Living in the Philippines

[Fantasys]

I will send by my company to Manila to work for some weeks, and will travel to there often. Company will help me to rent a room, apartment. I am not sure. As I know my guys there prefer to rent by their own.

So I would like to know the information about rent an apartment there. Anything, any advice will be help thanks.

And I would like to hire a maid, to look after the house, and would like to be with me in bed when need.

I prefer girl (not 26 yr), dark skin, short (not 150 cm,) , slim (not 45 kg), and not too lazy, could travel with me.

I am 45 yr old, single, and maybe busy working whole day long (more than 10 hrs / day). I am a Chinese.

Any advice. Cost, how to find quickly, any experience. Anything would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[Amavida]

This is a classic example of a cadet journalist breathlessly seizing on an old press release and reporting it as though it's new.

I have been paying my Travel Tax on line for around 6 months. I went back and checked my log. They keep a record of all payments online too.

It's a great innovation. The payment of the exit clearance fee for us permanent residents is also swift and painless too, but it's not online of course.

I didn't know about this. Will be in future. Thanks RK.

[Red Kilt]

That's one small step for bureaucracy? Wonder how fubar this will actually be?

http://lifestyle.mb.com.ph/2016/10/2...e-hassle-free/

This is a classic example of a cadet journalist breathlessly seizing on an old press release and reporting it as though it's new.

I have been paying my Travel Tax on line for around 6 months. I went back and checked my log. They keep a record of all payments online too.

It's a great innovation. The payment of the exit clearance fee for us permanent residents is also swift and painless too, but it's not online of course.

[CallSign Papa]

This would be the 2002 bombing in the safest city in the Philippines?

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/loca...ao-city-495547

Here's a more in-depth article on it. An interesting read:

http://www.atimes.com/article/meirin...-beef-with-us/

[Amavida]

That's one small step for bureaucracy? Wonder how fubar this will actually be?

http://lifestyle.mb.com.ph/2016/10/2...e-hassle-free/

[Amavida]

I think the bulk of his negativity toward the US stems from a documented incident that occurred in Davao maybe 14-15 years ago, when a US citizen bombed a hotel in Davao (by mistake) and was spirited out of the country by US and Philippine security forces. This infuriated Duterte and he never lost an opportunity when he was the Mayor of Davao, to make sure the US remembered it.

GE.

This would be the 2002 bombing in the safest city in the Philippines?

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/loca...ao-city-495547

[GoodEnough]

http://trendtitan.com/life/duterte-d...atin-tablahin/

http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-...53QRJgfDL.html

Maybe because he was once denied a US visa, people can now expect more demos against the US Embassy. He certainly has a bee in his bonnet against the US.

I think the bulk of his negativity toward the US stems from a documented incident that occurred in Davao maybe 14-15 years ago, when a US citizen bombed a hotel in Davao (by mistake) and was spirited out of the country by US and Philippine security forces. This infuriated Duterte and he never lost an opportunity when he was the Mayor of Davao, to make sure the US remembered it.

GE.

[Amavida]

http://trendtitan.com/life/duterte-d...atin-tablahin/

http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-...53QRJgfDL.html

Maybe because he was once denied a US visa, people can now expect more demos against the US Embassy. He certainly has a bee in his bonnet against the US.

LOL! Wouldn't surprise me. So standing back and looking at the bigger picture, Duterte rides into power on a wave of nationalistic populism and appears to be keen on milking it for all it's worth.

As any of us know who watch the news here or have spent time living in Manila, student protests are nothing new. Not unusual to see a few heads getting cracked by Manila's finest. I don't ever recall seeing police driving over people with vehicles before. Since a free for all was declared on murder I guess it is not unexpected the AFP & PNP are becoming desensitized?

Small scale anti American themed protests have been seen before, the question is will Duterte encourage & exploit?

Not just Americans should be concerned, all foreigners could be swept up in nationalistic fervor.

[FreebieFan]

I don't know if the video clip of the police van driving into the crowd of students protesting at the US Embassy in Manila has received wide circulation. For those who are unaware of it, here's the link to the video: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https...KY&h=bAQEKAi9T.

I get that students the world over are forever protesting against perceived inequities and it's part of the universal right of passage. However, I hope this doesn't mark the beginning of an escalating anti-Americanism. If it does, I'm going to start claiming I'm Canadian, or perhaps French.

GE.

http://trendtitan.com/life/duterte-d...atin-tablahin/

http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-...53QRJgfDL.html

Maybe because he was once denied a US visa, people can now expect more demos against the US Embassy. He certainly has a bee in his bonnet against the US.

[Avoloz]

The said video, was on BBC, DAily Telegraph, Daily Mail, South China morning post, Guardian, Al jazeera and MSNs own news channel. It gained VERY wide coverage.

This morning. Australia is also aware of this.

[FreebieFan]

I don't know if the video clip of the police van driving into the crowd of students protesting at the US Embassy in Manila has received wide circulation. For those who are unaware of it, here's the link to the video: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https...KY&h=bAQEKAi9T.

I get that students the world over are forever protesting against perceived inequities and it's part of the universal right of passage. However, I hope this doesn't mark the beginning of an escalating anti-Americanism. If it does, I'm going to start claiming I'm Canadian, or perhaps French.

GE.

The said video, was on BBC, DAily Telegraph, Daily Mail, South China morning post, Guardian, Al jazeera and MSNs own news channel. It gained VERY wide coverage.

[GoodEnough]

I don't know if the video clip of the police van driving into the crowd of students protesting at the US Embassy in Manila has received wide circulation. For those who are unaware of it, here's the link to the video: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https...KY&h=bAQEKAi9T.

I get that students the world over are forever protesting against perceived inequities and it's part of the universal right of passage. However, I hope this doesn't mark the beginning of an escalating anti-Americanism. If it does, I'm going to start claiming I'm Canadian, or perhaps French.

GE.

[GoodEnough]

On another topic, I don't know if you guys have seen this article about the administration's plan to help clear the infrastructure deficit: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/826011/...infrastructure.

Those of us to live here know that the trash bins of Manila are full of the paper on which UN implemented plans have been touted. On the other hand, perhaps there's some reason to hope that at least some of these will turn into reality. I've noticed that some people I know only through Facebook have started to fixate on the Davao-CDO railroad, and appear to accept that it's all going to happen. Who knows?

GE.

[Red Kilt]

I find that to be good news. When places are discovered (or Columbused) inevitably they change, often for the worse. The initial changes, such as better amenities, are OK, but when it becomes overheated then you end up with Pattaya. I've visited several times, but I could never live there.

I celebrate those who stay in their homelands and simply send money to their girls here. You are my heroes, gents. Have an attaboy.

Agree on all counts Huts.

I met a woman last week who was doing well on an overseas remittance from a guy who has been planning to visit for 10 months and thinks he is paying a holding fee so she will remember him hehehe.

She remembers him but has no problems forgetting him whilst ever she is with me (and probably others).

[Hutsori]

Rather topically, the US based Thrillist lists 12 countries for US citizens to consider "just in case" (I assume in case of a poor election result?) Philippines doesn't get a mention.

https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nat...merican-expats

I find that to be good news. When places are discovered (or Columbused) inevitably they change, often for the worse. The initial changes, such as better amenities, are OK, but when it becomes overheated then you end up with Pattaya. I've visited several times, but I could never live there.

I celebrate those who stay in their homelands and simply send money to their girls here. You are my heroes, gents. Have an attaboy.