Aeta Tribe
American looking for information about Philippines
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New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Welcome to the forum! I hope you will enjoy it. Read More
Sailing in the Philippines by Aeta Tribe
With more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines need to promote sail-cargo trade to make the country a more romantic and exotic destination for adventurers.聽https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0nz6pEhn80
@bigpearl Exactly what you said, Steve. I鈥檝e also met sailors from other countries who refused to sail to the Philippines for lack of marina facilities. I feel Philippine Tourism聽is doing itself a grave disservice by not exploring the ... Read More
Sailing in the Philippines by Aeta Tribe
With more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines need to promote sail-cargo trade to make the country a more romantic and exotic destination for adventurers.聽https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0nz6pEhn80
@dirk.c. Hi, I agree with you completely. There are lots of sailing yachts from all over the world that make landfall to the Philippines all the time, and there are only a handful of marinas that can make accommodations for those vessels and service ... Read More
Sailing in the Philippines
With more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines need to promote sail-cargo trade to make the country a more romantic and exotic destination for adventurers.聽https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0nz6pEhn80 Read More
How to ship belongings from US to Philippines? by robhankins
I am contemplating retirement in the Phils. I am married to a filipina. Does anyone know how best (cheapest) to send personal belongings to the Phils?
@Moon Dog Did you have problems using the tools you have sent from America that has 110 volts to the the philippines that has 220 volts? Read More
New American Military Bases in Philippines by PalawOne
`"Philippines reveals locations of four new strategic sites for U.S. military pact"By Karen Lema, Reuters聽April 3 2023.聽Ref: ...
@PalawOne With the current political and economic crisis in the U.S. today, I don't think the government and people realize the importance of projecting military presence around the world to keep their own borders and international interests ... Read More
NCL cruises coming to the Philippines by mugteck
Just put down a deposit for a cruise on 1/27/25 starting in Taipei and then stopping on 4 consecutive days at Salamague (Ilocos), then Manila, Boracay and Puerto Princesa The cruise also stops in Malaysia, Brunei and two stops in ...
The Philippines needs to come up with its own cruise line, with international quality and standards, and just island hop around the country. Read More
Ferry Tragedy by Cherryann01
Unfortunately I have just read that there has been another ferry tragedy in the Philippines. It is reported that 28 people have died after a passenger ferry caught fire off Baluk Baluk Island. Among the dead reported were at least three children, ...
@Lotus Eater This is why I don't take Philippine Airlines for the same reason. Billionaire Lucio Tan (the owner of PAL) is known to be a cheap businessman, shortchanging BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue) for billions of pesos in back taxes.聽He ... Read More
Ferry Tragedy by Cherryann01
Unfortunately I have just read that there has been another ferry tragedy in the Philippines. It is reported that 28 people have died after a passenger ferry caught fire off Baluk Baluk Island. Among the dead reported were at least three children, ...
@Cherryann01 It's not so much overloading these ferries that cause these tragedies. Instead, it's poor maintenance and lack of emergency equipment and proper training/orientation on how to abandon ship when a tragedy occurs. Read More
How to ship belongings from US to Philippines? by robhankins
I am contemplating retirement in the Phils. I am married to a filipina. Does anyone know how best (cheapest) to send personal belongings to the Phils?
@GallonAlan If you can't put it in your luggage on your way there, you don't need to bring it with you. Just buy whatever you need there. Read More
More Inflation by Enzyte Bob
Yesterday I had mail forwarded by US Global Mail, a few letters but one with a charge card. The cost via FedEX was $76.62 USD.Now in August 2021 I had Global Mail forward about the same amount of mail. Cost $51.56 USD. Almost a 50% increase.Of no ...
@FilAmericanMom聽"I don't buy produce and seafood from supermarkets, but instead buy them at a wet market or "palengke." It's because, from my experience, supermarket-bought produce and fish easily go bad and are not as fresh as those you can ... Read More
More Inflation by Enzyte Bob
Yesterday I had mail forwarded by US Global Mail, a few letters but one with a charge card. The cost via FedEX was $76.62 USD.Now in August 2021 I had Global Mail forward about the same amount of mail. Cost $51.56 USD. Almost a 50% increase.Of no ...
@coach53聽 I don鈥檛 know if I agree with your unsupported claim that farming dates back to the Industrialization Age. If the political and business oligarchs can build shopping malls and condominiums, and put brand-name automobiles on the ... Read More
More Inflation by Enzyte Bob
Yesterday I had mail forwarded by US Global Mail, a few letters but one with a charge card. The cost via FedEX was $76.62 USD.Now in August 2021 I had Global Mail forward about the same amount of mail. Cost $51.56 USD. Almost a 50% increase.Of no ...
The country should be experiencing an improvement in the agricultural sector for the next 6 years with this new administration's agricultural agenda.聽 With the Yellow oligarchs' influence in government and economy being exposed on their ... Read More
Where is the best place to live in the Philippines by bmasters150665
I have been living in Thailand for the past 17 years and getting really sick of it so I'm thinking of moving over there any help places that have a great vibe and plenty to do without the poverty聽
@sekmet聽I agree. Peaceful and clean. Read More
More Inflation by Enzyte Bob
Yesterday I had mail forwarded by US Global Mail, a few letters but one with a charge card. The cost via FedEX was $76.62 USD.Now in August 2021 I had Global Mail forward about the same amount of mail. Cost $51.56 USD. Almost a 50% increase.Of no ...
