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[Run Mann]

Filipinos insist if Floyd didn't keep running away or hugging, Manny would have won.

Alas, the statistics on the number of punches landed and connected show Floyd is the true winner.

That's what Floyd does in every fight so why would they expect him to be different this time? Manny knew this and was supposed to overwhelm Floyd with his speed and power but he couldn't get it done. All in all, Manny seem very content even after the loss, might have something to do with that big pay day he made.

[GoodEnough]

I hope you don't find too good of a French restaurant GE, we may loose you. The big thing I noticed last time I was in BKK, or didn't notice I should say, was the smell of diesel smoke and all the trucks. Apparently the trucks run at night and most of the taxis run on LNG.

No worries Sam, I have too many solid ties to and obligations in the Philiipines. That said, if I could choose any country in SE Asian in which to live, it would be here IN Thailand.

GE.

[Run Mann]

Run Mann, are you Floyd?

Are you Manny?

[Gangles]

My two cents worth.

I put two women through short technical training courses.

One was a secretarial course, and one was computer course.

On completion, both immediately got permanent jobs, and as far as I know, they still have, almost 10 years later.

I sponsored one woman through a degree in HRM, ignorant of the potential outcome. She studied hard, got good grades. I spent more money helping her through job interviews. She still does not have a job, 5 years later. It is a useless bit of paper.

Maybe with some tech training, or post grad, she could find a job.

Just keep in mind that until very recently, the Philippines school system was 10 years. This means that their ordinary degree program is about equivalent to a trades course in Australia, certificate level 3. There are exceptions. UP, Feati, Ateneo, maybe Sto Tomas.

G

Here is a question for the experts on the frum. The little Sis of an Ex GF has just graduated from college and was the valedictorian. Studies hard and will begin in San Jose Recoleta in Cebu this June. However she is completely ignorant regarding what course to study. She wanted to study HRM but when she went to register some teachers (probably from the Psych department) told her she should study Psychology so she changed majors. I told her that maybe she should talk to someone who knows about career possibilities and which major would be most worthwhile for her. She has absolutely no idea, and it seems there is no such thing as career counselors available to her. So what majors would you guys recommend in order for possibly having a decent future in the Philippines?

[Econo Tech]

It's been interesting, if somewhat depressing to watch my Filipina confirm for herself how totally behind is the country that she loves. She's an intelligent woman who has witnessed now first hand what's possible with a competent government committed at least in part to economic development. It's been interesting as well to watch her interact with Thais who have continuously asked her to compare the two countries.

GE.

A lot of Delusional Filipinos believe Marcos was the best president ever, as most of the infrastructure in PH is during his time.

Of course, they forget the billions he spent on useless stuff, like the Nuclear Power Plant and Imelda's obsessions. Coconut palace et. al.

[Sam 14]

I hope you don't find too good of a French restaurant GE, we may loose you. The big thing I noticed last time I was in BKK, or didn't notice I should say, was the smell of diesel smoke and all the trucks. Apparently the trucks run at night and most of the taxis run on LNG.

[GoodEnough]

I've been with my Filipina partner in Bangkok for the past several days. It's her first time here, and though we've been together to Hong Kong and Singapore, she looked on both of these as "rich," so the discrepancies between the living standards and infrastructure of those cities and the Philippines impressed her, but didn't shock her very much. Her Thailand experience has been different though, and she's been consistently astounded at the huge differences she's seen between Bangkok and Manila, particularly since she understands that most of the major infrastructure: the elevated highways, the SkyTrain the subway to name but three, have all been constructed within the last 15-20 years as has the airport.

The immediate basis of comparison for her was the airport. I think we had to walk about 1. 5 km in Manila Terminal 3 to get to our "gate" so we could walk down some steel stairs and across the tarmac to our plane. There were two 20 meter or so people movers, but of course they were not working. The distance from the gate to Immigration in Bangkok was longer, but covered by literally hundreds of meters of people movers. The insights began then.

It's been interesting, if somewhat depressing to watch my Filipina confirm for herself how totally behind is the country that she loves. She's an intelligent woman who has witnessed now first hand what's possible with a competent government committed at least in part to economic development. It's been interesting as well to watch her interact with Thais who have continuously asked her to compare the two countries.

GE.

[Econo Tech]

Manny Pacquiao made lots of pesos tonight for doing very little so he loss in the ring but won with his wallet. He'll be back home soon to pay his taxes (maybe) and continue on with his job as a politician. Man is far removed from the time he whack out Ricky Hatton, he's now a shell of his former self.

Filipinos insist if Floyd didn't keep running away or hugging, Manny would have won.

