bigpearl
Australian expat in the Philippines
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Lives in Bacnotan
Speaks english
Registration: 27 January 2018
E-visa to convert to residency by alaa tabeeb
I have an issue. I am Jordanian and married to a Filipina wife. I came here on an e-visa, and when we were processing residency, they told us the e-visa cannot be converted to anything else and that I have to leave the country for my homeland to ...
An add on alaa tabeeb. If you are married and your wife has a passport, you can simply fly to a close country, return and apply for a BB visa on your return, make sure you have all your paperwork in order.Cheers, Steve. Read More
E-visa to convert to residency by alaa tabeeb
I have an issue. I am Jordanian and married to a Filipina wife. I came here on an e-visa, and when we were processing residency, they told us the e-visa cannot be converted to anything else and that I have to leave the country for my homeland to ...
@bigpearl is it possible to just go to Malaysia and apply from there without having residency there? - @alaa tabeebNo idea hence my suggestion to spend a few Pisos and consult a migration agent, get the correct answers and the path you need to ... Read More
E-visa to convert to residency by alaa tabeeb
I have an issue. I am Jordanian and married to a Filipina wife. I came here on an e-visa, and when we were processing residency, they told us the e-visa cannot be converted to anything else and that I have to leave the country for my homeland to ...
Consult a migration agent for the options available. SIRV, SRRV or seeing you are married a 13a visa.Good luck.Cheers, Steve. Read More
America tops Philippine tourism market by PalawOne
US tops Philippine tourism market, propelled by strong ties, even stronger dollarThe Philippines, however, attracted just 2.1 million of Southeast Asia’s 48.5 million tourist arrivals in the first four months of this yearBy Sam Beltran ...
A good read P1.Growth corridors happen in all countries, for most of us Manila is/can be a frustrating experience unless you intend to do business there and personally we avoid like the plague. We are up in La Union so Clark is 2 hours closer, have ... Read More
America tops Philippine tourism market by PalawOne
US tops Philippine tourism market, propelled by strong ties, even stronger dollarThe Philippines, however, attracted just 2.1 million of Southeast Asia’s 48.5 million tourist arrivals in the first four months of this yearBy Sam Beltran ...
Golly Bulacan is not that far from Clark international airport that has operated for years, a very nice int airport and less than 2 hours to Manila central depending on the time of day, Only 3 and a half hours for an international flight instead of ... Read More
America tops Philippine tourism market by PalawOne
US tops Philippine tourism market, propelled by strong ties, even stronger dollarThe Philippines, however, attracted just 2.1 million of Southeast Asia’s 48.5 million tourist arrivals in the first four months of this yearBy Sam Beltran ...
Apples and oranges, many souls are not interested in third world countries or developing nations and a simple choice, each to their own. What is interesting is I've read that the Philippines made #1 this year for the top retirement destination in ... Read More
Getting around with your pet in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Living in the Philippines with a pet also means learning how to navigate local transport systems together. From daily commutes to occasional trips, you have to navigate betwwen local rules and real-life experiences. Whether ...
@CherylAn interesting topic, my 15 years knocking about here, living here for 7 years have never seen a loved pet on a train, bus, jeepney or tricycle. Our two Labrador's are walked on leads or a trip to the vet it's in the SUV and they love it. ... Read More
There is always a silver lining by Lotus Eater
Any punters thinking of visiting the Philippines for the first time but are undecided now is the time.The US $ is trading at PHP61.45. The £ at PHP83.67. These are mid market rates.Some airlines are offering tempting prices not withstanding ...
Yes P1, no going back and learning from previous disruptions over the decades it seems there are alternatives within reach of the humble punter, what pisses me of with Oz is the fools weighing up whether to charge an extra road tax on EV's, what a ... Read More
Just another "Expat in Baguio City" post by BOONDOCK-SAINT
I live in the PNW of the US, I'm not cut out for severe heat. I have aspiration of spending time in Baguio, the opinion changes frequently depending on which video I watched last.Anyhoo, I would like to know from people who actually live in Baguio ...
