Pedro Da Conceicao
@Pedro1986
Jordanian expat in Belgium
Forum posts
30
Contacts
6
About me
Jordanian
Lives in Kortrijk
Speaks Dutch, French, English, little Portuguese and little German.
Registration: 05 March 2013
How to say that I'm not responsible for the family? by Pedro1986
I'm feeling a little bit depressed lately. It has been since the beginning already, but I'm really starting to dislike/hate it that I'm sometimes doubting if I'm starting to hate the family. My wife is Filipina and the longer the more her family ...
Thanks :) I believe that this is something to take seriously. I heard that yesterday in the city of my wife's family, a barangay captain or something was shot during bright daylight (4-5 pm). When I stay there, very regularly, I hear shooting :) On ... Read More
Tagalog classes
Hi all, I'm about to be prmoted at work (yay me) and since I'll be handling a team of Filinos, I'd like to learn the language. What are the best places to learn tagalog? Any good schools with several schedules that cud suit my schedule? Or are ... Read More
How to say that I'm not responsible for the family? by Pedro1986
I'm feeling a little bit depressed lately. It has been since the beginning already, but I'm really starting to dislike/hate it that I'm sometimes doubting if I'm starting to hate the family. My wife is Filipina and the longer the more her family ...
Thanks dkcape. My mom already asked me to move back to Belgium. Actually, I just want to say what I want to say, but my wife doesn't want me to. Eventhough that's the only way to get them to understand. For me, asking for money is giving away your ... Read More
How to say that I'm not responsible for the family?
I'm feeling a little bit depressed lately. It has been since the beginning already, but I'm really starting to dislike/hate it that I'm sometimes doubting if I'm starting to hate the family. My wife is Filipina and the longer the more her family ... Read More
The truth by expatfever
Question, here in the states I've noticed that we live in a era that everyone avoids telling the people the truth because we don't want to hurt other people's feeling. Anyone else see a problem with that? If we can't say the truth because people get ...
To get a heavyweighted friend aware taht something should be done is in my eyes possible by making them feel taht you don't judge them, but you care for them (health and feeling). Show them an easy step up to a better life and don't make it a ... Read More
The truth by expatfever
Question, here in the states I've noticed that we live in a era that everyone avoids telling the people the truth because we don't want to hurt other people's feeling. Anyone else see a problem with that? If we can't say the truth because people get ...
Thanks Snarkychick, I was lucky that by wonder, it happened automatically suddenly. But now, I have to make sure to keep it the way it is by not eating too much. I just need some more sports to keep it the way I want it. And I try to pull others ... Read More
The truth by expatfever
Question, here in the states I've noticed that we live in a era that everyone avoids telling the people the truth because we don't want to hurt other people's feeling. Anyone else see a problem with that? If we can't say the truth because people get ...
If people are not happy with how they look like, but they are not taking steps to improve themselves, they need to be helped. Invite them with you to the gym as a work out partner, let them taste healthy food which is good and not expensive and ... Read More
The truth by expatfever
Question, here in the states I've noticed that we live in a era that everyone avoids telling the people the truth because we don't want to hurt other people's feeling. Anyone else see a problem with that? If we can't say the truth because people get ...
Hi Snarky, it's true that only truth hurts, but that doesn't mean it needs to be said. For some strong characters, it will be a reason to start working out. For others, it's a reason to be depressed and start eating. For example, someone ... Read More
newbie in manila,Philippine by bipngo
I am a newbie in Manila,the Philippines.I come here to study language.However,I also wanna enjoy here.Who wanna want to ejnoy with me ?
Hi bipngo, Welcome. Where exactly are you staying in Manila and where are you studying? Read More
The truth by expatfever
Question, here in the states I've noticed that we live in a era that everyone avoids telling the people the truth because we don't want to hurt other people's feeling. Anyone else see a problem with that? If we can't say the truth because people get ...
Just in general, wherever in the world, DON'T say things like that. It's not necessary. As xle says, mostly people are gonna take is as a joke, but that's only on the outside. Nobody likes to be called fat. And in the Philippines, it's like the ... Read More
Any social soccer team in Manila to join here? by owenlck
Dear all Just wondering if anybody here has a soccer team that I can contribute my skills to yours... Been playing back home weekly so am hungry for some kick-around. Anyone out there? Owen
If that was for the Rugby team of the Nomads, I'd say "Count me in." :) Read More
Newbie
Hi Kevin, Welcome on 大咖福利影院 and soon welcome in the Philippines. Any idea where in the capital region you will be located? I always tell my family I'm in Manila, but Manila (National Capital Region) is big :) I just never feel like explaining as ... Read More
need information please... by Drew Lyn
I'm from Louisiana, USA and i will be in Quezon City, Philippines for 2 weeks to visit my Filipina fiancee. My Question is .. is it safe to travel alone there?
