Face Shields Required for Sea Travelers and Land Transportation Passengers in Philippines
The Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) has mandated the “No Face Shield, No Ride” policy. The new policy is effective…
80% Expats Love Guimaras as Retirement Destination
I retired to the Philippines almost ten years ago with my lovely Filipina wife. Because my spouse was born and…
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…
The Marketplace Festive Walk Mall Iloilo Grand Opening
I don’t like crowds. Christmas shopping in malls swarming with bargain hunters doesn’t appeal to me at all. That said,…
Guimaras-Iloilo Boatmen Shocked by Surprise Drug Test
The Panay News had some attention-grabbing news recently. Subjected to a shock were local boatmen in Guimaras, our island province.…
“Would Jesus Ride Jeepneys in the Philippines?
“Would Jesus Ride Jeepneys in the Philippines?” You can tell a guy has way too much time on his hands…
American Expat Motorcyclist Killed in Iloilo Jeepney Crash
I apologize to anyone who might be offended by the graphic picture shown courtesy of Panay News. While the American…
Asawa’s Plight: Medicus Iloilo City ER Responds
My asawa was in the front passenger seat of our Aurora Blue Ford Ranger suffering from an extreme abdominal pain…
Iloilo Speeders Could Get 6-Month Jail Sentence
THE Transportation Management and Traffic Regulation Office (TMTRO) nabbed at least 35 violators this past Monday, June 1, 2017 in…
Clash of the Filipina Maids
We've recently hired a new domestic helper for our household in Guimaras. The crusty old expat, yours truly, issued an…