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Oct162018 by The KanoNo Comments

New Universal Healthcare Bill Will Replace PhilHealth

The Philippine Senate passed its version of the Universal Health Care Bill. The Senate’s 14-0 vote seeks to guarantee all Filipinos equal access to quality and affordable health goods and services. President Duterte had certified the bill as urgent. The new Universal Healthcare bill will replace PhilHealth. PhilHealth will be renamed the Philippine Health Security Corporation. (more…)

Oct102018 by The KanoNo Comments

Exciting Expat Eatery Opens in Guimaras

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I highly recommend all my foreigner friends to check out this latest restaurant, Cassandra's, located in our island province. This “Exciting Expat Eatery Opens in Guimaras” and offers a wide selection of Western favorites at very reasonable prices. (more…)

Mar312018 by The KanoNo Comments

Iloilo Bureau of Immigration Refuses to Extend Foreigners’ Tourist Visas

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I’m troubled when I hear of expats in the Philippines having trouble at our local Immigration Office in Iloilo. Today's post, " Iloilo Bureau of Immigration Refuses to Extend Foreigners' Tourist Visas" addresses this issue. (more…)

Mar222018 by The KanoNo Comments

PNP Profiling/Protection Program for Foreigners in Guimaras

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Two of my foreigner friends on our island province of Guimaras were recently visited by law enforcement officers from the Philippine National Police. "What was the reason for the visit?" one of the expats asked? He was informed that the call was only for the protection of foreigners in Guimaras. (more…)

Mar132018 by The KanoNo Comments

Crackdown on Foreigners in Aklan/Boracay?

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Is there an impending crackdown on foreigners in Aklan/Boracay? According to a report in the Panay News, such a clampdown on undocumented aliens in Aklan province could be imminent. Aklan is home to the world famous white sand beaches of Boracay, recently noted by Philippine President Duterte as a “cesspool.” (more…)

Feb132018 by The KanoNo Comments

Philippine Bureau of Immigration Expels 74 Rude Foreigners

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Careful who you piss off at your local Bureau of Immigration Office. A recent press BI release[i] revealed that the Philippine Bureau of Immigration gave 74 “rude aliens” the boot in 2017. “Persona non grata” status might also get your name on the Immigration Blacklist. (more…)

Jan292018 by The KanoNo Comments

Do Foreigners who have stayed more than 59 days need to file AR?

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Earlier this month I made my Annual Report (AR) with my local Bureau of Immigration Office in nearby Iloilo City. Upon publication of that post, I’ve been asked a question regarding the AR from a faithful reader of “Philippines Plus” for many years. (more…)

Dec52017 by The KanoNo Comments

Buying Pirated DVDs in the Philippines

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After a few recent online articles regarding the seizure of millions of pesos worth of pirated DVDs in Iloilo City and Bacolod, I have to wonder. While the reports don’t indicate who purchased the illegal videos, I imagine a few foreigners have bought a pirated digital video disc or two. (Lead photo source: DVD raid from GMA News Online) (more…)

Nov302017 by The KanoNo Comments

American growing marijuana busted; Guimaras next PDEA target?

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A November 26, 2017 Panay News article reported Philippine antidrug officers pounced on an alleged pot plantation in San Enrique, Iloilo. 45-year-old American national Ryan C. Roxas was busted for growing marijuana. Could our island province of Guimaras be the next PDEA, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, target? (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. ...

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…)