“WARNING! 11 DUMB MISTAKES FOREIGNERS MAKE BEFORE MOVING TO THE PHILIPPINES”
First, let’s imagine we’re in a post-coronavirus world. Everyone is taking a vaccine developed from China or Russia. All lockdowns…
Should Foreigners live in the Philippines?
While the current coronavirus crisis continues, the longest lockdowns on earth still exist in the Philippines. Moreover, a new “anti-terrorism”…
Alleged Dumaguete City Cybersex Den Run by Norwegian National Busted
Above all, a 42-year-old Norwegian, Ronny Bratlistuen, has a problem. Moreover, his 22-year-old Filipina partner, Jessebelle Cometa, does too; both…
Announcing Captain Tom’s Triumphant Philippines’ Return
Because of the coronavirus quarantine, I’m enjoying the upbeat benefits of the current lockdown. Our province’s ban on mass meetings…
Overstaying Kuwaiti Trouble Maker Arrested in Mindanao
Arrested on March 17, 2020 by Immigration agents was 50-year-old Kuwaiti Faisal Abdullah Almansour. The Kuwaiti scofflaw had been living…
Should YOU Move to the Philippines?
Updated 01-21-2020 I’m an American expat from Central Illinois who retired from telecommunications giant AT&T after nearly 30 years. I’ve…
BI Commissioner Warns Foreigners
The present Commissioner of the Philippine Bureau of Immigration is Jaime Morente. Commissioner Morente formerly handled various positions in the…
Save Money at Iloilo’s Surprising Super Market
Because we’ve been unhappy with the lack of adequate parking at Guimaras’ New Site Market, we’re purchasing more of our…
5 Reasons Expats Should Open Philippines Bank Account
Seems like a good idea. Having a bank account in the Philippines. Why carry around wads of cash you stash…
US Pedophile Nabbed While Applying for Tourist Stay Extension
While I’ve read some online stories about dim-witted foreigners in the Philippines, this one gave me the bacon with the…