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[WestCoast1]

See its gone already. New money must start to flow again soon. Lets get this full open by Sept. And party.

Surplus cash! President Duterte is having lots of trouble finding the actual surplus cash. Surplus cash and emergency funds on the books is one thing as they found with Typhoon Yolanda.

When funds are distributed there is quite a shrinkage factor.

For almost 2 months since lockdowns started here, there was no cash for the locals. Various Brgy were giving small amounts of various food types (more on that in another post). Then out of the blue a few days ago, with little notification, various Brgy were told to report to a single brgy for disbursement of "Amelioration Program" monies, cash. More than a dozen brgy were serviced each night, several nights running. Thousands queued up each night for a p6 k cash-in-hand pickup. Prior to this, I heard locals deny the existence of the program: "Its a fake. They never will give". A Brgy captain tells me that there are other programs running, and more money coming from a different program. A number of Brgy captains were wandering the street at the time with a loudspeaker, saying their people they could ignore the curfew and get in later that night if they were still in line waiting for their money. On of our front desk concierge told me the line was still long at 12:30 am.

[Wicked Roger]

Why would the Phills have a 14 day quarantine period already for visitors when visitation is not allowed, as per the countries that are far more advanced in the covid 19 fight they have all insisted on 14 day quarantine for visitors and even returning residents, why would the Phills be any different.

Unless you are a ph official yourself how would you know that the ph officials do not have an exit plan already or exit date already in place.

I liked this one from Margarita Station. Simply put on the first line LOL.

https://www.acmargarita.com/mandator...ing-travelers/

This will deter most mongers I am sure more so the 10 day ones. The quarantine is becoming the new norm so we should expect it and plan for a month vacation in the Philippines and maybe more 14 days in isolation (but possibly a 5 star hotel as in some places) when we return.

[NapaSlapper]

Some of the posters here have speculated that PH won't be open until 2021. Some are saying earliest will be September, 2020.

I will go on record that no one has any real idea of when because even PH officials don't know when.

I am not aware of any 14 day quarantine requirement in effect now. However there might be one or might not be one or dependant on which country you are coming from or have been in.

Why would the Phills have a 14 day quarantine period already for visitors when visitation is not allowed, as per the countries that are far more advanced in the covid 19 fight they have all insisted on 14 day quarantine for visitors and even returning residents, why would the Phills be any different.

Unless you are a ph official yourself how would you know that the ph officials do not have an exit plan already or exit date already in place.

[Datiao]

I'm not concerned about risks of the virus itself. Life always has its risks. But I AM concerned about flying to Manila, then being required to sit around in some quarantine center for 14 days, which is the duration of my planned trip. As of a couple of days ago, it appears that ALL international arrivals are required to be tested and quarantined for at least 14 days, regardless of test result.

https://www.philippineairlines.com/e...d19-10may20-57

Virus situation is still about 200-300 daily w about half in Manila.

They have not resumed any international commercial flights yet so your trip is still anybody's guess.

14 days quarantine is the norm now regardless of test result at the airport for international flights arrivals for most countries.

That puts your 14 day trip almost nil on mongering if flights go ahead. Even if you are able to extend your trip, will ECQ will be lifted in Manila? As it is being extended till end of May as for now. ECQ means no visitors at hotels which is a death blow to mongering.

If I were you, I would just try and get a refund for air tickets and plan another trip when flights and restrictions situation are clear and announced that is if you are still interested then.

And armed w girl contacts as the entertainment outlets are not likely to be resumed or as per before anytime soon.

Not a good time to come mongering in philipines for a couple of months at least.

I m in the philipines for a few months now, and since the ECQ came into effect, was lucky to rent a live in GF, GCQ will be effected in my area in a few days and hopefully more options then.

[Wicked Roger]

I have a round trip ticket for a 2-week trip from the US to the Philippines, arriving in Manila on June 15. Any thoughts on how likely it will be that the 14-day quarantine requirement will be lifted by then?

RG.

As I said before some people are dreaming. The ECQ in Manila has been extended to end May I think and the 14 day rule is in place. But why would any country allow anyone from the USA into their country when it clearly has no clue how to contain and manage the virus. I would be very cautious about your ticket, have the flight checked, your quarantine if any checked and then get a refund. Holiday at home so COVID 19 is contained in the USA (I see the treasury Sec has been pushing this idea).

Am sure you can get a refund of the ticket. Have you booked hotels as some I know find it harder to get a refund from them (some have lost their pre paid reservation with no refund).

And can you imagine a local monitoring facility with food brought to you in Manila? Bilibid maybe fun LOL. If you must risk your life OK as it is your life but don't risk other RG and stay away as visitors from the USA should be 'persuaded' from travelling anywhere for 12 months IMHO until there are adults in charge who can follow science not self interest.