@manwonder聽The Philippines never had a rice shortage until the Liberal Party took over in 1986. Around 1994, we started experiencing rice shortages and there were evidence year later that the political and business carters were paying farmers ... Read More
General enquiry about PH by aklokow
Hi everyone, we are going to be living in Lopez Quezon, we just finished building a house there. Not much happening in Lopez but that s fine for us no need for the hussle and buzzle. Just wondering id anyone is also out in the provinces, perhaps in ...
Out of respect for the members who don't see any benefits from my diatribes with bigpearl and Coach 53, and request that we move these exchanges on another thread, I am going stop engaging these two on this thread and start a new one. I will ... Read More
General enquiry about PH by aklokow
Hi everyone, we are going to be living in Lopez Quezon, we just finished building a house there. Not much happening in Lopez but that s fine for us no need for the hussle and buzzle. Just wondering id anyone is also out in the provinces, perhaps in ...
Coach 53, Ah, now you're getting into stereotyping and classifying me as to what a "Typical Filipino" is because I have asked you to simply separate everything you have quoted me on into individual posts, so I can reply to them ... Read More
General enquiry about PH by aklokow
Hi everyone, we are going to be living in Lopez Quezon, we just finished building a house there. Not much happening in Lopez but that s fine for us no need for the hussle and buzzle. Just wondering id anyone is also out in the provinces, perhaps in ...
Coach 53, You're going to have to separate my quotes and your replies as separate posts, so I can reply to each one individually for clarity. Aeta Tribe. Read More
General enquiry about PH by aklokow
Hi everyone, we are going to be living in Lopez Quezon, we just finished building a house there. Not much happening in Lopez but that s fine for us no need for the hussle and buzzle. Just wondering id anyone is also out in the provinces, perhaps in ...
Seems your taste may be bitter for some ungodly reason, some taste the sweetness. Again OMO. Cheers, Steve.bigpearl, The most effective medicine and diet in the world, like a dose of reality, is bitter and not sweet. Aeta Tribe Read More
General enquiry about PH by aklokow
Hi everyone, we are going to be living in Lopez Quezon, we just finished building a house there. Not much happening in Lopez but that s fine for us no need for the hussle and buzzle. Just wondering id anyone is also out in the provinces, perhaps in ...
Enzyte Bob, "I prefer Cheese with my Whine." bigpearl did say it is an "acquired taste." Why not? Aeta Tribe Read More
General enquiry about PH by aklokow
Hi everyone, we are going to be living in Lopez Quezon, we just finished building a house there. Not much happening in Lopez but that s fine for us no need for the hussle and buzzle. Just wondering id anyone is also out in the provinces, perhaps in ...
bigpearl, So to not sound 鈥渃ontradictory,鈥� would you rather have me paint a pretty picture of what it would be like for a tourist or 鈥淏alikbayan鈥� to travel to the Philippines during the pandemic, how they would be ... Read More
General enquiry about PH by aklokow
Hi everyone, we are going to be living in Lopez Quezon, we just finished building a house there. Not much happening in Lopez but that s fine for us no need for the hussle and buzzle. Just wondering id anyone is also out in the provinces, perhaps in ...
Interesting observations here. I could ramble on for hours but..... I find it interesting as I seem to remember your first or maybe second post was seeking information on the Philippines, your headliner even says that. Now you seem to know more ... Read More
General enquiry about PH by aklokow
Hi everyone, we are going to be living in Lopez Quezon, we just finished building a house there. Not much happening in Lopez but that s fine for us no need for the hussle and buzzle. Just wondering id anyone is also out in the provinces, perhaps in ...
Yes very hard to survive at 7000 pesos per month salaries. because "Big Businesses" are turning the country into a fiefdom of lords and serfs that caters to foreigners, OFWs, and Balikbayans.Not "turning". The situatioin have ... Read More
General enquiry about PH by aklokow
Hi everyone, we are going to be living in Lopez Quezon, we just finished building a house there. Not much happening in Lopez but that s fine for us no need for the hussle and buzzle. Just wondering id anyone is also out in the provinces, perhaps in ...
The cost of living in the Philippines keeps going up except the local employees' salaries and quality of life. This is the reason the socio-economic gap keeps getting bigger between the poor, working class and the "Big Business" and ... Read More
QUARANTINE TIME by Aeta Tribe
I have been thinking of traveling to the Philippines and expect to be quarantined for a few days (with or without a Covid-19 vaccine) and get a swab test. But why is the quarantine time averaging 10 to 15 days? Does it take that long to get the ...
Couldn't agree with you more on the Philippines underperforming its Asian peers. I blame that on the Colonial and Crab Mentalities of the people. Read More
Safe and Affordable Tropical Places in Mexico by Aeta Tribe
Can anyone give me some pointers of a safe and affordable tropical areas in Mexico to spend a few months out of a year in? I'm looking at the town of Tampico but don't have much information on it. Thanks.
