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| Boracay | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I was surfing the net recently and came across beautiful pictures of a place called Boracay in the ... A: Mabuhay from Boracay! My wife and I arrived here when we were 25 years old back in January 1980 ...
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| marriage | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I am now legally divorced in Bahrain and live with my fiancee in Bahrain, and eventually want to go ... A: It's possible to get married either way as I'm sure there must be someone at the embassy with ...
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| Reg my honeymoon trip to Philippines | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I am Preethi, based in Chennai, India. I am getting married on the 30th of Nov this year. I plan to ... A: Congratulations Preethi to both of you. December is the beginning of high season so the weather is ...
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| Retiring in the Philippines | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I am a naturalized US citizen. How easy is it to file for dual citizenship in the Philippines or ... A: 1 )I think it might be easier and faster to apply for dual citizenship and be issued a Filipino ...
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| Schooling | 7/21/2008 |
Q: we will be moving to manilla around October 09. What visas or paper work would we need to send our 7 ... A: No Worries Chris, All she needs is her up to date educational records, birth certificate and maybe ...
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| NO work/ Jobs But Small Business can be a Dream | 7/17/2008 |
Q: i have already met a filipina woman and wouldlike to know what kind of work i could find there i do ... A: Sorry Dennis but for foreigners ( and many filipinos as well ) finding a job in the Philippines is ...
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| marrying a permanent resident in U.S. | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I' wonder if you could help me. anu gaAs a permanent resident here in the U.S. what would be the ... A: Sorry that is a USA visa question which I am not familiar with but there is a famous lawyer Attorney ...
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| NURSING SCHOOL | 7/14/2008 |
Q: IM AN LVN HERE IN CALIFORNIA. I BEEN THINKING TO GO TO PHILIPPINES TO STUDY FOR MY BSN.WHAT DO YOU ... A: First let me say that I think you are making a wise decision as our daughter is enrolled in her last ...
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| Moving to Dipolog | 7/13/2008 |
Q: Bill, I have spent the last three hours reading Phil immigration and customs websites, and my head ... A: Hi Rebecca, Sorry for the LATE reply but I think you are getting a bit too stressed out about the ...
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| marrying a permanent resident in U.S. | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I' wonder if you could help me. anu gaAs a permanent resident here in the U.S. what would be the ... A: So you are holding a USA Resident card aka Green Card, right? It takes an American citizen passport ...
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| Chiropractic office location | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I want to open a chiropractic office in either cebu or Manila, I have a MD friend who is going to ... A: Bob, Small World! We already have a Dr. Bob from Oregon ( originally Manhattan ), a Chinese Herbal ...
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| marry in the philippines | 7/7/2008 |
Q: Good day bill and Lorna....I'm a Filipino and i have a British boyfriend and we are planning to ... A: What requirements? None it's EASY just get married. It's ONLY when you begin the immigrant visa ...
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| Nursing Schools | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I am interested in getting a student's visa to student nursing in the Philippines. First, a couple ... A: First let me say that I think you are making a wise decision as our daughter is enrolled in her last ...
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| Selling Boracay Land | 7/5/2008 |
Q: 8 hec of Boracay land that we are looking to sell. To you have any suggestions on how to go about ... A: Casa Camilla is located. Prior to that my wife bought her first 1000sqm in Diniwid beachfront back ...
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| Long term stay in Philippines | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I may be staying in Manila for 1-2 years for a project. What kind of long term visums are there I ... A: THE BEST is just to remain a tourist as I have and most foreign expats have here who have lived many ...
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| Long term stay in Philippines | 7/3/2008 |
Q: I may be staying in Manila for 1-2 years for a project. What kind of long term visums are there I ... A: Here's a link: http://www.immigration.gov.ph/ http://www.gov.ph/faqs/visa.asp TREATY ...
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| 9 f student visa | 7/1/2008 |
Q: Do you know how hard it is to receive the student visa to study nursing at Philippines? Is it ... A: I would need to know what nationality / passport you have before answering your question but ...
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| USA Spousal & Fiancee Immigrant visas for Filipinas | 6/26/2008 |
Q: ! Well I'm getting ready to head back to my wife and son in Manila next week for a year. I AM SOOO ... A: It's a tedious long process and the BEST source for such information is another website and ...
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| 13a VISA | 6/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 13a non quota immigrant visa, My daughter has a "Report of Birth" Do we need return ticket? ... A: Check my previous answers where I have answered this question several times This new visa option ...
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| Customs Fees for a shipping container | 6/20/2008 |
Q: My family and I will be moving to the Philippines in the next few months to be full-time ... A: We shipped a 20FT container from the shipping forwarder in South San Francisco to Port of Manila ( ...
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| TRV | 6/18/2008 |
Q: Bill, I was searching information about TRV and I saw your responses to different questions. I hope ... A: Safin 1 )ACR card doesn't mean much and translates to Alien Certificates of Registration serving as ...
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| moving to the philippines | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I am semiretired and wanted to move to the Philippines. I wanted some beach property and build my ... A: Take a few months or even a couple of years traveling around staying at the various dozen or more ...
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| Long Distance Relationships Filipina(o)s | 6/13/2008 |
Q: Im in a relationship with a filipina. Unfortunately there have been some communication problems ... A: Filipinos are very SOCIAL people and use to growing up with extended family members and neighbors ...
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| Long Distance Relationships Filipina(o)s | 6/13/2008 |
Q: Im in a relationship with a filipina. Unfortunately there have been some communication problems ... A: What I meant about Filipinos or Asians not getting invloved unless they have their own agenda ...
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| Long Distance Relationships Foreigners / Filipina(o)s | 6/13/2008 |
Q: Im in a relationship with a filipina. Unfortunately there have been some communication problems ... A: Generally speaking most Asians and Filipinos will NOT inform a foreigner about their girlfriend or ...
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| Visa upon arrival for Russian Nationals | 6/12/2008 |
Q: Could you please clarify my confusion in regards to a visa upon arrival or a 72-hour transit visa. ... A: No Worries Vlad,Mabuhay from Boracay! have FUN, check out the scene along Manila Bay at the Mall of ...
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| Visa upon arrival for Russian Nationals | 6/12/2008 |
Q: Could you please clarify my confusion in regards to a visa upon arrival or a 72-hour transit visa. ... A: According to: http://www.learn4good.com/travel/philippines_visas_requirements.htm#req "Who requires ...
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| 2 questions??? | 6/12/2008 |
Q: ! My name is Mark, I recently got married in PH to an incredible woman, April 26th to be exact, ... A: CONGRATULATIONS MARK on hooking up with a special Filipina! Be HAPPY! MABUHAY PHILIPPINES ! When it ...
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| Boracay or Port Barton Palawan starting a resort | 6/8/2008 |
Q: I am thinking about starting a small resort in boracay or west coast of palawan (port barton) I need ... A: Mabuhay Michael, I think if you are considering a significant investment of U$100,000 to U$500,000 ...
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| Adoption in the Philippines | 5/28/2008 |
Q: we are looking at moving over to the Phillipine's next year,and were would love to adopt while ... A: Since you have the time it'll most likely be no problem and we can help you as one of Lorna's ...
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| Special Resident Retirement Visa SRRA | 5/26/2008 |
Q: I am interested in purchasing an apartment on Boracay. I'm 37 right now, can I purchase the apt on ... A: yes and I have already posted it on this website of http://www.allexperts.com answering a previous ...
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| apartment purchase with tourist visa | 5/25/2008 |
Q: I am interested in purchasing an apartment on Boracay. I'm 37 right now, can I purchase the apt on ... A: Yes you can purchase a condominium unit as a foreign tourist but yes you also apply for the NEW all ...
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| retirement | 5/21/2008 |
Q: i have just been granted a non quota residents visa for the philippines.my wife is from antipolo. i ... A: NO WORRIES JOHN, For 20 years I have been advising guys that U$500 to U$1000 / month is enough to ...
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| Money transfer | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I want to buy a lot in cagayan de oro (a nice subdivision) and will receive 5 percent off if paid ... A: A word to the wise; You might want to hold back a significant part of the payment until it's ...
