Above all, a 42-year-old Norwegian, Ronny Bratlistuen, has a problem. Moreover, his 22-year-old Filipina partner, Jessebelle Cometa, does too; both arrested for alleged human trafficking. […]
Tag: foreigner
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 such as fiestas, for instance. […]
How Will the COVID-19 Challenge Impact Future Retirees to Philippines?
I’ve lived in the Philippines since 2009. While there are other foreigners who have resided in this archipelago longer, I’ve been writing and researching about […]
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 been married to a lovely […]
BI Commissioner Warns Foreigners
The present Commissioner of the Philippine Bureau of Immigration is Jaime Morente. Commissioner Morente formerly handled various positions in the Philippine National Police and in […]
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 vegetables in nearby Iloilo City. […]
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 in your wallet? Some shabu […]
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 sizzle. “US Pedophile Nabbed While […]
Depraved American ‘Pedophile’ Arrested in Cebu City
The raid began Friday May 24, 2019 at around 5:00 pm. Acting on a tip from the FBI, elements of the Agents of the Women […]
Aklan Boracay Undocumented Foreigners Targeted
Almost 2,000 foreigners are illegally staying and working in the province of Aklan, home to Boracay Island. The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Aklan (SP) is going […]
Manggahan Motorcycle Mayhem Meltdown
First, there were eight motorcycles involved and not two. Furthermore, five to six police officers from the Philippine National Police were involved and not just […]
American Held Since 2013 Dies in Philippine Immigration Jail
Food server Loreto Abacia was making the rounds at the Bureau of Immigration (BI) Warden Facility in Taguig City. Abacia was delivering food for the […]
Foreigners Entering Philippines Face Increased Scrutiny
The Philippine Bureau of Immigration may be asking more questions of foreigners entering the Philippines. Arriving at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport? Other PH international […]