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05-16-22 02:14 #15197
Posts: 462Originally Posted by MrHappyKat [View Original Post]
For language download Nemo Tagalog. Pay the small fee to unlock the features. Proactive while you are driving around.
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05-15-22 04:08 #15196
Posts: 61Originally Posted by MrHappyKat [View Original Post]
Avoid shopping in the malls. Anything name brand is more expensive abroad. I think it's the import tax. Take a trip to Green Hills mall in Manila (tons of bootleg stuff), Angeles in Pampanga and negotiate.
Go to the Taxi booth (middle island) and get in line. When I was there last month, it was a flat 400 php and they stopped using the meter from the airport. It was written on the paper the booth queue gave me so I knew the driver wasn't trying to scam me. Driver said it was due to gas price hikes. Avoid the solicitors offering you a taxi ride when exiting the airport (they will overcharge you).
If you are using a trike always ask / tell the cost before getting in for your destination.
I just started using SendWave to transfer money. Before I was using Transferwise. Some restaurants charge a Service Charge, so if you see that on the bill it is a built in tip.
Ask the girl if she is on her period (has blood) as many will still go out with you and leave your bed sheets / towels with some nice art work.
Happy hunting!
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05-15-22 03:33 #15195
Posts: 61Jpg
Yes, they accept JPG. If I recall, I believe there is a size limitation on the upload (OHP) so just crop and resize it but enough so you can zoom in later should you need it (E. G, vax proof for a restaurant). Most places don't ask but some did.
Originally Posted by Guinness1 [View Original Post]
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05-14-22 19:37 #15194
Posts: 3396Originally Posted by PedroMorales [View Original Post]
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05-14-22 07:32 #15193
Posts: 1056Clothes Maketh the Man
Originally Posted by Goferring [View Original Post]
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05-14-22 06:16 #15192
Posts: 3396Originally Posted by MrHappyKat [View Original Post]
All of the above. Just deal with whatever you are faced with. Weather is never guaranteed.
What's open is also changing daily. Again, deal with whatever you find.
My apps from most used: WhatsApp, Grab, FilCupid / PinaLove / Tinder, Google Maps and Translate. Airlines and Agoda as required.
I always get by with English only but there is always Google Translate of needed.
Waaaay too difficult for me. Just go to an ATM, take out 10 or 20 k, rinse and repeat when funds are low. Lots of arguements here about cash Vs card. Pick what works for you. Every 1000 p is $20 so scale accordingly.
Remember a bit of planning is good but be prepared to be flexible as plans may change and opportunities arise.
Enjoy. G.
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05-14-22 03:28 #15191
Posts: 102Ok, all set! Maybe.
Once again, huge thanks for the advice, guidance and past posts provided here by those who have gone before. I have my non-stop flight dates booked (business class, thank you), my hotels booked and confirmed with guest-friendly policies confirmed by email and phone call. And I've sucked down enough YouTube VLOGS to never want to see another Walking Street and P Burgos vid again! I also have a good idea of navigating pre-departure paperwork: OHP, getting negative test results 8 hours before, Travel Insurance, local sim card purchase, airport to hotel, and inter-city transport, and pre-exit test facilities. Whew!
Now it's the little stuff:
1. Laundy from my hotel (if offered) or some local shop?
2 Weather in late July / early Aug hot, rainy, both?
3. Scouting out best areas for finding open bars and FL hangouts in Malate, AC and P Burgos. I think I have this figured out.
4. Setting up apps: grab, agoda, foodpanda, waze, xoom / remitly, PinayLove, Tinder, etc. Easy to do. I will wait until just before I fly.
5. Anyone have a good translator app for English / Tagalog? And a good learn Tagalog app? I know these are not critical, but I'd like to learn some basics.
6. Calculating how much US currency to use for paying hotels that offer a 20% cash discount, and for converting to pesos for sessions, bar drinks, shopping, and various crap.
It's a LOT of work to get to bang several dozen hotties. Worth it!
Anyway, thanks! I'll drop a post in the travel announcement board about a week before I fly.
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05-14-22 00:36 #15190
Posts: 11Great step be step report
Originally Posted by AsianPursuits [View Original Post]
G1.
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05-13-22 22:03 #15189
Posts: 1239VISA Extension
Originally Posted by LoveEastAsia [View Original Post]
You are probably eligible for a VISA extension upon arrival. Just make sure to notify the lead officer BEFORE you get to the booths. Look for the office / desk to the left and that's where you will pay for the extension. If any questions are raised, tell them you will be taking a side trip but it should be no problem. As long as they get their money (upwards of 2500 php). All this will save you a trip to a BI office.
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05-13-22 20:37 #15188
Posts: 3261Originally Posted by LoveEastAsia [View Original Post]
After arrival and before the 30 days expire you would go and get an extension on your visa.
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05-13-22 17:12 #15187
Posts: 55Can' t stay more than 1 month in the Philippines?
Hello,
I am fully vaccinated and from Europe. I was not aware that we can stay only 30 days in the Philippines at the moment and they don't process Visa anymore. Unfortunately, I took an airplane ticket of 1 month and a half. I have just read this "Nationals from the following countries are allowed to enter the Philippines without a visa for a period stay of thirty (30) days or less provided they have valid roundtrip tickets or ticket for another country and passport valid for at least six (6) months from the date of departure in the Philippines."
I phone the Philippines embassy and they told me that the airways that I will take to go to Philippines may not accept me because I will come back after more than 1 month. I thought I could extend my stay when I will be in manila? I can t cancel my ticket or change the date cause it is too expensive.
What can I do? Go out of the Philippines before 1 month and come back?
Thanks for your advice.
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05-13-22 10:22 #15186
Posts: 3396Originally Posted by WestCoast1 [View Original Post]
Don't tell me people think that never happens. 😱
Yes I've been in Asia far too long. 😁
Enjoy your flight. G.
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05-13-22 09:34 #15185
Posts: 462As a data point for the Philippines entry it was so easy and fast. Here are my tips.
Retain your boarding pass for arrival checking.
A) Do not start the OHP registration until you have scanned / PDF copies of both your vax cert and your PCR / RAT. As I was getting a RAT 16 hours before my first departure, that means I didn't start my actual OHP until 15 hours before.
B) You will need to know who you are, where you live, your birthdate and other pieces of info (like your flight) which some people have found challenging. Most won't.
C) You will need to know where you are going on your first day after arriving in Ph.
After completing those details I received the barcode which also now states it is acceptable for boarding the flight.
D) I was then able to answer the supplementary health questions which were straightforward.
When I check the next day and before board I had the QR code also.
In preparation for approaching the airline check-in I already know they will ask for four things. I had them printed and in my hand in this order.
A) OHP barcode or QR code. (I had the barcode printed).
B) Travel insurance.
C) Vax cert.
D) RAT result.
Check was completed easily.
On arrival in NAIA there was a signage directing people with barcodes down left alley, QR Codes to the right.
A) At the first desk I had to present QR code and boarding pass.
B) On to Immigration, standard questions.
C) On to baggage collection.
From aircraft door opening to taxi door was < 25 minutes.
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05-13-22 06:14 #15184
Posts: 6836Originally Posted by Dg8787 [View Original Post]
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05-13-22 03:03 #15183
Posts: 3261Originally Posted by BionicMan [View Original Post]