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| buying a house | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I have heard from a few Filipinos that lives in the U.S. that relatives that were house sitting for ... A: Jim, Do NOT listen to any such advice like the attorney told you; the BOTTOM LINE is POSSESSION is ...
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| citizenship | 5/12/2008 |
Q: Can I a U.S. citizen married to filipina obtain dual citizenship in the philippines ?I would like to ... A: Mabuhay from Boracay! I have been here on and off since 1980 married to my Filipina wife for 23 ...
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| Finding a house to rent in Bulacan or ANYWHERE in the Philippines | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a house to rent in Bulacan (Malolos ideally) but anywhere around the Santa Rita ... A: It's really NO SECRET, you just need to form an image in your mind of LIFE as we humans knew it and ...
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| Visa and travel | 5/4/2008 |
Q: My friend and I would be going to Philippines from 3 June to 24 June (apparently that's considered ... A: Yes you both will need to extend unless you can change your flight to leave one day earlier or leave ...
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| Employment | 5/3/2008 |
Q: My name is Steve Borowski and I am recetly married to a Filipina in Taclobhan City (Last June). ... A: Sorry Steve, P160,000 isn't enough to get involved in a small business startup. I've been using ...
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| 30 days in philippines | 5/2/2008 |
Q: .. thankyou for taking my question! i will be in the philippines for one month and i will be ... A: CONGRATULATIONS Patrick and to your Filipina fiancee! The term "VISA WAIVER" simply means being ...
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| college tuition | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I intend on helping a student with his college tuition.Can you tell me the average cost in American ... A: first I'd advise you to think twice before sending money or financing anyone you have met and only ...
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| 6 month passport validity requiement | 4/25/2008 |
Q: Bill and Lorna! How are you?? I've just booked a ticket to come to Manila in a couple of weeks from ... A: This is one of those rules which is left to the discretion of the individual airline staff who ...
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| visa question | 4/22/2008 |
Q: Bill,Lorna I will be travelling to Manila in May,I want to stay more than I than 21 days..Do you ... A: For 7+ years it's been EASIER to just pay for the VISA WAIVER( from 21 days up to 59 days )& Late ...
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| translator/guide | 4/18/2008 |
Q: Where can we find a French-speaking tour guide? How much is the charge per day? A: You might try posting an advertisement at: http://www.sulit.com.ph/ as I noticed a few posts ...
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| purchase real estate | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I am looking at purchasing a house from filipino living in the u.s. We are going to meet her in PI ... A: Yes cash meaning you can have a cashier's check and sign the papers and the transaction can be done ...
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| purchase real estate | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I am looking at purchasing a house from filipino living in the u.s. We are going to meet her in PI ... A: WAIT A MINUTE sounds like you are in a hurry and we would NEVEWR advise anyone to expect to finish ...
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| visa overstay | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I will be in the Philippines from June 1 to July 4 this summer. I applied for and received a visa ... A: Small World Dan, I lived in Tucson the winter after graduatuing from high school way back when in ...
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| traveling to ilagan | 4/15/2008 |
Q: Hi im pete from the uk, i am traveling to meet a lady in ilagan is this wise as i dont know about ... A: Illigan City? nicknamed the "city of waterfalls" that's in northern Mindanao, Lanao Del Norte, ...
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| visa overstay | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I will be in the Philippines from June 1 to July 4 this summer. I applied for and received a visa ... A: MABUHAY!! You might want to take a closer look at this April date as embassies will grant you a visa ...
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| EXECUTIVE PROTECTION TRAINING | 4/13/2008 |
Q: Me and my buds are members of various SPECIAL FORCES teams in the US Armed Forces. We are interested ... A: East Asia has a significant number of VERY WEALTHY PEOPLE BUT they didn't get rich by spending it on ...
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| General Information | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I will now thank you in advance for all and any information you can pass onto regarding my ... A: TRY googling it TYPE IN "Explore Philippines" or "Bill and Lorna Philippines" at ...
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| General Information | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I will now thank you in advance for all and any information you can pass onto regarding my ... A: Mark, 1 ) Balibago aka ANGELES CITY / DAU's FIELD'S AVE "GIRLIE" BAR Red Light District is located ...
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| tax dec and joint venture | 4/10/2008 |
Q: i wanted to query about boracay since you are in the business and presently residing there..as all ... A: Lawyers and realtors ( salesmen ) rarely advise or tell there clients anything they don't want to ...
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| Must See & Eateries on Boracay | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I know this sounds like a rather trivial question but since you've live/lived on Boracay I'm ... A: The "fresh water lake" is brackish, more a breeding grounds for mosquitos and located near the ...
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| Must See & Eateries on Boracay | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I know this sounds like a rather trivial question but since you've live/lived on Boracay I'm ... A: I was born in San Diego, grew up in the midwest and after 4 years around the world moved to San ...
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| tax dec and joint venture | 4/2/2008 |
Q: i wanted to query about boracay since you are in the business and presently residing there..as all ... A: We OWN and operate a Boracay beachfront Casa Camilla - Boracay ( our 2nd opened in March 29 1995 and ...
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| home furnishings | 3/30/2008 |
Q: Bill ,Lorna ,my wife has a unfurnished house in Rodriguez Rizal,do you know of reasonably priced ... A: Harry No Worries, Rizal is located on the outskirts of Metro-Manila and their many place to buy ...
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| Visa extension | 3/24/2008 |
Q: best wishes to you both and family and friends,and many thanks for your past help and advice. Bill ... A: Hi Marysol, I understand that the Cebu City immigration office is much smaller and easier and faster ...
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| US Visas | 3/23/2008 |
Q: Is it at all possible for a girl to come here to the USA to meet me? Maybe on a travel Visa? If so, ... A: That's RIGHT, it's a waste of time. There is medication available for those people afraid of flying ...
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| living in philippines(malolos City) | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I'm 57 years old and my wife is 50. We are thinking of moving to philippines to retire. I make about ... A: NO WORRIES George, I'd say "GO FOR IT!" or what are you waiting for? You can live well here on ...
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| retiring on ssd in the Philippines | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I am a 61 year old male living on 1500 a month ssd payments.I am wanting to retire to the ... A: There seems to be a debatable contravercy regarding this issue cause I know several guys living here ...
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| moving to philipines | 3/18/2008 |
Q: Wondering what would have to be done to bring a small dog there with me if I move there from Canada. ... A: There have been an increased number of local Vets operating in recent years as has ther population ...
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| Moving and starting a biz in Philippines | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I read your answers to other questions and it seems as though you are well informed. My wife and I ... A: There's a few locations already operated by foreign expats in CDO but I'm sure the right concept ...
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| permanet residence in the Philippines | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I plan to retire to the Philippines in the next 6 months. I am trying to decide what do about visa ... A: I copied this off the webpage; "WHEN CAN THE REQUIRED FOREIGN CURRENCY DEPOSIT BE CONVERTED INTO ...
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| Re-Locate | 3/12/2008 |
Q: Aloha- I have a Filipino wife and a 3 year old boy. Hard making it here in Hawaii. So expensive. ... A: Aloha Larry, Our daughter, Camilla has been in Hawaii for the last 4 years at UH Manoa so you KNOW ...
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| cebu pacific | 3/10/2008 |
Q: we are visiting Boracay in May and am having trouble booking flights from Hong Kong with Cebu ... A: We have heard this complaint before but with perserverance and patience please keep trying or call ...
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| buiseness prospect | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I have an oferr to go into partnership with a Philipino National, with whom I work with in the ... A: Unless you have thorough knowledge of the Philippines local market and economy among a dozen other ...
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| Las Pinas Accommodation | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I would like to visit Las Pinas, city In Jan.09 What is the possibility of finding a nice villa or ... A: No Worries at ALL Clifford regarding safety. Las Pinas is one of maybe 20+ suburbs of Metro-Manila ...
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| disablity access in the Philipines | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I am a disabled American. Hence my income and mobility are very limited. I need to use a ... A: I don't know if you would feel comfortable enough staying at our guesthouse style Townhouse Hotel / ...
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| Regulations on transporting a bus to the Philippines | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I am President/Founder of EyeCare WeCare Foundation, Inc. We are based in the USA and have a branch ... A: I have known Christian groups to donate container loads to be donated to the poor who were still ...