Welcome to the forum roylaneroy, for me/us Baguio is a nice place to visit and less than 2 hours away but by choice we prefer the beach and quiet, no belching jeepney's nor roosters or barking dogs. Our bit of paradise. Quiet.The land prices seem ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
TDS works both ways. Bishop, King, Jesus H Christ, Pope and all self appointed, I call that TDS.Yes Fred BYD sales dropped 32% in February and promptly retained the leader board once the self anointed king started the war in Iran.Thing is while ... Read More
100k budget for the house by Senyorita chubbylita
I want to ask for an advice very low budget for building a small house 2 bedrooms 1 toilet and bath small kitchen and dining thank you budget plan pls
Yes each to their own Offgrid, choices. Do let us know with followups how your budget fares.BTW our home is P50M and not bragging as some around here go for P100M. As said choices.Good luck with your build.Cheers, Steve. Read More
100k budget for the house by Senyorita chubbylita
I want to ask for an advice very low budget for building a small house 2 bedrooms 1 toilet and bath small kitchen and dining thank you budget plan pls
@Offgrid PhilippinesAll good and definitely not a negative Nancy but more of a realist. We live in the province on the beach in a 5 bed 5 bath home and there is 3 of us, one is our live in caretaker. Not a stupid big house when we have visitors ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Thanks for keeping this topic open Bhavna, yes imports and exports with regards to the Philippines but part of the equation are prices and availability of oil and commodities coming out of a war ravaged zone, the operative word here now is imports ... Read More
100k budget for the house by Senyorita chubbylita
I want to ask for an advice very low budget for building a small house 2 bedrooms 1 toilet and bath small kitchen and dining thank you budget plan pls
While a very old topic kind of reminds me of the old Supertramp song "dreamer".P55K? Seems you shat in a hole in the ground and had a running water supply you could bucket water from. Get real. I've been here a long time and well know ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports[B]OT by Enzyte Bob
Minipearl said . . . . Seems little has changed aside from another endless war *************************Examples of endless wars:Korean war 3 yearsVietnam war 12 yearsAfghanistan war 20 yearsIraq war 8 yearsEpic Fury is 54 days old.
Go back to bed Bob.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports[B]OT by Enzyte Bob
Minipearl said . . . . Seems little has changed aside from another endless war *************************Examples of endless wars:Korean war 3 yearsVietnam war 12 yearsAfghanistan war 20 yearsIraq war 8 yearsEpic Fury is 54 days old.
Go back to bed Bob. Told you already it ain't over yet and your mouth said 4 weeks, then 6 weeks and now? Near 8 weeks and while only my humble opinion, the party has just begun. You foolishly stated that the straight was open, told you so, In the ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
As per the topic "Philippines imports and exports" Seems little has changed aside from another endless war where the cost of fuel for most punters world wide has gone through the roof, deliveries and basic needs the prices rise and why? It's ok for ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Seems I have a different take on the word "obliterated" that was so Proudly bandied about by some who have a different concept.Any way as P1 says.Happy trails. Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Only an observation but mid last year someone mouthed off that the Iranian nuclear program was obliterated and they will never have a nuclear weapon now,,,,,,,, so what happened? The straight stayed open and shipping was normal.Some fool decided to ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Interesting points Fred and I would agree that alternatives have to make economic sense, for me they do if you do the math and have some experience. I have had 3 solar systems over the last 30 years and see the benefits in the hip pocket.What I will ... Read More
Attorney in Cebu by Rexalto
TRying to locate attorney
Only me but I would suggest google or perhaps your local Barangay or Municipal for recommendations.OMO.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Onward Ticket by Lat61
If you're not a Filipino Citizen, you can't just fly one way into the Philippines. You need to purchase a roundtrip or onward ticket before flying or you will be left at the gate. Exception to this rule is any children 15 years or younger with their ...
