Living In The Philippines: 12/30/07

[LinP3] Re: Building your home in the Philippines

i just built a large extension, my only advice is to get a good
architect, go to his office, look at his set up and project files and
check out one or two references

good luck and best regards

--- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com, "HAPPY :-)"
<tbevan60@...> wrote:
>
> I was wondering if any one has a good lead on a book or manual that
> would assist a first timer at building a home from scratch in the
> Philippines. Iam looking for a "step by step" guide on what you
need
> to do and watch out for when subcontracting the building of a home.
> Something that included. forms /spead sheets on list of material
etc.
> I found a lot of books online for US home subcontracting, but its
not
> quite the same.
>
> For those of you that have already built and have all the
information
> just sitting in you closets. Would you be willing to share. Iam
sure
> Iam not the only one out there that would pay for good information,
> and learn from others.
>
> Also, Any comments on building v.s Remodeling an exsisting home.
>
> Thanks
> Tom Bevan
>

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[LinP3] Re: Chaperoned Dating ...

Greg

We are the same age, but i am a brit and 7 years ahead of you,
married a beutiful Filipina 7 years ago........i agree with the
previous reply to your post, does depend but things are changing over
there, western influences but they still retain their natural culture.

For myself, i can only say what a pleasure it has been to have a
lovely asian wife and like you say, also for me, for the second half
of my life, go for it Greg

--- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com, "Greg" <gadinaz@...>
wrote:
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> I've been a lurker in the group for a short time now, so with this
> topic, I'd like to introduce myself.
>
> Hello everyone! I'm Greg, fifty one, live in the States and am
single.
> Over here I've interacted with a handful of Filipino's (I work with
> two) and have been wowed by their pleasant & charming dispositions,
so
> I joined the group to learn more about your culture.
>
> As I am single, I would dearly love to find a partner for the second
> half of my life. From what I've experienced (now please understand,
> this is simply based upon their beauty and their lovely and gracious
> disposition) I think I'd be very foolish indeed to not at least open
> the door to the possibility of a Filipina Bride.
>
>
> So my question to the group: If I should happen to meet a Filipina,
> around my age, whom I found totally captivating, and of course, she
> would seem to be interested in me also, would a chaperoned date be
> expected?
>
>
>
> Thanks a lot!
>

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[LinP3] ferry vs. Airlines

My son says the airline industry is just a big scam and it is better to use the ferry system than the airlines. Is that true?

According to him, it is best to get a private room on one is about 4,000 pesos or 95 dollars round trip. Is there any thoughts on this good or bad?

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[LinP3] Re: Directed Financial Support

3 to 15 dollars of load on their mobile.....I load to SMART buy load
for GLOBE & Sun communications mobile phone providers

Your sweetie gets dollar for dollar load on her mobile

--- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com, "Mark Harrison"
<marksegroups@...> wrote:
>
> So what do they get for 3 to 15 dollars on this service?
>
> On Dec 30, 2007 1:36 AM, c_a_p_t_a_i_n_r_o_n <DAVE.PEAK@...> wrote:
>
> > --- In
LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com<LivingInThePhilippines3%
40yahoogroups.com>,
> > "Mark"
> > <marksegroups@> wrote:
> > >
> >
> > I send phone loads via arty.com
> > Varying amounts from P115 to P460
> > Set up a regular schedule throughout the month
> >
> >
> > > Directed Financial Support
> > > From a lot of post I have seen many have issues with providing
support
> > > since they do not thing it will spent as it should. Myself I
have an
> > > issue with this and have some questions?
> >
> > > Can I pay for phone time and/or internet time directly?
> >
> >
> >
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

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Re: [LinP3] GPS for PI???

I know of a distributor of GPS and Fish Finders in the Philippines. His name is Don at: marnavcopi@yahoo.com.

Tom in La Union

----- Original Message -----
From: john g.
To: LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, December 31, 2007 11:41 AM
Subject: [LinP3] GPS for PI???