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| Phillippines marriage | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I am coming to marry my girlfriend in Cebu. I am Australian. She is Filapina. How long can i stay ... A: No Worries about marrying her and staying here in the Philippines as long as you like tostay here ...
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| Online Shopping Serving Ozamis | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I have friends graduating from Medina College this month. I would like to send a gift but having a ... A: Well Tom, Small World! I am in Mindanao at the moment and may be heading toward Ozamis ( 50 50 ...
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| moveing | 2/27/2008 |
Q: Bill First of all we will be arriving in the philippines march 6-08 At this time we will be staying ... A: Sorry my wife, Lorna is in Hawaii visiting our daughter, Camilla and I'm on Boracay Island so doubt ...
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| what do i need to do for residency visa | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I live in the uk but would like to live full time in the philippines to be with my partner.Could you ... A: Ok Mark, I've been living here in the Philippines on and off since January 1980 and am still ...
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| Traveling as felon to Philippines | 2/24/2008 |
Q: Bill & Lorna. My name is Eli Tessler and I have a question to ask in regards to traveling to the ... A: There is NO PROBLEM at all just be rspectful and friendly when you arrive and during your stay and ...
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| getting married at the US embassy in the Philippines | 2/19/2008 |
Q: Good day sir. I just want to confirm about whta i heard from one of my friend that me and my fiance ... A: Yes of course it helps to have ALL your paperwork and requirements completed and ready to submit. ...
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| getting married at the US embassy in the Philippines | 2/18/2008 |
Q: Good day sir. I just want to confirm about whta i heard from one of my friend that me and my fiance ... A: You can register the marriage at the Embassy and maybe take some time before filing trhe paperwork, ...
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| KUDOS to U +Overstay question | 2/17/2008 |
Q: Someday I'll go back and give ALL your answers 5 points! Meanwhile my Lovely Nutritionist Filipina ... A: I just overstayed arrived SEPT 12 and went to immigration Jan 17 so maybe 4 months overstay and PAID ...
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| transferring money | 2/15/2008 |
Q: Look forward to seeing you sometime soon at your guesthouse. What I would like to know now is the ... A: Yes you're right, it's easier to make an occasional transfer then use your local Philippines ATM. We ...
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| Townhouse hotel | 2/12/2008 |
Q: where is your townhouse hotel? I would to stay there sometime with my wife. A: Mabuhay! ( To Life! ), Welcome to the Philippines. It's our pleasure to help you feel "at home". ...
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| medications | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I am 52 Y/O Firefighter married to Filipina. I have heart condition ( coronary Stint) and take ... A: Yes there is a Special Heart Center located in Quezon City and most if not all medications are ...
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| Prospective foreign student | 2/8/2008 |
Q: i am mike, 21,from greece. thinkin about going to university in the philipines. i would like to ask, ... A: Quezon City at DILIMAN campus VERY FEW Euro / American Students at UP more Africans and Middle ...
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| Taxes, Voting, Driver's License | 2/8/2008 |
Q: As an American living abroad, are you required to retain your residency in your previous home state ... A: We keep a USA address mostl;y for our credit cards and have our post forwarded once a month and ...
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| blacklisted ? | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I just came back from manila jan. 21, where i met an incredible young lady who wants to marry me but ... A: When you arrive Have a ticket out, be cordial and respectful and you will NOT be hassled by ...
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| G13 Visa | 2/6/2008 |
Q: i am so impressed with your knowledge of the RP.what are the G13 Visa requirements or is it better ... A: The G13 gave a certain quota or number of such visas to foreign residents for each province in the ...
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| moving to the Phillipines | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I learned in my life that there is no stupid question but only stupid people who dare not ask ... A: You might consider moving around staying only a few days in each of a dozen locations and popular ...
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| moving to the philipines from usa | 2/5/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend and I are both US citizens and very interested in possibly moving to the Philippines to ... A: MABUHAY from BORACAY! KNOW EXACTLY how you feel it happened to me back in Jan 1980 when I first ...
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| limit of stay? | 2/1/2008 |
Q: My sister is an Australian citizen but she is only a chance passenger. As Australian citizens, we ... A: 21 day visa automatically issued upon arrival but for about P2500 you get get a 59 day visa from a ...
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| Visiting manila | 1/27/2008 |
Q: i m from pakistan. tell me how can i come to manila fot visit and hpw much it cost me to stay at ur ... A: Mabuhay Sohail- For answers to such questions email us at: bill_lorna@yahoo.com or read our MNL ...
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| Boracay | 1/21/2008 |
Q: What is the cost and availability of apartments at Casa Camilla for 6 months and 1 year for 2 adults ... A: it's best to email us directly at: bill_lorna@yahoo.com for the Jan 2008 update of available rooms ...
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| What are the requirements shipping medicines from usa to philippines? | 1/18/2008 |
Q: Good day! i have read on one of ur answer on allexpert that Medicine can be shift from usa to ... A: I would suggest ordering on-line when you are still in the States to see if their delivery service ...
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| Is it safe to travel to Philippines? | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I am an American and I am thinking about taking a vacation to the Philippines this JUne. I'd be ... A: I agree with your friend; I've been traveling around the Philippines since Jan 1980 withOUT ANY ...
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| extension of visa | 1/15/2008 |
Q: My fiance is coming here in the philippines and he wanted to stay for a year. He wanted to know if ... A: No Worries, I have been here since 1980 and still get my tourist visa status extended every few ...
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| what are the requirements of bringing a medicine here in the philiipines? | 1/13/2008 |
Q: Where do i find the lists of allowed medicines to be bought here from a usa traveller? What are ... A: It's not such a touchy subject here in the Philippines as we've had MANY guests bring bags full of ...
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| general infos | 1/7/2008 |
Q: my name is alberto , I am italian and have a wife and 3 children aged 18 7 & 5. we are planning to ... A: There are SO MANY small business opportunities in the Philippines, especially on Boracay Island but ...
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| general infos | 1/6/2008 |
Q: my name is alberto , I am italian and have a wife and 3 children aged 18 7 & 5. we are planning to ... A: Ciao Alberto, I know how you feel since I have felt this way since I was very young. We arrived on ...
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| relocating to Boracay | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I have soo many questions. We have bought a lot on Boracay and are in the process of building a ... A: No Worries, setting up a checking account at either Metrobank or Allied Bank saves you from alot of ...
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| relocating to Boracay | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I have soo many questions. We have bought a lot on Boracay and are in the process of building a ... A: Most everything we enjoy or need or prefer can be found here in the Philippines. How much didi you ...
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| extended stay in phillipines | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I'm an early retirement (ss disability)and receive about 1500 us a month. would this amount alolow ... A: Long distance relationships and internet based friendships are becoming increasingly popular and we ...
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| marriage | 1/4/2008 |
Q: Bill!! Well lo and behold I did not know you had this site going, what a better guy to ask this ... A: NO you are wrong- YES USA marriages between American and Filipino passport holders are VALID & ...
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| Church Wedding requirements | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I am in australia but I am a Filipino Citizen. My fiance is in the Philippines and we are planning ... A: I'm sure there will be no problem as there are SO MANY long distance relationships with so many ...
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| help | 12/31/2007 |
Q: my husband "american" is married with me since 05/06, from there on weve been paying extension since ... A: It will take some time and you'll need to show you are NOT scared ( it may cost more )and submit an ...
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| Canadians in the Phillipines | 12/28/2007 |
Q: My husband and I purchased 2 tickets to the Phillipines, leaving the 16th of January and coming back ... A: It's easy just to pay for your VISA WAIVER - from 21 nights extended to 59 days for P3030 upon ...
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| banking business questions | 12/26/2007 |
Q: There is a business in the states and other countries often referred to as Payday loans. The basic ... A: Our niece has been involved in this type of loaning for quite sometime and we have invested in part ...
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| Manila stay | 12/17/2007 |
Q: Bill&Lorna, We come to the Philippines every year, land in Manila, and then fly to Lao City. We have ... A: It's hard to say if you'd be satisfied with our guesthouse style Townhouse Hotel / Hostel near the ...
