@Aeta Tribe
American looking for information about Philippines
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Lives in Cebu City, Central Visayas
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Registration: 20 November 2020
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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 ...
Welcome to the forum! I hope you will enjoy it. Read More
Sailing in the Philippines by Aeta Tribe
With more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines need to promote sail-cargo trade to make the country a more romantic and exotic destination for adventurers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0nz6pEhn80
@bigpearl Exactly what you said, Steve. I’ve also met sailors from other countries who refused to sail to the Philippines for lack of marina facilities. I feel Philippine Tourism is doing itself a grave disservice by not exploring the ... Read More
Sailing in the Philippines by Aeta Tribe
With more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines need to promote sail-cargo trade to make the country a more romantic and exotic destination for adventurers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0nz6pEhn80
@dirk.c. Hi, I agree with you completely. There are lots of sailing yachts from all over the world that make landfall to the Philippines all the time, and there are only a handful of marinas that can make accommodations for those vessels and service ... Read More
Sailing in the Philippines
With more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines need to promote sail-cargo trade to make the country a more romantic and exotic destination for adventurers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0nz6pEhn80 Read More
How to ship belongings from US to Philippines? by robhankins
I am contemplating retirement in the Phils. I am married to a filipina. Does anyone know how best (cheapest) to send personal belongings to the Phils?
@Moon Dog Did you have problems using the tools you have sent from America that has 110 volts to the the philippines that has 220 volts? Read More
New American Military Bases in Philippines by PalawOne
`"Philippines reveals locations of four new strategic sites for U.S. military pact"By Karen Lema, Reuters April 3 2023. Ref: ...
@PalawOne With the current political and economic crisis in the U.S. today, I don't think the government and people realize the importance of projecting military presence around the world to keep their own borders and international interests ... Read More
NCL cruises coming to the Philippines by mugteck
Just put down a deposit for a cruise on 1/27/25 starting in Taipei and then stopping on 4 consecutive days at Salamague (Ilocos), then Manila, Boracay and Puerto Princesa The cruise also stops in Malaysia, Brunei and two stops in ...
The Philippines needs to come up with its own cruise line, with international quality and standards, and just island hop around the country. Read More
Ferry Tragedy by Cherryann01
Unfortunately I have just read that there has been another ferry tragedy in the Philippines. It is reported that 28 people have died after a passenger ferry caught fire off Baluk Baluk Island. Among the dead reported were at least three children, ...
@Lotus Eater This is why I don't take Philippine Airlines for the same reason. Billionaire Lucio Tan (the owner of PAL) is known to be a cheap businessman, shortchanging BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue) for billions of pesos in back taxes. He ... Read More
Ferry Tragedy by Cherryann01
Unfortunately I have just read that there has been another ferry tragedy in the Philippines. It is reported that 28 people have died after a passenger ferry caught fire off Baluk Baluk Island. Among the dead reported were at least three children, ...
@Cherryann01 It's not so much overloading these ferries that cause these tragedies. Instead, it's poor maintenance and lack of emergency equipment and proper training/orientation on how to abandon ship when a tragedy occurs. Read More
How to ship belongings from US to Philippines? by robhankins
I am contemplating retirement in the Phils. I am married to a filipina. Does anyone know how best (cheapest) to send personal belongings to the Phils?
@GallonAlan If you can't put it in your luggage on your way there, you don't need to bring it with you. Just buy whatever you need there. Read More
More Inflation by Enzyte Bob
Yesterday I had mail forwarded by US Global Mail, a few letters but one with a charge card. The cost via FedEX was $76.62 USD.Now in August 2021 I had Global Mail forward about the same amount of mail. Cost $51.56 USD. Almost a 50% increase.Of no ...
@FilAmericanMom "I don't buy produce and seafood from supermarkets, but instead buy them at a wet market or "palengke." It's because, from my experience, supermarket-bought produce and fish easily go bad and are not as fresh as those you can ... Read More
More Inflation by Enzyte Bob
Yesterday I had mail forwarded by US Global Mail, a few letters but one with a charge card. The cost via FedEX was $76.62 USD.Now in August 2021 I had Global Mail forward about the same amount of mail. Cost $51.56 USD. Almost a 50% increase.Of no ...
@coach53 I don’t know if I agree with your unsupported claim that farming dates back to the Industrialization Age. If the political and business oligarchs can build shopping malls and condominiums, and put brand-name automobiles on the ... Read More
More Inflation by Enzyte Bob
Yesterday I had mail forwarded by US Global Mail, a few letters but one with a charge card. The cost via FedEX was $76.62 USD.Now in August 2021 I had Global Mail forward about the same amount of mail. Cost $51.56 USD. Almost a 50% increase.Of no ...
The country should be experiencing an improvement in the agricultural sector for the next 6 years with this new administration's agricultural agenda. With the Yellow oligarchs' influence in government and economy being exposed on their ... Read More
Where is the best place to live in the Philippines by bmasters150665
I have been living in Thailand for the past 17 years and getting really sick of it so I'm thinking of moving over there any help places that have a great vibe and plenty to do without the poverty
@sekmet I agree. Peaceful and clean. Read More
More Inflation by Enzyte Bob
Yesterday I had mail forwarded by US Global Mail, a few letters but one with a charge card. The cost via FedEX was $76.62 USD.Now in August 2021 I had Global Mail forward about the same amount of mail. Cost $51.56 USD. Almost a 50% increase.Of no ...
@manwonder The Philippines never had a rice shortage until the Liberal Party took over in 1986. Around 1994, we started experiencing rice shortages and there were evidence year later that the political and business carters were paying farmers ... Read More