Living In The Philippines: 01/11/08

[LinP3] Philippine general information

For those of you who would like the "official information" in regards
to such things as B/B be reminded that there is no such thing here in
Philippines, it is up to the person who is processing the paper to
intrepret their own official guide lines. The official ruling is
determined by how much greese you provide. As far as the falling
peso, I was here in the 60s and 70s, but that was in my younger years,
I did not know then what the rate was to the dollar. All I ever did
was go get a hand full of them and spend them I usually could get
enough in my pockets for a nites worth of fun. The rule still applies
just go to ATM instead of money changer, did not have ATMs back then
get you a bunch and have some fun. The coins never bought much so we
use to pitch them in the river on the way back to the ship, If I ever
go broke I will try to retrieve some of them at main gate in
Olongapo. The falling peso, is somewhat like falling arches, you
never get them back again. happy trails until we meet again

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[LinP3] Re: Boracay Hotel

Hello to everyone who is planning to visit Boracay.#

I have been here since August with my family and we enjoy it alot. It
does not have to bee so expensive to stay here unless you insist to
stay very close to The Beach. I just booked a room with fan and
bathroom 50 meters from the beach for a fellow Norwegian. They asked
25000 for one month! If you write me off list, I will be happy to
assist anyone who needs help. I have an IP-telephone which allows me
to call for free to the US.,Canada and Western Europe. Give me your
phone number and I will call you back. Or if you are on the island,
stop by for a coffee and you can call home at the same time.

Chris in Boracay

> Hello,
>
> Your group is amazing and very informative. I've only been a member
> for few months now. There's a lot of great talk and info to be read
> and learned from. I live in SD CA and about to visit my own
country in
> Mar '08. The last time I was in PI was back in '97 when I was still
> active duty. I'm bringing my teenager son along, so he can
experience
> PI for the 1st time. I need advice from the experienced ones.
We're
> planning to go to Boracay for few days. We're not picky on whatever
> accomodation we get. It doesn't have to be oceanfront. 2 beds is
> okay. Doesn't have to be luxurious. I was told that Holy Week is
one
> of the busiest time. Would it be okay to just hop aboard and find a
> place to stay when we get there or reserve a hotel now? The reason
is
> that it's too expensive to book hotel from the states. I have plane
> reservations already. Which one do you recommend and why. Thank
you
> for your help.
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[LinP3] Boracay Hotel

Thank you for the kind words, Chit. Please tell your friends to join, to go to:

http://www.livinginthephilippines.com .

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Don
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Hello,

Your group is amazing and very informative. I've only been a member
for few months now. There's a lot of great talk and info to be read
and learned from. I live in SD CA and about to visit my own country in
Mar '08. The last time I was in PI was back in '97 when I was still
active duty. I'm bringing my teenager son along, so he can experience
PI for the 1st time. I need advice from the experienced ones. We're
planning to go to Boracay for few days. We're not picky on whatever
accomodation we get. It doesn't have to be oceanfront. 2 beds is
okay. Doesn't have to be luxurious. I was told that Holy Week is one
of the busiest time. Would it be okay to just hop aboard and find a
place to stay when we get there or reserve a hotel now? The reason is
that it's too expensive to book hotel from the states. I have plane
reservations already. Which one do you recommend and why. Thank you
for your help.

Chit

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Re: [LinP3] Re: No more balikbayan visas?

Stan
That you got a bulikbayan stamp in Sept when we were denied in Aug. does prove that it is still working, But inconsistantly. When we returned in the end of aug I posted on this site about this [edit] others posted that they had had problems in getting the stamp as well. I don't want to mis quote them so the archieves should be checked. I got a lot of good information from this group that helped on that trip so in the spirit of sharing information I am sharing one family's experience. Greetings from Ca. Art B

----- Original Message ----
From: satexas1206 <smkrause@hotmail.com>
To: LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 6:58:56 PM
Subject: [LinP3] Re: No more balikbayan visas?

We received a Balikbayan Visa on September 26, 2007 when we visited
there and an exit stamp on November 14, 2007. So I think the program
is still working.
Stan

--- In LivingInThePhilippi nes3@yahoogroups .com, arturo barroso
<barrosoarturo@ ...> wrote:
>
> Actually this happened to us, upon arriving to Manila with my
Filipina wife. When she asked the imigration official for the
balikbayan stamp for us she was told that there would be no more
Balikbayan program. It was no big deal for us since we were only
staying 25 day and got an extention but we wanted to test the system
to see if we could get the stamp for future trips.. But I can see
where it would be a big deal to others. It would be nice to get the
official word on this. We arrive in manila in Aug of 2007.. Art B

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Re: [LinP3] Advice Needed

Robert,

I don't believe that Canada uses fiancee visas anymore.