Hi Drew, Belgian guy living in Philippines here :) When you travel, do it in daylight. If you have to go out when it's dark, best before 9.30 pm. Public transpo is safe, but again, better not risk it after 9.30 pm :) they are harmless in general ... Read More
New on Expat Blog, almost new in Philippines by Pedro1986
Hi all, just to introduce myself. I'm Pedro, almost 27 year old and now since six months living in the Philippines. Since I'm working in Makati, I also found myself a condo there, but it's waaaay to small :) Originally, I'm from Belgium. My mom is ...
Hi Oliver, Normally, I played rugby, but in general, I need sports :D Where do you play? What's the 'home field'? Read More
Do men also leave their country for a woman? by globetrotter
Being an expat for a while now I realise that I only know women who have left their home country for their man. There are two types: 1. Those who fell in love with a "foreigner" and decided to emigrate to his home country. 2. Those who followed ...
According to this forum quite often. I think it depends just on the persons and the locations. I know indeed also a lot of Filipina women who followed their husbands to Belgium. For many, it's not just love, it's not just money, it's to be happy ... Read More
Can a man and a woman be JUST friends? by hutkgjf
Can a man and a woman be JUST friends?
It's possible for some, but it's not easy. :D You need to keep the brain sane ... Read More
Do men also leave their country for a woman? by globetrotter
Being an expat for a while now I realise that I only know women who have left their home country for their man. There are two types: 1. Those who fell in love with a "foreigner" and decided to emigrate to his home country. 2. Those who followed ...
My wife came from the Philippines to Belgium first, we got married and she learned Dutch. After 1 year of marriage, we moved together to the Philippines. Read More
Living in Manila - need a flat ;) by flowfowsen
hey guys! me and my girlfriend moved to manila yesterday. she麓s working for a small ngo, i am finishing my study right now. we plan to live here for one year. we came here a bit spontaneously with the thoughts: "it will work" :) at the moment we ...
If Makati (I live here) there are possibilities to rent for less than 20k PHP. Depends on how much space you need :) I live in a studio condo for 10k furnished. (not really what I like though and I'm looking for bigger). Association dues are about ... Read More
New on Expat Blog, almost new in Philippines by Pedro1986
Hi all, just to introduce myself. I'm Pedro, almost 27 year old and now since six months living in the Philippines. Since I'm working in Makati, I also found myself a condo there, but it's waaaay to small :) Originally, I'm from Belgium. My mom is ...
Haha, you're right blueoakey. We choose to come, so we should adapt. We would expect the same if it was he other way around. We can only hope that it will become easier after a while. World Economy changes, Philippine Economy changes drastically. I ... Read More
New on Expat Blog, almost new in Philippines by Pedro1986
Hi all, just to introduce myself. I'm Pedro, almost 27 year old and now since six months living in the Philippines. Since I'm working in Makati, I also found myself a condo there, but it's waaaay to small :) Originally, I'm from Belgium. My mom is ...
Thanks for the welcome :-) I'm sure I will find my way around here. For jobs, I'm looking for a Dutch speaking job (call center/translator/...) preferably with chances to grow. I kinda need something to work towards and I need to see that I can ... Read More
Traffic in Manila by krishn
In Manila we are having heavy traffic What is the reason behind ? :P
When I was in Jordan, it seemed the same to me. People not knowing what has to happen, just crossing and honking all the time. But once you get into the traffic you can only adapt to the situation. Well, you have to adapt and not keep your 'safe' ... Read More
Offload
Immigration services are really unpredictable. But I guess that's for as well coming to as leaving the Philippines. I have to say, being a Belgian has not brought me any problems so far, not in the Philippines, not in Jordan (where I stayed 6 months ... Read More
New on Expat Blog, almost new in Philippines
Hi all, just to introduce myself. I'm Pedro, almost 27 year old and now since six months living in the Philippines. Since I'm working in Makati, I also found myself a condo there, but it's waaaay to small :) Originally, I'm from Belgium. My mom is ... Read More