
Cherryann01
English looking for information about Philippines
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Registration: 19 October 2018
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Davao, Philippines

Bradford, England
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Philippines ‘facing a learning crisis' by PalawOne
SCMP: The Philippines:Lifestyle & CulturePhilippines struggles to fill 20,000 teaching jobs: ‘we are facing a learning crisis’Industry players call for transparency in the teacher hiring process, and urge more concrete support for ...
Exactly that P1 although I would add that the extra work that does not contribute directly to student learning and the endless reports, some of which are near duplicates of other reports. happen in other countries also. I was married to a ... Read More
Oslob to Siquijor Ferry/Swimming With Whale Sharks by Cherryann01
I have planned a trip to see my girlfriend in Cebu for November and now have most things booked. We intend to spend the first 3 nights in Cebu before travelling to Oslob for a 3 night stay, then on to Siquijor, back to Oslob by ferry and on to see ...
@Joel PottsThank you very much. I have done some checking myself and found that there is a ferry from Oslob (Mainit Port) to larena (Siquijor). I believe there is just one crossing per day leaving Oslob at 1pm and returning from Siquijor at ... Read More
Oslob to Siquijor Ferry/Swimming With Whale Sharks by Cherryann01
I have planned a trip to see my girlfriend in Cebu for November and now have most things booked. We intend to spend the first 3 nights in Cebu before travelling to Oslob for a 3 night stay, then on to Siquijor, back to Oslob by ferry and on to see ...
Maybe I will just do as Jack Sparrow did in in Pirates of the Caribbean - strap 2 sea turtles together using rope made from the hairs on my back and crossing that way. Read More
Oslob to Siquijor Ferry/Swimming With Whale Sharks
I have planned a trip to see my girlfriend in Cebu for November and now have most things booked. We intend to spend the first 3 nights in Cebu before travelling to Oslob for a 3 night stay, then on to Siquijor, back to Oslob by ferry and on to see ... Read More
Question Traveled Expats by Enzyte Bob
Soon I will be flying back to the states(1) I will land in San Francisco and then catch a connecting flight to Tucson AZ(2) No doubt my connecting flight will be in another terminal.(3) Will I have to go through TSA screening? and pay the $45 fee? ...
@Andy_1963 I can confirm that. On my last visit Nov 25, I had a change of aircraft in Manila and went outside for a quick vape and was not checked going back inside and saw no que. Read More
Scouting trip Iloilo Jan-Feb by Kidrome48
Hello everyone!I’m planning a scouting trip to Iloilo City in January–February 2027 because I’m considering spending my retirement years in the Philippines.I’d really like to connect with expats, Filipino-Americans/returnees, ...
I would suggest you look up Dee's Youtube channel (With Dee). She is a Filipina and recently did a video on there for anybody thinking of retiring. She is very good and I do remember she listed the names of areas within the city that are prone to ... Read More
Marrying a woman from Cavite by benguyr
Hello,I am planning on marrying a woman from Cavitein in July of 2028.i have never been to the Philippines and hopefully I can handle the heat and humidity.i will only making $2500 a month from social security.I can’t afford to live in the ...
Hello,I am planning on marrying a woman from Cavitein in July of 2028.i have never been to the Philippines and hopefully I can handle the heat and humidity.i will only making $2500 a month from social security.I can’t afford to live in the ... Read More
Marrying a woman from Cavite by benguyr
Hello,I am planning on marrying a woman from Cavitein in July of 2028.i have never been to the Philippines and hopefully I can handle the heat and humidity.i will only making $2500 a month from social security.I can’t afford to live in the ...
I have to admit that I am confused. You say you have never been to the Philippines, are not sure that you can handle the heat and humidity there so I have to ask why are you planning to up sticks and move there without first going there and checking ... Read More
Looking for good family lawyer in Cebu, Philippines by kl94507
Hello everyone,I am looking for good family lawyer in Cebu
Try Google it, I did and it comes up with many options. Firstly though do you know anybody who has used a Family Lawyer there and if so would they recommend them?My quick check on Google also showed that Samson Norombaba Law offices in Cebu conducts ... Read More
New member needs help finding accommodation by expat8085
HI, MY NAME IS MARK EMMONS AND I'M A NEW MEMBER. I PLAN TO MOVE TO THE SAN RAFAEL/BALIUAG, BULACAN AREA PROBABLY THE FIRST HALF OF 2027. THE FIRST KIND OF HELP I'D REQUEST IS HELP FINDING A SMALL ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT, SO IF ANYONE HAS A ...
Welcome to the Forum Mark. Can I please ask why you have decided to look for somewhere to rent in this location? I had an ex girlfriend from Pandi in Bulacan and stayed at her parents house for a week or so and visited a nearby resort a few years ... Read More
Skytrax Airline awards 2026 by Lotus Eater
The 2026 top 100 airline rankings have just been released by the London based Skytrax annual passenger aviation world review.7 of the top 10 airlines are based in Asia. Singapore Airlines retakes the top spot pushing Qatar Airways into 2nd place.One ...
@Cherryann01 The Belmont is an excellent Choice CA. Accessed via the best kept secret 'Runway Manila' at the side of T3. I shall be using the hotel for one night myself before flying down to Iloilo the next day. No need for taxis. No queues either ... Read More
Most common payment methods in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Moving to the Philippines, even simple things like paying for groceries or a coffee can feel different. In order to help fellow expats and soon-to-be expats better prepare for their daily transactions, we invite you to share your ...
I take cash to the Philippines and also send myself cash via Western Union to collect at one of their offices when there. I also take a credit and debit card. I have never once used my phone but am considering getting a Wise Card for future trips to ... Read More
Skytrax Airline awards 2026 by Lotus Eater
The 2026 top 100 airline rankings have just been released by the London based Skytrax annual passenger aviation world review.7 of the top 10 airlines are based in Asia. Singapore Airlines retakes the top spot pushing Qatar Airways into 2nd place.One ...
I will by flying both Qatar and Singapore Airlines in November. Manchester to Phnom Penh and returning Manila to Manchester with Qatar Airlines. Phnom Penh to Cebu (single) with Singapore Airlines with a 12 hour layover in Singapore. I have also ... Read More
Quality of customer service in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in the Philippines, and for many expats, it’s something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, ...
I try to look at customer service a bit differently and recognise that most of the hotel, restaurant, immigration, shop workers, etc are simply doing what was asked of them. They are not the ones who make the decisions and implement the way things ... Read More
FB Problems today? by Enzyte Bob
Anyone in the Philippines experiencing problems with FB today?
Another reason why WhatsApp may be a better alternative to Facebook is that a lot of Filipina's are by nature Jealous and if you have a Facebook account and communicate with your partner through messenger there could be issues from ex partners ... Read More