Does anyone know of a GPS unit available for the PI? I have maps, but
would love a car/hand held GPS unit. Thanks for your help.

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[LinP3] Re: Lawyer / Attorney needed

Erik

I recently used Michael Yu located on the third floor of Jet House on
Jones Steet Cebu for a property purchase. he came highly recommended
by a local Doctor Friend and has been a gods end in explaining the
differences in real estate purchase here as compared to overseas

He worked out great. Very honest, very good english so you can
understand the comments and works to the standard 1% scale, with no
attempt to rip you off. If interested send me a private email and I
will give you the details such as phone number etc

Joe
--- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com, "pardocebu"
<huyer@...> wrote:
>
> Dear Friends. Can you help? Would you know of an honest,
professional
> lawyer in Cebu that is proactive and can assist with handling
property
> settlement etc. Your advice would be appreciated. Best wishes. Erik
>

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Re: [LinP3] Customs?

Ron,

You hit on the one time that luggage goes through customs without
your presence. If your luggage is lost, misrouted, etc you are
required to sign a form giving permission for the lock to be cut so
a customs check can be done (forget TSA locks they are only valid
within US). I just had this happen in Aug, when my bag caught up with
me 5 days later, the locks had been cut and several items were
missing, luckily I learned long ago that nothing valuable ever goes
into checked baggage. And besides it's not customs you worry about,
its the baggage handlers.This is not urban legend, at major airports
in the US baggage handlers have been caught on tape going through
passengers luggage prior to it going to the plane or the baggage claim
area.

Rick

--- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com, "Ronald McCarthy"
<ron@...> wrote:
>
> James,
>
> Just urban legend! Nothing goes through Customs without your
presence when
> you're traveling as a normal visitor to the RP (or any other country
for
> that matter). Your airline may loose your luggage or you may forget a
> carry-on, but don't be concerned about customs.
>
> Ron
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "James Vandever" <vandevers@...>
> To: <LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 10:32 AM
> Subject: Re: [LinP3] Customs?
>
>
> >I was told that carry ons have no problems but anything that goes
through
> >customs that is under the plane can be taken by the native that
think their
> >kids need it more than me.
> >
> > Ronald McCarthy <ron@...> wrote: James,
> >
> > Not true! Carry it without worry. I've been carrying my laptop in
and out
> > of the country for over a dozen years without a thought.
> >
> > Ron
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "James Vandever" <vandevers@...>
> > To: <LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 3:53 AM
> > Subject: [LinP3] Customs?
> >
> >> Is there any problems bringing my desktop into the country? I am
told
> >> some
> >> of them come up missing during customs? True?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Philippine Dreams: This book has it all. It's a must have for those
> >> considering living in the Philippines. And present residents and
> >> travelers
> >> will learn from it too. Just click on http://tinyurl.com/arncg . This
> >> link has rave reviews of this book and the *Free* 7 day e-course,
> >> Filipina
> >> 101.
> >>
> >>
> >> ***The List Real Estate Consultant is President of the Cebu Realtors
> >> Board, Tita Domingo, a Realtor (R) with national associates. She is
> >> TitaDomingoRE@... .***
> >>
Listings:http://www.livinginthephilippines.com/real_estate/realtor.html
> >>
> >> Moving here, for relocation services and other representation or
services
> >> Contact the website and List owner
> >> don.herrington@... for assistance, advice and
> >> guidance. Some of these services may be fee based.
> >>
> >> If you want roses for your Filipina friend click on
> >> http://tinyurl.com/7y57y , will take you to a quality Philippine
company
> >> that gives members excellent service. They have a track record
with us. I
> >> recommend them without reservation.
> >>
> >> Other affiliates are at
> >> http://www.livinginthephilippines.com/affiliates.html .
> >>
> >> List problems: Contact List Guides at LinP1Mods@yahoogroups.com .
Read
> >> the rules yet? They are at
> >> http://www.livinginthephilippines.com/rules.html .
> >> Yahoo! Groups Links
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> >
> >
> > Philippine Dreams: This book has it all. It's a must have for those
> > considering living in the Philippines. And present residents and
travelers
> > will learn from it too. Just click on http://tinyurl.com/arncg .
This
> > link has rave reviews of this book and the *Free* 7 day e-course,
Filipina
> > 101.
> >
> >
> > ***The List Real Estate Consultant is President of the Cebu Realtors
> > Board, Tita Domingo, a Realtor (R) with national associates. She is
> > TitaDomingoRE@... .***
> >
Listings:http://www.livinginthephilippines.com/real_estate/realtor.html
> >
> > Moving here, for relocation services and other representation or
services
> > Contact the website and List owner
> > don.herrington@... for assistance, advice and
> > guidance. Some of these services may be fee based.
> >
> > If you want roses for your Filipina friend click on
> > http://tinyurl.com/7y57y , will take you to a quality Philippine
company
> > that gives members excellent service. They have a track record
with us. I
> > recommend them without reservation.
> >
> > Other affiliates are at
> > http://www.livinginthephilippines.com/affiliates.html .
> >
> > List problems: Contact List Guides at LinP1Mods@yahoogroups.com .
Read
> > the rules yet? They are at
> > http://www.livinginthephilippines.com/rules.html .
> > Yahoo! Groups Links
> >
> >
> >
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[LinP3] Re: Arrival help please