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| flying out of PI to get one year on visa | 12/16/2007 |
Q: my situation is Ive(USCit) been living in Valenzuela City since aug 2006, got married to a filipina, ... A: Sorry Cedrick, Did you go DIRECT to the main immigration office and fill out the forms yourself ...
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| Michael J. Bulger, June 30,1945 | 12/16/2007 |
Q: This man left a poor lady in Panama last year, no visa, no airfare, no money, many unpaid bills, ... A: Your best chance would be to email and or telephone the Philippines Dept. of Tourism and the ...
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| Planning a trip to philippines | 12/15/2007 |
Q: I am planning a trip to the Philippines and i feel i will already will possibly want to relocate ... A: Why not? I knew when I was VERY young I wanted something different than what the middleclass life in ...
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| visa assistance to paris | 12/14/2007 |
Q: Where are we going apply for a visitors visa for paris, france. Can you please give me the exact ... A: There are special types of custom made vehicles in the Philippines but such vehicles are NOT ...
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| living and working in Manila | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I recently returned from 12 day vacation in Manila. I fell in love with the country and minimal ... A: Finding a job here in the Philippines is as difficult as the old saying "finding a needle in a ...
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| visa assistance to paris | 12/11/2007 |
Q: Where are we going apply for a visitors visa for paris, france. Can you please give me the exact ... A: The 15 Schengen countries are: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, ...
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| Barber and a little jazz | 12/11/2007 |
Q: I am a US citizen moving to the Philippines for a new job (expat). I am really excited about the ... A: One of our oldest friends, Joseph, from Ghana has lived i the Philippines for many years so the BEST ...
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| Legalities, etc... | 12/10/2007 |
Q: Most of my life have been spent going into bars and riding my Z2 motorbike work. it was during my ... A: Before I forget, I'd typed out a long answer about your problem but then we had a brownout here on ...
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| Legalities, etc... | 12/9/2007 |
Q: Most of my life have been spent going into bars and riding my Z2 motorbike work. it was during my ... A: In the Philippines, generally speaking, annulments are reserved for celebrities and the "rich and ...
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| do you know anything about to volunteer in Phil? | 12/7/2007 |
Q: Me and my wife are Russian. Since that time i met Filipino people here in Russia as my co-workers ... A: Habitat for Humanity is one such volunteeer groups who build homes for the impoverished low income ...
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| visa assistance to paris | 12/4/2007 |
Q: Where are we going apply for a visitors visa for paris, france. Can you please give me the exact ... A: By typing in "french embassy manila" doing a simple search at: http://www.google.com I found this ...
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| Balikbayan | 12/3/2007 |
Q: Last year we entered the Philippines on the Balikayan program. We got our passports stamped for one ... A: No it's not true; your Balikbayan visa is good for one year plus 21 days. The two year policy you ...
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| A New Type Visa | 12/2/2007 |
Q: Do you know anything about a new type tourist visa that is good for one year? There was a small ... A: The only other NEW policy I'm aware of is that now the former one year period that expats living ...
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| philippine visa | 12/1/2007 |
Q: i came to manila 2 months ago 1st on the 21 days then renewed once.now i have waited to renew till ... A: When you extend your 21 day to 59 it's called a VISA WAIVER and one way I use to save time was as ...
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| retirement visa | 11/30/2007 |
Q: me and my wife would like some info on a retirement visa,we get 1,200 a month.what are the ... A: All you need is a valid passport to stay here as long as you like and in the short term just extend ...
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| Civil marriage | 11/29/2007 |
Q: i hope you and family are well.Bill,i wrote earlier to you regarding my health and finacial ... A: Congratulations Jeff & Marysol! Lorna and I were married in a mayor's private house and the cost is ...
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| VISIT ZAMBOANGA | 11/29/2007 |
Q: really clicked with a phillipino woman online,would like to visit her in jan.my schedule is ... A: My wife and I flew down to Zamboanga city for the first time this past June for 3 days and even ...
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| Health Insurance in the Philippines | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I have been dating someone in Cebu who is concerned about the health of her parents living in Samar. ... A: Sorry Robert but I can't help being a little suspicious about your Filipina's "concerned about the ...
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| visitors health insurance in the philippines | 11/26/2007 |
Q: my mom is returning to manila for 2 months this december. Is there a visitor's health insurance ... A: There's NO NEED for local health insurance as the costs of medical / health care is extremely cheap ...
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| bought a land | 11/25/2007 |
Q: we bought a portion land in cebu but unfortunately the owner have not divide it yet.we already have ... A: You need a reputable licensed surveyor aka geodetic engineer to survey the whole parcel AND your ...
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| Need a clean, decent, and sanitary room near airport | 11/21/2007 |
Q: My American buddy and I will be flying in from Beijing to Manila on the 21st of Dec., and need 2 ... A: If you like to make a booking at our guest house style Townhouse Hotel / Hostel near the Manila ...
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| Boracay | 11/15/2007 |
Q: How can I get info on you Boracay Property? A: Easy by simply emailing us at; bill_lorna@yahoo.com or by visiting our website EXPLORE PHILIPPINES ...
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| education in philippines | 11/11/2007 |
Q: My family may be moving to the Philippines(Manila area)for 2 yrs for my husbands company. My ... A: We sent our daughter to Santa Isabel on Taft Ave from Kinder1 & 2 thru Grade 1 & 2 before sending ...
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| Best Restaurants in Manila & Searching for a Condo | 11/11/2007 |
Q: ..i just wanna ask about the top must visit restaurants and tourist spots here in the manila i hope ... A: Best Restaurants with multiple Locations' Barrio Fiesta native Filipino dishes Saisaki All you can ...
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| meditation | 11/10/2007 |
Q: I was a peace corps volunteer in the PI 2001-2003 and now I've finally found time to return this ... A: Our neighbor, Karen at Mandala Spa offers massage and yoga lessons I think and there might be a ...
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| Marry in The Phils or the UK? | 11/7/2007 |
Q: I am planning to marry my Filipino fiancee early next year.I am a british citizen living in the ... A: UK Visas are just as DIFFICULT as USA visas in recent years so it really varies from couple to ...
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| Need to check status of passport | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I recently returned to the USA after spending spend 16 months in makati on a work Visa. I'm ... A: I just did a few google searches to find out that there seems to be a new policy by Philippine ...
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| Personal Effects | 11/5/2007 |
Q: USA A: My advice is to visit 3 or 4 freight forwarders in Manila that you find in the telephone book's ...
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| Wedding Requirement | 11/4/2007 |
Q: This is my first question here and I just want to know if I have to get a Certificate of ... A: NO WORRIES Michael, All you need to do is fill out a form where you are a member of a Catholic ...
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| Emperor Travel Agent in Ermita Manila | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I am enjoying your web site. My Husband and I are planning to fly to Manila mid January to early ... A: Hi Bob, Yes we know a local immigration lawyer and a local couple who are immigration officers ( ...
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| About visa | 10/30/2007 |
Q: Bill and Lorna, I'm planning to invite my mother and my sister for a visit here in Canada for about ... A: Although it's seems somewhat easier for FIlipino citizens to be granted visas to Canada than the USA ...
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| Helping my Filipino friend | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I read a question about charities in the Philippines that you answered previously. My question is ... A: Sarah, I realize you are a warm hearted giving person BUT PLEASE ACCEPT the fact that 2/3 of the ...
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| Miscalculation On Airline Ticket to the Phils | 10/22/2007 |
Q: I bought a ticket to Manila for 27 days, not realizing until just now, the night before my flight, ... A: YES of course NO WORRIES TIM, RELAX, take a DEEP breath and don't worry BE HAPPY! And you don't ...
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| help for documentary about fil-west couples | 10/21/2007 |
Q: My name is Pia Faustino and I am a researcher for the Filipino television documentary program, ... A: Mabuhay from Boracay! Hi Pia, My Filipina wife, Lorna, just arrived this evening back here at our ...
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| Where to Stay in Manila | 10/19/2007 |
Q: I am going back for a visit to the Phils for the first time with my husband and 3 young kids next ... A: Mabuhay from Boracay!! My wife and I know Daly City aka Little Manila well as we lived in Santa ...
