@Global-Venturer
American looking for information about Philippines
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About me
American
Lives in Blaine, WA
Speaks English, Tagalog, Ilonggo, Spanish, French ... Some Chinese-Mandarin
Registration: 24 October 2014
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Hi Im new here, by jinky_lutongbusog
Hi, I'm jinky and I love to cook! Im new here so please don't be harsh <3
Can hardly wait. I too, experiment with different ways of cooking. Of course, my favorite are Pilipino dishes like pinakbet, bulalo, kare-kare, etc. Are you going to post your culinary creations? No, I'm not a chef....but I love to cook and ... Read More
Hi Im new here, by jinky_lutongbusog
Hi, I'm jinky and I love to cook! Im new here so please don't be harsh <3
Hi Jinky. Welcome to the forum. What's your specialty? (Na luto, is what I mean). Read More
Looking for a Native English speaker for English tutoring by vimmarie
Hi everyone! I'm from one of the international schools here in Manila and we are looking for a native English language speaker who is free ASAP. Just PM me if you are interested and I will give more information. Thank you!
I'm a native speaker with years of experience teaching ESL in Korea, Thailand and Washington state; graduate (BA) of California State University, LA, fluent in several languages (yes, even Tagalog), and would love to teach or tutor in the ... Read More
Beach, modernity and diving! Where to stay for a few months? by kluulz
Dear all, My girlfriend and I will be self-studying next semester and have therefore decided to stay in the Philippines for two to three months. What has attracted us to the Philippines are the magnificent beaches, amazing diving and the modernity ...
You're sort of like me...I like staying away from tourists (local and out of country ones) so we head for the country side clear away from the beaten track. My wife and I found this place near Aborlan in Palawan....a good hour away from the ... Read More
Anyone from Paniqui, Tarlac? by Global-Venturer
I have been searching for relatives who might still be living in Paniqui, Tarlac. How would I go about finding out and getting in contact with Pamintuan family? Specifically...any Pamintuan related to my grandmother, Manuela Pamintuan (married to ...
Hello, Marissa. Thank you for replying. I will e-mail you. Read More
Anyone from Paniqui, Tarlac?
I have been searching for relatives who might still be living in Paniqui, Tarlac. How would I go about finding out and getting in contact with Pamintuan family? Specifically...any Pamintuan related to my grandmother, Manuela Pamintuan (married to ... Read More
Employment discrimination in the Philippines by Global-Venturer
I've always wondered..and would really like to know the real reason. I'm addressing this to anyone who is familiar with the employment, hiring, recruiting system used in the Philippines. I have been helping a friend write an effective ...
Thank you again, Cynthiavilla for a comprehensive lesson on hiring practices in the Philippines. Discrimination is not totally gone in the U.S. by any means. I still ran into cases where I would grill the selecting supervisor and ask why he (or ... Read More
Employment discrimination in the Philippines by Global-Venturer
I've always wondered..and would really like to know the real reason. I'm addressing this to anyone who is familiar with the employment, hiring, recruiting system used in the Philippines. I have been helping a friend write an effective ...
James Mitchel, Cynthiavilla- thanks. Yes, I am aware of working conditions. Of course, that's another concern that should be addressed where applicable. And I am glad a bill was passed in 2011...although I am not sure if that's the one I ... Read More
Employment discrimination in the Philippines by Global-Venturer
I've always wondered..and would really like to know the real reason. I'm addressing this to anyone who is familiar with the employment, hiring, recruiting system used in the Philippines. I have been helping a friend write an effective ...
James Mitchel- Police clearance or background checks are an acceptable normal procedure in the employment process...which is not discriminatory provided it is equally required for all applicants. My post concerns discriminatory practices on the ... Read More
Employment discrimination in the Philippines
I've always wondered..and would really like to know the real reason. I'm addressing this to anyone who is familiar with the employment, hiring, recruiting system used in the Philippines. I have been helping a friend write an effective ... Read More
Expat-Pinay Online Dating Sites WARNING! by Bob Marshall
In my fruitless search for a hot young Filipina wife for when I move there soon I joined Filipnacupid last year just to see what happens. Soon I had 100's of gorgeous young girls interested in old me. I have chatted and webcammed with many of ...
Congratulations, Bob Marshall! So glad you realized soon enough what you were getting into trying to meet that sweet girl on line. And the rest of you guys dreaming of that dream girl you would want to meet (and marry) someday...listen to Bob. ... Read More
Where in the Philippines can I rent for less money? by four1cents
Hi One Question? Where or city or region can rent for not cheap, but the bang for the USD? :) Least money? Thank you
I'm more thinking about Cebu Region or Dumaguete Region? Manila is not for me. I really looking for a small house on or off the beach...... 18K P to 20K P a month around $500 USD?I once found a beautiful 3 bedroom house for rent about $200 in ... Read More
dual citizenship by Duder
I have a couple questions about dual citizenship. My wife has been in the US for 30 year and is a US citizen. I heard there is a process for her to get into the systems again to be recognizesed as a Philippine citizen. What is this process? My ...
Checked again the book; there is como esta usted! That is I think where the kamusta may have been derived! Naturalization means you took allegiance to another country - simply put! There is another law for becoming a Filipino Citizen RA9139 - this ... Read More
dual citizenship by Duder
I have a couple questions about dual citizenship. My wife has been in the US for 30 year and is a US citizen. I heard there is a process for her to get into the systems again to be recognizesed as a Philippine citizen. What is this process? My ...
Hi actually that is the Tagalog of how are you! Remember our history, we have been under the Spaniards for a century; took Spanish in College before but in that language I never encountered kamusta the greetings are always buenas Dias (good day) ... Read More
dual citizenship by Duder
I have a couple questions about dual citizenship. My wife has been in the US for 30 year and is a US citizen. I heard there is a process for her to get into the systems again to be recognizesed as a Philippine citizen. What is this process? My ...
You can get the original through an authorized representative/relative; give your relative a written authorization and a xerox copy of your I.d. Authorizing her to secure a copy of your Birth Certificate; there is a fee of Php300 for an original ... Read More