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Can hardly wait. I too, experiment with different ways of cooking. Of course, my favorite are Pilipino dishes like pinakbet, bulalo, kare-kare, etc. Are you going to post your culinary creations? No, I'm not a chef....but I love to cook and ... Read More

Hi Jinky. Welcome to the forum. What's your specialty? (Na luto, is what I mean). Read More

I'm a native speaker with years of experience teaching ESL in Korea, Thailand and Washington state; graduate (BA) of California State University, LA, fluent in several languages (yes, even Tagalog), and would love to teach or tutor in the ... Read More

You're sort of like me...I like staying away from tourists (local and out of country ones) so we head for the country side clear away from the beaten track. My wife and I found this place near Aborlan in Palawan....a good hour away from the ... Read More

Thank you again, Cynthiavilla for a comprehensive lesson on hiring practices in the Philippines. Discrimination is not totally gone in the U.S. by any means. I still ran into cases where I would grill the selecting supervisor and ask why he (or ... Read More

James Mitchel, Cynthiavilla- thanks. Yes, I am aware of working conditions. Of course, that's another concern that should be addressed where applicable. And I am glad a bill was passed in 2011...although I am not sure if that's the one I ... Read More

James Mitchel- Police clearance or background checks are an acceptable normal procedure in the employment process...which is not discriminatory provided it is equally required for all applicants. My post concerns discriminatory practices on the ... Read More

Congratulations, Bob Marshall! So glad you realized soon enough what you were getting into trying to meet that sweet girl on line. And the rest of you guys dreaming of that dream girl you would want to meet (and marry) someday...listen to Bob. ... Read More

I once found a beautiful 3 bedroom house for rent about $200 in Dumaguete City...away from the center of town, more in the suburbs, lots of greenery, well shaded by large fruit trees....but still a short jeepney or tricycle ride to downtown. Have ... Read More

No rush; I'll wait to see what you come up with. Actually...since my father is half Filipino, half American ....his mother being a native Filipina from Tarlac...who even has a truly native family name- Pamintuan; on my mother's side...her ... Read More

Likewise, enjoyed talking with you. Thanks about the lesson in linguistics....I just wondered how did our pre-Hispanic ancestors greeted each other...I'm sure they didn't say "O, kamusta ka?" Maybe I should spend time with the ... Read More

Thanks, again. You've been most helpful. I'll contact a cousin in Manila to get the ball rolling. By the way...this next question is trivial..but have been curious for sometime to learn how you say "How are you?" in REAL ... Read More

You're well traveled! You've visited the same places I used to hang around at. And Daly City....have a good friend in Daly City from the Philippines; we were in the same Army Reserve unit in San Francisco. Will definitely drive to BC ... Read More

Cynthiavilla: Thank goodness I don't think it's gotten to that point yet (in Canada). By the way, I live in the little town of Blaine, WA...it is so close to BC, Canada that if you go to the town park and walk on the far edge of the ... Read More

Thank you Cynthiavilla; that's encouraging. I will contact the Philippine Consulate again and refer them to RA 9225 you quoted. I am surprised they didn't know about this law when I first inquired. I sent them a certified copy of my birth ... Read More

Thanks, Thirdcoastryan. First of all...I currently reside in the U.S. I checked...you must be a citizen of the Philippines to obtain a Philippine Passport. Obviously, even if I were residing in the Philippines....I'd still have to show some ... Read More

There is a bit of twist with the rule about being born in the Philippines and having a Philippine birth certificate. Not always that simple or clear: I was born in the Philippines, father U.S. citizen by birth (who was also born in the ... Read More

Only...Filipino English teachers? I am interested...but need to know...do you mean by Filipino English teachers...to be citizens of the Philippines? Just wondered because I am a U.S. citizen, born, raised and educated in the Philippines...with a ... Read More

Tom Mc Cormack: From what you describe as the ideal place you're looking for....go on the website and just type Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro. Look for their official town website. It's a day's trip from Manila..and you'll have to ... Read More

Hello, future Expat! First of all, let me commend you for deciding to make a trip to the country first..to check it out and find the right place for you. Of course, you have to understand that even if you find the right place it may not turn out ... Read More

tom mccormack: Everyone who posted in response to your post pretty much covered much of what you need to know and consider before making that leap. I lived in the Philippines for about 17 years....that is, grew up there, went to different schools ... Read More

Wayne 07: I would love to go back as an expat...wait. My situation is different, I suppose. Since I was born in the Philippines, lived there 17 years, speak the language like a native, thoroughly familiar with the customs, culture, ... Read More

Wayne07: I think it's normal to feel some apprehension about transitioning to a new way of life...in another country. I get that feeling every time I get an assignment overseas (lived and worked worldwide....throughout Asia...and Europe). But ... Read More

I see what you mean. Hmmmm. How long can one stay in SG on a tourist visa? Your friend can certainly come visit with you. ... for however long the tourist visa will allow. You work out the details/arrangements with this friend. Read More

That certainly is very costly for a helper in SG. Wouldn't it make more sense...and certainly more cost-effective to hire locally? If you only need a helper for a few months...it's hardly worth going through all that expense through ... Read More