I first covered this topic years ago. “5 Awesome Reasons Why You Don’t Need a Vehicle in the Philippines.” While we did purchase a new […]
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Land Transportation Office Rescues American Expat
My asawa and I were in the office of “Sony,” the “in-charge” person at our Land Transportation Office, LTO, in Guimaras. We wanted to renew […]
LTO Lifesaver Rescues American Expat?
The crusty old expat was extremely grouchy. Our Ford Ranger had just undergone its first “smoke test” in the Philippines. The LTO, Land Transportation Office, […]
Philippines Vehicle Registration Renewal Smoke Test Woes
Regular readers of “Philippines Plus” are well aware that the tag “Crusty Old Expat” fits my persona perfectly. Thanks to Scott H, retired Iraqi War […]
CONCLUSION: Philippines Vehicle Registration Ruckus
CONCLUSION: Philippines Vehicle Registration Ruckus. My asawa and I were heading out to our local Land Transportation Office, LTO, in Guimaras. After being told by […]
Philippines Vehicle Registration Ruckus Pt. 3
“What do you mean our registration ended in March?” My significant other was on the phone with an insurance agent. The agent, “NicNic” has just […]
Philippines Vehicle Registration Ruckus Pt. 2
Our Ford Ranger truck’s registration was coming up for renewal. Upon the advice of a British friend I sent a text message to the Brit’s […]
Dateline Davao: Speeders & Sexual Predators
If you’re a speeder in Davao, you don’t have to worry about getting a ticket. The four speed guns provided by the Land Transportation Office […]
Top 10 Stress-Busters for Living in the Philippines
Even paradise has a few pitfalls.
Crusty Old Expat Visits Iloilo LTO and Acquires Student Permit
I acquire a student permit at the tender age of 62.
Encounter with Arrogant Salesman at Ford Dealership in Iloilo
I thought I was back in the States where arrogant, high pressure car salesmen abound.
Passenger Trucks in the Philippines: We Narrow Our Search
And the winner is…the Isuzu D-Max 4×2 Automatic!
We Are Finally Going to Buy a Vehicle in the Philippines
My asawa and I have lived in the Philippines since our retirement to “paradise.”
Motorcycle Gang Invades The Farm”: Conclusion
I wasn’t happy. We were encountering a motorcycle gang invasion at “The Farm” in Guimaras, our home province. Our fortress of solitude had been shattered […]