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01-22-15 04:02 #8792
Posts: 155Money In Phils
What is best, to show up with US dollars or use the ATM's in the Airport for initial pesos?
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01-21-15 17:01 #8791
Posts: 206Originally Posted by Forest [View Original Post]
Originally Posted by David_33 [View Original Post]
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01-21-15 16:13 #8790
Posts: 3074Forest, I got this off a webpage sometime ago and stuck it in my Dropbox:
It is surprising that many Filipinos still don't know much about the morning-after pill. There are several regular contraceptive pills you can use for this purpose: Lady, Microgynon 30, Nordette, Rigevidon 21+7, Trinordiol, Tri-Regol, Nordiol 21, Femenal, Logynon. Those pills either have a combination of Levonorgestrel / Estradiol or Norgestrel / Estradiol. The amounts of hormones also vary among brands thus there are different dosages for these pills. For example:
*Lady, Microgynon, Nordette - 4 tabs taken as soon as possible after coitus (not more than 72 hrs) then 4 more tabs taken 12 hrs later.
*Femenal - 2 tabs within 72 hrs then another 2 tabs 12 hrs later.
The most common reactions are nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps. The nausea can be very severe but they subside after a day. There are more serious side effects like stroke (usually among smokers) but the incidence is rare.
2 tabs of Bonamine one hour before taking the pills can lessen the nausea and vomiting which are common side-effects.
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01-21-15 16:04 #8789
Posts: 782Plan B (levonorgestrel, 1. 5 MG)
Can one buy the morning after pill. Often called Plan B in the USA, in the Philippines? Just in case of an accident?
Is a prescription necessary?
Thanks!
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01-16-15 10:44 #8788
Posts: 6781Originally Posted by Hutsori [View Original Post]
Now if they can do that for the Pope's visit why not always (? Oh yes means investment which some don't want to do unless the consumer foots the bill for it plus extras or someone can't get the 'bung' big enough maybe LOL).
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01-16-15 06:33 #8787
Posts: 26I was just out for lunch in Robinsons Ermita, still no mobile network, it sucks.
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01-16-15 03:06 #8786
Posts: 1459Intermittent Mobile Disruptions
Due to the Pope's visit the government has directed the mobile service providers disrupt service intermittently. I was without service for a couple of hours yesterday and again this morning.
"We apologize for the temporary interruption of mobile phone services last night which was ordered by government authorities in the interest of public safety. Please bear with us if similar situations occur in the next few days during the Papal visit. ".
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/...ice-disruption
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01-15-15 17:21 #8785
Posts: 1426Originally Posted by WickedRoger [View Original Post]
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01-15-15 17:03 #8784
Posts: 1192Coke with salt and then a banana to get back potassium.
Originally Posted by WickedRoger [View Original Post]
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01-15-15 15:42 #8783
Posts: 3003Originally Posted by JPF [View Original Post]
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01-15-15 10:45 #8782
Posts: 6781Originally Posted by Docwiltro [View Original Post]
But my simple advice if you get a bad stomach is to drink lots of water (not ice cold!) for 24 hours and flush the nasty bugs away. Then a slice of dry toast, maybe a banana and a flat warmish soda. And see f you keep it down.
Someone recommended to boil rice and drink the rice water (not eat the rice). This has also helped me in the past.
If after that it persists see a doctor etc. I never take Imodium etc. That just keeps the bugs in the stomach.
But I agree why suffer in silence for so long (well at least made a interesting read for me from the normal FR on this thread LOL).
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01-15-15 09:40 #8781
Posts: 168Originally Posted by Skogis [View Original Post]
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01-14-15 00:12 #8780
Posts: 9Where to Stay in Makati
I like to end my trip with a couple of days in Makati (after a week or so in AC) - the accommodation, food and infrastructure are better. And it's a much shorter ride to the airport in the morning. My preference is always the Dusit Thani.
If you're willing to pay the premium associated with staying in a 4 star hotel, this is probably the best one (club rooms are especially great as they come with an awesome breakfast buffet and cocktail hour at the Penthouse lounge). Also, the restaurant on the ground floor (buffet) has some of the best food I've had in the PI (OK. I know that's a low bar, but really. It's top notch. Carving stations. Sushi, deserts, etc.) Man can't live on punani alone! Of course. The hotel is super girl-friendly and. Literally - across the street from the mall. The New World Makati is a solid alternative. It's located across the street from the Havana Cafe (and a Starbucks), so the convenience factor is there as well. I stayed at the Diamond several years ago, but this is not in Makati. And the neighborhood leaves a bit to be desired. The hotel was amazing, but I'm a bit of a snob (sorry) - I like the "better" neighborhood. Hope this information is helpful. I do not own stock in any of the hotels listed above.
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01-13-15 21:03 #8779
Posts: 408Originally Posted by GoodEnough [View Original Post]
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01-13-15 11:10 #8778
Posts: 1459Originally Posted by Slippery [View Original Post]
Before you book a flight and board an aeroplane let me ask you this: Why are you leaving after 12 months? I don't know your nationality but those from several countries that are granted visa on arrival, i.e. non-visa required, are allowed to stay up to 36 months without having to depart to do a visa run.
From the immigration bureau's website, http://www.immigration.gov.ph/index....xtensionofstay.
Under Immigration Memorandum Circular No. SBM-2013-003, a non-visa required national may extend their stay up to thirty-six (36) months while visa required national may extend their stay up to twenty-four (24) months. You may apply for one (1) month, two (2) months or six (6) months extensions at least one week prior to the expiration of your valid stay.