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| Importing personal possessions | 10/15/2007 |
Q: ! I just wanted to ask you a question relating to shipping personal possessions over to the ... A: Sorry for the delayed reply Marcus, I'm on an island where internet access and dependable ...
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| Emperor Travel Agent in Ermita Manila | 10/11/2007 |
Q: I am enjoying your web site. My Husband and I are planning to fly to Manila mid January to early ... A: Yes Emperor Travel in Ermita cell # 63917-3279890 so if you live in the States dial 011 first. I ...
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| General and sub contractors | 10/7/2007 |
Q: I want build a house in Boracay and my family will need a place to live until completion. I will ... A: When do you arrive and how soon do you want to start building? We have two building projects going ...
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| Financial and health worrys. | 10/6/2007 |
Q: hello,and warmest greetings to you both. I live in the UK,and i am making my first visit to meet ... A: Jeff,Life is VERY difficult and can really strike us down and I understand how dismal your situation ...
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| home rentals or purchase | 10/4/2007 |
Q: Looking for a house or apartment in Philippines not weastern in nature but more native. That is to ... A: though I get what you mean there's over 7000 islands in the Philippines, maybe 10 major cities / big ...
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| legal separation | 10/4/2007 |
Q: good day. i’m karen 24 yrs old. presently working in kuwait. i got married sept 2001 at the age of ... A: Okay thanks Karen for clarifying the situation. I'm NOT a lawyer but I doubt your husband's drug ...
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| legal separation | 10/2/2007 |
Q: good day. i’m karen 24 yrs old. presently working in kuwait. i got married sept 2001 at the age of ... A: I sympathize with you and your situation but please make yourself a bit more clear first before I ...
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| Philippine Postal Service | 9/30/2007 |
Q: Bill and Lorna. Several months ago I began exchanging frequent and lenghty emails with a cute, ... A: Sorry Rally, Have you ever watched the latest 60 Minutes type news stories / organized by American ...
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| Getting a fiance' visa | 9/29/2007 |
Q: I enjoyed my trip there. My girlfriend and I have since gotten engaged. I had originally considered ... A: Congratulations to both of you! Sorry, I would almost NEVER advise ANYONE to hire a lawyer or any ...
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| Education | 9/29/2007 |
Q: What a fantastic resource you are providing. I served in the PI as a Peace Corps volunteer for 4 ... A: Actually, the private catholic school quality of education at the elementary school level in Manila ...
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| How To Obtain A Philippine Visa | 9/28/2007 |
Q: a friend of mine is coming over to Manila to visit me from the United States for a total of 3 ... A: SO Nikki, Nov. 16 to Dec. 15 is 30 days ( both day of arrival and day of departure are counted ) so ...
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| How To Obtain A Philippine Visa | 9/28/2007 |
Q: a friend of mine is coming over to Manila to visit me from the United States for a total of 3 ... A: Dec. 15 to Jan 4 is 20 days so NO EXTENSION fees and Jan 4 to Feb 12 is 40 days so he doesn't really ...
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| How To Obtain A Philippine Visa | 9/28/2007 |
Q: a friend of mine is coming over to Manila to visit me from the United States for a total of 3 ... A: Yes if he's flying with a new passport he'll need a new visa BUT RELAX, NO WORRIES it's NOT really ...
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| Extended stay/relocation to Phils | 9/23/2007 |
Q: Hope you can help in my decision-making. I have a gf whom I met on Interent mid-May 2007. I sponsor ... A: I've been here on an off since first arriving January 1980, staying one 7 year period from 88 to 05 ...
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| starting business in phil | 9/21/2007 |
Q: im wondering how practical a country store/laundry facility/internet cafe w/ food services/kareoke ... A: In my past experience I have found that it's easy to sit in front of computer screen or while ...
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| Relocating to Manila | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I am relocating from India to Manila. Am looking for approximate cost detail on the following heads- ... A: 1 ) Legaspi City is NOT in Metro-Manila as it's located near Mayon Volcano in the Bicol region of ...
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| marriage in the philppines | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I'm a Fil-American citizen and i've been civilly married to my wife for 2 years and we're planning ... A: I'm a bit confused about your question; if you are presently legally married in the USA then your ...
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| Airfare | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I have met a nice girl over the internet who lives in the Philippines. In checking the site which ... A: Yes a fiancee visa is possible BUT you need to ask yourself is it practical without meeting her ...
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| Moving furniture and appliances | 9/19/2007 |
Q: What is the cost and how could I move my furniture to boracay from the U.S. and would my appliances ... A: Unless you are VERY attached to your furniture and appliances it's NOT practical to go thru the ...
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| Airfare | 9/16/2007 |
Q: I have met a nice girl over the internet who lives in the Philippines. In checking the site which ... A: Apparently neither one of you have any idea HOW ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE it is for ANY Filipino citizen to ...
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| Question 3 - Materials and utilities. | 9/15/2007 |
Q: Question 3 , If I were able to ship my machines/foundry to PI and use them to boost my income, is ... A: Cooking Gas is what's readily available all over the Philippines and there are 3 or 4 sizes of tanks ...
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| Question 2 - Machinery | 9/15/2007 |
Q: Question 2. I have a complete machine shop and foundry at home. If I were to retire in PI, could I ... A: Hey Dave if you have such extensive knowledge with manufacturing I don't know why you just don't ...
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| First Question - Retirement | 9/15/2007 |
Q: I am almost 51 years old now, but when I was 18 I was stationed in Subic /Olongapo. I did not hang ... A: Hey Dave, No Worries at ALL; you have the freedom to retire right NOW with your nestegg if after a ...
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| PRECRIPTION | 9/13/2007 |
Q: How would a American in the Philippines get prescription medicines to match his American medicine? A: There are several choices depending on what type and how often your prescription medicine needs to ...
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| Going to school in the PI | 9/10/2007 |
Q: my name is Michelle. I am the daughter of a Filipina and an American GI. I grew up living the US ... A: Michelle, BREATHE DEEPLY and RELAX, I follow the saying, "your as old as you feel" philosophy; I'm ...
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| Jobs | 9/6/2007 |
Q: Where can I find a listing of US companies that have offices in the Philippines? I am currently ... A: Aloha from Hawaii! Sorry fot the delayed reply as I'm helping our daughter move into her apartment ...
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| Cheap Airfare and Visa Package in Cebu | 9/3/2007 |
Q: What is the best way for my Philippine girlfriend to visit me in Canada...? What travel agencies ( ... A: Sorry to be the bearer of negative news but the chance of a Filipino applying and being granted a ...
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| airfare price range | 8/27/2007 |
Q: i read your answer for a retiree from seattle thinking of flying in december this year. i'm hoping ... A: Call "Tita": at Travel Expectations in San Francisco who also accepts credit card payments over the ...
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| Legal requirements to stay in PI and real estate. | 8/26/2007 |
Q: I met and married my wife in 1997. I have been there three times since then. She has become more and ... A: Your "visions" can be realized and there are at least a dozen or more popular tourist destinations ...
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| Travel agent on west coast. | 8/25/2007 |
Q: Your answer. Answer Email me and I can refer you three Filipino travel agents, one in NYC for east ... A: Here's three travel agents; the first is Jeff Jenks at TravelisFun in Michigan who's married to a ...
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| relocating to Alabang, Philippines | 8/24/2007 |
Q: My husband & I with our 2 children (5 yrs & 2 months) might be relocating from India to Alabang ... A: Sorry but there has been alot of construction in that area over the last ten years so I'm not really ...
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| relocating to Alabang, Philippines | 8/24/2007 |
Q: My husband & I with our 2 children (5 yrs & 2 months) might be relocating from India to Alabang ... A: Well it varies alot depending on whether you choose a gated community such as the prestigious Ayala ...
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| Visa overstay | 8/23/2007 |
Q: I've already overstayed my 21 day landing visa with a day. I will leave the country tomorrow ... A: Just pay for the VISA WAIVER upon departure but when you get back the whole process begins all over ...
