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Oct222018 by The KanoNo Comments

Iloilo Eats: Bigby’s Bombs Out, Zark’s Burgers Rocks

Thursday. Guimelco, our so-called “power” company in Guimaras, announced an 8-hour brown out from 8 am to 5 pm. My lovely asawa and I decided to make our monthly trek to nearby Iloilo City to do some shopping. On Thursday, we stopped at SM City and devoured a couple of awesome burgers at Zark’s. (more…)

Oct82018 by The KanoNo Comments

The Marketplace Festive Walk Mall Iloilo Grand Opening

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I don’t like crowds. Christmas shopping in malls swarming with bargain hunters doesn’t appeal to me at all. That said, my asawa and I recently headed over to the Marketplace Festive Walk Mall Iloilo Grand Opening. Probably not a good idea for someone that detests hordes of shoppers. (more…)

Mar102018 by The KanoNo Comments

Guimaras-Iloilo Boatmen Shocked by Surprise Drug Test

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The Panay News had some attention-grabbing news recently. Subjected to a shock were local boatmen in Guimaras, our island province. Scheduled at 9:00 am this past Tuesday meeting was a meeting for all motorboat crews at the Buenavista wharf. However, imagine their surprise when the boat teams discovered they had to submit their urine for a random drug test. (more…)

Sep72017 by The KanoNo Comments

“Would Jesus Ride Jeepneys in the Philippines?

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“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 (more…)

Sep52017 by The KanoNo Comments

American Expat Motorcyclist Killed in Iloilo Jeepney Crash

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I apologize to anyone who might be offended by the graphic picture shown courtesy of Panay News. While the American expat motorcyclist from Texas was struck by a jeepney, I don’t see any signs of the victim wearing a helmet. (more…)

Jul212017 by The KanoNo Comments

Asawa’s Plight: Medicus Iloilo City ER Responds

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My asawa was in the front passenger seat of our Aurora Blue Ford Ranger suffering from an extreme abdominal pain attack. The Provincial Hospital in Guimaras, our home province, was unable to deal with the medical emergency. We sprinted toward the Jordan Wharf in Guimaras to catch a “special trip” nighttime pump boat ride to Iloilo City. My sister-in-law Alida was in the back seat. (more…)

Jun22017 by The KanoNo Comments

Iloilo Speeders Could Get 6-Month Jail Sentence

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THE Transportation Management and Traffic Regulation Office (TMTRO) nabbed at least 35 violators this past Monday, June 1, 2017 in Iloilo City. It was the first day cops were enforcing the new speed limit law in the “City of Love.” Iloilo Speeders Could Get 6-Month Jail Sentence. (more…)

May162017 by The KanoNo Comments

Clash of the Filipina Maids

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We've recently hired a new domestic helper for our household in Guimaras. The crusty old expat, yours truly, issued an "executive order" which proclaimed a new part-time helper was needed to augment our current staff. My “executive order” was not held up in any federal court. (more…)

Feb252017 by The KanoNo Comments

Personal Safety in the Philippines

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"Personal Safety in the Philippines" is a topic I cover extensively in my E-book, "The Philippines Expat Advisor." So when I perused the latest online edition of The Panay News, a story about a young Japanese man who was robbed in downtown Iloilo, it intrigued me. (more…)

Oct32016 by The Kano2 Comments

Entering Electrifying El Nido

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Electrifying El Nido is a first class municipality located in the province of Palawan in the Philippines. It is about 420 kilometers (260 mi) south-west of Manila, and about 238 kilometers (148 mi) north-east of Puerto Princesa, Palawan’s capital. It's known for its white-sand beaches, coral reefs and limestone cliffs. (more…)

Nov142015 by The Kano14 Comments

The Expat Celebrity: “He Must Be an American Movie Star!”

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Mac Davis crooned that "it's hard to be humble when you're perfect in every way." Anyone that has ever met me can attest to the fact that I'm far from perfect. But in the Philippines, one can become an expat celebrity the minute they pass their plastic-wrapped luggage through the Manila airport and officially enter the PH. When's the last time someone exclaimed to you: "He must be an American movie star!"? (more…)