Living In The Philippines: 01/01/08

[LinP3] Re: Any American guys in there late 20s looking to move to PI or living there no

I dont plan on working there i will have about 1,200 usd a month + a
nice savings

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Re: [LinP3] Re: Text Messages

I have sent via Chikka when Yahoo was not working a few times.
Can you receive from them?
Sending from Chikka worked great BTW

On Jan 1, 2008 11:09 PM, Jerry <ibucharl@yahoo.com> wrote:

> I send txts all of the time from my mobile phone service; Altel.
> They seem to all go through. However, the return txts are quite
> expensive.
>
> Now, I use Chikka almost exclusively. They go through almost
> immediately and responses cost the sender in the Philippines either 2
> pesos or 2.5 pesos.
>
> In fact, from Iraq I am using Chikka and all of the Filipinos that I
> work with or know here use Chikka as well.
>
> You can download Chikka for free and there are no monthly charges for
> using the service.
>
> Regards,
> Jerry
>
>
> --- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com<LivingInThePhilippines3%40yahoogroups.com>,
> "rudymonta"
> <rudymonta@...> wrote:
> >
> > It's free for me to send messages via Yahoo Messenger, but is it
> free
> > to reply from a cell phone in the Philippines?
> >
> > --- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com<LivingInThePhilippines3%40yahoogroups.com>,
> "Mark Harrison"
> > <marksegroups@> wrote:
> > >
> > > You can send them via Yahoo Messenger for free, but not Skype
> (even
> > though
> > > your charged) for some reason.
> > > Just make sure you +63 the number not just 63. They can reply back
> > to you
> > > there.
> > > If you really need to use you phone check the companies website
> > >
> > > On Jan 1, 2008 3:48 PM, rudymonta <rudymonta@> wrote:
> > >
> > > > Text messages I sent from my american cell here in the United
> > States
> > > > have not been received there in the Philippines.
> > > >
> > > > Does any anybody know what the problem is?
> > > >
> > > > Thanks.
> > > > Rudy
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > >
> >
>
>
>

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[LinP3] Re: Cheap motel in Manila for the night

I stayed there for one night. It was the worst night I spent in the
PH. I got there and they did'nt know anything about my reservation,
they luckily or unluckily had one room left. The aircon barely
worked the toilet did not work properly, and the shower was a
nightmare. I don't think the place had been cleaned in a year. The
hotel was junked up! This is not a shot at them, but I slept better
on concrete floors in Pampanga with lizards and roaches! To be
fair, I did rent two rooms in Boracay from them. They were seaview
rooms which are the only ones I would rent. They were very
adequate. The staff was friendly, you had to go and get everything
yourself but that was fine, they don't charge an arm and a leg for
the place. The townhouse in Manila is in need of some serious
repair.

--- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com, "yawlcome2000"
<yawlcome2000@...> wrote:
>
> --- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com, "John"
> <revdr72741@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > After 4trips in and out of Manila over the past 9 months, I've
> found
> > the Bayview Park hotel more to my liking, especially for
> a "newbie,"
> > since it's located just across the street from the US Embassy.
> Some may
> > call it a bit pricey, but with the combo of wonderful staff,good
> food
> > and amenities, along with the location, I found it a good buy.
> >
> >
> > --- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com, "sqftgardener"
> > <sqftgardener@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi all! Great board! I'm visiting for 3 weeks to check
things
> out
> > and
> > > hope to return permanently in August. Can anyone give me the
> name of
> > a
> > > cheap motel near the airport in Manila? Thanks much. Jerome
> > >
> >
> I know some around Pasig but, not around the airport, most motels
> rent on a short time basis, 3 hours, etc., you may have to go to a
> hotel, motels are noted here for their short time approach.
>

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[LinP3] Re: Text Messages

--- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com, "rudymonta"
<rudymonta@...> wrote:
>
> Text messages I sent from my american cell here in the United
States
> have not been received there in the Philippines.
>
> Does any anybody know what the problem is?
>
> Thanks.
> Rudy
>

I don't know who your cell phone service is with, mine in the US is
with Alltel. To send text messages to overseas locations, Alltel
requires that each customer specifically request that feature, and a
higher per message rate applies to those foreign texts. Alltel
customers can receive text messages from overseas locations without
having to make a special feature request. Maybe your carrier has
similar rules?

