Enzyte Bob
American expat in the Philippines
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Lives in Pasig City, Metro Manila
Registration: 26 October 2018
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? ...
I thank you all for the help on my exiting and I have another question.Will my stepson be able to accompany me to the B.I. office at NAIA terminal 3? Read More
What kind of lifestyle will $5000.USD/mo. afford in the Philippines? by expat1
Just trying to learn cost of living standards in real terms verses the western countries. I see some of these costs (real estate, domestic help, etc...) online. What about utility costs, health insurance, medical care, automobile expenses, taxes, ...
Gardo Fuentes said . . .I'm late to the party here but it seems obvious to me he meant $500 a month not $5000.***************************$5,000 a month will give you a lifetime of action on walking street.$500 a month will give you a lifetime of ... 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? ...
Lotus Eater said . . . . I can partly understand your reason Bob for flying the 45th ranked airline in the world namely United as it takes you directly to Tuscon where your daughter resides. I had suggested Starlux Airlines which like United has one ... 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? ...
@Cyclone Ed Thanks Ed, Your reply is helpful. . . . and reduces my anxiety. Everyone knows the red tape built into the Philippine. Now the shipping company I was going to hire to ship my mothers oil paintings, which she painted, now needs an ... Read More
Question Traveled Expats
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? ... Read More
Exchanging Pesos to Dollars by Enzyte Bob
I asked my stepson to exchange some of my Pesos to USD at BDO.The bank told them they don't have USD, they seldom do.I only wanted $50 in small bills in preparation to my US trip.Any ideas?
Andy_1963 said . . . Don't tell the immigration that you are leaving the Philippines for good. In case you tell them they might not let you pass with the 13a visa. Such a visa has to be downgraded to a tourist visa before you leave for ... Read More
Exchanging Pesos to Dollars by Enzyte Bob
I asked my stepson to exchange some of my Pesos to USD at BDO.The bank told them they don't have USD, they seldom do.I only wanted $50 in small bills in preparation to my US trip.Any ideas?
@Andy_1963 Thanks Andy, That's good to know. I'm not really concerned about the exchange rate or fees.I have three accounts at BDO: Dollar and two Pesos accounts. I'm trying to adjust my spending to run the accounts to zero.My housekeeper is going ... Read More
Exchanging Pesos to Dollars
I asked my stepson to exchange some of my Pesos to USD at BDO.The bank told them they don't have USD, they seldom do.I only wanted $50 in small bills in preparation to my US trip.Any ideas? Read More
Shipping to the Phillipines personal and household items. by Tee2
I am planning to retire to The Philippines at the end of this year.For my personal belongings and household items should I either...A.Ship soon → pay whatever Philippine duty/VAT actually applies, but avoid several months' Japanese storage.B. ...
bigpearl asked Tee2 . . . How long is a piece of string. *********************************Is that on a tampon? Read More
Shipping Philippines to USA by Enzyte Bob
I am allow two pieces of luggage of 50 lbs (22.5 Kg) and a carry on included with my ticket.I have two oil paintings my mother painted, I sent both of them to the Philippines via Balikbayan Box's.My shipping box back to the states would exceed the ...
@Aidan in HCMC Thanks . . . That is useful information. Read More
Shipping Philippines to USA
I am allow two pieces of luggage of 50 lbs (22.5 Kg) and a carry on included with my ticket.I have two oil paintings my mother painted, I sent both of them to the Philippines via Balikbayan Box's.My shipping box back to the states would exceed 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 ...
bigpearl asked . . . . All that aside how are your plans going to get back to the States?*************************Glad you askedMy stepson (the good one) and I went to the B.I. location at the 8th floor of the SM Aura Office Tower.On my previous ... 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 actually am in agreement with Fred, no I'm not drinking.Hmm . . . . July 2028, that's enough time for this Filipina to empty this walking, talking ATM. Read More
Why younger Filipinos are warming to China despite maritime tensions by PalawOne
This Week in AsiaThe Philippines, PoliticsRef: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3368528/why-younger-filipinos-are-warming-china-despite-maritime-tensions"Why younger Filipinos are warming to China despite maritime tensions"A Pew ...