Yes Aidan, especially for the Philippines and 14 or 15 buck ticket is cheap insurance if you don't intend to leave for some time. Funny last time we were in Hong Kong no one asked for an exit ticket either there or here in PH. Normally they do. ... Read More
Canadian Living In Cagayan De Oro by Cyberfool
Hi, I am a Canadian born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. Here in Cagayan De Oro Uptown I noticed a few foreigners but we seldom make eye contact. Strange , I know. Anyway, I was wondering if there any other Canucks in the Uptown.
Sad but can be true Cyberfool and personally? The countries matter little. If one craves their own countrymen then stay at home, for me/us the expats we have met are mostly judgemental, self opinionated, pretentious and many suffer small man ... Read More
Canadian Living In Cagayan De Oro by Cyberfool
Hi, I am a Canadian born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. Here in Cagayan De Oro Uptown I noticed a few foreigners but we seldom make eye contact. Strange , I know. Anyway, I was wondering if there any other Canucks in the Uptown.
There is a lot of truth in what you say Agg, I too avoid socialising with the local expats and we have plenty around our area, a simple wave or a 2 minute chat and drive on. We have met a few nice down to earth expats over the last 15 years but ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
What's going to happen when Iran doesn't capitulate, perhaps not even turn up to these latest talks and the deadline for the ceasefire looms,,,,,,,, the Iranian people that the dump offered "help is on the way" now looks like he is going to blow the ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
I see also the Australian government is pushing for electrification of light toheavy transport. I think when one looks back at history the strangle hold on consumers has worn thin but for decades there was little choice bar weathering the storm, ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
You must be joking P1, you are talking about the drill baby drill king and probably how he helps to line his pockets and his buddies.Remember you are talking about a fool that denounces alternatives and blocks progress. stupid plus.Maybe he wants to ... Read More
Quality woman for a quality guy by Slowdown23
My name is Ryan from the United states. I am looking (not rushing) for a traditional woman who I can get to know and spend my life with. I am 37 in good shape, financially secure and have strong interpersonal skills. Able to retire in 13 years when ...
I'm not a judge as I've never been to Angeles city, Clark airport or pass it on the motorway but and only my opinion I'm sure it's little different to any other cities in the Philippines or around the world for that matter, depends where you hang ... Read More
Quality woman for a quality guy by Slowdown23
My name is Ryan from the United states. I am looking (not rushing) for a traditional woman who I can get to know and spend my life with. I am 37 in good shape, financially secure and have strong interpersonal skills. Able to retire in 13 years when ...
Choices P1 and it really depends on which head you are thinking with. Like you I met my better half online and a dozen or 20 more and weeded them out, 15 years on we are still together and I suppose like an old married couple and sure we have our ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
You won't have to look very hard Fred. Little has changed in 50 years with a dick like that.OMO but there is an obvious message here for all with a few brains, all the ransom demands over the decades when it comes to fossils fuels and the pockets ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Well it seems the supposedly open straights of Hormuz? From what I have read/seen on TV 10 ships made it through and 2 Indian tankers were attacked by the IRGC........ Told you Bob it ain't over yet. Now closed again.As for happy verses gay? My ex ... Read More
Quality woman for a quality guy by Slowdown23
My name is Ryan from the United states. I am looking (not rushing) for a traditional woman who I can get to know and spend my life with. I am 37 in good shape, financially secure and have strong interpersonal skills. Able to retire in 13 years when ...
