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American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund by PalawOne
What do our US expats think?Senator Bernie Sanders writes: '... You own Big AI. Let’s make sure it only does good things, and let’s all reap the rewards. Plus, even if the stock tanks, it’s not like we paid for it. And if one poll ...
Well, as a non-American, i'd say go Berniehappy trails Read More
American AI Sovereign Wealth Fund
What do our US expats think?Senator Bernie Sanders writes: '... You own Big AI. Let’s make sure it only does good things, and let’s all reap the rewards. Plus, even if the stock tanks, it’s not like we paid for it. And if one poll ... Read More
Philippine Airlines going up in the world? by Lotus Eater
Philippine Airlines has now been invited to join the One World Alliance and will become fully integrated into the airline grouping by 2027. What does this mean for international travellers flying into and within the Philippines. If you fly on any of ...
https://www.airlineratings.com/articles/which-airline-is-the-safest-in-the-philippinesInteresting answer to the topic ..The Philippines is a country built for flying. More than 7,600 islands are scattered across a stretch of ocean bigger than Spain, ... Read More
Philippine Airlines going up in the world? by Lotus Eater
Philippine Airlines has now been invited to join the One World Alliance and will become fully integrated into the airline grouping by 2027. What does this mean for international travellers flying into and within the Philippines. If you fly on any of ...
An interesting white-wash of their safety?🙂?https://www.airlineratings.com/articles/which-airline-is-the-safest-in-the-philippines Read More
Wondering - advisement regarding the area by Erwendo1
Hello anyone with an opinionI'm considering purchasing a Townhome in Courtside Village Sun Valley Parañaque City. Thoughts anyone??Townhomes are not ideal, but would work for my family situation. Still - HOA? Safety? Anyone know ...
Agree with everyone .. don't .. but just to see what Google AI would say, or not say, perhaps fail to consider regards your question Dave..Following question was put to Google Gemini AI"Hello anyone with an opinionI'm considering purchasing a ... 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 ...
Dear Google Gemini AI "Please comment on the topic, and bet :) for our expat group .." Forum Quote: "As I understand it, the owner of the new airport has also bought Clark and the plan is for NAIA to close, Clark to return to cargo only and all ... Read More
America tops Philippine tourism market
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 ... 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 ...
`Yup .. local Lapu Lapu lap dog for surehappy trails Lotus CA & y'all😎 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. - @Enzyte BobAhh yes .. well, life is hard BobMaybe about to get a little harder for some?happyish trails people Read More
US Congress Reps intro 600-page veterans benefits package June 10
"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 ... 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 ...
`Yes agree regards table manners. One thinks they spring from the family circle within your tribe social legacy.That is, meals are mainly your talking / bonding time, and the business of eating food is secondary. Take the family meal. Often eaten ... Read More
Philippines .. Love, Tell, Defend and Correct
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 ... 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 ...
Interesting discussions Seems that https://gemini.google.com AI (above) gives a more general perspective on anticipated Phils living?Just for comparison, I entered the same question to ChatGPT AI https://chatgpt.com regards the ... 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 ...
@PalawOne Interesting. Thanks for posting. It all strikes me as true. I've observed these facts on the ground for the past 9 months and I'm reaching many of the same conclusions. Nevertheless I'm still enjoying the adventure. The easiest alternative ... Read More
"The major problems facing Phils Expats in next 2 years?"
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 ... 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 ...
Three weeks ago, Lotus kindly writes, "Any punters thinking of visiting the Philippines for the first time but are undecided now is the time ... May & June are good months to visit before Typhoon season hits." - @Lotus EaterAny further feelings ... Read More
Philippine Business Opportunities
`Hi all, just wondering ..Anyone inspired to build similiar Philippine teams?https://www.yempo-solutions.comYempo: "Your Employees Offshore""Build dedicated outsourced teams in the PhilippinesProviding premium offshore IT and offshore accounting ... 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 ...
BJ writes, "The Iran War has been going on for three months yet no-one seems to be reporting actual shortage of oil ... yet. For example, the Pacific Islands Forum meeting in Australia last week said all oil shipments due to member countries to date ... Read More
Siargao area safety advisary by PalawOne
Regal OlivaPhilippines Lawyer, Advocate 𝐒𝐈𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐀𝐎 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 ...