Alas, the statistics on the number of punches landed and connected show Floyd is the true winner.

[Dg8787]

Manny Pacquiao made lots of pesos tonight for doing very little so he loss in the ring but won with his wallet. He'll be back home soon to pay his taxes (maybe) and continue on with his job as a politician. Man is far removed from the time he whack out Ricky Hatton, he's now a shell of his former self.

Run Mann, are you Floyd?

[Run Mann]

Manny Pacquiao made lots of pesos tonight for doing very little so he loss in the ring but won with his wallet. He'll be back home soon to pay his taxes (maybe) and continue on with his job as a politician. Man is far removed from the time he whack out Ricky Hatton, he's now a shell of his former self.

[Great Muta]

Most people have no idea what they want to do in life. I'm 26 and have a degree but still have no idea, aside from fucking women everyday. Most people just end up settling with a job that pays the bills.

Going to school for something you aren't into, aren't sure of and can't make money in is just a waste of cash.

[Member #4351]

Thanks for all the excellent advice and comments. I have passed it all on to her (removing names of course). My feeling is that she obtained the valedictorian title by working hard and doing a lot of memorizing. I'm afraid that any sort of analytic problem solving is most likely absent in the High School curriculum. I hope that she will be able to make a better decision thanks to the information you have provided.

[Red Kilt]

Guys, I don't mean to be argumentative at all. I respect all of your views. I think first of all I / we need to know what or how much is a decent income she is looking for to provide herself a decent future to give you an appropriate responses. And does she have any areas of interest, knowledge or talent(s)? Is she shy or more outgoing? Can she lead?

With all due respect Dg, I think we have given David enough food for thought for his ex-gfs valedictorian little sister.

It's up to her now.

I wouldn't attempt to advise her on a specific future course; we have provided enough ideas for them to take this issue further.

As GE says, she is probably too young to know what she wants to do anyway, and, as we all know with today's global graduates, they rarely end up doing the job that they trained for anyway.

[Dg8787]

Guys, I don't mean to be argumentative at all. I respect all of your views. I think first of all I / we need to know what or how much is a decent income she is looking for to provide herself a decent future to give you an appropriate responses. And does she have any areas of interest, knowledge or talent(s)? Is she shy or more outgoing? Can she lead?

[Geneva Guy]

As a veteran visitor to SE Asia but have never been in PHIL (but have fucked many Filipinas in Singapore), wanted to make some naive observer comments, veterans, don't laugh too hard:

-Security: I had never seen a real sawed-off shotgun before but there were all over Bacolod city and Manila (airport area and mall of Asia). I wonder if those guys know how to use those guns or maybe the shells are blanks. My taxi driver said "in PHIL we have lots of security but no security" hahaha. I need to get one of those sticks they use to look in your bag. The only perk. Having the lady security pat me down (I always tried to head over to the girls). "is that a cucumber in your pocket or are you happy to see me honey?" I asked for a full search. No luck.

-Rules: Staying at the new Hyatt city of dreams I figured, a US based hotel. Should be great. The rooms are nice, the staff are nice but too many freaking rules. Took my GFs kids to the pool, first was told they had to have cotton bathing suits, went to the mall, got them, came back, nope they need spandex suits. So which is it. If the guy I was taking to wasn't built like the hulk, I would have argued with him (they did finally get to swim).

-No soap: Public bathrooms often had no soap. I shook about 2000 hands in Bacolod and got to Manila and kaboom. Travelers diarrhea. I ate what everyone else ate (but maybe I ate someone no one else ate haha).

-Wechat very useful in places like Bacolod city. Prices are cheaper and no limits. I was able to get daytime and nigh time house calls for fun times. And the visitors didn't even ask for $, no mention of it. But of course, I offered the right thing to do. (1000 P).

-Airport: Yep, the WiFi station in T2 is crappy. No WiFi. But I learned the trick. You listen for a flight that is boarding and put THAT flight number into the username (a Filipino taught me that while sitting there). I think it was slower than dial-up (I was waiting for that annoying modem noise).

-Mall of Asia: Yum yum. If GF hadn't been with me would have been a buffet for me, sales girls, shoppers, giving that long look and smile. Oh well, I had the runs anyway. But the Sunday crowd was WOW. All the ladies coming from church in their Sunday best.

-L'Fisher hotel Bacolod city: Best hotel in town. 2 stars at best, WiFi 5 mbs, was told they would give me a "special" login, boosted up to 10 mbs. Wow.

-Manny pacquio signs everywhere. I was told he has many GFs. You think honey?

Anyway, this forum has been a big help to me guys so thanks.

GG