Lotus Eater
English looking for information about Philippines
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Registration: 26 June 2012
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Japan-Philippines defence pact in focus .. Ishiba visits Marcos by PalawOne
"Japan-Philippines defence pact in focus as Ishiba visits Manila for key talks with Marcos"Shigeru Ishiba is expected to push for full ratification of a reciprocal access agreement, paving the way for expanded military cooperationBy: Sam Beltran ...
@Enzyte BobI've asked so many times, why does Fred spend so much time on the Philippine forum?It鈥檚 obvious Bob. Fred is a paid up member of the Chinese communist party and works for the propaganda directorate - Asian expat division. 馃槑 Read More
Cebu rentals,ect by arthow1847
I currently reside in Palm Springs,Ca and seriously considering relocation to Cebu long term via SRRV.I have done my research and Cebu seems to be a good fit for me.I am retired from the food&beverage industry,single, a fit 78 years old.This ...
@arthow1847First of all Panama I found highly over rated and can be very expensive especially for a聽 for rentals in Pamana City.The place is very hot&humid,congested,loud and noisy, and what i found a lack of a actual culture.This will come ... Read More
Filipina Tennis Sensation by Cherryann01
I have just been reading the news and sport this morning and it seems that the Philippines has a new rising sports sensation. Alexandra Eala was beaten this week by World No2 Iga Swiatek in 3 sets in a tournament in the second round in Madrid ...
@bigpearlI often wonder if you (Fred) have as much fun on the Indonesian expat sites.It's slightly more enthralling than watching paint dry. Occasionally our British expat friend Wyngrove pops up to echo Freds hallowed opinions. Bless. Read More
Returning from a Canadian Road Trip by Puddman
Fellow expats,I haven鈥檛 been online for some time now, but I just returned from my home country of Canada, What a road trip, and how much has changed there since I was last there in 2014. I felt like a foreigner in my home country.has anybody ...
@flyrite777 I wonder how many Americans will be vacationing in Canada this year.. Read More
Filipina Tennis Sensation by Cherryann01
I have just been reading the news and sport this morning and it seems that the Philippines has a new rising sports sensation. Alexandra Eala was beaten this week by World No2 Iga Swiatek in 3 sets in a tournament in the second round in Madrid ...
@Aidan in HCMCThe US Open Girls' Singles tournament is open to female-identified players. Transgender athletes, specifically those who have transitioned to female, have been able to participate in women's sports, including the US Open, under ... Read More
Filipina Tennis Sensation by Cherryann01
I have just been reading the news and sport this morning and it seems that the Philippines has a new rising sports sensation. Alexandra Eala was beaten this week by World No2 Iga Swiatek in 3 sets in a tournament in the second round in Madrid ...
@Cherryann01I hear she has a good forehand ;) Read More
The US wants in on QRIS by Fred
QRIS is an extremely popular, safe, and easy way to pay for pretty much anything in Indonesia.It's so popular, a lot of shops and restaurants hardly use anything else. You still see the odd card payment, but most are QRIS.Many places have gone ...
@FredYes I have both Grab & Gojek but as you say I seem to recall I could not top up the Gopay account. Am I missing something or are all non Indonesian citizens caught in this cash only farce? Read More
The US wants in on QRIS by Fred
QRIS is an extremely popular, safe, and easy way to pay for pretty much anything in Indonesia.It's so popular, a lot of shops and restaurants hardly use anything else. You still see the odd card payment, but most are QRIS.Many places have gone ...
On my last visit to Indonesia I struggled with taxi drivers taking cash unless I had small denominations. I鈥檓 fairly sure that they use QRIS for easier payments. Fine with me but apparently I was told that without an Indonesian bank account I ... Read More
World's Best Islands to Visit for 2025 by PalawOne
World's Best Islands to Visit for 2025 馃榾Source: U.S. News & World Report
@mugtech拢 sterling is way up against the greenback but in a recent poll 14% of Brits say they have altered their travel plans to the USA. Presumably by the laws of chance someone on that cruise mugtech is in for a double celebration! Read More
Hmm .. is this different from Russian missles on Cuba? by PalawOne
Don't know what's right, but ...Wondering how this is any different from Russian missiles in Cuba?https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2025/03/the-d-brief-march-26-2025/404058/Beijing hates the Typhon missile launcher Biden sent to the Philippines. ...
@FredThey are losing the economic war to a vastly superior nation of capitalistsA nation that treats its subjects as pawns in a game. A nation of subjects with no free speech and verified instances of human rights abuses. If we were in China this ... Read More
Mail forwarding by Travelnman59
I'm thinking of moving to Davao so I'm trying to get all the necessary items taken care of. One of my first questions is how do you get your mail forwarded? I have no.one here that would do it. I've read about some mail forwarding but haven't seen ...
Old Dog New Tricks in one of his cerebral videos had the right idea of working on a 鈥榥eed to know鈥� basis when meeting a potential GF for the first time. State that you rely solely on your state pension and nothing else. In your case CA ... Read More
Mail forwarding by Travelnman59
I'm thinking of moving to Davao so I'm trying to get all the necessary items taken care of. One of my first questions is how do you get your mail forwarded? I have no.one here that would do it. I've read about some mail forwarding but haven't seen ...
@Travelnman59 I have been to the Philippines and met her and her entire familyFrom what you say it seems that your GF and family are all in the city of Davao. Not an ideal situation. The family at close range can put enormous pressure via their ... Read More
Mail forwarding by Travelnman59
I'm thinking of moving to Davao so I'm trying to get all the necessary items taken care of. One of my first questions is how do you get your mail forwarded? I have no.one here that would do it. I've read about some mail forwarding but haven't seen ...
@Andy_1963Excellent advice. 3 months later lets hope the OP is not already caught聽in the spiders web.. Read More
Depositing monthly social security payments linto WISE by danfinn
I recall reading WISE advertisements a few years ago suggesting that Americans deposit their SSA payments directly into WISE. But when I checked recently, I can see that WISE has stopped recommending this. Perhaps there wasn't enough response from ...
@Enzyte BobWelcome back to the Forum Bob. What was the food like in the Sanitarium? Read More
Move to Jakarta by Sanca Corcor
Hello everyone,I want to move to Jakarta and build my life there, but I need advice and support to make it happen. Indonesia is a country I truly appreciate, and I鈥檓 highly motivated to find a job and settle down permanently.I have a security ...
@daviddomoneyThe OP stated that he would like to 鈥渕ove to Jakarta鈥� not the Arabian Gulf馃檮 Read More