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Desiree M.

@TeacherSumi

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Filipino citizen

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Filipino, Single with children

Lives in Taguig

Speaks Tagalog,English

Registration: 30 January 2011

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Desiree M.
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last year
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Is an UNOPENED Condom a weak evidence if foreign BF (now ex) has it? by TeacherSumi

He by accidentally admitted the condom I saw in his luggage is unused. The truth is I didn't see any condom. The topic came up because I posted something online and I assumed (he  got triggered) and he messaged me about it. I told him I didn't ...

Desiree M.

@Fred we never use one. We never did. Read More

Desiree M.
TeacherSumi created a thread
last year

Is an UNOPENED Condom a weak evidence if foreign BF (now ex) has it?

He by accidentally admitted the condom I saw in his luggage is unused. The truth is I didn't see any condom. The topic came up because I posted something online and I assumed (he  got triggered) and he messaged me about it. I told him I didn't ... Read More

Desiree M.
TeacherSumi replied to a thread
7 years ago
Pedro1986

Tagalog classes by Pedro1986

Hi all, I'm about to be prmoted at work (yay me) and since I'll be handling a team of Filinos, I'd like to learn the language. What are the best places to learn tagalog? Any good schools with several schedules that cud suit my schedule? Or are ...

Desiree M.
TeacherSumi replied to a thread
13 years ago
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How to make friends in the Philippines by expat.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in the Philippines :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in the ...

Desiree M.

First there are different types of friends to make when being an Expat. A you encounter Expats, I like to see if they are willing to make eye contact. If they do, I usually say hi and see if they are interested in talking. There are many foreigners ... Read More

Desiree M.
TeacherSumi replied to a thread
13 years ago
Victoria99

Best places to live in philippines by Victoria99

Hello, Young mum of 2 and expecting the 3rd in a few months is relocating to the philippines. Neither I nor my husband had been there and so we don't really know what to expect. We're used to certain standard of life here with the kids in Paris ...

Desiree M.

Hi! I suggest Fort Bonifacio Global City. There are available condominiums in the area. It is very accessible to the malls such as Bonifacio High Street and Market Market. There is also a nearby private hospital. Since you have kids, you can enroll ... Read More

Desiree M.
TeacherSumi replied to a thread
13 years ago
laurens@alexandre

TAGALOG SESSIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR OUR EXPATS by laurens@alexandre

Hi everyone , Tagalog sessions are now provided at Alexandre Bakery and Bistro located at the fort . These sessions will be combined with food and beverages . Our vision is to bridge the existing gap between the expat community and the ...

Desiree M.

Hello Tagalog learners, I am also a Tagalog tutor! This is my website: http://tagaloglessonsmanila.weebly.com please visit the website to know more Read More

Desiree M.
TeacherSumi replied to a thread
13 years ago
dame de trésor

Cafe havana ??? by dame de trésor

Cafe Havana is one of the famous place in Makati (specially for foreign guys) But I wonder why my friends keep telling me not to visit that place. Hmmm.. What's behind Havana? Yeah, my foreign and Local friends told me never ever go there, They ...

Desiree M.

I could suggest hmmm... North Super highway, ehehehee. Much better, plan going somewhere in North so that at least your time will not be wasted. Go to Pangasinan, visit the Hundred Islands. Read More

Desiree M.
TeacherSumi replied to a thread
13 years ago
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Do and don't in the Philippines by expat.com

Are you living in the Philippines? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in the Philippines? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in the ...

Desiree M.

WOW! Members gave good posts! Well I will try to give brief and nice share about the topic. DO'S Learn Tagalog basic conversations. Smile. don't give a damn smirk especially to drunk people you may encounter. Always count ... Read More

Desiree M.
TeacherSumi replied to a thread
13 years ago
anette247

Hi to you all! by anette247

I'm Anette Aas, I'm 25 years old and I've been living here since 2001. I do miss Norway from time to time, but I also enjoy my stay here as well. I'm half Filipino-Norwegian so I'm quite a mix. I speak Tagalog fluently (after 10 years its about ...

Desiree M.

Hello Anette! why wont you try Visayan language/Bisaya language? We Filipinos are amaze to find foreigners speaking/ knows some Bisaya language. ehehehee~ Read More

Desiree M.
TeacherSumi replied to a thread
13 years ago
jason3164

Philippines travel by jason3164

Recently I have had the urge to travel to the PH since I have been to Thailand. I am writing this because I read somewhere that it is more dangerous to travel to the Philippines then it is to Thailand. Would someone tell me if this is true and if ...

Desiree M.

Hello Jason 3164 I agreed to most of the previous comments. If you will be staying here in Manila, and you just want to visit near provinces, I would suggest Tagaytay-Palace in the sky or Picnic Grove's horse-back riding, also try Villa Escudero ... Read More

Desiree M.
TeacherSumi replied to a thread
13 years ago
expat.com

How to make friends in the Philippines by expat.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in the Philippines :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in the ...

Desiree M.

First there are different types of friends to make when being an Expat. A you encounter Expats, I like to see if they are willing to make eye contact. If they do, I usually say hi and see if they are interested in talking. There are many foreigners ... Read More

Desiree M.
TeacherSumi replied to a thread
13 years ago
davidoak

looking for mates/drinking buddies by davidoak

Hi there fellow expats! I am David from the Uk, recently been relocated here by my company from Shanghai. Not having the energy to physically go out and meet new people blah blah blah, I am relying on the magic of the internet to see if there are ...

Desiree M.

why wont you try the San Miguel by the Bay at MALL OF ASIA? *raises hand*~light drinker but very talkative friend LOL Read More

Desiree M.
TeacherSumi replied to a thread
13 years ago
expat1

What kind of lifestyle will $5000.USD/mo. afford in the Philippines? by expat1

Just trying to learn cost of living standards in real terms verses the western countries. I see some of these costs (real estate, domestic help, etc...) online. What about utility costs, health insurance, medical care, automobile expenses, taxes, ...

Desiree M.

I AGREE WITH FEMALE_EXPAT 5,000.00 USD = 217,300.03 PHP i just used a converter to check at least and for you to know how much 5k USD is equivalent to pesos. as you can see it's more than enough. if an average family (with 4-5 members),with this ... Read More