Guimaras is the island province we call home. It’s located in Region 6, Western Visayas, of the Philippines. The DOH, Department of Health in the […]
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Sanctimonious Silly Senatorial Ads
The onslaught of political ads for the mid-term elections in the Philippines has finally ended. Also, vehicles with blaring loudspeakers touting their candidate have stopped […]
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 “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.
Iloilo to Boracay: The American Expat in the Philippines
Iloilo to Boracay: The American Expat in the Philippines. Apologies for not having any recent posts but my lovely asawa and I, along with niece […]
It’s the Day of the Dead in the Philippines
Candles are lit and grave sites decorated with flowers, candles, and balloons.
How BDO Screwed Up Our Dollar Account in the Philippines
My asawa and I have a peso savings account with BDO.
Niece Shaina Graduates from Santa Teresa H.S. on Guimaras Island
Niece Shaina Graduates from Santa Teresa H.S. on Guimaras Island Our 16-year-old niece Shaina graduates from Santa Teresa H.S. on Guimaras Island is the topic […]
Nephew Sharwin Attacked at Santa Teresa H.S.
No, that’s not Sharwin, but check out the story anyway!
Looking for Lots for Sale in the Philippines
Regular readers of Philippines Plus will know that my lovely asawa and I have moved back to Guimaras, the premier mango province of the Philippines […]
Deluxe Accommodations in Guimaras for Manggahan Festival
Recently attended the 20th Annual Manggahan Festival in Guimaras. Though an article from the Philippine Information Agency, PIA, reported the mango province is looking for hotel […]