Fred said . . . The terrible Chinese dictatorship hasn't started any wars, ***************************He may not have started any but you might consider China a proxy in backing Russia & Iran. Read More
ECC how to Exit The Philippines by Enzyte Bob
I am a 13A holder, Permanent Resident.My daughter in the States, Tucson Arizona, has offered her home to me, it is my best alternative me.But I'm confused about the ECC, do I need an ECC since I'm not planning to return to the Philippines.
Lotus Eater said . . . . Does this song sound familiar? "You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave" 1976 Eagles - Hotel California ******************************Sounds like Star Trek, "The Royal" Season 2, Episode 12Riker, Data ... Read More
ECC how to Exit The Philippines by Enzyte Bob
I am a 13A holder, Permanent Resident.My daughter in the States, Tucson Arizona, has offered her home to me, it is my best alternative me.But I'm confused about the ECC, do I need an ECC since I'm not planning to return to the Philippines.
I'm corrected it's ECC not EEC.Now why would BI have an A and B?So I imagine people leaving for good (ECC-A) could claim ECC-B to save red tape and money.See this form on Google:BI Form 2015-08-001B Rev 0When it comes to BI my experience is that ... Read More
ECC how to Exit The Philippines by Enzyte Bob
I am a 13A holder, Permanent Resident.My daughter in the States, Tucson Arizona, has offered her home to me, it is my best alternative me.But I'm confused about the ECC, do I need an ECC since I'm not planning to return to the Philippines.
grahamw570 said . . . . Yes, you need it, but it's a simple procedure (I've done it several times this past 12 months...as a fellow 13A holder). At your departure airport, go to the cashier (desk next to/before Immigration) and tell the officer you ... Read More
Fil-Am considering retiring in Philippines after 50 yrs in US by Kidrome48
I am a 77 year-old Filipino native, female, American citizen, single, who is considering moving back to the Philippines for retirement, specifically Iloilo City.versus Tagaytay. I was born, raised and educated in city until fourth year college when ...
Belen said . . . .I am a 77 year-old Filipino native, female, American citizen, single, who is considering moving back to the Philippines for retirement, specifically Iloilo City.versus Tagaytay. I was born, raised and educated in city until fourth ... Read More
Fil-Am considering retiring in Philippines after 50 yrs in US by Kidrome48
I am a 77 year-old Filipino native, female, American citizen, single, who is considering moving back to the Philippines for retirement, specifically Iloilo City.versus Tagaytay. I was born, raised and educated in city until fourth year college when ...
mugtech said . . . .110F is hot, no matter the humidity*****************************Having lived in both 13 years in Las Vegas and 8 years in Manila I'll take 13 years of no sweating. Vegas is only hot for two months, while Manila's humidity drops ... Read More
Fil-Am considering retiring in Philippines after 50 yrs in US by Kidrome48
I am a 77 year-old Filipino native, female, American citizen, single, who is considering moving back to the Philippines for retirement, specifically Iloilo City.versus Tagaytay. I was born, raised and educated in city until fourth year college when ...
mugtech said . . . .110F is hot, no matter the humidity*****************************Having lived in both 13 years in Las Vegas and 8 years in Manila I'll take 13 years of no sweating. Vegas is only hot for two months, while Manila's humidity drops ... Read More
Fil-Am considering retiring in Philippines after 50 yrs in US by Kidrome48
I am a 77 year-old Filipino native, female, American citizen, single, who is considering moving back to the Philippines for retirement, specifically Iloilo City.versus Tagaytay. I was born, raised and educated in city until fourth year college when ...
Vegas not a good choice for people looking to avoid hot weather. If I were a citizen of the Philippines I would move to Baguio. - @mugtech************************* Yes the weather gets very hot. Average rainfall Per year 4.2 inches so humidity is ... Read More
Fil-Am considering retiring in Philippines after 50 yrs in US by Kidrome48
I am a 77 year-old Filipino native, female, American citizen, single, who is considering moving back to the Philippines for retirement, specifically Iloilo City.versus Tagaytay. I was born, raised and educated in city until fourth year college when ...
Just to add a rider to Bobs post. To the OP you say one of your main reasons for relocating back to the Philippines is a lack of close friends near to where you reside in Oregon. Yes there is a very large Filipino expat community in Las Vegas. "If ... Read More
Fil-Am considering retiring in Philippines after 50 yrs in US by Kidrome48
I am a 77 year-old Filipino native, female, American citizen, single, who is considering moving back to the Philippines for retirement, specifically Iloilo City.versus Tagaytay. I was born, raised and educated in city until fourth year college when ...
