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Philippines: leaving phils for 1st time:

Was supposed to meet up with a Pinay lady in Singapore Tuesday evening (in transit area). Arrival times carefully matched with me arriving from Phnom Penh. She bought ticket, went to airport, got boarding pass, then a Filipina immigration bitch wouldn't let her go. Reason: Worried about human trafficking... What an oppressive lot... Now I found out from another friend that my friend's friend working in Singapore was also stupid. She should have known and advised her the requirements.

Philippines: Real estate agent:

It already drove me nuts 30 years ago... and the population has expanded a bit since.

Philippines: Business Opportunity for Folks with Contacts in Japan:

beyond amazing...

Philippines: Did she scam her fiance?:

Don't worry David, but thanks anyway. I am not with her and never met her. I do not intend to meet. It's one of my hobbies to see how things are done around town... so to speak :)

Philippines: Filipina wife of 20 years dies:

I understand a foreigner can own the house (structure) but not the land on which it stands, But I am sure their needs to be an agreement to that effect, or at least it should be stated in her Will.

Philippines: Filipino courtesy:

There are some things I don't quite remember from when I stayed in Philippines before: 1. When someone from a family comes home or leaves, it's only common courtesy (to us) to greet the rest. Where I am now (Cambodia) this seems unnecessary. 2. Before entering a bedroom we knock (when we know someone is inside) and wait for response, Where I am now, anyone just barges in. 3. At the dinner table, they all speak the native language although English is no problem. In our culture we try not to exclude a foreign visitor from the conversation. I have a long list of such ennoyances, how's that typically in Philippines? 4. I also remember (and other guys complained about it) that the gf/wife likes to sleep between 2 pillows, or have 1 pillow between bf/husband and herself. Any comments? :)

Philippines: Veterans living in the Philippines:

>>> Beware if anyone say you should buy a life insurance policy. <<< Guess the same might apply to making a Will in favour of your wife.

Philippines: Another murder of 74 y/o expat:

http://philippineslifestyle.com/blog/2017/03/12/retired-us-marine-murdered-by-gunmen-while-driving-with-his-wife/

Philippines: Booking a flight:

>>> I also always bring hand sanitizer <<< Only with any check-in luggage. Not allowed on board (unless it's enough for only a few handwashes...)

Philippines: any advices on driving!:

Just get the BIGGEST CAR you can get. Nobody argues with a car bigger than theirs. LOL

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