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Spraying vs COVID-19 Should be discontinued

04/20/202004/13/2020 by The Kano

Here’s a recent announcement posted on the Philippine Department of Health, DOH, Facebook page: “Spraying and misting with disinfectants does more harm than good, and the DOH recommends avoiding this practice.” Hence, spraying vs COVID-19 should be discontinued. Spraying Creates Additional Health Hazards There is no evidence to support that spraying of surfaces or large … Read more

“Your Beard Doesn’t Look as Crappy”

01/24/202008/27/2019 by The Kano

Rather than allow our eight canines to bite some workers coming to our property yesterday, I was outside taking some of our pooches inside our garage terrace. My wife was on our front porch. She was feeding several of our dogs. However, I noticed she was intently staring at me. “Are you looking at how … Read more

Manila Mayor Orders Jollibee & McDonald’s to Hire Old Geezers

03/04/202007/27/2019 by The Kano

I like this new Manila mayor. In contrast to former Manila chiefs, Isko Moreno is on a fast track to “git ‘er done.” While former actor Moreno may be a better dresser than Larry the Cable Guy, he’s still following Larry’s advice. Furthermore, the mayor is literally taking a sledgehammer to clean up Manila. When … Read more

Expat Healthcare in the Philippines: Are YOU Prepared?

11/23/201903/27/2017 by The Kano

ambulance leaving guimaras provincial hospital

A serious topic for today’s post: “Expat Healthcare in the Philippines: Are YOU Prepared?” Do you think that if you move to the Philippines and become ill that the Philippine government will help you out? You’re not in Kansas anymore, Pilgrim. YOU NEED TO BE PREPARED FOR ANY CONTINGENCY BEFORE MOVING TO THE PHILIPPINES. There’s no safety net for foreigners in “paradise”.

Crusty Old Expat Cancels Computer God’s Visit

11/23/201903/18/2017 by The Kano

Who says you can’t teach an aging fossil something new? “Crusty Old Expat Cancels Computer God’s Visit” celebrates the fact that even an aged geezer like me can overcome obstacles. While I might be in my twilight years, ready to meet Jesus any day now, I actually finally figured out how to add my new internet service to my existing Globe account on my own.

St. Valentine’s Day Massacre: Guimaras Mountain Resort

06/15/201802/17/2017 by The Kano

My lovely asawa and I recently witnessed a St. Valentine’s Day Massacre at the Guimaras Mountain Resort. OK, I, confess. Maybe only a few turkeys and chickens were actually sacrificed for the buffet dinner. However, Valentine’s Day, 1929, in Chicago, produced a very “Bloody Valentine.” Seven members of “Bugs” Moran’s gang were gunned down. The slaughter was attributed to rival gangster Al “Scarface” Capone.

Iloilo City Immigration Excellence

11/23/201902/09/2017 by The Kano

“Well bad news travels like wildfire, good news travels slow…”Johnny Cash, Bad News.

Bad news gets better ratings. Good news doesn’t get too much attention. But I always strive to show you the good and the bad regarding life in the Philippines. “Iloilo City Immigration Excellence” relates my recent visit to our local Bureau of Immigration, BI. Because my trip to BI was one of the most positive experiences I’ve ever experienced in the archipelago, I just had to share it.

Our Island Hopping Disappointment in Boracay

08/05/201706/11/2016 by The Kano

“Our Island Hopping Disappointment in Boracay.” I must have been asked over a thousand times if I wanted to go island hopping by various salesmen during our four day stay in Boracay. I was getting pissed with all the perpetual pestering.