Lotus Eater said . . . Ironically a long term senior member of this Forum whose wife sadly passed away recently and has been resident in Manila for 10 years is moving the other way back to the states for reasons that I am sure he will espouse on ... Read More
Rental nightmares in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Finding a place to live in the Philippines can be exciting, but it doesn’t always go as planned. From misleading listings and apartments that look nothing like the photos to strange landlords, hidden rules, unexpected ...
I may be repeating myself from previous posts.Sept 8th would have been my 19th wedding anniversary, so my daughter in Tucson Arizona emailed me and asked how I was doing,I decided to come clean with her about my living conditions. Soon I will be ... 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, ...
You know when there is a problem when you hear the service representatives Rooster in the background crowing away. 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, ...
One thing I'm not going to miss when I'm back in the states is Philippine Customer Service.I've never been able to get things resolved with them and soon the frustrations will end.The latest was with SnR online shopping, dealing with BOTS. Read More
ECC how to Exit The Philippines by Enzyte Bob
I am a 13A holder, Permanent Resident.My daughter in the States, Tucson Arizona, has offered her home to me, it is my best alternative me.But I'm confused about the ECC, do I need an ECC since I'm not planning to return to the Philippines.
@vehicross100 That's good to know, I need the EEC-A. Thanks Read More
ECC how to Exit The Philippines by Enzyte Bob
I am a 13A holder, Permanent Resident.My daughter in the States, Tucson Arizona, has offered her home to me, it is my best alternative me.But I'm confused about the ECC, do I need an ECC since I'm not planning to return to the Philippines.
@Lotus Eater Thank you Rockford, the info is very helpful. Read More
ECC how to Exit The Philippines by Enzyte Bob
I am a 13A holder, Permanent Resident.My daughter in the States, Tucson Arizona, has offered her home to me, it is my best alternative me.But I'm confused about the ECC, do I need an ECC since I'm not planning to return to the Philippines.
@Lotus Eater Thanks Rockford . . . . That's a good suggestion. I read the CEO sometimes is the pilot. Read More
ECC how to Exit The Philippines by Enzyte Bob
I am a 13A holder, Permanent Resident.My daughter in the States, Tucson Arizona, has offered her home to me, it is my best alternative me.But I'm confused about the ECC, do I need an ECC since I'm not planning to return to the Philippines.
@bigpearl Steve you're right about that, I'm leaving everything behind. Just taking two suitcases of clothes. My daughter in the states is contacting the Embassy and my stepson in the states is checking the exiting requirements. Read More
ECC how to Exit The Philippines by Enzyte Bob
I am a 13A holder, Permanent Resident.My daughter in the States, Tucson Arizona, has offered her home to me, it is my best alternative me.But I'm confused about the ECC, do I need an ECC since I'm not planning to return to the Philippines.
@bigpearl I'm not taking much back, my clothes, two laptops, Hp printer, and one Telo v.o.i.p. with my stateside number. Read More
ECC how to Exit The Philippines by Enzyte Bob
I am a 13A holder, Permanent Resident.My daughter in the States, Tucson Arizona, has offered her home to me, it is my best alternative me.But I'm confused about the ECC, do I need an ECC since I'm not planning to return to the Philippines.
@bigpearl I was thinking if I could use a balikbayon box, I wouldn't have to lug two fifty pound bags (luggage) threw airports. I could travel light. I was thinking about reverse LBC, sending my clothes by ship. FedEx or DHL is out of the question, ... Read More
ECC how to Exit The Philippines by Enzyte Bob
I am a 13A holder, Permanent Resident.My daughter in the States, Tucson Arizona, has offered her home to me, it is my best alternative me.But I'm confused about the ECC, do I need an ECC since I'm not planning to return to the Philippines.
@bigpearl Thanks Steve . . .While I am on the subject of leaving is there such a thing of reverse balikbayan boxes? and what would be the approximate costs?I would have more than two suitcases the airline allows. Read More
ECC how to Exit The Philippines
I am a 13A holder, Permanent Resident.My daughter in the States, Tucson Arizona, has offered her home to me, it is my best alternative me.But I'm confused about the ECC, do I need an ECC since I'm not planning to return to the Philippines. Read More
FB Problems today? by Enzyte Bob
Anyone in the Philippines experiencing problems with FB today?
