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Should YOU Move to the Philippines?

09/03/202001/21/2020 by The Kano

Updated 01-21-2020 I’m an American expat from Central Illinois who retired from telecommunications giant AT&T after nearly 30 years. I’ve been married to a lovely Filipina for over 20 years ago. We sold our home in Central Illinois in less than 30 days and moved to the Philippines in 2009. My wife spent nine years … Read more

Ph Peso 58 vs 1 US Dollar 2019 Prediction

01/25/202012/15/2019 by The Kano

UPDATED 12-15-2019 LONDON’S 58-to-1 PHP to USD PREDICTION FLOPS First of all, I’m not a financial expert. I rely on other sources for any predictions regarding the Philippine Peso exchange rate versus the US dollar. Consequently, as 2019 nears its end, I decided to check out some predictions for the Philippine Peso vs. the USD … Read more

Cheapest Money Transfer Services

07/29/202006/26/2019 by The Kano

So you moved to the Philippines. Congratulations. Therefore, you might need a way to obtain cash from your home country. Hence, today’s post: “Cheapest Money Transfer Services.” I did some research which was based on the Philippine peso to US dollar exchange rate, 51.30 to 1. The exchange rate study was done on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at 2:36 pm Manila time.

Our 1,170 Dollar March Five-Person Philippines Budget

04/19/2019 by The Kano

Our nephew Sherwin has flown the coop. The 19-year-old moved to a boarding house in Guimaras in late March. Guimaras, of course, is the island province in Western Visayas we call home. One less mouth to feed in the future. Here’s a look at “Our 1, 170 Dollar March Five-Person Philippines Budget.” March’s budget came in 15 dollars higher than February’s budget.

PSA’s Wretched Family Budget Estimate

12/19/201904/16/2019 by The Kano

First of all, I suspect that the Philippine Statistics Authority, PSA, is like many government organizations across the planet. Crammed with bureaucratic pencil pushers. Out of touch with reality. Too busy checking their latest Facebook post or text messages on their smart phones.

Could Philippine Peso Plummet to 60 per US Dollar?

11/23/201909/12/2018 by The Kano

With opposition politicians clamoring that “the end is near,” could the Philippine peso plummet to 60 per US Dollar? Why shouldn’t we American expats in the Philippines start to enjoy the generous exchange rate our British and European friends already have?

6.4% Philippines Inflation Hits 9-yr High

09/27/202009/06/2018 by The Kano

Food shortages and rising prices continue to plague the Philippines. 6.4% Philippines inflation hits 9-yr high. The Manila Standard reports that the rate of inflation in August catapulted from 5.7 percent in July

Philippine Peso Likely to Hit P54:$1 by year-end

12/18/201906/13/2018 by The Kano

As this article goes to press at 10:30 am, June 13th, 2018, the exchange rate stands at 53.10 Philippine pesos to 1 US dollar. The Manila Times reports that Singapore-based bank DBS is predicting a fall to P54 versus the US dollar by the end of this year, 2018. Earlier forecasts posted in this website had predicted an even further decline of P56 to 1 USD by year’s end.