`As EnzB requested, here's Google Gemini AI on the job.By the way, I'm asking/raising this because we have a number of friends and relatives personally affected, thus very soon leaving their birth-right homeland province :-(This is not right .. for ... Read More
Siargao area safety advisary
Regal OlivaPhilippines Lawyer, Advocate 𝐒𝐈𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐀𝐎 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 ... Read More
US-Philippines ties enter ‘more mature' phase with planned fuel depot by PalawOne
The Philippines: This Week in Asia Politics"US-Philippines ties enter ‘more mature’ phase with planned fuel depot"The facility in Davao signals that defence ties are now focusing on sustainment, endurance and operational continuity, ...
`Your memories as here are rich & ironic Same in 1975, but they overlooked things,& learned to finger-pick Alice's Restaurant.Jung may pronounce spiritual synchronicityhappy trails pard Read More
US-Philippines ties enter ‘more mature' phase with planned fuel depot by PalawOne
The Philippines: This Week in Asia Politics"US-Philippines ties enter ‘more mature’ phase with planned fuel depot"The facility in Davao signals that defence ties are now focusing on sustainment, endurance and operational continuity, ...
mugtech writes, " Ironic to me that the 25th ID is defending an invasion along the west coast of Luzon. In 1945 my father was with the 25th when they invaded the gulf again, as had the Japanese in 1941." - @mugtech`That's amazing Mugtech, and what a ... Read More
US-Philippines ties enter ‘more mature' phase with planned fuel depot by PalawOne
The Philippines: This Week in Asia Politics"US-Philippines ties enter ‘more mature’ phase with planned fuel depot"The facility in Davao signals that defence ties are now focusing on sustainment, endurance and operational continuity, ...
'This is how we prevail in the Pacific'US, allies train to repel amphibious assault'This is how we prevail in the Pacific': US, allies train to repel amphibious assaultThe U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Division brought several new weapons to this year's ... Read More
US-Philippines ties enter ‘more mature' phase with planned fuel depot
The Philippines: This Week in Asia Politics"US-Philippines ties enter ‘more mature’ phase with planned fuel depot"The facility in Davao signals that defence ties are now focusing on sustainment, endurance and operational continuity, ... Read More
Quality of customer service in Australia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Australia, 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, we ...
Hi Cheryl,As a retired Australian businessman, the following I find is a useful reminder for staff in terms of customer service ..Best Customer Service Practices in Australia1st August 2024 Blog by Greg Ryan ... 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 ...
My partner and I recently toured Vietnam, are heading to Boracay next week, later she goes to Mindanao to see family while I return to Australia, then we spend one month together in Indonesia. To date, none of our arrangements have been disrupted, ... 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 writes: "The US is positioning itself to blockade China and the rest of Asia in a very silly move that massively increases the chance of an actual shooting war. As we are seeing in Iran, any move to blockade that waterway will pretty much ... Read More
Philippine vinegar .. cane, coconut and palm by PalawOne
`"How vinegar has given Filipino food a sour kick for centuries, from adobo to dipping sauce"Cooks in the Philippines have used the ‘ingredient of 2026’ to bring out complexity in dishes long before the condiment started trendingTribune ...
`Haha, yes, hope you liked it guestAnd this thread is regarding vinegars The NYT “ingredient of the year” for 2026happy trails 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, the OP was from 8 years ago, and they haven't visited the site since then. So I doubt we will find out. - @SimCityOff-Grid went Off-Forum 😑Either that or swamping usWonderful, you're welcome.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 ...
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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
BP writes, 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
Philippine vinegar .. cane, coconut and palm by PalawOne
`"How vinegar has given Filipino food a sour kick for centuries, from adobo to dipping sauce"Cooks in the Philippines have used the ‘ingredient of 2026’ to bring out complexity in dishes long before the condiment started trendingTribune ...