Brojeslov said . . . So they don’t require ID to set up an account but they do require ID if there’s a problem after-the-event to confirm your ID. What do they compare your ID to if they’ve never seen it before? Hey you’re ... Read More
FB Problems today? by Enzyte Bob
Anyone in the Philippines experiencing problems with FB today?
Brojeslov said . . . . So they got three sources of ID from you??????? This sounds incredibly suspicious. How does FB know who you are when you never upload ID to open an account in the first place? I’d hate to think you were hacked and ... Read More
Early retiree medical insurance by Jackson4
Are there any early retiree expats out there? For US citizens Medicare start at 65. How are you covering your medical insurance? I am thinking of pulling the trigger by the end of this year and the one thing I am still trying to figure out is the ...
bigpearl said . . . . I am not a US citizen but recently saw a video from the excellent Dee (With Dee is the channel). She is a filipina and went into great detail about the pros and cons of medicare, including the pros of keeping medicare part B. ... Read More
Early retiree medical insurance by Jackson4
Are there any early retiree expats out there? For US citizens Medicare start at 65. How are you covering your medical insurance? I am thinking of pulling the trigger by the end of this year and the one thing I am still trying to figure out is the ...
vehicross100 said . . . . Since I will turn 65 in a few months I will get medicare which as pointed out above is useless here. But a trip to the US to avail is doable and thats my plan if needed.*********************************** Lotus Eater ... Read More
FB Problems today? by Enzyte Bob
Anyone in the Philippines experiencing problems with FB today?
Cheryl said . . . He took a picture of my passport and uploaded it and my account was reinstated.Please be very careful when sharing this kind of personal information.You may also want to check X to see if there have been any issues with Facebook ... Read More
Early retiree medical insurance by Jackson4
Are there any early retiree expats out there? For US citizens Medicare start at 65. How are you covering your medical insurance? I am thinking of pulling the trigger by the end of this year and the one thing I am still trying to figure out is the ...
Jackson4 asked . . . . Are there any early retiree expats out there? For US citizens Medicare start at 65. How are you covering your medical insurance? I am thinking of pulling the trigger by the end of this year and the one thing I am still trying ... Read More
FB Problems today? by Enzyte Bob
Anyone in the Philippines experiencing problems with FB today?
@Enzyte BobWorking fine here Bob, has done all day, did you try and reboot your router? Good luck.Cheers, Steve. - @bigpearl*************************My problem started when I was attempting using FB messenger. A popup basically said they ... Read More
FB Problems today?
Anyone in the Philippines experiencing problems with FB today? Read More
Rental nightmares in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Finding a place to live in the Philippines can be exciting, but it doesn’t always go as planned. From misleading listings and apartments that look nothing like the photos to strange landlords, hidden rules, unexpected ...
@Lotus Eater I take your food for thought seriously, many good points. The house is in my late wife's name so it belongs to her three adult sons. There is no mortgage, the son in the US pays the taxes. Currently I pay all the household expenses ... Read More
Rental nightmares in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Finding a place to live in the Philippines can be exciting, but it doesn’t always go as planned. From misleading listings and apartments that look nothing like the photos to strange landlords, hidden rules, unexpected ...
PalawOne said . . . . https://www.hometogo.com.au For me, if you, i'd buy a wheel-chair, arrange your personal aides and nurse. Then suitable space for 6+ people / month+ for eg from here: https://www.hometogo.com.au sincere happy trails ... Read More
Rental nightmares in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Finding a place to live in the Philippines can be exciting, but it doesn’t always go as planned. From misleading listings and apartments that look nothing like the photos to strange landlords, hidden rules, unexpected ...
I would be interested in replies to Cheryl's post.As I'm in the process of looking some place to move and don't want to be scammed or fall into the abyss. Last Sunday I visited three condo rentals. I was looking for something large, 3 bedrooms.There ... Read More
13a Permanent visa by Bag56
Hi my spouse is Flapina and has been diagnosed with cancer, if she dies. What happens to the status of my visa? I have a 13A visa which we have had made permanent. Does the death of the Philippines spouse invalidate this visa? We have no ...
@Bag56 & robertmark150 . . . . The law was recently changed allowing widowers to maintain their 13A. As a widower my 13A was renewed. If you need documentation for yourself to present to immigration, message me privately. Read More
My First Retirement Project in Cebu by charlessands59
Hi everyone,I wanted to share a milestone that proves it’s never too late to start something new. I’m 67 years old, and recently I made the big move from Chicago in the US to retire in Cebu, in the Philippines. Living here as an expat is ...