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| Possibly Transferring to the Philippines | 8/22/2007 |
Q: My husband is in the later stages of the interview process with a company that would transfer us to ... A: There are three or more hospitals in Metro-Manila which can be compared to USA hospitals;ST. JUDES ( ...
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| Banking in the PI | 8/22/2007 |
Q: After extensive research it looks like the best way for me to bank is City Bank. The also have ... A: It's not a bad idea to have two banks, one in Manila which is where your remittances / transfers are ...
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| Showing ongoing tickets and Banking. | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I checked into the open ended ticket and you were right. I can buy one but they are very expensive. ... A: Email me and I can refer you three Filipino travel agents, one in NYC for east coast tickets, one in ...
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| i want to move to philippines by Jan 3 2008 | 8/21/2007 |
Q: south cotabato in mindanao and have realised i love it soo much down there and i dont care if i have ... A: I've ALWAYS LOVED the Philippines since I arrived the first time back in January 1980 so I KNOW how ...
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| Retiring in the Philippines. | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I want to retire on SSD in the Philippines this year. I've read everything I could find on Visa's. ... A: Your travel agent is wrong YES you can buy OPEN dated return airline ticklets with one year ...
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| Involvement in a possible fraud | 8/19/2007 |
Q: I believe I am being scammed for the payment of a hospital bill. If you have time this blog - ... A: I have recently given an extended answer all about this subject / scam / "begging" style to one guy ...
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| overstaying the 21 days | 8/19/2007 |
Q: for the information, one other thing to ask regarding the fee of 3030P is that per day over the 21 ... A: The P3030 is payment for a VISA WAIVER extendng your 21 days to 59 days so applies to an extra 38 ...
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| history of the philippines | 8/19/2007 |
Q: I am looking for information on Philippine Culture. The specific time period would be right before ... A: There were separate uprisings all over the Philippines against Spanish authority. There were local ...
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| safe | 8/18/2007 |
Q: I planning my trip to Philippine and want to stay on Mindanao Island. How safe is Ozamiz City and ... A: Although Mindanao has a poor reputation for safety my wife and I just took a trip to Zamboanga and ...
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| Best game plan for Americans attending college in the Philippines? | 8/16/2007 |
Q: If you were a single person with not much money, but a vision for living overseas, how would you go ... A: Game Plan?? Only advice is to accept a long slow effort of first enrolling in junior college in the ...
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| extended stay | 8/15/2007 |
Q: i also plan to file a visa to take her to the usa but i wish to stay with her to they give her ... A: No Worries at ALL,Ron, I've been doing it for 20 years as many of my friends and guests have. It ...
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| annulment | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I am wondering about the philippine annulment. If both parties are in agreement of the annulment and ... A: Yes an annulment can be processed within 6 months to one year without too many complications if both ...
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| visa | 8/14/2007 |
Q: I’m planning a trip to the Philippines, now I know that I can stay for 21 days without a visa. I ... A: Yes Douglas, you will be charged for a visa waiver extending your automatic 21 days to 59 days. So ...
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| buying a gust house and restauraunt | 8/9/2007 |
Q: good morning , my name is Francis i am Irish, and live in Ireland ,i read your profile, and success ... A: Sometimes when the timing is right you may bump into the right deal with an established restaurant / ...
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| retire in Philippines | 8/7/2007 |
Q: Can I retire in the Philippines if I have no money, I have about 1,100 a month in pension. I ... A: Instead of the ridiculously expensive Philippine Retirement visa's required U$50,000 to U$75000 bond ...
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| Cagayan De Oro | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I'm In the process of marrying a Filipino lady and moving to Cagayan De Oro. I don't seem to be able ... A: Of course any marriage anywhere will be recognized internationally and the same with the Philippines ...
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| visiting | 8/7/2007 |
Q: i am coming from uk ,and never been there be4 or any where like this so will be all new to me an on ... A: Yes. There are a lot of cons specially on line. The first thing to look for as to sign of con...is ...
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| Cagayan De Oro | 8/6/2007 |
Q: I'm In the process of marrying a Filipino lady and moving to Cagayan De Oro. I don't seem to be able ... A: Ho Tony, In most cases visitor visas will not be approved and can be compared to finding "a needle ...
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| visiting | 8/6/2007 |
Q: i am coming from uk ,and never been there be4 or any where like this so will be all new to me an on ... A: it's VERY easy going in the Philippines withOUT the zillions of rules and regulations in UK and ...
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| hi | 7/31/2007 |
Q: . i am in B.COM. 2 nd year i want to continue my education in philipines.. i dont know what is the ... A: The Philippine Peso at the moment is P45.2=U$. I have answered over 200 questions about various ...
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| marrying a Romanian | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I was married in 1985,by the way Filipino ako, and I went to Japan to work since 1993. So we stay ... A: Aloha from Hawaii and Surf's UP from Redondo Beach! Really sorry, Brando, for not getting back to ...
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| American SSI in the Philippines | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I am a disabled American thinking of going to the Philippines. I am wondering about collecting SSI ... A: Aloha from Hawaii and Surf's UP from Redondo Beach! Really sorry, Matt, for not getting back to you ...
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| college | 7/29/2007 |
Q: how does the education compare to American colleges? do i need to know Tagalog? And what are the ... A: Tough question which really depends on your major / degree program. Except that the cost of higher ...
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| Divorce and Remarriage | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I just wish to clarify a family matter. My brother in law, Australian resident and citizen, wishes ... A: The best course of action is to visit 3 or 4 Attorneys, both in Manila and possibly based in ...
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| wine making, winery etc.... | 7/25/2007 |
Q: we have a nanny who said her family makes or made wine is this possible in the philipines? A: Yes years ago we met a Korean Expat at the USA embassy who had started a vineyard in Antipolo ( ...
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| Rent | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I want to rent an apartment or a house in boracay. Pherhaps a year or more. Is there many available, ... A: The rent ranges from P5000 to P35,000 ( U$110 to U$750 )/ month for monthly rates from everything ...
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| visa overstay | 7/20/2007 |
Q: I have been here for 14 months past my visa and need to know how much it will cost me and what ... A: I have been here on and off since Jan. 1980 and never considered whether I FELT like leaving since ...
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| Boracay investment | 7/17/2007 |
Q: My husband David and I recently got back from Boracay (June ) to look at some properties to invest ... A: Hi Maria, Sorry for the late reply, I'd almost finished answering your question when we had a ...
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| bar in boracay | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I am an American who is marrying a great Filipina in November. She is from Pasig City and has lived ... A: just received an email with almost the same question as yours so here's my answer; "I'll send you ...
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| visa overstay | 7/14/2007 |
Q: I have been here for 14 months past my visa and need to know how much it will cost me and what ... A: Daniel-, Just go the to main immigrastion office nearest you; it might cost about P25,000 to P30,000 ...
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| International students for cebu | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I'm planning to go home for more than months in August to cebu but I have 2 children that goes to ... A: The MEDIUM of Education at ALL private schools and most public schools in the Philippines including ...
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| family getting into US | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I am requesting info on how to get my first cousin to the US to help with my 5yr old daughter and ... A: It's VERY difficult and long application process is required with your certification of guarantor ...
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| philippines | 7/10/2007 |
Q: !!! i am premanant resident of philippines since 1997 under RA7919. i like to ask if i can apply for ... A: Go to a Philippine Embassy where ever you fly out to and apply for the new re-entry permit from ...
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| philippines | 7/9/2007 |
Q: !!! i am premanant resident of philippines since 1997 under RA7919. i like to ask if i can apply for ... A: Sorry Iffi, I'm not familiar with the initials of TRV but the way I understand it if you are not ...
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| Visiting Calbayog City | 7/8/2007 |
Q: I'm currently planning a trip to Calbayog City, Samar. I plan to travel from the ... A: I have two or three travel agents refer people to at: 1 ) Midwest USA- -Jeff Jenks, CTC - Owner, ...
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| sister from phillippines | 7/8/2007 |
Q: My 48 year old sister would like to come visit me here in california. I was diagnosed having anal ... A: It's VERY difficult for Filipino American families to get USA visitor visas for their Filipino ...