Dennis

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[LinP3] Re: A lesson in welfare from a Filipino

I was determined not to comment about this subject, especially since
drmike has made most of the points I would have made, though he's
probably done so more articulately than I. I do want to add the caveat
however that, for those contemplating moving here, and who get angry
over the endless river of need, should probably reconsider moving. Why
come to a place that's going to precipitate your anger on a daily and
perhaps an hourly basis? Extreme poverty in the Philippines is not
going to disappear in our lifetime, and those who are in dire
financial straits aren't going to go away any time soon.
--- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com, "Mike"
<drmike97007@...> wrote:
>
>
> Is it possible that you have a vision problem, Alex? Is it possible
> that people here try but you don't know about it? Is it possible
> that people try to get work day after day but can't get a leg up and
> get weary? Is it possible that you don't really know many people
> who haven't been able to succeed? How about the lame, weary, sick,
> handicapped? Are you able to tell the difference between those and
> others who are able?
>
> Having paid taxes throughout your lifetime, and apparently resenting
> it, have you ever developed any interest in charity? If this is the
> guaranteed opinion of the majority on this list, then its safe to
> say that that majority are posers who have no intention of living
> here. Mike M.
>
>
> --- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com, "alex27united"
> <alex27united@> wrote:
> >
> > The
> > > system actually works incredibly well, even though the complex
> > > interlinking of the dependancies is very hard to understand and
> > > accept for many a western husband/boyfriend - many of whom seem
> to
> > > accept being taxed for State collective provision of welfare in
> > > their home country, but cannot accept giving freely to the
> wife/gf's
> > > family in a society (which is not taking much tax off them when
> they
> > > are resident in Philippines) which does not provide support
> through
> > > the State.
> > >
> > And, for me, herein lies the problem. I have been taxed, at times
> over-
> > taxed in my opinion, on the small amount of money I have managed
> to
> > accrue over my hard working lifetime. Why should I now be subject
> to a
> > further, "dependant family", tax system?
> > I paid taxes on the money I earnt building a new home for my in-
> laws.
> > I paid taxes on the money I earnt providing a tricycle for the
> brother-
> > in-law.
> > I paid taxes on the money I earnt provsioning a sari sari store
> for my
> > sister-in-law.
> > I paid taxes on the money I earnt to educate their 3 sons.
> > I paid taxes on the money I earnt to bury Lolo.
> > I paid taxes on the money I sent last week to pay off the 5/6.
> > I could go on, but I imagine you see my point.
> >
> > I will help those in need, I will not help those whom I cannot see
> > trying to help themselves.
> >
> > This is an internet forum and I proffer my opinion. Do with my
> opinion
> > as you wish, but I guarantee a majority of members concur with my
> > sentiments.
> > Regards, Alex.
> >
>

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[LinP3] Re: Bargain airfare USA to Philippines

Gailen,

You're correct; an ongoing ticket will do. Whoever told you that you must
have a round trip ticket is not aware of the facts.

Ron

----- Original Message -----
From: "gailen oliver" <gailen_oliver2001@yahoo.com>
To: <LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2008 6:02 PM
Subject: [LinP3] Re: Bargain airfare USA to Philippines

>i was told that if i left the usa it had to be a round trip ticket , now
>i'm confused, are you saying all i need is an on going ticket?
>
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> Philippine Dreams: This book has it all. It's a must have for those
> considering living in the Philippines. And present residents and travelers
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> 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
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> TitaDomingoRE@hotmail.com .***
> 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@livinginthephilippines.com 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
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[LinP3] Re: A lesson in welfare from a Filipino

Mike,
I do not think I have ever met any hard working man that enjoys
paying taxes or enjoys having his tax dollars go to people that
willing do not work or contribute to socity in a meaningful way.

I guess I misssed something or my brain is on vacation...I do not
see the connection between enjoying paying taxes and wether or not
someone chooses to live here.

Personally...I liked the adage....if you do not work...you do not
need to eat or get to eat (from the days of the Pilgrims)
texascecil

--- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com, "Mike"
<drmike97007@...> wrote:
>
>
> Is it possible that you have a vision problem, Alex? Is it
possible
> that people here try but you don't know about it? Is it possible
> that people try to get work day after day but can't get a leg up
and
> get weary? Is it possible that you don't really know many people
> who haven't been able to succeed? How about the lame, weary, sick,
> handicapped? Are you able to tell the difference between those
and
> others who are able?
>
> Having paid taxes throughout your lifetime, and apparently
resenting
> it, have you ever developed any interest in charity? If this is
the
> guaranteed opinion of the majority on this list, then its safe to
> say that that majority are posers who have no intention of living
> here. Mike M.
>
>
> --- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com, "alex27united"
> <alex27united@> wrote:
> >
> > The
> > > system actually works incredibly well, even though the complex
> > > interlinking of the dependancies is very hard to understand
and
> > > accept for many a western husband/boyfriend - many of whom
seem
> to
> > > accept being taxed for State collective provision of welfare
in
> > > their home country, but cannot accept giving freely to the
> wife/gf's
> > > family in a society (which is not taking much tax off them
when
> they
> > > are resident in Philippines) which does not provide support
> through
> > > the State.
> > >
> > And, for me, herein lies the problem. I have been taxed, at
times
> over-
> > taxed in my opinion, on the small amount of money I have managed
> to
> > accrue over my hard working lifetime. Why should I now be
subject
> to a
> > further, "dependant family", tax system?
> > I paid taxes on the money I earnt building a new home for my in-
> laws.
> > I paid taxes on the money I earnt providing a tricycle for the
> brother-
> > in-law.
> > I paid taxes on the money I earnt provsioning a sari sari store
> for my
> > sister-in-law.
> > I paid taxes on the money I earnt to educate their 3 sons.
> > I paid taxes on the money I earnt to bury Lolo.
> > I paid taxes on the money I sent last week to pay off the 5/6.
> > I could go on, but I imagine you see my point.
> >
> > I will help those in need, I will not help those whom I cannot
see
> > trying to help themselves.
> >
> > This is an internet forum and I proffer my opinion. Do with my
> opinion
> > as you wish, but I guarantee a majority of members concur with
my
> > sentiments.
> > Regards, Alex.
> >
>

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[LinP3] Re: Text Messages

I send txts all of the time from my mobile phone service; Altel.
They seem to all go through. However, the return txts are quite
expensive.

Now, I use Chikka almost exclusively. They go through almost
immediately and responses cost the sender in the Philippines either 2
pesos or 2.5 pesos.

In fact, from Iraq I am using Chikka and all of the Filipinos that I
work with or know here use Chikka as well.

You can download Chikka for free and there are no monthly charges for
using the service.

Regards,
Jerry

--- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com, "rudymonta"
<rudymonta@...> wrote:
>
> It's free for me to send messages via Yahoo Messenger, but is it
free
> to reply from a cell phone in the Philippines?
>
> --- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com, "Mark Harrison"
> <marksegroups@> wrote:
> >
> > You can send them via Yahoo Messenger for free, but not Skype
(even
> though
> > your charged) for some reason.
> > Just make sure you +63 the number not just 63. They can reply back
> to you
> > there.
> > If you really need to use you phone check the companies website
> >
> > On Jan 1, 2008 3:48 PM, rudymonta <rudymonta@> wrote:
> >
> > > Text messages I sent from my american cell here in the United
> States
> > > have not been received there in the Philippines.
> > >
> > > Does any anybody know what the problem is?
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> > > Rudy
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>

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[LinP3] Re: Any American guys in there late 20s looking to move to PI or living there no

Hi Group I just joined this group my name is Ben I met a Filipina online
18 months ago . I plan to go meet her in march with the possibility of
maybe moving there in 3 years depending on how it goes while Im there.I
visited the Philippines many years ago and really loved the people and
the country. I will have an income and my investment egg for income,not
a lot by US stantards but i hope enough to live a good life there. Would
love to hear comments from people in the USA and the Philippines. Ben
C.
--- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com, "Philip Raitz"
<declaos@...> wrote:
>
> The Philippines is a pretty good place to live if you have an income
> coming in from outside the Philippines (you don't need much) but it
> is a tough place to make a buck.
>
> Phil R
>
> --- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com, "D J" HawnHog@
> wrote:
> >
> > Happy New Year to all of you!
> >
> > Carl, If no one has beat me to the punch yet let me be the first to
> > ask; how do you propose to make a go of it there? Unless you have
> > acquired a vast amount of money to substain you for the next 50
> years
> > you are in for a rude awakening. Unless you have a very special
> > skill, be forewarned, your chance of finding a job in the Phils is
> > almost zilch.
> >
> > Maybe you have a secret you'd like to share with us. If no money
> or a
> > solid plan.... Well, sorry to burst your bubble..............
> >
> > DJ
> > Hawaii
> >
> > --- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com, "italiancarl2001"
> > <italiancarl2001@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I was wondering if there are any American guys in there late 20s
> > > thinking about making a move to PI. Maybe even some young
> American guys
> > > living out there now. I am having thoughts of moving there
> wanted to
> > > share some ideas.
> > >
> > >
> > > Carl in Las Vegas
> > >
> >
>

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