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Philippines: Never Trust A Filipina:
Don't get married.
Philippines: moving to the Philippines:
Unless you are rich, retiring on a pension, have residual income, or an online business, stay where you are and visit Philippines to have fun. You won't know what it is like until you live there for a while.
Philippines: I'm a Godfather:
Not! Nope! No Way!
What is the best way to politely refuse? I met her a few times about 2 years ago and all of a sudden I get a messsage asking me to be her daughter's Godfather. Her daughter is about a year old already. Is it customary to give money as a Godfather?
Philippines: Filipina's priorities:
Most people place themselves as a first priority. Who has a filipina wife who would give up the only life vest in a sinking ship to you or her parents in the middle of the pacific ocean? I'm sure most of you love your wife so much you'll offer her the vest, but would she refuse it and give it to her parents or you? mmm..... I'm not saying all, but most people will go into self preservation mode. A person's true character comes out during a crisis. I know it's a bit extreme and unlikely but If I'm number 6 on her priority list, then she is number 14 on mine and it would have never made it to marraige.
Philippines: Scamming:
HMcbride-
If I can't touch it, feel it, taste it, hold it, play with it, I'm not paying for it.....LOL
Philippines: Experience buying a condo:
I recently bought a condo in Manila and my real estate agent told me I will be getting my Deed or Title or whatever they call it in about 4 months at the latest. I finally got it in the mail in my country after 12 months. I forgot all about it until they sent it to me. Is this normal to wait one year? What if I wanted to sell it in 9 months? I'm sure I would have followed up on it after 4 months if I remembered. Im also sure it would'nt be a pleasant experience. They also sent me a statement showing an overage in my favor due to the deposit and the conversion rate at the time. I sent numerous e-mails trying to get my money back but all I get is the run around and passing the buck to another dept. I was looking to buy another condo in the future but after this experience, maybe not.
Philippines: Held Hostage:
I have a question...My Filipina friend just had a baby in a private hospital because it's premature and she said the govt hospital in her area does not have incubators. Her insurance covered 20% of the bill. It's been about a month and the baby and mom can both be discharged but they need to settle the balance of bill, (Mom was also treated for unrelated issues ) otherwise they cannot leave the hospital. They are in separate rooms and she told me they cannot combine them in one room to save money even though baby no longer require the incubator. My question is 1) How long can the hospital hold them for? 2) What if they dont have the money to pay? She asked me to send the money to bail her out of this situation as the bill is getting higher each day. Thx!
Philippines: SECURITY MESSAGE FOR US CITIZENS:
Use common sense. Terrorism can happen anywhere. You have a better chance getting hit by a car and die.
Philippines: Earthquake:
Is it safe living near SM Sucat Mall? Are the condos there built to withstand the big one?
Philippines: protests:
The herd mentality can be dangerous.
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