Southeast Asia Subregion of the Catholic Biblical Federation

Diagnosis Still Unknown: Iloilo Statlab Results

07/16/201707/14/2017 by The Kano

“Diagnosis Still Unknown: Iloilo Statlab Results.” A previous post dealt with my asawa’s recent visit to our local emergency room in Guimaras. The provincial hospital on our island province is ill-equipped to handle major medical emergencies. It doesn’t even possess a working ultrasound machine.

Potential Rice Riots in the Philippines

09/02/201706/20/2017 by The Kano

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! I was shocked, stunned and staggered! Had all the politicians in the world gone mad? Potential rice riots in the Philippines now became a distinct possibility.

Kentucky Fried’s First Filipino Colonel

08/05/201706/07/2017 by The Kano

It was around 8:00 pm on a weeknight. Despite numerous power outages from our “service” provider, Guimelco, we miraculously had electricity that evening as I flipped the remote to Channel 2, ABS CBN. It was time for my asawa’s favorite program, ”FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano.” As I steeled myself for a block of 10 minutes of commercials for Tide Detergent, multiple pain relievers from Unilever, and the same tired Selena Gomez Pantene ad, a new advertisement brightened our screen. The search for Kentucky Fried’s first Filipino Colonel was underway!