Bookmarked! Thanks for that idea, making your own no sugar lechon sauce with BBQ'd liver sounds interesting, hmmmm... on eggs and chips? - @Offgrid PhilippinesQuote "Although the original lechon sauce recipe used liver as one of its primary ... Read More
Philippine vinegar .. cane, coconut and palm by PalawOne
`"How vinegar has given Filipino food a sour kick for centuries, from adobo to dipping sauce"Cooks in the Philippines have used the ‘ingredient of 2026’ to bring out complexity in dishes long before the condiment started trendingTribune ...
Yes, thanks for that.Must say, regards vinegar sauces I like Mang Tomashttps://www.recipesbynora.com/lechon-sauce-sarsa-ng-lechon/Lechon sauce, also called sarsa ng lechon, is a popular condiment traditionally served with fried, grilled, or roasted ... 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 ...
`Of course, what the Philippines can import and export in future will depend on Chinese AI strategic-decisions.[SCMP] "Iran war shows ‘strategic value’ of AI for China’s military.."Commentary calls it ‘inevitable’ and ... Read More
Raising kids the local way in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Raising children as an expat in the Philippines means discovering new parenting habits. School routines, discipline, food habits, independence, social life… many things may work differently in the Philippines compared to ...
Cheryl, here's what Google Gemini thinks anyway ..https://gemini.google.com/app/428bd4b8fa5a0fda"Hi Cheryl and the Expat.com community!"Raising children in the Philippines is a unique "choose your own adventure" experience where the rules of ... 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 ...
Haha .. Bob, he sounds armlessProbably a good man ..if you-know-who sacked him. Still nuclear concerned, is all Bob.happy trails &2u2BP:) 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 ...
"Iran latest: Trump has ‘no time frame’ to end war 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 ...
"Iran latest: Trump has ‘no time frame’ to end war as world waits for peace talks"These are the main takeaways from what happened overnight.Peace talks?It remains unclear when the two sides will return to the negotiating table.Trump on ... 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 ...
"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 to resume.By ... 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 ...
@Peter Clark: CA shares .. "Made friends for life there. Also posted to Lossiemouth, West Raynham and Wyton. West Raynham was way out in the sticks about 17 miles from Kings Lynn and the nearest pub off base was about 2 miles away. I actually ... 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 ...
https://www.inkl.com/news/ex-cia-analyst-claims-trump-sought-to-invoke-nuclear-codes-against-iran-before-general-caine-intervenedInternational Business Times UKBy Bernadette B. Tixon Apr 21, 2026, 4:44 AMEx-CIA Analyst Claims Trump Sought to Invoke ... 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 ...
BP kindly replies, "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 ... 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 sure it's little different to any other cities in the Philippines or around the world for that matter, depends where you hang out and what you are looking for. Not quite sure why Angeles city seems to have this stigma offered by many, perhaps ... 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 ...
BP writes: "Choices P1 and it really depends on which head you are thinking with. Like you, I met my better half online and .. we are still together and I suppose like an old married couple .. and I hope for the rest of my life. Seems to have worked ... 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 ...
@Peter Clark I hope you did not take a bag of sweets wandering around them school playgrounds looking for your soul mate P1. - @Cherryann01My now-wife was 38 when we dancedacross playgrounds and light as air. Shewas traditional-dance / english ... 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 ...
@Peter ClarkLotus writes, "I have never been a fan of online dating as its so easy to meet girls when you are there but 'different strokes for different folks' as the saying goes." - @Lotus EaterAt our age, with love it's like shopping. We can ... 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 ...
`Gents all we need is a way that Trump becomes therichest human on earth.. all from renewable energy happy trails 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 ...
Peter wisely writes, "On line dating is wonderful because of video and chatups. There are many available ladies with good backgrounds just waiting for the chance of a new relationship and want the chance to meet with a foreinger... Spending a few ... 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 ...
Yes, good advice for all NY Mike. Thanks.Although, a little too late for Dog and myself :-)Must say, there's some nice photos of the old Farmand extended family, and, our new 10 hectare placein the wilds of Palawan haha, 5 minutes from Roxas. 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 ...
OMO. Cheers, Steve. **************************** You believe the gullible dribble that other people sprout. - @Enzyte BobBob, you mean the rest of this world?Please name one country .. besides *gasp* maybe Israel, that supports (but not obeys)?Bob ... 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 ...