I gave up the acres, cows and chooks, wallabies, snakes and lizards for a quieter life on 2,500M2 on the beach with plenty of space and no one to bother us, the barking dogs are our own and thankfully not often, no chooks or roosters but at 4 am I ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Bob, as said get over it, to me it seems it's you that suffers TDS while most see the reality, what your king does doesn't bother me but severely pisses me off what he is doing to those that can least afford a petulant Childs whims and tantrums. His ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Get over your loses Bob, worry about your stairs and a thieving family, your new move and not putting faith in a fool.OMO.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Nice to actually see you posting your thoughts P1.I personally have come to the realisation that this TDS B/S is actually a poor excuse to blame others for there own inability to think for themselves, can't or refuse to look through the lies and ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Spit all you like Bob, I care little has I well know a person that can't think for themselves and blindly follows like a gullible sheep.OMO.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Bob he hasn't accomplished defanging as you call it because it ain't over yet. Your king though has succeeded in killing the innocent and destroying the world economy.How can you elect a fool that calls fallen soldiers losers? The ones that were ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Your fool king started a war without any consultation with NATO nor aligned nations And like week 3 calls for help? Not very well thought out, never even consulted his own congress, typical rip tear bust that he does.When nations rejected his asks ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Bob your king failed my liking over 40 years ago, he is constant crook and delusional and has an ego as big as a pregnant cow. Some times I wonder about the fools followers. Did you ever think he is manipulating the markets? Screwing the poor?I'm ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
So yes it's still closed, by a king that says it's open. All the kings horses and all the kings men? What an expensive mess and all the needlessly lost lives. Months more of fuel shortages and high prices.Thank the powers that be for offering ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
So it's not open?Cheers, Steve. Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Bitter and twisted. Brainwashed to boot.Perhaps don't believe your lying king and watch the news. Your king is blocking shipping, turning them back. To me that's not open. The big shipping companies are not game to move as they value their ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Never underestimate China Fred.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Well P1 and only my experience, Australia, many countries have been pushing the alternative wheel barrow for decades and while favoured by the left the right seems to hate the thought but can't offer a cohesive way forward. Only nuclear. We had a ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
The thing is P1, now we have alternative choices with imports/exports unlike years ago. Choices were ICE motors and that has changed big time. Bit like solar panels when most came out of Germany,,,,,, technology and opportunities led to competition ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
A sad but true story Bob and ask yourself why. I mentioned it earlier, can't compete.We are not in China and your beloved Tesla in the Philippines,,,,,, not China is a heck of a lot more expensive compared to other comparable imports. Take into ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
The thing I see is that the Dump can't handle competition and tries to railroad his version of change, unfortunately? We can all see what's happening and while kings think they can go it alone alienating allies is a very foolish move. It seems to be ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Fool. The word is a self anointed king. Perhaps worry about what your king is not doing to settle the crisis he created. A crown is easily toppled, beheading was common once.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
HAHAHA. What is your ROI on your stairs? I care little and a set of wheels we replace every 5 years, motors cost no matter how you look at it but we plug ours into the sun.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
And Bob? If you learnt to read and remember I have posted on this multiple times but I'll refresh your ailing memory. Range from experience is 120 to 140 Kms. more than enough for our local running around, plug it in every few days from the sun. ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Yes King dump, if you learnt to read our car is PHEV. I'm sure that is beyond your brain to comprehend.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Aidan, we have a PHEV and in 10 months have put less than P5K in the tank. and still 2/3 full.long trips yes but local simply plug it into our solar and an average of 120 klicks for the local stuff on 18.4 Kw of batteries.No range anxiety and saving ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Yeah good point Fred, plenty of fools around. Hydrogen maybe but fusion? long way off and yes they are working on it but in the mean time? We have a free reactor giving power every day and we have harnessed it, fostered and benefiting.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Thanks for the link/read Aiden, interesting the figures.Thing is and it reminds me of the old song by Pete Seegar. "The garden song".The seeds have been planted no different to the industrial and auto revolution and big tech now that is power ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
And reflected in world wide take up of EV's, home solar generation, Fred many countries are thinking the same as Indonesia and moving away from stupidity. Some of us thinking people would like to be in control and not be governed by fools lining ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Perhaps some could explain why alternatives are not as good or better than a stupid drill baby drill mentality? My home and car are powered by the sun, no frigging charges, What are fools going to do when all the hydrocarbons are gone/used and ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Bitter and twisted it seems. Get on with your life.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Planning to visit Philippines next month by Gregory Koch
Hi guysI am planning to visit Philippines next month, any recommendations, suggestions, advises are welcomeI am based in Kansas planning to travel soloWhat could I do and which are the best spots for 7-8 days?So if you have tips or anything ...
