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05-26-24 11:01 #15999
Posts: 99Tagalog translation apps
Hi Guys,
This might be a bit 'out there' but I'm looking for a good phone app that translates Tagalog to English.
Although my Tagalog is getting better with every and numerous visits, it would be nice in some situations where you can work out what they're saying about you:).
Therefore something incognito. For instance if you've got a girl in your room and she's talking to someone on her phone, sometimes it would be nice to know what she's saying.
I've downloaded one which is pretty good but it repeats the English out loud once it translates rather than just writing the text on your screen, which is a bit of a give-away.
A few years back I ended up with a Chinese girl for the night and her English was non-existent (great root though) and she had a similar app to what I'm after and it was our only means of communication, which was great.
Thanks in advance _ Phil.
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05-23-24 20:07 #15998
Posts: 6872For those who thought encrypted apps were safe.
https://theintercept.com/2024/05/22/...t%20Newsletter
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05-22-24 15:24 #15997
Posts: 99Originally Posted by DoktorEn [View Original Post]
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05-22-24 05:23 #15996
Posts: 894Originally Posted by DoktorEn [View Original Post]
I would recommend El Nido, or maybe even Boracay (problem with Boracay is that it only has the beach). Those places might have too many foreigners for your taste, but the average age level is not too young.
You can fly from Manila to Puerto Princesa, and then you can take a shuttle to El Nido. Then you can fly from El Nido to either Manila or Clark.
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05-22-24 00:09 #15995
Posts: 226Originally Posted by DoktorEn [View Original Post]
You sound like a perv.
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05-21-24 20:27 #15994
Posts: 55Where to take my pretty young thing?
Esteemed fellow mongers.
On my last PH trip, I happened to spend two weeks with the same girl in Manila. On my next trip (probably 4 weeks), I am tempted to take her somewhere that's not Manila. I would like somewhere cheaper, beachier and quieter. And ideally not a family-oriented place, or a place full of young foreigners haha. It shouldn't be too onerous to reach from Manila; flights and buses are both okay, long ferry trips less so. At the same time, I am okay with there also being at least a few commercial distractions (I. E. Malls, movie theaters, food, possibly a hotel pool etc.).
The girl is from Mindanao but lives in Manila now. I am hesitant to propose to her that we go to her part of the country, as I don't see any upside to involving her family.
Only place I've ever even visited outside of Manila has been Puerto Galera, which was okay, but a bit much. In other words, it doesn't have to be a mongering destination, as I will be bringing my own. She does have what I assume is a real passport in case there's any obvious spots outside PH.
So where do I take this girl? Cebu? Bohol? Subic? Dumaguete? Iloilo / Guimaras? Somewhere on Leyte or Samar?
Am I making a grave mistake even considering this? Generally I try not to get committed in any way, but given the good experience last year, I figured I'd give her another shot before she turns 20 and ages out of my target group. It doesn't have to be 4 weeks, could just be 3 or 2.
As usual, I am forever grateful for the advice offered on this forum!
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05-15-24 05:24 #15993
Posts: 3452Originally Posted by ThreeInches [View Original Post]
I don't need speed. 90% of the time I'll be on hotel wifi. Outside it's just WhatsApp messages and the occasional Google maps.
Thanks again, G.
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05-14-24 18:04 #15992
Posts: 21Originally Posted by Goferring [View Original Post]
https://mb.com.ph/2023/10/23/the-gre...rom-2-g-to-5-g this talks about how "Certain services today, like telecare facilities and payment terminals still rely on 2 G or 3 G connectivity. " its just not possible for phils to drop these towers due to them propping up this unique infrastructure.
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05-14-24 07:51 #15991
Posts: 3452Originally Posted by ThreeInches [View Original Post]
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05-13-24 19:26 #15990
Posts: 21Originally Posted by Goferring [View Original Post]
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05-13-24 14:16 #15989
Posts: 99Originally Posted by Goferring [View Original Post]
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05-12-24 21:39 #15988
Posts: 3452Does anyone still have a use for their old 3 G phones? My home country is joining the 19th century and cutting off 3 G service. I'm pretty sure the same has already happened in the Phills and everywhere else I go. Hence my faithful play phone will soon be no more. No idea why but I also have a drawer full of similar old technology.
Are they all paperweights, destined for the bin, or can they be useful for something?? I don't want to be 100% reliant on wifi or hotspotting other modern phones.
I guess I could stop being a tight wad and shell out $100 for a replacement. 🤑.
As an aside, I'm absolutely shitting myself that I'll loose all my WhatsApp contacts, photos and messages during a transfer to a new device. Access to the original phone number, for third part authentication, SMS messages etc is loooong gone.
Cheers. G.
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05-12-24 03:07 #15987
Posts: 77Originally Posted by IndStallion31 [View Original Post]
I would have to agree with the sentiments of the fellow forum members. I did respond to your PM on Kuala Lumpur scene and answered almost all your questions. But, I do see a pattern where you are only taking and not giving back to the forum. Couldn't find any field report to contribute to the forum. Anyway, the answers to most of your questions are available in the forum posts if you care to spend sometime to RTFF. Good luck with your upcoming trip.
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05-11-24 09:19 #15986
Posts: 720Many Thanks
Many thanks WestCoast for your advice to the Gentleman. I too was mighty perplexed as to how to break my Philippines trip. Your advice came in the nick of time and it will help me in better planning. I am though breaking my trip in Singapore first only for a day as we do not have a direct flight from Delhi to Manila and getting a Philippine visa is another pain in the ass by going to the embassy after an appointment. I too can only spare maximum of 12 days out of my schedule. The Singapore is necessary for me as once my passport is stamped with Singapore entry; I get visa on arrival. Plus, it is a very long flight from New Delhi to Manila with a stop over in between any part of SEA. Many thanks again. Allow me to bother you, just in case. Although, I have read the forum and updated myself.
Regards.
Originally Posted by WestCoast1 [View Original Post]
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05-11-24 08:40 #15985
Posts: 72Too much!
Your timeline is really whatever you want. But, if it is your first time, I would pick one place and stay, or maybe two at max, so you can get used to the area first. 9 days really isn't a very long time, especially if you factor in travel time to the Philippines (if you're from a western country) and you get jet lagged. I would suggest to stay Manila if you want to have other activities to do other than mongering. I've never been to Cebu, but it's supposed to be nice. Just realize that you will be wasting maybe half a day in just travel to the airport, in the airport, flying, and going to your hotel. 110 million people in a country this small = major gridlock. Just my advice. . .
Originally Posted by IndStallion31 [View Original Post]