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09-06-21 22:10 #14432
Posts: 1056Originally Posted by SoapySmith [View Original Post]
Smoking is a filthy, anti-social addiction. I have no time for smokers, cigarette companies or their apologists. Even thinking about them makes me homicidal. Obese people. Fat shaming, what a joke. Though Africans do like theirs on the big side.
I have a fair idea where I picked up the virus and I have taken steps to avoid such occasions of sin in the future. I am ok for the next few months and I will see how Israelis get on with their sixth, sevant and eight boosters. Real Bill Gates upgrades there.
Americans are mortal dangers to the rest of us in Covid as in much else. One only has to see American College kids partying in Florida on their interminable breaks to see what a petri dish the USA in. Kensington Ave in Philly anyone? They and much of the rest of the dumbed down world see vaccinations as a comfort blanket and their inner Nazi comes out, roaring at the rest of us.
I am socially responsible, I stay miles away from the vulnerable and limit social contact. I do know, however, that this will be a horrendous winter as others spread Covid, flus, cold and the clap and try to blame it on me and not on the house parties and junkies that keep the cops busy and afraid (they deal with the super spreaders on a daily basis and are hard hit, which affects their tik tok dancing).
The solution lies in copying the good people of China and Vietnam who understand lockdowns and social responsibility, not the Big Mac lardheads of the USA. It was the anniversary of Ho Chi Minh's untimely death (smoker) a few days ago and the great General Giap would now be 110 if he had not been taken away from us in 2013. Vietnam defeated the USA and it defeated Covid and have plans for recovery (though fatalities are back up) https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/vi...m-4351981.html.
China, meanwhile, seems to be in control. I know people who work there and they said it is steady: Just avoid Yanks.
SE Asia, the Philippines, has been ravaged by the USA. I shudder to think what lies ahead for them.
But, as long as Big Pharma wins, why worry?
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09-06-21 21:59 #14431
Posts: 32Dropping Like Flies
Sadly the chickens are coming home to roost I've seen 3 RIP notices in the expat forums here in Cebu in the last couple of weeks alone. I had my own scare a couple of weeks ago (non covid) and bought a couple of Oxygen tanks (difficult to find a space in hospital here now and many don't have spare tanksanyhow.
The guy I bought them off had bought them for his Pinay wife (39) who sadly didn't make it leaving 3 kids. I lent the tanks to the grandpa of a GF here a week ago, but sadly he passed 2 days ago (mid 60's).
Originally Posted by SoapySmith [View Original Post]
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09-06-21 21:38 #14430
Posts: 1562The anti-vax debate reminds me of a poem my father sometimes recited when teaching me and my siblings to drive. Although there are other variations, this was my father's version:
"Here lies the body of Thomas Grey.
Who died defending his right of way.
He was dead right as he sped along.
But just as dead as if he'd been dead wrong."
Seems fitting for the last testimonials of anti-vaxxers lying at death's door because of covid.
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09-06-21 21:15 #14429
Posts: 1562Frankly, it's everybody's business
Originally Posted by CrowExplorer [View Original Post]
Obesity is not mortally contagious to the non-obese. Where people smoke is regulated, and secondhand smoke is nowhere near as deadly as covid. Wearing seat belts is regulated, sometimes expensively.
Nobody I know is proposing that those who are allergic must take vaccines.
Here's another viewpoint; he doesn't exactly seem like one of the "liberal elite":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2Gq6ROvBkU
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09-06-21 13:28 #14428
Posts: 6826Originally Posted by WestCoast1 [View Original Post]
Regarding tourists coming to Phils September 5. See first pic (A), this is the most recent set of announcements from the Phils Bureau of Immigration. Nothing listed there suggests tourists returning, in fact the Advisories claim that this or that item is intended to keep most foreigners out.
Second pic is an announcement of an extension of countries that are banned from traveling to Phils (as mentioned in the PAL article).
Last pic the recent Advisory. It lists the recent MECQ as the reason that the BI is running 30-50% capacity of employees (red box). The blue box mentions using the Online Appointment button for clients (like visa extensions; you can only get into the building with a previously-made electronic appointment, which you must show to the security guards to get into the BI). Frown face for the following reason. Once you click that button and go to make your appointment, you will see a calendar that shows for the next 2 months. However each appointment time will be in a red color, indicating that its already taken. GOOD LUCK!
I have a pinoy friend working in the BI. He lives in QC. Several times he has not been able to go to work due to local lockdowns in his Brgy, for several days at a time. When your skeleton crew forces you to limit client intake, then several of your employees can't come to work because of local lockdown, you and the clients are effed. Also I have noticed my last several visits to the BI that the guards outside are on a heightened sense of Covid (or other possible items). They can be brisk, aggressive, stand-offish, and unhelpful to even the simplest question. They are interested in only 1 thing: Can you confirm your appointment on your phone with your receipt (which has a QR code, your name, appointment date / time). If yes, fall in line and STFU; if not then go home and make an appointment online.
