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last year

Onward Ticket

If you're not a Filipino Citizen, you can't just fly one way into the Philippines. You need to purchase a roundtrip or onward ticket before flying or you will be left at the gate. Exception to this rule is any children 15 years or younger with their ... Read More

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last year
Bebesalle

Minor US citizen overstayed in the Philippines by Bebesalle

My niece is a US citizen of Filipino parents with no dual citizenship. She came to Philippines when she was a year old & now she’s 12 years old. She wants to go back to US, how much would be the penalty? I read it would be costly & my ...

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Go to US embassy and fix passport then hire Filipino Attorney. Good luck to you all. If you wait till the kids are 18, will Immigration waive the fees since a minor isn't responsible? Read More

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Julien

New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

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@Mysth Moving to Davao in a few months with 2 minor children to enroll for school. Davao is very safe, now parts of Mindanao are not. Just ask the very friendly locals on where not to go. Mind your business, don't argue, don't raise your voice, be ... Read More

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PalawOne

The Mindoro Oil Spill by PalawOne

MINDORO OIL SPILLOne ship sank .. taking out months of food for 75 Brgys``https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/03/09/philippines-oil-spill-mindoro-illness/A tanker, the MT Princess Empress, carrying 800,000 liters of industrial fuel oil sank ...

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@Lat61 whose got the money to do that? -@stuleer Have you heard about the electricity prices in some parts of the Philippines? Tax karaoke !!! :) Read More

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last year
PalawOne

The Mindoro Oil Spill by PalawOne

MINDORO OIL SPILLOne ship sank .. taking out months of food for 75 Brgys``https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/03/09/philippines-oil-spill-mindoro-illness/A tanker, the MT Princess Empress, carrying 800,000 liters of industrial fuel oil sank ...

Lat61

The answers renewable energies. The Philippines gets more than enough sunshine wind and tidal action. Even nuclear energy is better than oil. Read More

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Gezzar

Can I work? by Gezzar

I'm an Australian citizen and have just renewed my visa for another six months. I live in Ormoc. I am considering teaching English as a second language online. If I get paid is this allowed? Will it affect my visa?

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They speak English in the Philippines not "Aussie.. " Read More

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Lat61

Russian Comedy by Lat61

Desperate to maintain the pace of operations, the army replaces any well-trained, well-equipped troops who’ve been hurt or killed with an equal number of new recruits—but without taking the time, or expending the resources, to train and ...

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I don't think the world should let bigger countries bully smaller countries for any reason. There's a thing called voting, let the citizens decide. As far as nuclear war, Putin has children too. On Bidens cognitive status, IMO only haters think he's ... Read More

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last year

Russian Comedy

Desperate to maintain the pace of operations, the army replaces any well-trained, well-equipped troops who’ve been hurt or killed with an equal number of new recruits—but without taking the time, or expending the resources, to train and ... Read More

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PalawOne

Starlink in Philippines .. $599 unit & $99 monthly for 200 Mbps by PalawOne

Musk’s Starlink internet service to be offered in the Philippines in Q1Reuters - February 4, ...

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Starlink might be a business opportunity for a Inernet cafe. Read More

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last year
Ken Ballantyne

Retirement in province by Ken Ballantyne

Is it safe to retire in province outside of matie and build a house with my girlfriend her family has land their

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I assume you meant Mati? Read More

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last year
Ken Ballantyne

Retirement in province by Ken Ballantyne

Is it safe to retire in province outside of matie and build a house with my girlfriend her family has land their

Lat61

@Ken Ballantyne Becomming Filipino the Huge Philippine YouTuber is from that area. I would retire closer to Davao, hospitals, restaurants, entertainment, Expats to talk to. Just way more to do. Her family can't hound you day and night but still ... Read More

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last year
Lat61

USA to get more Philippine military base access. by Lat61

US Gets Access to More Philippine Bases as China Tensions LingerStory by Andreo Calonzo and Cecilia Yap • (Bloomberg) -- The US is set to expand its access to more Philippine military bases, paving the way for greater American presence in the ...

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With Russia invading Ukraine with the approval if not outright support from China, North Korea, Iran and other dictatorships, the rest of the world should be put on notice. The emperor can only rely on the circus to distract his citizens for so ... Read More

Lat61 created a thread
last year

USA to get more Philippine military base access.

US Gets Access to More Philippine Bases as China Tensions LingerStory by Andreo Calonzo and Cecilia Yap • (Bloomberg) -- The US is set to expand its access to more Philippine military bases, paving the way for greater American presence in the ... Read More

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2 years ago
Enzyte Bob

Internet Gambling From The Philippines by Enzyte Bob

While living in the states, Las Vegas to be exact. I had many opportunities to gamble, it's not the gambling that had me visiting the casinos, but the buy one get one at the buffets. Who can resist having prime rib dinner for my wife and myself ...

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Enzyte Bob, Incidentally there is a restaurant called Heart Attack Grill. They have a scale outside, anyone weighing over 350 lbs eats Free. From bad beat to bad eats. Read More

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2 years ago
Enzyte Bob

Internet Gambling From The Philippines by Enzyte Bob

While living in the states, Las Vegas to be exact. I had many opportunities to gamble, it's not the gambling that had me visiting the casinos, but the buy one get one at the buffets. Who can resist having prime rib dinner for my wife and myself ...

Lat61

Somebody's a little sensitive. But nobody answered the question on where to gamble online poker. Read More