Words of wisdom Skip Scott, 7/8 days is not long, Golly I remember driving around Sicily for 7 days and never scratched the surface. I'm fortunate Skip as I've never suffered jet lag even on very long haul flights, seem to sleep easily and fine when ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
LMAO. I well knew my turn was coming with your little tantrums.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
I hear Marcos has given P 5K to all Jeepney and tricycle drivers that are registered and 4 of Ben's cousins that have tricycles have received the money to help with price hikes.The uptake on EV's and even solar systems here is amazing, Australia is ... Read More
What do You Expats do for FUN 🤩 by KenUSA
Hi! I’m Ken from USA & I’m planning to move to and settle down in Bonifacio Global City, TAGUIG. I’d love to get in touch with many of you and get involved in meetings or activities or anything that keeps me busy! I’m 57 ...
@ Mr MeldrewI don't dis nor criticise Manila as we lived there for a year and simply chose a quieter life in a province, country boy I suppose but for me the hustle and bustle and the pollution turned me/us away. While great amenities/opportunities ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
As said Bob, flattery will get you everywhere.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Crying in a corner? Perhaps a tummy rub will help? This I believe is an open forum and we all have opinions like noses and pick them at will. OMO.Cheers, Steve. Read More
What do You Expats do for FUN 🤩 by KenUSA
Hi! I’m Ken from USA & I’m planning to move to and settle down in Bonifacio Global City, TAGUIG. I’d love to get in touch with many of you and get involved in meetings or activities or anything that keeps me busy! I’m 57 ...
Hi Ken and welcome to the forum. Lots of info here with a few searches to help answer your needs. We lived in Manila 14/15 years ago in a rented condo and while very convenient for most things I quickly got over the hustle and bustle and the black ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
No point banging you head against a brick wall P1. Time reveals all.As for Americans 90% are thinkers and love em we do as they are also caught up in the sh1te. the other 10% we won't go there.Happy in the Philippines Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Flattery will get you everywhere Bob. You sir would have to be the most thin skinned lid I have ever talked to, no wonder you are brainwashed by the dump. Talk about fickle, just like your king dump and the blind that willingly follow stupidity. ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
A lid can be turned into a crown, on a brighter note seems imports and exports will start moving again and the share market is certainly reflecting the 2 week truce. Time will tell as always until the next tantrum. An hourly event. quiet comical for ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Pedantic as always Bob.Maybe your AI and my AI could get together and sort out the realities, then export the answer?If one is sending a morse code msg it is single finger taps both long and short, if I could say di di di dah dah dah then it's ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Bob go ask your AI girlfriend the morse code for SOS. You will get what I posted, so much for AI accuracy according to some.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Dear Dorothy, dot dot dot dash dash dash dot dot dot.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Sounds like a cocktail, I'll drink to that.Maybe AI will send you down to the pub.Cheers, Steve. Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 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 Bill, enjoy.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Many times you make me laugh Bob, you can go offline right now and it won't cost you a cent. Your one stop AI shop only delivers what you want to hear and not necessarily realities, you have to give your mate the right info.Bob I have posted many ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
All the irrelevant posturing aside? The topic still remains.Philippines imports and exports.Exports are mostly OFW's and imports seem to be everything else including expats.I rest my case.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Bob, this is an expat site and thinking expats can afford to go alternatives and has little to do with the local population. Most have no spare Pesos and live day to day.Instead of asking AI your questions do your own research, don't base it on my ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
I think that was a stutter Bob, I was posting something else and got a double up. Lost what I intended to post it seems.Regardless it's a pointless discussion.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