[Radical Guy]

Wouldn't you be better off going to Thailand?

Nope, not an option for me. I guess I'll have to wait.

RG.

[Goferring]

I have a round trip ticket for a 2-week trip from the US to the Philippines, arriving in Manila on June 15. Any thoughts on how likely it will be that the 14-day quarantine requirement will be lifted by then?

RG.

Wouldn't you be better off going to Thailand?

[Goferring]

Unfortunately humor, sarcasm and wit is lost on many mongers. Let's not even try reading between the lines! Even when a person pays a compliment for good photos, another monger takes that as an insult! Hahaha.

My greatest beef recently has been the level of moderation. It seems any contributor with an opinion now has their posts delayed by a few days and then they suddenly appear a few pages back, totally loosing the flow of a conversation.

I'm not interested in a board full of spam and personal attacks but surely ALL their contributions don't need to be moderated FOREVER.

[Sammon]

I have a round trip ticket for a 2-week trip from the US to the Philippines, arriving in Manila on June 15. Any thoughts on how likely it will be that the 14-day quarantine requirement will be lifted by then?

RG.

I checked with several airlines. They all said you are more likely to be quarantined for 2 weeks in Philippines. It is not your choice to self quarantine. Strict quarantine means absolutely no contact with anybody. Food will be brought in. After quarantine you are allowed to go wherever you want.

At the moment all incoming to USA are to be quarantined for 2 weeks irrespective of where you went. Sone US airlines are positioning themselves to start international flights as soon as this requirement is lifted because there will be no demand otherwise.

So in your case better to drop your two week vacation and stay home. Even if you get tested and proven negative does not mean anything. It takes roughly 7-10 days to show symptoms and also you could end up as a carrier with no symptoms. No country is going to take a risk on a foreigner infecting their people even if it is already spreading rampant in their community.

[Radical Guy]

No, we do not have a clue but we are fairly comfortable guessing that PH response will be less effective than say, Vietnam.

So I would expect to take longer than most countries.

And if it happens soon you will be risking your life most likely.

I'm not concerned about risks of the virus itself. Life always has its risks. But I AM concerned about flying to Manila, then being required to sit around in some quarantine center for 14 days, which is the duration of my planned trip. As of a couple of days ago, it appears that ALL international arrivals are required to be tested and quarantined for at least 14 days, regardless of test result.

https://www.philippineairlines.com/e...d19-10may20-57

[Cons68]

Some of the posters here have speculated that PH won't be open until 2021. Some are saying earliest will be September, 2020.

I will go on record that no one has any real idea of when because even PH officials don't know when.

I am not aware of any 14 day quarantine requirement in effect now. However there might be one or might not be one or dependant on which country you are coming from or have been in.

No, we do not have a clue but we are fairly comfortable guessing that PH response will be less effective than say, Vietnam.

So I would expect to take longer than most countries.

And if it happens soon you will be risking your life most likely.

[Dg8787]

I have a round trip ticket for a 2-week trip from the US to the Philippines, arriving in Manila on June 15. Any thoughts on how likely it will be that the 14-day quarantine requirement will be lifted by then?

RG.

Some of the posters here have speculated that PH won't be open until 2021. Some are saying earliest will be September, 2020.

I will go on record that no one has any real idea of when because even PH officials don't know when.

I am not aware of any 14 day quarantine requirement in effect now. However there might be one or might not be one or dependant on which country you are coming from or have been in.

[Radical Guy]

I have a round trip ticket for a 2-week trip from the US to the Philippines, arriving in Manila on June 15. Any thoughts on how likely it will be that the 14-day quarantine requirement will be lifted by then?

RG.

[Wicked Roger]

Am I included in that as well? I know I'm jealous as hell, stuck here in suburbia reading about the few guys imprisoned in paradise and fending off eager maidens like your Barbie girl. 😁.

Very nice tatas indeed.

Take care. G.

No Goffering. I can sympathise but the fact is few girls are willing to go out, those that are allowed get a ECQ pass to allow it and if they do get the pass there are taxis / no jeepneys etc. I know this first hand.

So you can be Cebu near Ayala and Barbie can't visit you. Hence they are trying web cams instead as many are getting desperate for cash.

Yes very nice perky tatas.

[Engine Driver]

Comic books! These knowledgeable and experienced mongers should just go write policies and law for the Philippines. President Duterte should fire his staff and hire these geniuses as his cr kitchen cabinet.

Unfortunately humor, sarcasm and wit is lost on many mongers. Let's not even try reading between the lines! Even when a person pays a compliment for good photos, another monger takes that as an insult! Hahaha.