Lotus Eater
English looking for information about Philippines
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About me
English
Lives in Bath
Speaks English, some French
Registration: 26 June 2012
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Philippines
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With fuel prices soaring, how are you getting around in Indonesia? by Veedushi
Hello everyone!In many countries, transportation costs are becoming a real challenge for expats. Some are completely changing their habits: using public transport more often, carpooling, switching to scooters… or cycling.In Denmark, for ...
@Fred The elephant in the room when it comes to two wheel transport is of course personal safety. Amplified in large cities like Jakarta that have limited (if any) dedicated cycle lanes. Then there is the crap you breath in on your trip from A - B ... 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 ...
@vehicross100Might consider looking into some of the Retirement home and/or Assisted Living facilities there in ManilaI suspect Bob would rather commit Harakiri than go into one of those care (or whatever label you slap on them) homes. Besides ... 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 ...
@Enzyte Bob I have been mulling this over for the last few days to consider it from all angles. Firstly I am not the best person to give advice on renting in Manila. I’ve never rented there. There are many renting members on this Forum who can ... Read More
Coffee Meetup this Saturday? My wife is looking for Friend by hassansarip6
Coffee Meetup this Saturday? My wife is looking for Friend
@hassansarip6Honey Trap? 🧐 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 ...
@bigpearlbut I wouldn't come here on a basic pension and hope for a great life.Many dewy eyed expats arrive in the Philippines on a good pension and end up on a basic pension unable to leave 🙄 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 ...
@yesyesyeowRumour has it the gentleman ultimately decided to take advice from his fellow Swede, Coach 53, (otherwise known as the Muppet chef) due to his extensive knowledge of the island.He has since declared bankruptcy. Read More
BDO push application by Enzyte Bob
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.
@Cherryann01Remember you had a problem when processing your online visa for Indonesia last November. It turned out you were still using Windows 7 on your phone. Even as a Mac guy I know that is dated software! Read More
Can Phils turn reforms into gains in Foreign Direct Investment race? by PalawOne
Can Philippines turn reforms into gains in Southeast Asia’s Foreign Direct Investment race?Reforms have thrust the country into the spotlight as it seeks to lure capital away from Vietnam, Malaysia and elsewhere[Photo caption] Containers and ...
Can Phils turn reforms into gains in Foreign Direct Investment race?NOSam Beltran is a female journalist for the South China Morning Post. i.e a mouthpeace for the Chinese communist party with about nil crediblity. A week before the above article ... Read More
BDO push application by Enzyte Bob
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.
@Cherryann01Never had a problem with face ID. Maybe you should reset your ID. It could well be the phone you have rather than the app. How old is the phone? Is the software up to date? Apparently iphones rarely have issues. Read More
BDO push application by Enzyte Bob
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.
@Enzyte BobLike you Bob I prefer to do my serious banking on either my desktop Mac or Laptop if I’m away from home.The mobile app is great for just checking your balances etc.I bank with HSBC which although a British bank has its centre of ... 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 ...
@mati_steveMindanao will never secede from the Philippines. Its already a backwater using just about every educational, economic, and infrastructure metric. The Philippines is effectively the backwater of SE Asia and Mindanao is its backwater. Some ... 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 ...
@Cherryann01We were all put up in a hotel overnightWas that the airport hotel where you stated that the bedroom was infested with cockroaches? Can you recall the hotel name ? Read More
Filipina Tennis Sensation by Cherryann01
I have just been reading the news and sport this morning and it seems that the Philippines has a new rising sports sensation. Alexandra Eala was beaten this week by World No2 Iga Swiatek in 3 sets in a tournament in the second round in Madrid ...
@Cherryann01A fantastic achievement from a young lady from a country not really known for tennis.Yes to her credit that is an achievement to get to the third round of the Wimbledon tennis championships. Just to qualify for the tournament is no mean ... 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 ...
@Cherryann01 🤣 Read More
Long distance call to Canada by mikelaf
Hi I live in Phils and I have to call to Canadian Govt sometimes. PLDT have no more discount card...and is very expensive . What apps is good and safe? ThanksMike
@mikelafIn case Aidan does not read your post I would recommend tracking him down on the Vietnamese Forum where he is a top poster. He is Canadian and has been in Asia for many years. Say hello to him from everyone on this Forum :) Read More