Ok Bob ..Anthony AlbanesePrime 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 consistently called for an end 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 ...
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 also, "the US is 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 ...
`Trump closing the Straights, which mainly supplySouth-East Asia only, has hit Australia like a bomb.T'will totally transform our solar/wind/car ideasand directions. We've got the minerals etc, so thiswill rapidly re-direct much genuine industrial ... 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 ...
https://www.facebook.com/IndonesiaBYD 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 ...
Steve. - @bigpearl writes,BYD have set up logistics all over the Philippines, here they are 30 minutes away, drop the car off in the morning and drive it home in the afternoon after a nice meal and a bit of shopping. As always, OMO. Cheers, Steve. - ... Read More
Commercial fishing in 15 klm provincial waters
"Palawan’s fishing ban stirs renewed debate over municipal waters"WRITTEN BY: Cristina Eloisa Baclig, April 15, 2026https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2212472/palawans-fishing-ban-stirs-renewed-debate-over-municipal-watersMANILA, 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 ...
"Philippines seeks US nod to extend Russian oil imports amid supply risks"By Kristine Daguno-Bersamina, April 15, 2026 | 9:16am ... 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 ...
`Don't know if this information is accurate.However, maybe the reason for Trump's plans?Anyone know? (Part item quote and URL follows)Quote: "US Gulf Coast crude exports just hit a record 4.9 million barrels per day in April, heading to 5 million ... 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 ...
Big Perl writes, "Talk about fickle, just like your king dump and the blind that willingly follow stupidity. Look simply at the mess your king has created around the world and only crowned with a lid. I want my name on every thing, I'm going 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 ...
`Uhoh above post not wanting to stifle discussionJust suggesting share truth, over opinion second?But whatever ok of course, ladies and gentlemen.Cheers 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 ...
@PalawOneI for one would expect more opinions to your posts, to at least give people a position to comment on. If all you do is give neutral, AI-generated "news", that is a safe position for you in terms of Fred and Steve not being offended, 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 ...
Bob writes, @PalawOne .. You're a gang of three, you, bigpearl & Fred. What sets bigpearl & Fred apart from you, they form their opinions and tell us.You have no opinions, you could have an opinion & why don't you state your opinion? ... 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 ...
Dan writes, "Let Iran get nukes?" I am from the US, you are not. That is the basis of our disagreement. There is really nothing more to discuss. But iron dome technologies are pretty good now and it is likelying we could repel them". - @danfinnWell ... 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 ...
@Enzyte Bob Quoting a left wing source exposes P1 political leanings. Let Iran get nukes. Only the US, mideast GCC allies and Israel have interceptors to shoot them down. America need not be concerned about these former allies anymore. - ... 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 Betoota Advocate 7 hours agohttps://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AumbJCQ9y/NO ONE THOUGHT ABOUT WRITING IT DOWN HUH: Less than a day after coming to terms on a historic ceasefire deal, the world is once again watching on in ... 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 ...
Dan writes,Tell me, if Trump is NOT the leader of the free world, who is? .. The so-called free world of NATO, Australia, South Korea and Japan decided not to support a now former ally in order to appease Iran. The net effect as far as I can see is ... 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 ...
in the 1950's the US developed ICBM's that achieved Mach 20. That's 75 years ago and over 15,000 mph. - @Enzyte BobHaha Bob ... AI says: "ICBMs typically reach speeds of approximately Mach 20 to Mach 23 (about 15,000–17,500 mph) during ... 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 ...
`Anyway, we need to learn new warfare-techniques."Hypersonic Missiles at 1/10th the Cost""Ninety percent cost cut: Chinese civilian firm enters mass production of Mach 7 hypersonic ... 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 ...
@Nobody should think that AI is unbiased by its nature. It isn't. - @Headshot1kWe Aussies try hard to be socially unbiased in nature. We are, mostlyFor example, with regards to Trump speaking today of problems with Australia not helping him with ... 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 again we all agree!:) 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 ...
`Hmm, agree with Bob, Dan, BP and even Fred about AISo yes gents, strangely and with more use, am loving AIIt has improved remarkably even over just this last yearSure, horrible-ness will arise, just like with your internetSo maybe enjoy the good, ... 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 ...