What happened then Bob? Seems someone dropped the ball big time. Personally I could never work out the advantages of a Prius as it was all run by ICE and was an overpriced fad.I also see that China has been buying 80% of Chilean Lithium and now ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Well P1 aside from your long winded attachment many are doing exactly that, No power bills, no fuel bills but the clincher is having the bucks to invest and while many in 1st world countries are moving to renewables it's 2nd and 3rd world countries ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Regardless Bob, we are doing it while the likes of yourself? The wheel was invented thousands of years ago, Electric cars 120 odd years ago, You won't stop progress and many of us are enjoying and not spreading B/S that makes you feel better for ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
And Bob? Big frigging deal, There are complainers, there are dreamers and then the doers. Your constant cynicism and denial won't change the direction we are all headed. Renewables.Australia will suffer in the future as a huge amount of our ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
The thing is that energy prices (hydrocarbons) were getting out of hand for years and many people started to wake up to the alternatives available. High electricity and fuel bills are not needed.As bad as they were Mr. no more wars has opened a ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
I own one Bob, No need to preach to the converted. Your Japanese Prius is overpriced and underwhelming.OMO.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
@FredReality is!!!!!! If I can buy an apple from one vendor for 70 cents why would I go 2 doors up and pay a dollar, people budget and look at day to day living costs, Like my sis in OZ that looked at BYD after our experiences but purchased a Cherry ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
What happened then Bob? Seems someone dropped the ball big time. Personally I could never work out the advantages of a Prius as it was all run by ICE and was an overpriced fad.I also see that China has been buying 80% of Chilean Lithium and now ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
He who has the most toys or perhaps cash at the end of the day is the winner it seems, us average plebs are not near that situation but with a little thinking can mitigate rising costs caused by stupidity with forward thinking and small ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
As an apparent lapdog for a fellow member I can still yap. All I can say is perhaps it's time for many to consider alternatives instead of reliance on fossil fuels and being held hostage for stupid decisions that often hold the world to ransom, ... Read More
Philippines and the ME War by PalawOne
ME war may jolt electricity bills: Bombing of refineries causes jittersBy Maria Romero, Lisa Marie Apacible 05 Mar 2026The Middle East (ME) crisis could trigger a domino effect, driving up not only fuel prices but also electricity ...
Child, go back to bed. Iv'e been playing with the stock market for over 40 years and my choices are not influenced by others and have done extremely well.Thing is the topic is about the ME war and how it affects the Philippines and not the me king ... Read More
Philippines and the ME War by PalawOne
ME war may jolt electricity bills: Bombing of refineries causes jittersBy Maria Romero, Lisa Marie Apacible 05 Mar 2026The Middle East (ME) crisis could trigger a domino effect, driving up not only fuel prices but also electricity ...
Since this dump war started the price of Diesel has risen 81% in the Philippines, 52% in Australia, 41% in the US, Russia 0.5%.While most of us retirees can weather the storm spare a thought for those that are suffering. Many states in Oz are ... Read More
Philippines and the ME War by PalawOne
ME war may jolt electricity bills: Bombing of refineries causes jittersBy Maria Romero, Lisa Marie Apacible 05 Mar 2026The Middle East (ME) crisis could trigger a domino effect, driving up not only fuel prices but also electricity ...
Gods or Kings the people pay the price, history doesn't lie.Onto the topic yes the People of the Philippines are hurting as are so many other countries. History has a knack of the revolving door scenario and I'm sure plenty are looking at ... Read More
Philippines and the ME War by PalawOne
ME war may jolt electricity bills: Bombing of refineries causes jittersBy Maria Romero, Lisa Marie Apacible 05 Mar 2026The Middle East (ME) crisis could trigger a domino effect, driving up not only fuel prices but also electricity ...
Bob, Kings and fools or is it the emperors new clothes that most of us see right through, Your foolish king has dropped my share portfolio in Australia by over a quarter of a million bucks, do I look worried? Nope as that market is swings and merry ... Read More
Philippines and the ME War by PalawOne
ME war may jolt electricity bills: Bombing of refineries causes jittersBy Maria Romero, Lisa Marie Apacible 05 Mar 2026The Middle East (ME) crisis could trigger a domino effect, driving up not only fuel prices but also electricity ...
Not lunch time yet Bob.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Philippines and the ME War by PalawOne
ME war may jolt electricity bills: Bombing of refineries causes jittersBy Maria Romero, Lisa Marie Apacible 05 Mar 2026The Middle East (ME) crisis could trigger a domino effect, driving up not only fuel prices but also electricity ...