There really is a skeleton crew at the Intramuros BI. The place isn't overrun, its terribly understaffed. While everyone wants to come back, the idea of thousands of new tourists daily (many of whom will extend later) will just add to the chaos.
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09-06-21 12:07 #14427
Posts: 13Originally Posted by BrizLad [View Original Post]
Have anything changed? Are you able to fly back to the Philippines?
Oh wait, yes things have changed. As a double vax you can't enter Portugal and Swede if you are from Israel.
Why? Because the situation there is out of control. The double vax are not considered vax anymore and not included in stats which is a relief since the majority of the hospitalized are double vax. Guys, you need your third jab to keep up with current events otherwise you are spreading the virus and I will ask you to keep your distance.
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09-06-21 07:58 #14426
Posts: 1056Petri Dish
Originally Posted by Goferring [View Original Post]
Have you seen the Argentina Brazil match got suspended because four of the Argentinians came from England which is on Brazil's red list? They lied they flew from Colombia which is on Brazil's red list. Brazil is a petri dish. As is the Philippines. Let's check.
Argentina v Brazil: https://www.google.com/search?client...-d&q=argentina+v+Brazil.
Global Covid rankings https://www.google.com/search?client...-d&q=argentina+v+Brazil.
Brazil in bronze place (the match was in Brazil). Israel and the Philippines motoring ahead.
Moral hazard says the guy who wants to go to the Philippines to bang paupers. I forget whether you are American (pole place in the covid wars) or Australian (Mad Max lock downs). Is self reflection against some Cheap Charlie code?
Trying to vaccinate the world is right out of a James Bond villain movie. As are the Bond villains who promote it. As regards mongers like you: you are just like kids who get jabbed tgo go to rock orgies or football supporters who take the jab to watch millionaires like Messi DFK after they score a goal.
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09-06-21 07:37 #14425
Posts: 54Originally Posted by BrizLad [View Original Post]
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09-06-21 07:16 #14424
Posts: 314Originally Posted by Goferring [View Original Post]
This travel ban has given me some time to consider some of my decisions while I've been in Ph. Can't wait to get back.
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09-06-21 07:03 #14423
Posts: 3384Originally Posted by BrizLad [View Original Post]
Hasn't forgoing moral hazard gotten us into trouble before? 😏.
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09-06-21 05:25 #14422
Posts: 6826Originally Posted by Albert9989 [View Original Post]
Here is the Philippines Consulate website in LOS Angeles. That pic is what pops up in the consulate's website:
https://www.philippineconsulatela.org/
Phils Bureau of Immigration:
https://immigration.gov.ph/
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09-05-21 23:06 #14421
Posts: 314Originally Posted by Goferring [View Original Post]
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09-05-21 07:20 #14420
Posts: 499Originally Posted by WestCoast1 [View Original Post]
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09-05-21 01:06 #14419
Posts: 6826Its a bit muddy. Maybe
Originally Posted by FuriousGeorge [View Original Post]Originally Posted by Dg8787 [View Original Post]
Filipinos yes. Foreigners if they are: 1) The spouse or parent of a Filipino; 2) Dual citizen; 3) Foreign government worker (possible Embassy staff, or NGO, and just guessing); 4) Seafarers with 9 (c) visa; 5) Those with eligible certificates, RC or CRPC (unclear to me what those are); 6) Those with eligible visas (seems unclear what that is); 7) Investors with special authority (unclear again).
#6 above, eligible visas. It does mention the 9 (a) visa. I think that is the normal Embassy-granted, 59-day, pre-arrival visa? It does mention having to follow IATF rules:
Conditions of the IATF-EID:
Must have a valid and existing visa at the time of entry unless otherwise stated in the table above.
With pre-booked accredited quarantine facility / hotel for at least 10 days at the traveler's expense*.
Must undergo RT-PCR testing on the 7th day of quarantine. Non-OFWs and non-Filipinos on PAL flights arriving in Manila will be swabbed by Detoxicare Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory for arrivals in NAIA Terminal 2, or by the Philippine Airport Diagnostics Laboratory for arrivals in NAIA Terminal 1. Those arriving in Laoag will be swabbed by Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center. *.
*For fully vaccinated travelers, whether in the Philippines or abroad, stayed exclusively in Green list countries / jursidictions / territories in the last fourteen (14) days prior to arrival in the Philippines, may only hold a 7-night confirmed booking on a facility-based quarantine and shall undergo an RT-PCR test on the 5th day of their quarantine stay. The vaccination status must be independently verified / confirmed by Philippine authorities as valid and authentic upon the traveler's arrival in the country.
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09-04-21 16:31 #14418
Posts: 3256Originally Posted by FuriousGeorge [View Original Post]