I'm coming from Florida. I've lived in Asia and the deserts of Arizona and Nevada. Personally, I prefer tropical and sub-tropical climates near any body of water (beach or lake) with humidity. Humidity is good for the body and soul. ... Read More
QUARANTINE TIME by Aeta Tribe
I have been thinking of traveling to the Philippines and expect to be quarantined for a few days (with or without a Covid-19 vaccine) and get a swab test. But why is the quarantine time averaging 10 to 15 days? Does it take that long to get the ...
There is a popular term used among Filipinos on their own people, with those kind of attitude that you've described, towards anyone who they perceive as being in a position to be taken advantage of: One Day Millionaire Mentality Read More
Safe and Affordable Tropical Places in Mexico by Aeta Tribe
Can anyone give me some pointers of a safe and affordable tropical areas in Mexico to spend a few months out of a year in? I'm looking at the town of Tampico but don't have much information on it. Thanks.
I have heard of Merida and Campeche but do not know much about those towns other than what I have gathered from social media. If Campeche is 鈥渢ranquil鈥� then I am going to put it down on my bucket list of itineraries for Mexico. I have a ... Read More
Safe and Affordable Tropical Places in Mexico by Aeta Tribe
Can anyone give me some pointers of a safe and affordable tropical areas in Mexico to spend a few months out of a year in? I'm looking at the town of Tampico but don't have much information on it. Thanks.
Thank you for the advice and suggestions. I sort of see you point of the further you go south, the safer it get, since most of the chaos are taking place near the U.S. border. I agree with the idea of doing your business and pleasure during the ... Read More
QUARANTINE TIME by Aeta Tribe
I have been thinking of traveling to the Philippines and expect to be quarantined for a few days (with or without a Covid-19 vaccine) and get a swab test. But why is the quarantine time averaging 10 to 15 days? Does it take that long to get the ...
If that's the case, then make it affordable for the tourists and "Balkibayans" to put up with their quarantine restrictions in these hotels, instead of milking them of their money and putting a bad taste in their experience of ... Read More
QUARANTINE TIME by Aeta Tribe
I have been thinking of traveling to the Philippines and expect to be quarantined for a few days (with or without a Covid-19 vaccine) and get a swab test. But why is the quarantine time averaging 10 to 15 days? Does it take that long to get the ...
That's why I'm not going. There are other tropical places in the world where my money would be better spent. Read More
QUARANTINE TIME
I have been thinking of traveling to the Philippines and expect to be quarantined for a few days (with or without a Covid-19 vaccine) and get a swab test. But why is the quarantine time averaging 10 to 15 days? Does it take that long to get the ... Read More
Work for an ESL tutor? by honeybear78
Hi friends! My mexican husband and i are consudering moving to tampico with pur two small children in the next five years. Our plan is for my husband to work in the hospitality/tourist industry and i thought i could be an esl tutor. Is there much ...
I'm in a similar position of trying to find more information about Tampico, Mexico. Read More
Safe and Affordable Tropical Places in Mexico
Can anyone give me some pointers of a safe and affordable tropical areas in Mexico to spend a few months out of a year in? I'm looking at the town of Tampico but don't have much information on it. Thanks. Read More
Buying a Pre-owned Car by vincent salcedo
I am going to buy my first car and I am planning to get a pre-owned or second-hand unit. My budget is Php 350,000 maximum. I am considering two options: 1. HONDA CITY A/T model 2011 or 2012 if possible, or 2. Mitsubishi Mirage G4 A/T model 2018 ...
I would try to find an Isuzu vehicle and stay away from popular named-brand vehicles like Toyota or Honda. it is much easier to find Isuzu parts because jeepneys used this brand on their engines for ease of availability and price. Toyota and Honda ... Read More
Will Philippines Airlines exist in 2020 by pej1111
Take this post for what it is, speculative. But I am considering if I (travelers) should be trusting Philippine Airlines in long term bookings? I guess the question is will PAL go bankrupt? I ready today that they are losing 300,000PHP a ...
I wish the Philippines would be a little bit more clear about their travel lockdowns so visitors who are looking forward to going there won't be so confused about what they need to do. Read More
Will Philippines Airlines exist in 2020 by pej1111
Take this post for what it is, speculative. But I am considering if I (travelers) should be trusting Philippine Airlines in long term bookings? I guess the question is will PAL go bankrupt? I ready today that they are losing 300,000PHP a ...
I wonder why. Corruption and monopoly by PAL? Read More
Foreigners allowed to travel to the Philippines from November 1st. by FindlayMacD
The Philippines will welcome back foreign nationals starting Nov. 1 and allow Filipino travellers to leave without Covid-19 antigen tests as the Southeast Asian nation continues to ...
I still have my resident in the Philippines, I think. I thought residency status in the Philippines is permanent and doesn't have to be renewed. Is this true? I want to visit the Philippines next year but I don't have a current passport. ... Read More