Lotus Eater
English looking for information about Philippines
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Speaks English, some French
Registration: 26 June 2012
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Extending visa at terminal 1 in Manila by Joe Vanderheiden
I will be arriving in Terminal 1 next week in Manila and was wondering if anyone has extended their Visa there what I am trying to do is avoid the 2 thousand Pesos express line fee that the office up in Ilocos charges me
@bigpearl the SRRV without a pension will cost a US 30K deposit, near US 1,360 for an application fee and US 360 per year to hold it.I can’t see why anyone would be dumb enough to go down the SRRV route. $30k invested over 10 years in say the ... Read More
The impact of artificial intelligence on the Philippines job market by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Artificial intelligence is driving major changes to the job market in the Philippines : task automation, evolving job roles and rise of new skills. For expats and soon-to-be expats, this transformation may raise some key questions ...
A good topic to introduce Cheryl and without doubt pertinent to the Philippines. Latest data shows about 1.8 million Filipinos are directly employed in the BPO industry. That’s Business Process Outsourcing to use the Lingua Franca.A good ... Read More
Cost of living in Indonesia in 2026 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in Indonesia, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Indonesia or already living ...
@kautsarExcuse me SCAM?What do you expect ? You have ‘ skin’ in the game. This Forum quite rightly is suspicious of grubby salesmen trying to to sell their wares. Especially ones who ‘like’ their own posts 🙄 Read More
New High Seas Treaty by PalawOne
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 ...
@Cherryann01I made a cup of tea half way through. 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 ...
@bigpearlSwings and merry go rounds here and I simply roll with the punches as we used to do in our home countries that were probably just as corrupt.I can't let this comment go Steve. The Berlin based Transparency International (corruption ... Read More
Bali losing its appeal to tourists big time by cdaryl
Bali was the biggest attraction to Australians to travel for many years but now it looks like failing numbers of tourists will affectits tourism industry, and we all ask why ? Options to travel elsewhere are cheaper, flights are going up to Bali as ...
@dollyartasiaway, as well as the people have changed in general getting far more aggressive towards tourists, I'm afraid to announce that the bogans will still holiday there but the options have changed for general tourism.This is a sweeping ... 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 ...
@RoyHollandI'm not surprised Roy that you are looking to relocate from the UK to the Philippines. The country, particularly the south west where I live has been drenched with twice the amount of average rainfall in the last few weeks. I'm in ... 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 ...
@bigpearl Sit back and watchA train wreck in slow motion. Make mine a G&T Steve. Heavy on the ice. Read More
Buy British by Enzyte Bob
Today on FB an add popped up saying Buy British, it said Authentic British Groceries.Since it seems URL's get blocked here, just Google Buy British Philippines.
Come to think of it I do recognise this service I saw advertised some time ago. As a Brit there are two names on the link that Fred helpfully posted. Waitrose are the poshest supermarket group in the UK and VERY highly rated on customer service. I ... Read More
Jakarta Taxis by Lotus Eater
I am back in Jakarta having spent awhile in Ubud where shanks’s pony is sufficient to get around but not in this great metropolis.Cheese and chalk? Salt & Vinegar? are taxi comparables to Jakarta & Manila. However both cities share ...
@FredI am aware of Gopay but but frankly could no be bothered to having to keep topping it up for the time I'm here. Coincidentally I did try to download the Green SM app yesterday having seen quite a few of these taxis on the road but it said not ... Read More
Jakarta Taxis
I am back in Jakarta having spent awhile in Ubud where shanks’s pony is sufficient to get around but not in this great metropolis.Cheese and chalk? Salt & Vinegar? are taxi comparables to Jakarta & Manila. However both cities share ... 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 ...
@danfinnI really don’t think this will ever fly. But if there was a referendum on becoming an independent state it would not surprise me if a majority of the Christian population did actually vote for it. It never surprises me as to how fickle ... 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 ...
@TrevorHMy point being Trevor is that with an AV you both get to enjoy the stunning views you alluded to. 🙄 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 ...
@bigpearlI bet you own Chinese products and components, why because these days they are good and cost comparable or better than other countries can supply. They offer cost competitive alternatives in most fields of commerce. Reject as much as you ... 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 ...
@TrevorHI have spent many vacations driving in Europe, Australia, Canada and the United States, taking in the vineyards of France, the Australian outback and the multiple breathtaking vistas of North America.Presumably you got the Mrs to do the ... Read More