@charlessands59 I just read your bio . . . . You mentioned you go to the pharmacy and buy all your meds without a prescription and they are cheaper here than Chicago.Really? Read More
BDO push application
BDO with three days notice said they are switching to Push smartphone applications. It became effective today.Since I do all my banking, ordering and payments online from my laptop, I'm not happy. I downloaded the Push App and still having problems. Read More
Medicare reimbursement by Salazarmonroy
Medicare is not accepted in the Philippines but if you go to a JHACO certified hospital like St Luke’s and have a Medicare advantage plan, they might reimburse for hospital and doctor expenses. These are anecdotes from my patients in Houston. ...
Salazarmonroy said . . . . Medicare is not accepted in the Philippines but if you go to a JHACO certified hospital like St Luke’s and have a Medicare advantage plan, they might reimburse for hospital and doctor expenses. These are anecdotes ... Read More
"The major problems facing Phils Expats in next 2 years?" by PalawOne
For interest .. "What will be the major problems facing Philippine Expats within the next 2 years?" Asked of https://gemini.google.com & Gemini response:"The challenges facing expats in the Philippines over the next two years center around a ...
Let artificial Intelligence run the country, better yet just intelligence. Read More
Fraud-like actions at SnR Part 2 by Calif-Native
SnR… With past issues of false CC charges on new US bank-issued CC…..more issues with processing charges (even using local cards)I recently returned from California and made the mistake of shopping at SnR Nuvali on May 5, paying for my ...
bizwizard said . . . .I'm happy at my Dau branch. It's not huge, but I get what I need (unlike Costco, where I'd regularly leave with a lot of stuff I hadn't realized I needed).**********************My cranium reacted to that.Lately I've done all my ... Read More
US Congress Reps intro 600-page veterans benefits package June 10 by PalawOne
"We Are The Mighty" https://www.facebook.com/themighty "The Department of Veterans Affairs projects Section 108 would reduce disability compensation payments by up to $57 billion over 10 years and affect up to 1.5 million veterans."Congressional ...
@PalawOne You disappoint me by not cut & pasting all 600 pages. Read More
Where can I find qualified pet groomers in the Philippines? by kristens23
Hello everyone,I am trying to learn more about the pet grooming industry in the Philippines and would appreciate some guidance.Where would you recommend looking for qualified and experienced dog groomers in the Philippines? Are there particular ...
In some parts in the Philippines a dog could be groomed in the morning and served as dinner in the evening. Read More
Philippines .. Love, Tell, Defend and Correct by PalawOne
By Joel Valdez, Philippines Citizen, via Philippines Expat Facebook GroupLove the country. Tell the truth about it. Defend it from enemies. Correct it from within.That should not be controversial. But apparently, in 2026, basic citizenship now needs ...
BuffetsSince I've lived in the land of Buffets Las Vegas for 13 years, maybe I've been to 400 to 500 buffets. It was quite easy when Casinos would send out mailers of buy one get one. Sam's Town had an insert in Wednesdays newspaper with ... Read More
Available Logins
On my desktop I can see available networks to login including my own, all of them are password protected. I don't know if it is a prank or joke but one of them is: House Arrest of Us_Guest. Read More
Siargao area safety advisary by PalawOne
Regal OlivaPhilippines Lawyer, Advocate 𝐒𝐈𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐀𝐎 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 ...
Aidan in HCMC & Lotus EaterYour comments peaked my interest so I asked Bard (Google AI) : The complaints about Israeli's in Vietnam & Thailand.I suggest everyone seek out a more balanced opinion. Check out Bard AI. Read More
Fraud-like actions at SnR Part 2 by Calif-Native
SnR… With past issues of false CC charges on new US bank-issued CC…..more issues with processing charges (even using local cards)I recently returned from California and made the mistake of shopping at SnR Nuvali on May 5, paying for my ...
Calif-Native said . . . . Management appears to have handed control over to the merchandisers (i.e, aka "dizzers") and seems unavailable/incapabble to address out-of-stock conditions other than "shipment has not arrived." The business concept of ... Read More
Fraud-like actions at SnR Part 2 by Calif-Native
SnR… With past issues of false CC charges on new US bank-issued CC…..more issues with processing charges (even using local cards)I recently returned from California and made the mistake of shopping at SnR Nuvali on May 5, paying for my ...