@Enzyte BobBoth of us broken records it seems?I don't idolise a fool nor a God, only my wallet. Remember "thou shalt not worship false idols".The time is coming for the removal of your new King and may well be sooner than you think.Yes the solar ... Read More
Philippines and the ME War by PalawOne
ME war may jolt electricity bills: Bombing of refineries causes jittersBy Maria Romero, Lisa Marie Apacible 05 Mar 2026The Middle East (ME) crisis could trigger a domino effect, driving up not only fuel prices but also electricity ...
Yes Bob I suffer TDS, thing is I've apparently suffered the fools B/S for over 40 years and always had an intense dislike for the man. He has an extremely sordid history that even MAGA hat wearers are well aware of and twice now have let the fool ... Read More
Philippines and the ME War by PalawOne
ME war may jolt electricity bills: Bombing of refineries causes jittersBy Maria Romero, Lisa Marie Apacible 05 Mar 2026The Middle East (ME) crisis could trigger a domino effect, driving up not only fuel prices but also electricity ...
And Nixon blowing the sh1t out of Cambodia? Ah America.I care little and do have a laugh at the stupidity.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Philippines and the ME War by PalawOne
ME war may jolt electricity bills: Bombing of refineries causes jittersBy Maria Romero, Lisa Marie Apacible 05 Mar 2026The Middle East (ME) crisis could trigger a domino effect, driving up not only fuel prices but also electricity ...
They will sort themselves out Fred, probably more blood spilled while us simple plebeians sit back and smile at the stupidity, fine for us with a few bucks but so many can't afford this stupidity.Why not simply wipe them out and resume some sense of ... Read More
Philippines and the ME War by PalawOne
ME war may jolt electricity bills: Bombing of refineries causes jittersBy Maria Romero, Lisa Marie Apacible 05 Mar 2026The Middle East (ME) crisis could trigger a domino effect, driving up not only fuel prices but also electricity ...
Definitely not American souls Dan, most yanks are good people but yes the TDS or the dump syndrome may well take some time for some to see. In the mean time? Billions of innocent people are paying the price for a dicks decision and I'm well sure he ... Read More
Philippines and the ME War by PalawOne
ME war may jolt electricity bills: Bombing of refineries causes jittersBy Maria Romero, Lisa Marie Apacible 05 Mar 2026The Middle East (ME) crisis could trigger a domino effect, driving up not only fuel prices but also electricity ...
All that is great Bob and Australia has a high observation plane giving intel and positions to the Dump and Hegseth war and not recognised, Australia is simply it seems is a disappointment. That aircraft has been flying around for weeks for a war we ... Read More
Philippines and the ME War by PalawOne
ME war may jolt electricity bills: Bombing of refineries causes jittersBy Maria Romero, Lisa Marie Apacible 05 Mar 2026The Middle East (ME) crisis could trigger a domino effect, driving up not only fuel prices but also electricity ...
Empires rise and fall, most times caused by fools.OMO.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Philippines and the ME War by PalawOne
ME war may jolt electricity bills: Bombing of refineries causes jittersBy Maria Romero, Lisa Marie Apacible 05 Mar 2026The Middle East (ME) crisis could trigger a domino effect, driving up not only fuel prices but also electricity ...
All that crap aside Fred, it's not only the Philippines suffering stupidity but would seem billions of people world wide are living with petulant choices by a leader that only thinks about himself. A very dangerous deranged individual.Giving grief ... Read More
Philippines and the ME War by PalawOne
ME war may jolt electricity bills: Bombing of refineries causes jittersBy Maria Romero, Lisa Marie Apacible 05 Mar 2026The Middle East (ME) crisis could trigger a domino effect, driving up not only fuel prices but also electricity ...
Appreciate your honesty Bob, Life is about choices. I also have no idea what is left of my life here being a heavy smoker and drinker,,,,,, two less drinks for my reply Bob. LOL. For me no idea 1 year or 20 but at 66 hope there's a few left, thing ... Read More