Same may be said about you, FredXi and, at least world AI is getting betterc'mon China, u don't need to pay Fredhappy trails ppl 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 ...
Can solar save the Philippines? How much, and what are its gaps and promise?Note: The government has very recently issued Executive Order No. 110, s. 2026, which declares a state of national energy emergency, and directs agencies to accelerate 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 ...
LIVE UPDATES: Impact of Middle East crisis on the PhilippinesDEVELOPING / UPDATED 1 hour agohttps://www.rappler.com/philippines/impact-energy-fuel-prices-transport-economy-ofws-agriculture-trade-middle-east-crisis-2026/WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWThe grim ... 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 ...
Iran allows safe passage for PH ships through Strait of HormuzBy John Sitchon Apr 2, 2026 6:24 PM PHThttps://www.rappler.com/world/middle-east/iran-safe-passage-filipinos-strait-of-hormuz/Iran allows safe passage for PH ships through Strait of ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports
"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 ... 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 ...
Bobo writes, "These submarines are useless and can detected by air by these methods: *Magnetic anomaly detection (MAD) *Synthetic aperture radar (SAR)*Light detection & ranging (Lidar) *Thermal imaging - @Enzyte BobAre you intending to reference ... 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 ...
By Sokrates Phoenix IgnitusBejing, ChinaIRAN'S ADVANTAGE .."While everyone watched the airstrikes, 20+ Iranian mini-submarines silently slipped into the Persian Gulf."They are submarines. Submarine that can sink a Ford-class carrier and vanish ... 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 ...
Well, regarding the topic Philippines and wars ..Philippine Ship Makes History in SydneyBy Lieutenant Hinako Shiraishi, 25th March 2026 https://www.defence.gov.au/news-events/news/2026-03-25/philippine-ship-makes-history-sydney[Photo caption: ... 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 agreed gents, Life sounds good, or ok, for the prepared anyway.But the world does not need yet another war nowso, we heads-down safely in our Asian hide-awaysand the world re-makes itself into whatever arises.happy trails 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 ...
`Fred, in proposing this topic "Philippines and the ME War," one was looking for logically articulated predicted results.Must say, you make sense. However for mine you do have several all-in with all-things-Chinese final recomendations. Do you have ... Read More
Philippine vinegar .. cane, coconut and palm by PalawOne
`"How vinegar has given Filipino food a sour kick for centuries, from adobo to dipping sauce"Cooks in the Philippines have used the ‘ingredient of 2026’ to bring out complexity in dishes long before the condiment started trendingTribune ...
`Yes gents .. should mostly agree .. but the dinnermy Phils wife just cooked with vinegar, well findsthat lovely spicey place between all of the world'sstandard casserole flavours, yet again! Am beingwon by her Phils cooking, our farm fresh ... Read More
Philippine vinegar .. cane, coconut and palm by PalawOne
`"How vinegar has given Filipino food a sour kick for centuries, from adobo to dipping sauce"Cooks in the Philippines have used the ‘ingredient of 2026’ to bring out complexity in dishes long before the condiment started trendingTribune ...
`Yes, it seems the Spanish left their vinegar heritage on the Philippines. Quote: "Renowned for its wines, the Spanish region of Jeréz is also famous as one of the most historic and best-known vinegar producing places in the world. References ... Read More
Philippine vinegar .. cane, coconut and palm
`"How vinegar has given Filipino food a sour kick for centuries, from adobo to dipping sauce"Cooks in the Philippines have used the ‘ingredient of 2026’ to bring out complexity in dishes long before the condiment started trendingTribune ... Read More
Long Term Stay in PH by RoyHolland
Hi everyone.I’m coming to Cebu from the UK and will be staying four weeks.This is not my first visit to PH as I have visited three times and travelled from Banaue to Cagayan De Oro and many places in between. But my last visit was about twelve ...