I've had my problems with S&R also. I'm now doing my purchases online. Online S&R does not allow c.o.d. purchases. On my last direct online purchase they put a hold on my BDO debit card for P1500 more than the actual purchase.About a month ... Read More
USA SS Proof of life by vehicross100
Seen this topic before but couldn’t locate it, so inquiring if anyone has any experience in receiving this notice. I am 1 month out from my first year on SS and just wondering what to look for when it’s time for this form to be sent to ...
mati_steve asked . . . . I'm curious if anyone has sold their US home before moving to the Philippines and still use it as a physical address for financial institutions only? I know this is technically not legal, but I'm not sure how they will find ... Read More
USA SS Proof of life by vehicross100
Seen this topic before but couldn’t locate it, so inquiring if anyone has any experience in receiving this notice. I am 1 month out from my first year on SS and just wondering what to look for when it’s time for this form to be sent to ...
vehicross100 asked . . . .Seen this topic before but couldn’t locate it, so inquiring if anyone has any experience in receiving this notice. I am 1 month out from my first year on SS and just wondering what to look for when it’s time for ... Read More
Renewal of 13A by Enzyte Bob
Sometime ago I ask if anyone used an agency for renewal of the 13A, the reason is because I had a major obstacle which I did not disclose on this forum when I asked for help.As you know the 13A grants you permanent status if married to a Filipino. ...
alltojah said . . . I’d like a copy of the provision. **************************Private message me with your email address and I'll send you the actual documents from BI Read More
My First Philippine Funeral by Moon Dog
This is my first experience with a Philippine funeral and I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. Tatay passed on 3/27 so today is the 9th day but since the priest doesn’t work on Sunday it turned into a 10 day ordeal. Tatay’s ...
Moon Dog said . . . . .Tatay passed on March 27 and it's not over yet. A bunch of women come every afternoon about 3 pm. We hired Cousin Dexter to cook dinner for the group and boy can they eat. Dexter cooks up a big bait and there are no leftovers. ... 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 ...
Fred posted . . . . BYD sales are down 30%. BYD the new Evergrande Group. 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.
minipearl said . . . .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, ... 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.
@Fred Sorry Fred the only war was the cold war. Direct military conflict didn't start till 2025 and that was for 12 days. Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports
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. 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 reason Trump has switch to "no time frame" because the war has shifted to an economic war. Iran is mostly economically isolated with their ports being shut down. Soon they will not be able to fund the IRGC, Army and Public Servants.The waiting ... 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 ...
P.O. said . . . . . And at a time when the US Navy is a key part of the campaign against Iran, the Pentagon announced on Wednesday that the navy’s top civil official, John Phelan, was leaving his job – the latest departure of a top ... 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 ...
P. O. -------"Iran latest: Trump has ‘no time frame’ to end war as world waits for peace talks" Iranian president says blockade, threats ‘main obstacles’ to negotiations; and Iran reopens its airspace with some China flights ... Read More
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"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 ...
In February 2026 negotiations in Oman to curtail Iran's nuclear ambitions collapsed.It was concluded that Iran was stalling. The US & Israel realized that diplomacy was exhausted with the Iranians.Then the US & Israel decided to ... Read More
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"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 ...
mini pearl said . . . . Get over your loses Bob, worry about your stairs and a thieving family, your new move and not putting faith in a fool.************************There you go again with your personal insults. So, I'm happy and you are gay (not ... Read More
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"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 ...
mini pearl said . . . .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 ... Read More
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"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 ...
P.O. said . . . the gullible dribble that other people sprout. Bob, you mean the rest of this world?************************P.O. you with so many degrees, you simply failed to grasp, I said mini pearl believes that dribble. As mention before I ... Read More
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"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 ...
Mini pearl said . . . . 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 ... Read More
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"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 ...
mini pearl said . . . . 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 ... Read More
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"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 ...
Mini Fred said . . . I don't recall the timeline for me, but his comments about fussy grabbing, shagging his own daughter, and that little girl on the escalator were plenty for me. One politican with access to the raw Epstein files is saying Trump ... Read More
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"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 ...
minipearl said . . . .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? ... Read More
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"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 ...