--Ray B

On 1/11/08, robert_brideau <rbrideau@rogers.com> wrote:
>
> Dear Friends,
>
> I am a new member, and my fiancee, Marivie, is a Philippine lady, who
> lives in Daraga, Albay. We plan on being married in 2009, and live in
> Canada for awhile and then in the Philippines. I am a Canadian
> citizen and have lived all my life in Canada. I presently have a
> heart condition, that prevents me from travelling to the Philippines
> to meet Marivie, so she is trying to come to Canada. We thought of
> using either a work visa or financee visa, but not certain which is
> easiest to use, as there appears to be so many government rules
> required. We have never met in person yet. Any advice will be greatly
> appreciated. Marivie is a school teacher, having worked for 10 years
> in Manila and 3 years at a university in China. She is presently
> enrolled in a 6-month Canadian Caregiver Course, in the Philippines,
> so that she will be qualified to work in Canada as a Caregiver, to
> begin with. I am retired, age 65, and have a modest pension from work
> and my government pension. Marivie would like to be able to come to
> Canada to be with me this year, if she can obtain a needed visa.
>
> Yours truly,
>
> Robert
>
>
>

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Off Topic No More Please Re: [LinP3] small car

http://www.livinginthephilippines.com
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Off Topic No More Please

Will be in SE Asia within four years according to this:
"The Nano will go on sale in India later this year with an initial
production run of 250,000 a year. Tata says it will offer the Nano
in other emerging markets in Latin America, Southeast Asia and
Africa within four years."
http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/01/10/tata-nano-the-worlds-
cheapest-car/index.html?hp

--- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com, "Ronald McCarthy"
<ron@...> wrote:
>
>
> Hi, Ron. Interesting bug and slik looking 50 miles per gallon.
Could the Philippines become even more congested! I understand it
will be exported in two years.
>
> I too like to discuss this but wonder how far off topic we stray
before one of List Guide stop it, killjoys!
>
> Thank you for your help and your posts Ron. You and those like you
are a blessing. Thank you for joining the
Forumhttp://www.livinginthephilippines.com/form. I hope wo see you
there!
>
> Don
> List Guide
> List Owner
>
> New members please check http://www.livinginthephilippines.com so
you will know!
>
> Tom,
>
> This is a vehicle aimed at the Indian market where fewer than 7
people out
> of 100 have access to cars (let alone own them). Production
models are yet
> to be produced. The Nano was introduced this year in a car show
in Bombay I
> believe. I don't think there are any plans for export at this
time. It may
> end up like the Samurai that was briefly introduced into the US
market and
> spawned a series of consumer protection and safety laws.
>
> Ron
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "aquanuttcase" <aquanuttcase@...>
> To: <LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 2:05 PM
> Subject: [LinP3] small car
>
>
> > Hello to all, I just saw an advertisement about a car being made
> > called the Tata-nano, very small car but claimed to get 50mpg and
> > costs around $2500 dollars new! I wonder if they'll ever import
those
> > into the P.I.? Even at 100% markup in price that is still a very
> > inexpensive car. That type of car could and would do very well
in the
> > Philippines economy. They are made in Bombay I believe. No ac or
power
> > anything but still its a car and would be a bit dryer to drive
during
> > the rains than a honda wave! Anyone know if there are any plans
for
> > this car to be imported into the P.I.?
> > Tom
> >
> >
> >
> > 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.ht
ml
> >
> > 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: No more balikbayan visas?

I entered the RP on 5 December of 2007 with my wife. Although I was
only staying three weeks I wanted to see how it went. My wife went
first and at the conclusion of her interview with immigration she
asked for the Balikbayan stamp for me. The official just smiled and
said "no problem" or words to that effect. I stepped forward and my
passport was stamped 'Balikbayan' and we were off on our merry way.
We entered in Cebu.

GregW

--- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com, arturo barroso
<barrosoarturo@...> wrote:
>
> Actually this happened to us, upon arriving to Manila with my
Filipina wife. When she asked the imigration official for the
balikbayan stamp for us she was told that there would be no more
Balikbayan program. It was no big deal for us since we were only
staying 25 day and got an extention but we wanted to test the system
to see if we could get the stamp for future trips.. But I can see
where it would be a big deal to others. It would be nice to get the
official word on this. We arrive in manila in Aug of 2007.. Art B

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[LinP3] Re: Rainy Season

Fred,

You didn't say what part of the RP you would be visiting. It makes a
bit of a difference where you'll be as the seasons aren't exactly the
same all over. But, the dry season is usually between Oct and March,
with slight variances from north to south. Some southern provinces
experience minor difference in temps, while others, like Baguio for
instance, have very cool temps during the winter months.

Jack

--- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com, "fredcastetter"
<fredcastetter@...> wrote:
>
> I have been to the Philippines 2 time both in March, can any of you
> tell me just how bad is the rainy season over there?? I would like to
> go there when the temps. are a little cooler but don't want to get
> stuck inside or wading through knee high water.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Fred
>

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[LinP3] Re:Tooth Root Canal - Cebu Dentist

If you're looking for someone in the Mactan area, I know a Dr. Ana Augusto who does a good job, her clinic is at the Marina Mall I, ground floor beside Gillamac appliance store.

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[LinP3] Re: No more balikbayan visas?

We received a Balikbayan Visa on September 26, 2007 when we visited
there and an exit stamp on November 14, 2007. So I think the program
is still working.
Stan

--- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com, arturo barroso
<barrosoarturo@...> wrote:
>
> Actually this happened to us, upon arriving to Manila with my
Filipina wife. When she asked the imigration official for the
balikbayan stamp for us she was told that there would be no more
Balikbayan program. It was no big deal for us since we were only
staying 25 day and got an extention but we wanted to test the system
to see if we could get the stamp for future trips.. But I can see
where it would be a big deal to others. It would be nice to get the
official word on this. We arrive in manila in Aug of 2007.. Art B

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