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My first posting to Manila was in 1997 for 3 months and, 27 years later, I am still here AND still working too.

However, my number 1 rule is to stay way below the radar and to carefully think...

Without having any hard statistical data other than my own observation skills when in the malls near my home, I am dumbfounded at how much weight so many filipinos (males & females) have gained in...

Don't hold your breath.

I have a friend who works in Immigration in Intramuros.

All priority is being given to (a) returning OFWs (b) anyone with family ties and / or a residence visa (13 A)...

I am surprised why so many guys are so desperate to get back to the PH that has the highest incidence of Covid-19 in SE Asia and has an overwhelmed health system.

It seems like these guys have no...

It is for me RR.

I live in a clean zone in Manila close to 6 big malls with a FT job on an international salary and I work on my own time from my home office.

Why wouldn't I be having a good...

This is not being enforced BM.

There were always exceptions to that rule (like getting meds, groceries etc).

I am well over 60 and I can freely walk around outside my condo in Ortigas nowadays...

FYI.

Cases are still getting worse but it seems the Gov might put NCR on MGCQ and just let it all hang out.

Problem then will be that the hospitals will be swamped.

The MRT3 was suspended...

To all the guys not in the Philippines who are desperately checking ISG Phils thread daily to see when you can get back here as quickly as possible:

Let me assure you that you don't want to be...

Yes. All of Manila (that's "old" Manila inc Malate, Ermita, Paco, Binondo, Intramuros and Tondo) are seeing large spikes in infections.

I definitely wouldn't be liaising with anyone from those...

There could be an issue with getting in and out of most hotels in Manila since virtually ALL of them are being used for quarantine of OFWs and BPO workers who have tested positive.

For some it's...

https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/qantas-boss-alan-joyce-pushes-back-international-travel-date/12391728?utm_medium=social&utm_content=sf235447817&utm_campaign=abc_australia&utm_source=m.fac...

Are you actually in the Philippines?

In my part of Manila most filipinos / Koreans / others are shit-scared of catching Covid and definitely would not attend any form of social event.

In my...

Today's Phnom Penh Post had the following statement (in a longer article).

"And starting June 15, Cambodia also requires foreign travellers to deposit $3,000 for testing, quarantine and travelling...

I was able to get a last-minute seat on a special flight into Manila for OFWs at 0040 h on June 11.

Flight was exclusively for OFWs. Non-OFWs with PH passports or guys like me with a 13 A...

These are the GCQ guidelines.

Note the curfew data.

The cases keep going up especially in Manila.

I am surprised nobody has posted an update.

Philippines has announced an extension of the Extended Community Quarantine (ECQ) until at least April 30.

No flights in or out before that date.

https://ncovtracker.doh.gov.ph/

Hey Westy please clear your mail box. It's reading as full.

I never said it was "evidence".

Careful readers will note I said "anecdote" which can be anything, even a fable.

I cannot believe that this thread has now become "how to best send money to recipients in the Phils" rather than "why ever would you do it?

It certainly begs a lot of questions.

I am smiling at...

Around Christmas and into January is the "coolest" part of the year (all relative of course).

Mornings in the north of Luzon bring fog and dew and the need for a jacket it is so fresh up there. ...

The first requirement is a college degree from an accredited university (quote from an airline HR representative who I know).

They then train the recruits in their own school.

Freelance flight...

How did you manage to quote me saying something I didn't say Free2??

I have lived here for 21 years. I don't buy load. I have post-paid accounts and have had them for 20 years with Globe.

When...

Cebu is dead anyway so the thread is only representative of the current scene.