April 20, 2021
RIP Mama – A Filipino Covid Story
The following RIP Mama story is entirely fictional, but it is based on a true story. It happened in the Philippines and not too many miles distant from me and my family.
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February 22, 2021
Takatuka Beach Resort Reopens with New Concept
It is good news that one of my favourite Negros beach resorts has reopened. In this case, it’s Takatuka Beach Resort reopens with a new concept. This is what they have to say on their Facebook page:
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January 26, 2021
Senior Citizens Cards in the Philippines
For the information of everyone, Republic Act 9994 Sec. 2 states that “senior citizen or elderly refers to any resident citizen of the Philippines at least 60 years old”, therefore foreigners are not entitled to avail senior citizen cards issued by the Office of Senior Citizen Affairs.
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April 18, 2020
Small Montana: The Story of a Filipino World Boxing Champ
I’d never heard of Small Montana until I got an email from an old friend. I thought I would share it as it’s an interesting story.
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March 21, 2020
COVID-19: PHILIPPINES FACTS AND RUMOURS
One of the plagues within this plague of the current pandemic is the spread of misinformation by way of social media. Much of that is done by repeating posts without fact-checking. Some is done maliciously. Once more I reproduce a Facebook post which is factual. It is relevant to Philippines facts and rumours and hopefully will assist foreigners who are at present in this country whether as residents or tourists.
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March 20, 2020
Stranded Foreign Tourists in Western Visayas
I reproduce this Facebook post about stranded foreign tourists in Western Visayas. It appears to cover the whole of the region and not only Iloilo City. I hope it helps.
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