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05-26-24 23:47 #16001
Posts: 3466Originally Posted by PhilJoy [View Original Post]
The only exception is Visayans who are proud of their heritage and really promote the use of Bisaya.
Cheers. G.
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05-26-24 17:37 #16000
Posts: 6892Originally Posted by PhilJoy [View Original Post]
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05-26-24 11:01 #15999
Posts: 137Tagalog 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: 6892For 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: 137Originally Posted by DoktorEn [View Original Post]
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05-22-24 05:23 #15996
Posts: 903Originally 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: 227Originally Posted by DoktorEn [View Original Post]
You sound like a perv.
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05-21-24 20:27 #15994
Posts: 56Where 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: 3466Originally 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: 30Originally 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: 3466Originally Posted by ThreeInches [View Original Post]
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05-13-24 19:26 #15990
Posts: 30Originally Posted by Goferring [View Original Post]
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05-13-24 14:16 #15989
Posts: 137Originally Posted by Goferring [View Original Post]
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05-12-24 21:39 #15988
Posts: 3466Does 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: 78Originally 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.