P.O. said . . . .Ok Bob .. Anthony Albanese Prime Minister of Australia 5 hours ago · "Overnight, I joined a virtual Leaders' Summit on the Strait of Hormuz co-hosted by President Macron and Prime Minister Starmer. Australia has ... Read More
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"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 ...
Minipearl said . . . . 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 ... Read More
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"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 ...
Again P.O. . . . . . .BP, the BBC TV News at Ten just said, "The Iranian government says that it's completely open to all ships", but also the BBC said that ship owners are not yet game to use it. There are still mines, with unknown locations." And ... Read More
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"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 ...
big beautiful pearl said . . . .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 ... Read More
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"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 ...
PalawOne . . . . Trump closing the Straights, which mainly supply South-East Asia only, has hit Australia like a bomb. T'will totally transform our solar/wind/car ideas and directions. We've got the minerals etc, so this will rapidly re-direct much ... Read More
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"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 ...
https://www.autonews.com/canada/anc-for … facturing/Fred said . . . .Ford CEO Jim Farley says Chinese automakers, EVs should be kept out of U.S.Of course he does. That way Ford can stay expensive and crap because there's no competition. It's ... Read More
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"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 ...
Big Beautiful Pearl . . . .HAHAHA. What is your ROI on your stairs? ***************************Is that the best you can do? Get your Jollies on my handicap do to my old age? Read More
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"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 ...
bigpearl said. . . .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 ... Read More
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"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 ...
bigpearl said . . . Yes King dump, if you learnt to read our car is PHEV. I'm sure that is beyond your brain to comprehend.***************************All your braggadocious about EV's, yet you own a BYD PHEV. That car can only go about 60 miles on a ... Read More
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"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 ...
bigpearl said . . . on 18.4 Kw of batteries.****************************Is this the capacity of your EV's batteries? Read More
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"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 ...
big beautiful pearl said . . . . 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 ... Read More
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"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 said . . . .The straight will be opened soon for oil exports as long as it's not Iranian oil. ********************Fred replied . . . . Perhaps you can explain why Iranian oil is so bad.********************** Fred try to concentrate: I did not say ... Read More
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"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 ...
big beautiful pearl said . . . .LMAO. I well knew my turn was coming with your little tantrums.****************************LM"A"O does that thingamajig laugh? Read More
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"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 ...
bigpearl said . . . .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.***********************You're a little late with ... Read More
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"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 ...
@PalawOne You miss the big picture . . . . The US embargo no in and no out. That chokes the source of income of Iran. China will be derived of oil, they were buying heavy discounted oil from Iran & Venezuela. Several weeks ago I posted no in and ... Read More
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"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 ...
https://www.marineinsight.com/indian-na … sian-gulf/Oops!The Indian navy is on the way to break the blockade, but the blockading force is the US Navy.* Will Trump's blind stupidity start a wider war between the US and India, possibly Asia? ... Read More
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"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 ...
Fred said . . . . That leaves the US limping home to lick their wounds, and Iran in total control of The Straits of Hormuz. ****************************I said . . . . .Really?Two US destroyers transverse The Straight of ... Read More
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"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 ...
Fred said . . . . That leaves the US limping home to lick their wounds, and Iran in total control of The Straits of Hormuz. ****************************Really?Two US destroyers transverse The Straight of Hormuz, Read More
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"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 ...
Fred said . . . . I would like to take a guess baees on snippets I have read over the past few weeks.There will be no renewed attack on Iran regardless of what they do. 2 weeks is enough for Iran to replace the vast majority of their cheap to build ... Read More
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"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 ...
PalawOne said . . . . Israel talked him into it, and now leading him along. ****************************Fred said . . . . More likely paid him to do it.***************************Boys your TDS is running wild. Read More
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"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 ...
@PalawOne This is no reflection on you, seems many times a really intelligent person has no common sense. Many times when I was in college some people with good memories was mistaken for intelligence.Unrelated I had an uncle who was a dentist ... Read More
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"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 ...
big beautiful pearl said. . . . This I believe is an open forum and we all have opinions like noses and pick them at will. ****************************Let me remind you dog, you can pick your nose, you can pick your friends, but you can't pick your ... Read More
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"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 ...
@PalawOne You're a gang of three, you, bigpearl & Fred. Maybe more that are silent. What sets bigpearl & Fred apart from you, they have their sources and they form their opinions and tell us.You have no, nada, none opinions but cut & ... Read More