While the current coronavirus crisis continues, the longest lockdowns on earth still exist in the Philippines. Moreover, a new “anti-terrorism” bill recently signed by President […]
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Philippine Divorce Law Refiled
Philippine Divorce Law Refiled. Opposition representative from Albay, Edcel Lagman, refiled his proposed bill instituting absolute divorce in the Philippines. Again.
Bacolod Police Bust 95 Peso Gambling Ring
Yeah, 95 pesos. About two bucks. That’s what Bacolod City police confiscated from four young men around 1 a.m. Friday morning, June 21. Their crime? […]
How Safe is the Philippines after Elections Shuts out Opposition Senators?
It was a shutout. A big, fat, zero goose egg for President Duterte’s critics. Furthermore, not since 1947 have any opposition senators failed to gain […]
2019 Philippine Peso Plummet Predicted: P58
Rappler.com reports that a London-based research firm, Capital Economics, has a dire prognostication for the Philippine’s currency. 2019 Philippine Peso Plummet Predicted: P58. While a […]
Proposed Philippine Divorce Bill Unlikely to Become Law
I have some advice for those hoping a proposed Philippine divorce bill passed by the Philippine House will become the law of the land in […]
Despite Increased Risk, Sister-in-Law Stays in Kuwait
The Crusty Old Expat was saddened to hear of the torture and death of a Filipina, a domestic helper in Kuwait, who was from Sara, […]
American growing marijuana busted; Guimaras next PDEA target?
A November 26, 2017 Panay News article reported Philippine antidrug officers pounced on an alleged pot plantation in San Enrique, Iloilo. 45-year-old American national Ryan […]
How to Get Killed in the Philippines in 5 Easy Steps
I’ve lived in the Philippines with my awesome asawa for over eight years. My only duties involve boiling hot water for our coffee and tea […]
Road Repaired! A Big Thanks to Guimaras Governor Gumarin
Our muddy road, replete with ruts deeper than Bill Gates’ pockets, has finally been restored to drive-able conditions. “Road Repaired! A Big Thanks to Guimaras […]