Mike,

My son, who lives in Bacolod, would certainly disagree with you
on the cleanliness, he says it is the dirtiest city he has ever been
to outside of Manila. He says the air pollution is so bad that if
you get caught in the rain without a head covering you can smell and
feel the diesel in your hair. But other then that he enjoys it.

Rick

--- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com, "mikeinpanglao"
<mhalwey@...> wrote:
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> Hi Bob-I stayed in Bacolod earlier this year. I arrived at the airport
> and had to haggle to get a metered taxi. I got a decent room at the
> Bacolod Pension Plaza and as I remember I paid about P700 a night for
> a decent room. It is a short walk to the SM mall and the park. It has
> no elevator so you would be getting some exercise going up and down
> the stairs, which I usually do even when there is an elevator
> available. Friendly staff, decent restaurant, and good street BBQ
> starting about 6:00 PM right outside the hotel. It is about a 50 peso
> taxi ride to the Goldenfield Complex with the nightlife. It is not a
> resort but I live a short walk from a nice beach on Panglao so I don't
> need a resort to stay in. The cell # for the BPP is 09153637138. Their
> email address is bacpensionplaza@...
>
> I really liked Bacolod but I only stayed there a couple nights. It is
> probably the cleanest city I have visited in the Philippines. I
> commented to my girlfriend about the clean air and she pointed out
> that none of the vehicles were belching out noxious fumes.
>
> --- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com, bob campbell
> <lonelybob2003@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi. My name is Bob and I will flying into Bacolod on Jan. 7 and it
> will be my first trip there. Would anyone be able to meet me at the
> airport and help me find a room for the first night? Any help would
> be greatly appreciated. Please contact me off line at: bobmarch21@
> Thanks!
>

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[LinP3] Re: Travel Agency in CDO

Visa extensions are a piece of cake in CDO, usually takes less than an hour. The Bureau of Immigration is located on Osmena St., just make sure the taxi driver knows the place before you get in the taxi.

Never heard of anyone hiring a travel agent there, but you may get a response...

William

--- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com, "dconal" <dconal@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I will be arriving in CDO on the seventh of January. I was wondering if
> anyone has some local knowledge to share about getting visa extensions
> there. Specifically the name and/or address of a good travel agency
> that handles that, or a better way of doing it in CDO.
>
> Thank you in advance,
> Dan
>

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