danfinn
American expat in the Philippines
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Mindanao independence resolution to be submitted to UN by PalawOne
Anyone wish to make comment?"“It will need only one UN member country to endorse .. "https://tribune.net.ph/2025/12/31/mindanao-independence-resolution-to-be-submitted-to-unCAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — A resolution adopted during a ...
@NY_MikeI look at the thread title which is 100% about Mindanao independence only and you and Steve are calling discussions about it "off topic". Some things are hard to understand. I do agree with Steve to limit political discussions involving ... Read More
Should I DIY getting my parent's lost US passport? by seluzmeu
I am a US citizen living here in the US. My parent is 83 yr old also US citizen. Without laying out anything more in this forum, any can recommend an Immigration lawyer in the Philippines that can provide support or advice to help me get my ...
@seluzmeuForgive me for saying but it really is difficult for common folk like me to understand how a lost passport could possibly be connected to a family drama. I suppose you were able to tell everyone you had a family drama and that's fine, we ... Read More
5 Year Permanent Resident 13A, ACR1 card RENEWAL by vehicross100
Has anyone RECENTLY visited the Main BI branch to renew there 13A, 5 YEAR PERMANENT ACR1 Card ?Seems to be a lot of confusion between a TOURIST ACR1, PROBATIONARY, AND PERMANENT.So I am Only asking for those who have actually RENEWED the 13A, ACR1 ...
@vehicross100 Yes sir, you need to do it only in Manila BI, also you must bring your passport with the Bureau of quarantine stamp in it. you must have colored photo copies of your passport bios page, along with a photo copy of your page which has ... Read More
New passport and need entry stamped transferred by Mepp7777
I recently had to get a new passport and after getting it , I used it to get my visa extension. While processing my new visa extension I was told to have my entry stamp transferred to my new passport. I was instructed to go across the hall and ...
I received a new PP Dec 2024 and have not had my Entry or Visa re-stamped. I just always take the old with new PP when it’s needed. Since then, I have accomplished two annual reports, traveled to Thailand and the US with no problems. So are ... Read More
Mindanao independence resolution to be submitted to UN by PalawOne
Anyone wish to make comment?"“It will need only one UN member country to endorse .. "https://tribune.net.ph/2025/12/31/mindanao-independence-resolution-to-be-submitted-to-unCAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — A resolution adopted during a ...
Regardless guys, as visitors here we should keep our nose clean when it comes to local and federal politics here. The Filipino citizens will decide as always. Let's enjoy what we have here cos we ain't gonna change the modus operandi as blow ins. ... Read More
Mindanao independence resolution to be submitted to UN by PalawOne
Anyone wish to make comment?"“It will need only one UN member country to endorse .. "https://tribune.net.ph/2025/12/31/mindanao-independence-resolution-to-be-submitted-to-unCAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — A resolution adopted during a ...
@Brojeslov"I think the answer to that is next to no-one which means it’s really up to the people of Mindanao where they want to take this"What everybody forgets here is that no more than 20-25% of Mindanao residents are Muslim. Do you think it ... Read More
Mindanao independence resolution to be submitted to UN by PalawOne
Anyone wish to make comment?"“It will need only one UN member country to endorse .. "https://tribune.net.ph/2025/12/31/mindanao-independence-resolution-to-be-submitted-to-unCAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — A resolution adopted during a ...
@bizwizard They will almost certainly getting the backing of at least one or more Islamic countries and it will be bye bye Mindanao... - @Paper2The Philippines will never let Mindanao become independent. However, with all this independence churn ... Read More
Alternative energy sources. by bigpearl
I will post this especially of one member sitting under a denial hat.https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=the+dickless+skit+from+ghost+busters&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:ae781e7d,vid:b6dySBLSx8Y,st:0It ...
@bigpearlSteve, I think you severely underestimate self-drive firmware. You think Google maps would take you to the wrong place? My son did self-drive from NC to NYC. The firmware not only uses real time data generated by other drivers but they ... Read More
Alternative energy sources. by bigpearl
I will post this especially of one member sitting under a denial hat.https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=the+dickless+skit+from+ghost+busters&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:ae781e7d,vid:b6dySBLSx8Y,st:0It ...
The USA led the electric car transition - @danfinn "Led" is past, but leading is China. However, I understand the blue states do quite well with EVs. - @FredWell I will not argue the point because I do not particularly believe EV leadership is ... Read More
Alternative energy sources. by bigpearl
I will post this especially of one member sitting under a denial hat.https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=the+dickless+skit+from+ghost+busters&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:ae781e7d,vid:b6dySBLSx8Y,st:0It ...
So what happened Dan? Competition. Cheers, Steve. - @bigpearl What are you talking about. EVs are everywhere in the US, supported by a national grid of charging stations. I was there recently and saw it myself. Competition? What are you talking ... Read More
Alternative energy sources. by bigpearl
I will post this especially of one member sitting under a denial hat.https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=the+dickless+skit+from+ghost+busters&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:ae781e7d,vid:b6dySBLSx8Y,st:0It ...
@bigpearl You dear sir fail to see that these opportunities were available to all countries and most dropped the ball and it seems the US, the supposed smartest country in the thinking world didn't even see the ball coming.The old saying, "stupid is ... Read More
Alternative energy sources. by bigpearl
I will post this especially of one member sitting under a denial hat.https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=the+dickless+skit+from+ghost+busters&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:ae781e7d,vid:b6dySBLSx8Y,st:0It ...
Oh yes they do want an internal combustion engine! - @danfinn I would tend to look at it another way. I believe, except for a very few, nobody wants an ICE vehicle. They might very well need such an engine's capabilities, but they don't actually ... Read More
Alternative energy sources. by bigpearl
I will post this especially of one member sitting under a denial hat.https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=the+dickless+skit+from+ghost+busters&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:ae781e7d,vid:b6dySBLSx8Y,st:0It ...
@BrojeslovNo-one actually wants an internal combustion engine, the boom boom chugga chugga with their explosions, belching fumes, whirring parts, squirting lubricants etc. Oh yes they do want an internal combustion engine!Many people have range ... Read More
China and Philippines by PalawOne
This is a bit creepy ..My wife and friends are currently in the middle of PalawanThe island is 20klm wide, from east to west, where we farmEarlier this week, waking up on the farm, they were shaken by a loud explosion. Numbers of folks told me ...
Battery replacement must be considered in the actual cost of an EV. At todays prices: Compact EV 6-10K USD Mainstream SUV 9-16K USD Luxury 14-23K USD Ford F-150 17-30K When battery replacement is required the EV has no value, off to the scrap yard. ... Read More
China and Philippines by PalawOne
This is a bit creepy ..My wife and friends are currently in the middle of PalawanThe island is 20klm wide, from east to west, where we farmEarlier this week, waking up on the farm, they were shaken by a loud explosion. Numbers of folks told me ...
Back to off topic - I just worked the Philippines on 40 - @FredGreat. I need to get back on 40. Too busy lately 73 de Dan DU7SJF. Read More