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[Mr Enternational]

When do you tell her you've had a vasectomy?

For me it is never. Except one case a chick in Dominican Republic kept pestering me to send money even before the child was born. Funny thing is that the dates lined up and this chick was 25 with no kids. I went and bought a test just to be sure I was shooting blanks. If I did not have a vasectomy then I would have been pretty sure it was mine. I still talk to her every couple of years and have been with her since the baby was born. I showed her my paperwork but she still swears it is mine.

[AussieGaigin]

Simple question:

When do you tell her you've had a vasectomy?

1. At the bar, before you pay the bar fine / while you are still messaging through an app.

2. On the way to your hotel.

3. When you bring her into your room.

4. Before you penetrate.

5. Before she leaves.

6. After she tries to sue you for child support.

7. Never tell.

None of the above.

8. When / if she asks you.

But keep no 6 on standby.

[MrHappyKat]

Simple question:

When do you tell her you've had a vasectomy?

1. At the bar, before you pay the bar fine / while you are still messaging through an app.

2. On the way to your hotel.

3. When you bring her into your room.

4. Before you penetrate.

5. Before she leaves.

6. After she tries to sue you for child support.

7. Never tell.

[Dg8787]

Just what I suspected, thanks for clarifying!

Finding a good insurance policy was a PITA in April, so that's great news as well.

Good travel insurance in the US was very easy to find online. To drop the price I only used <$1000 for my travel expenses. I was only interested in the $50,000 medical coverage for Covid. I got medical coverage for my last trip even though it wasn't required.

I know of a person who was involved in a serious motorbike accident years ago and the hospital bill was pretty expensive. Luckily he had the travel medical insurance to cover a 2 week hospital stay and the medical flight home to wear his US medical insurance kicked in.

$150 for 30 day coverage is something I gladly pay for.

[Turgid]

Does anyone know of a long white sand beach in the Philippines with fairly decent mongering in its proximity?

[Pute Nut]

Just what I suspected, thanks for clarifying!

Finding a good insurance policy was a PITA in April, so that's great news as well.

Booster is the 3rd shot. Moderna is good to go.

Don't forget to register One Health Pass and get your QR code.

Forego the test and travel insurance requirement now.

[GDreams]

Booster is the 3rd shot. Moderna is good to go.

Don't forget to register One Health Pass and get your QR code.

Forego the test and travel insurance requirement now.

Yes I went in June. 3 shots no test required.

[Dg8787]

How does PH define "booster" here? Is it simply a 3rd shot, ie "fully vaccinated" by Moderna is 2 shots, then the 3rd Moderna shot is considered a booster?

I have already entered PH once in April under the older requirements (shots + neg antigen <24 hrs) but will be back soon. Would be great to forego the test.

Booster is the 3rd shot. Moderna is good to go.

Don't forget to register One Health Pass and get your QR code.

Forego the test and travel insurance requirement now.

[Pute Nut]

Oh, good point. To be considered fully vaccinated at this point requires the original shots (assuming a two shot system like Pfizer) as well as a booster shot.

How does PH define "booster" here? Is it simply a 3rd shot, ie if "fully vaccinated" by Moderna is 2 shots, then the 3rd Moderna shot is considered a booster?

I have already entered PH once in April under the older requirements (shots + neg antigen <24 hrs) but will be back soon. Would be great to forgo the test.

[WestCoast1]

Oh, good point. To be considered fully vaccinated at this point requires the original shots (assuming a two shot system like Pfizer) as well as a booster shot. Not many countries yet are actively pushing or requiring a second booster, although they are possible to get now, so there is no current requirements in place for the Philippines in terms of time frame for when you have had that second booster. I had a booster shot in mid February, and flew to the Philippines in mid July, so that was five months later.

Yes, I think that's right. Without the booster, you will need a negative covid test within 24 hours prior to departure to board the plane. Regardless of the effectiveness of your shots over time, Phils doesn't care how long ago you had your original shots, nor your booster (only that you had them for the sake of determining if you must get a negative covid test before flying).

And speaking of booster. Anyone interested in a booster in the NCR can get one anytime at the Circuit Mall in Makati City (Hippodromo St corner South Ave, a few short blocks from the Manila South Cemetery along South Ave), on floor 2. They have a massive 2-story room set up for it. You can walk in and get one if you have your original shots card.

[BaddHabbit]

How is "fully vaccinated" being defined?

For example: is it a couple hits of the pfizer, then some more after a few months, good up to how many months before more boostering to reach / maintain status 'fully' vaccinated?

Oh, good point. To be considered fully vaccinated at this point requires the original shots (assuming a two shot system like Pfizer) as well as a booster shot. Not many countries yet are actively pushing or requiring a second booster, although they are possible to get now, so there is no current requirements in place for the Philippines in terms of time frame for when you have had that second booster. I had a booster shot in mid February, and flew to the Philippines in mid July, so that was five months later.

[Mdemde]

This might be more helpful if you were to identify with which passport you are utilizing to make your visa.

I actually have two passports, a UK passport and an Irish passport. On my first 3 year stay starting in 2019 I used my UK passport, but now I am using my Irish passport.

[Golfinho]

You are correct. I flew in to Cebu from Germany by way of Singapore on July 12 and did not require a negative test. I had my OHP, including the QR code, and I am fully vaccinated. Immigration process was simple and quick.

How is "fully vaccinated" being defined?

For example: is it a couple hits of the pfizer, then some more after a few months, good up to how many months before more boostering to reach / maintain status 'fully' vaccinated?

[BaddHabbit]

My understanding is that fully vaccinated travellers no longer require the covid test. Maybe t has changed since you entered.

You are correct. I flew in to Cebu from Germany by way of Singapore on July 12 and did not require a negative test. I had my OHP, including the QR code, and I am fully vaccinated. Immigration process was simple and quick.

[GDreams]

My understanding is that fully vaccinated travellers no longer require the covid test. Maybe t has changed since you entered.

From Philippine Airlines:

The pre-departure COVID-19 test will not be applicable to the ff:

1. Foreign nationals aged 18 and above who have received primary series of COVID-19 vaccine, and at least one (1) COVID-19 booster shot administered at any time prior to departure.

So better to get a booster than pay for a test.