PalawOne
Australian looking for information about Philippines
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"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.comย 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 ยฃ 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
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 ยฃ 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 ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ...
`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 ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ... Read More
US-Philippines ties enter โmore mature' phase with planned fuel depot by PalawOne
The Philippines: This Week in Asia Politics"US-Philippines ties enter โmore matureโ 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 โmore mature' phase with planned fuel depot by PalawOne
The Philippines: This Week in Asia Politics"US-Philippines ties enter โmore matureโ 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 โmore mature' phase with planned fuel depot by PalawOne
The Philippines: This Week in Asia Politics"US-Philippines ties enter โmore matureโ 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 โmore mature' phase with planned fuel depot
The Philippines: This Week in Asia Politics"US-Philippines ties enter โmore matureโ 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, itโs 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 2024ย 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 ยฃ 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 โingredient of 2026โ 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 โingredient of the yearโ for 2026happy trails Read More