Moon Dog writes, "... Besides all that the wife did a great job keeping things in order. Here's a video I put on youtube taken soon after my return." https://youtu.be/CdE_J6TfUIU - @Moon DogGreat vid and awesome property development Moon Dog Pretty ... Read More
Long Term Stay in PH by RoyHolland
Hi everyone.I’m coming to Cebu from the UK and will be staying four weeks.This is not my first visit to PH as I have visited three times and travelled from Banaue to Cagayan De Oro and many places in between. But my last visit was about twelve ...
`Bob, sounds to me that you need to get-up off yr arseand get moving, while you can. What you need is a bigman friend. Hire big bi-lingual security guards for a dayor so to pretend to be your long-lost mate, and, also toput wind up your young ... 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 ...
`Don't leak, so for undies, I'm usually commandoDon't tell, and nobody ever knows. Except wifey Read More
Budget for move to Palawan by Carl75
Hello!I am about to acquire a plot near El Nido on 50 years lease basis fully paid in advance (foreigner) and would really appreciate any comments or suggestions on the budget I have made, most likely I have left some items out. Plot (250 sqm) close ...
`BP writes, "After his first year I suggested to the better half we pay him a bit more,,,,,,, I was shouted down and told NO very bluntly, He is on a good deal I was told. Your thoughts? Do you think we are under or over paying. Cheers, ... Read More
Budget for move to Palawan by Carl75
Hello!I am about to acquire a plot near El Nido on 50 years lease basis fully paid in advance (foreigner) and would really appreciate any comments or suggestions on the budget I have made, most likely I have left some items out. Plot (250 sqm) close ...
By the way Fred .. Had a thought regarding your hiring workers on Palawan (Region V1-B Mimaropa).As above, we pay our workers considerably more than the official Government award rates. The rates shown below are the official / legal Palawan ... 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 ...
https://oilprice.com/oil-price-charts/9:53 pm CDT 08/03/2026WTI Crude (April Contract)109.73 +20.26%So, crude just hit a 20% price rise And currently ASX (Aussie stock exchange)has just dropped 4% this morning, exceptfor the energy providers. ... Read More
Budget for move to Palawan by Carl75
Hello!I am about to acquire a plot near El Nido on 50 years lease basis fully paid in advance (foreigner) and would really appreciate any comments or suggestions on the budget I have made, most likely I have left some items out. Plot (250 sqm) close ...
Well Fred .. here's our thoughts.We're currently building etc on Palawan right now. We have bought 10 hectares nearby the town of Roxas, the second largest town on Palawan and half-way between the capital, Puerto Princesa, and your El Nido at the ... 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 ...
Thanks for your thoughts thus far people. And here's more news:"Marcos implements 4-day work week in gov't agencies to cushion expected oil supply woes." (Starts tomorrow)(Also Note, see below: "Gasoline prices are estimated to rise by P7.48 per ... Read More
Philippines and the ME War
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 ... Read More
Cost of living in Australia in 2026 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in Australia, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Australia or already living ...
@CherylHi Cheryl,I'm Australian and live here. Saw your question, copied it, and asked an AI. (DeepSeek) My thinking is to correct mistakes, if any, and post results here.No corrections were found to be necessary Hello DeepSeek,Please share your ... Read More
New High Seas Treaty
China and DiplomacyWill new High Seas Treaty open a fresh front-line in South China Sea disputes?Effective January 17, the framework protects unique marine biodiversity and ecosystems in areas beyond any individual country’s ... 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 ...
PROPOSED flag of the Federal Republic of Mindanao. Resolution adopted during Mindanao-wide consultations calls for peaceful pursuit of independence under international lawRead more at: ... 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 ...
`If only the countries under discussion could honestlydiscuss world matters, as our truly mature individualforum members, then our world might be a paradise.happy trails 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 ...
@FredIt That's why the Philippines under Duterte, working with China was safer than it is now - @FredYes, well, in bed asleep in our Palawan farm, are we going to be bombed?Please anyone, don't .. it's a truly beautiful green-land, you're welcome ... 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 ...
@PalawOneWe need to get used to the multipolar realignment where China gets Oceania and SE Asia, the US gets the Western Hemisphere and Russia gets Europe. Just telling it as it is in the opinion of experienced US commentators. - @danfinnHaha, yes a ... Read More
China and Philippines
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 ... Read More