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| Real estate | 7/8/2007 |
Q: I've researched on the internet and found some lots for 5,000 sq/meter, 2.5 million for 500 sq/meter ... A: Yes Ollie, we know a few contractors in BOracay since we have been involved in building there since ...
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| Typhoon Season | 7/7/2007 |
Q: When is the typhoon season in the Philippines? especially in Relation to travel in Samar. Thanks A: Wet Season is June thru November but rough typhoon weather conditiond last 3 to 5 days maybe a dozen ...
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| Health real cost | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I met an amazing Filipino woman back in 2004 and she is currently in needs of help for paying a ... A: I LOVE the Philippines and I LOVE the Filipino people so after arriving as a tourist in Jan 1980, ...
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| Health real cost | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I met an amazing Filipino woman back in 2004 and she is currently in needs of help for paying a ... A: I did already in my first paragraph above; Manila's San Juan De Dios Hospital on Roxas Blvd in Pasay ...
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| Health real cost | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I met an amazing Filipino woman back in 2004 and she is currently in needs of help for paying a ... A: Dorian, My first reaction was SCAM and hospital costs being one of thE MOST common scams here in the ...
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| can you send me rates for you place to stay a few days | 7/2/2007 |
Q: I am coming back in the end of July and hope to marry my Beautiful Edsy in Tagum. Please email me ... A: Congratulations John & Edsy! Email us at: bill_lorna@yahoo.com for booking requests and Manila ...
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| Private Investigators | 7/2/2007 |
Q: Can you refer me to reputable private investigators or detectives in the Philippines (Manila/Angeles ... A: I have been asked this before by a guy from San Diego, CA and I advised him that I had my doubts of ...
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| Remarry | 7/1/2007 |
Q: I'm an American citizen, my Wife is a Philippine citizen. We got married a year ago. I have ... A: first it's an easy answer since there is NO DIVORCE in the Philippines so there's any number of ...
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| Laguna de Boracay | 6/30/2007 |
Q: Bulabog beach in boracay. is it far from the main beach? is the white beach you're talking about the ... A: Laguna de Boracay is on the southern end of the Bulubog Beach. It's a white sand beach also but ...
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| relocation | 6/27/2007 |
Q: I am getting out of the Army here within the next week and will be collecting disability for the ... A: Congratulations Mark first of all, Secondly TAKE YOUR TIME, there are many yahoogroups like my own ...
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| health insurance | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I just want to ask if there's a way where I can pay for a health insurance premium here in the US ... A: I'm not too familiar with health insurance choices but I doubt that any major American based health ...
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| Can Americans purchase homes in the Philippines? | 6/24/2007 |
Q: Hey guys, man this is a great site! I'd like to know if Americans can actually purchase and put in ... A: There are ways to buy a house and lot or land by various means of contracts but NO is the answer ...
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| trouble adapting | 6/24/2007 |
Q: I am a mexican citizen. I lived my first 18 years in Mexico and my last 3 in U.S.I met my girlfriend ... A: NO WORRIES at all Martin, My friend from California, Monet ( Guatemalan /Argentinan ) and I flew to ...
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| Easy, Convenient Grocery / Dept Store Shopping in the Philippines | 6/23/2007 |
Q: I have been considering moving to the Philippines,but have a very basic question which doesn't seem ... A: EASY GARY, There are MANY chain store operations like Abensons for appliances, TVs furniture etc. ...
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| visa extensions | 6/14/2007 |
Q: My wife is a Filipina and my children and I hold US passports. We arrived in the PI the end of June ... A: Don't forget Balkabayan visas are good for the automatic 21 days PLUS one year so first check each ...
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| where's your website gone | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I was trying to find your website this morning but even the primary host site was not found. Have ... A: Here's an email we're sending out to our over 4000 eamil addresses of previous guests. EXPLORE ...
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| Visa Question | 6/12/2007 |
Q: i am flying to the phillipines, next month, and plan on booking a 6 week round trip ticket. Will ... A: You pay ONLY P3030 upon departure for misc. fines attached to a VISA WAIVER which extends your 21 ...
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| overstaying | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I am UK passport holder and am due to leave Philippines on 12th June. I have been flying to HK every ... A: You pay ONLY P3030 upon departure for misc. fines attached to a VISA WAIVER which extends your 21 ...
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| pls i need your help | 6/3/2007 |
Q: would u be able to tell me what site would be able to help me look for brothers father its his ... A: http://www.lofthouse.com/w2/m/1636.htm for kids who are adopted to hel;p them find their birth ...
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| SIRV & Incorporation | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I've seen a plot of land that almost exactly meets my requirements for a home/business....but it's a ... A: U$1500 sounds not too bad but I might hesitate dealing with international orgs especially via the ...
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| Leasing of land | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I've seen a plot of land that almost exactly meets my requirements for a home/business....but it's a ... A: This can cost U$10,000 or it can be done for a small percentage of that amount. It sort of depends ...
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| Finding a soulmate/wife | 5/29/2007 |
Q: I need some advice. I live in London and have no children. I run a business on ebay and I travel to ... A: Here's our website, EXPLORE PHILIPPINES at: http://asiabill.pages.web.com and feel free to email us ...
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| Coming back home? | 5/29/2007 |
Q: I'm from the Philippines and 15 years ago I came to US and work as a registered nurse in LA. I'm ... A: We just experienced a family emergency with our only daughter in her 3rd year University of Hawaii ...
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| relocating | 5/28/2007 |
Q: having married a Filipino 4 years ago and pensions having been slated as virtually worthless in ... A: My Advice is to FIRST keep your finances an absolute secret and though I realize such an amount is ...
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| Leasing of land | 5/28/2007 |
Q: I've seen a plot of land that almost exactly meets my requirements for a home/business....but it's a ... A: You might want to think about forming a Philippine Corporation so as 40% share holder and being in ...
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| where can i find a reliable travel agent in Cebu city? | 5/22/2007 |
Q: i am looking for a reliable travel agent in Cebu City. i would like to bring my girlfriend to visit ... A: I can't be 100% sure of the latest transit visa policies of Canada, USA and UK but I am about 90% ...
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| Work and live in Cavitie, Philippines | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I have an offer to work for Intel in Cavite City and haven't found much information regarding city, ... A: Cavite City is a suburb of Metro-Manila with many budget housing sub-divisions for commuters to ...
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| retirement | 5/13/2007 |
Q: I'm going to retire in Olongapo in a few months,looking for a 2 bedroom and 2 bath house,or a big ... A: Generally speaking, you can find such a house or apartment or townhouse unit with a 1000sqft to ...
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| anti-spam | 5/1/2007 |
Q: Why can I always (not this time please) fail your anti-spam test? I failed four times. You must lose ... A: Not sure what you are referring to?? You have asked me 4 previous questions here at allexperts?? or ...
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| marry my partner whos from the phillipines | 4/30/2007 |
Q: i met Ella who is from the Philippines 6 months ago on the net . after a couple of weeks we ... A: The BEST advice I can give you is for each of you to be completely honest about how you met, have as ...
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| Asawa Forum | 4/29/2007 |
Q: Hey Bill, Just visiting your website and it's the bomb. I was just wondering whatever happened to ... A: It's all about the cost of the bandwidth and moderation time. Cheers, Bill Email me for the link at; ...
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| SSDI & Immigration/unique situation | 4/28/2007 |
Q: I am marrying my Filipina next Friday here in Manila. I live here with her, as we vowed from here on ... A: Okay Edward here's what my friend, MARK, in BAguio emailed me and here's his email address; ...
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| Marrage | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I am an American living in Mexico. I met a girl online. If she is for real i intend on marrying her. ... A: The BEST way is to plan a trip to the Philippines so you can meet her. If you click on one of my ...
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| Discounted Airfare / Travel Agents Seattle -MNL | 4/25/2007 |
Q: I am considering retiring to the PI and am coming from Seattle,WA. Do you know of any good travel ... A: Generally speaking, Ticket prices GO UP Dec. 1 or DEC 10 to PEAK SEASON RATES so flying B4 the 10th ...
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| 2007 Update Life on Boracay | 4/24/2007 |
Q: I will be in Boracay around May 08 and I would like to stay at Casa Camilla while looking for a ... A: I don't know if you're aware but the land in Boracay has skyrocketed within the last 3 years and ...
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| Just SAY NO to Sending Money for Education - Student Loan Programs | 4/24/2007 |
Q: my name is Matthias Jungbauer. I met an interesting girl on the internet and she asked me for an ... A: Only public school is FREE of charge and there is little or no student loan programs organized by ...
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| Palawan | 4/23/2007 |
Q: My wife mother in law and sister in law have land near coron owned for decades, Looking for a ... A: We are NOT developers, only small business entrepreneurs and in regards to land for sale maybe 90% ...
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| Travelling to Cebu in two weeks | 4/21/2007 |
Q: I am travelling to Cebu in two weeks to meet my boyfriend who lives there, me met through his aunt ... A: NO Worries at all about the traveling in the Philippines. Life's a Beach! I'm such a slow typist so ...
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| Philippines Travel | 4/21/2007 |
Q: I am a Gunnery Sergeant in the Marines, currently in Iraq and about to retire with a pension of ... A: Hey FRANK ,sorry for the typo mistake on your name and for the delay but I'd finished a paragraph ...
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| Investment Tips for Foreigners & Balikbayans in the Philippines | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I have a chance to go into business with a nationalI would finance 100% of the equip..From what I ... A: First and foremost my advice to anyone relocating, retiring or investing in the Philippines is TREAD ...
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| marriage | 4/17/2007 |
Q: if i marry in catholic church can i then take my bride to england with me,or do i need to get ... A: Having a church wedding, getting married in the British Embassy or having a local civil wedding have ...
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| almost everything haha | 4/15/2007 |
Q: I would like to know about a civil marriage in the Philippines. I understand that i could not become ... A: Sounds like you have a good grasp on both the positive and negative possibilities about meeting the ...
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| Moving to the Philippines | 4/14/2007 |
Q: I am collecting ss disability. I make $1239 per month. Could I live well on that income? Also what ... A: No Worries at all Arthur, I know many guys who mange to live on half your monthly income. I just got ...
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| marrying in the palawan | 4/13/2007 |
Q: Greetings everyone! Kamusta po? Hope all is well. I would like to inquire specific details on how ... A: There's absolutely no need for you to elope because you are over 21 years old, as is your boyfriend ...
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| Wise Tips about Hooking UP , Marriage and Small Business in the Philippines | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I wonder if you can help: I am a British woman and have been in a relationship with a Filipino I met ... A: It's not the first time I have answered similiar questions as yours but from the opposite side of ...
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| Two Plus Years Overstay Options | 4/4/2007 |
Q: I am a 57 year old American citizen. I moved to the Philippines in Feb of 2005 and married a ... A: That's really too bad you had such uninformed advice from your in-laws. Now after 2 years overstay ...
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| living in philippines | 3/30/2007 |
Q: LIVING THERE IN THE PHILIPPINES HAVE YOU BEEN HARASSED ALOT? HAVE YOU BEEN ASKED BY THE LOCAL ... A: I arrived in Jan. 1980 traveled the islands for 4 months and came back to live on and off from 1989 ...
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| overstaying visa | 3/14/2007 |
Q: mzta ka? i overstayed my visa here for 4 months in davao. Can i pay the fine on my may out of the ... A: You might be able to pay for a4 month overstay at the airport when departing but I usually advise ...
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| Computers and Internet | 2/28/2007 |
Q: We are going to move to Cebu and I would like to know about general prices of desktop computers to ... A: IF you locate the BEST area in Cebu City to buy high tech items and computers like in the GILMORE ...
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| marrying in the philippines | 2/26/2007 |
Q: CAN I ACHIEVE CITIZENSHIP IN THE PHILIPPINES BUY MARRYING AND HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE. ALSO HOW MUCH ... A: No foreigners no matter how long they live in the Phlippines can NOT become citizens or naturalized; ...
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| marrying in the philippines | 2/26/2007 |
Q: If i get married in the Philippines can i live there and collect ssdi and if so what do i need to ... A: Yes 1000s of guys are living here all over the islands after arranging their banking transfers ...
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| 1ST VISIT TOTHE PHILIPPINES | 2/23/2007 |
Q: I WILL BE VISITING MY FATHERS HOMELAND THIS COMING APRIL AS I HAD PROMISED HIM I WOULD(HE DIED 18 ... A: Here are some websites I found just by typing Naga cEBI cITY INTO THE SEARCH window at ...
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| Try Our Guesthouse Style Townhouse Hotel near Manila Airports | 2/12/2007 |
Q: Im comeing there on the 21st to manila any help on hotels im also there to find a place to live i ... A: Try Our Guesthouse Style Townhouse Hotel near Manila Airports at: http://asiabill.pages.web.com or ...
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| BORACAY | 2/4/2007 |
Q: I would like buy a lot and build a house or buy. What would it cost and how do I make sure the ... A: Boracay beachfront land has skyrocketed since the Shangri -La Hotel made a record purchase of ...
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| Filipino Citizenship, Real Estate & Small Business in the Philippines | 1/31/2007 |
Q: I read in a Filipino Magazine that people who are half Filipino can claim citizenship due to their ... A: Your first question depends on the birth certificate and where the half Filipino was born; if born ...
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| US Born children visa status | 1/27/2007 |
Q: If ever we relocate to the Philippines and have our children study in Ateneo, what will be their ... A: the Philippines immigration laws apply to children AND adults having a USA passport so the same ...
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| tution brent boracay | 1/20/2007 |
Q: What is the cost of tuition and supplies to attend Brent International School Boracay, thanks Ollie. A: Sorry Ollie for the lAte reply but our router for wi-fi access here on Boracay was not functioning ...
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| Moving to the Philippines | 1/15/2007 |
Q: I am married to a Filipino from La Union--Bauang. We are considering moving to the Philippines. ... A: There are over 180 answers here on AllExperts.com to previous questions asked me over the last 18 ...
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| Bamboo furniture | 1/4/2007 |
Q: Just like you Bill, I travelled to the Philippines twice in the last couple of years, intending to ... A: Angeles City and especially Cebu City have the most developed furnture export companies. One of our ...
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| Retirement\Income | 1/3/2007 |
Q: My wife and I would like to retire in the Philippines. She was born and raised in the Philippines ... A: Some people have a head for small business some don't so it depends if your have an entrepreneurial ...
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| Travel | 1/2/2007 |
Q: Bill, Could you please email me your list of discount travel agents. Thank you, Jay A: Here's three travel agents; the first is Jeff Jenks at TravelisFun in Michigan who's married to a ...
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| Importing a Vehicle | 1/2/2007 |
Q: Bill, My wife and I will be relocating to Metro Manila from the San Francisco Bay Area in the near ... A: We used a shipping forwarder in South San Francisco when we moved out of Santa Cruz, CA so any ...
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| more than 21 days to stay, need visa? | 12/28/2006 |
Q: An American friend will be visiting me here in the Philippines and plans to stay for more than 21 ... A: No Worries at all I always overstay and paid P2520 for many years until last Nov when I was charged ...
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| Citizenship Inquiry | 12/23/2006 |
Q: My friend is an Egyptian and really wants to get the Filipino citizenship status, what could be some ... A: There is a special Visa E13 with a limited quota allowed for foreign residents and that's the ...
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| Medical Insurance | 12/22/2006 |
Q: I am relocating to Leyte, Philippines this coming March 2007 and would like to know what Medical ... A: One of our yearly long term guests at our beachfront resort, Casa Camilla- Boracay , Bruce, Glenda * ...
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| Age Difference and Background/Character | 12/20/2006 |
Q: Bill and Lorna: Two subject which I would like to have addressed. ... A: The best answer I can give is to quote the popular cliche " You're as young as you feel". We have ...
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| Travel from USA to the Philippines | 12/20/2006 |
Q: Bill and Lorna: Due to a long-standing, inner-ear problem, I am unable to fly on planes without ... A: This is one of the most difficult questions I have been asked out the last 200 but I will think ...
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| church wedding | 12/13/2006 |
Q: I am a Filipina married to a US Citizen and living in Chicago for six months now. We have our civil ... A: It's easy, just bring any type of baptismal certificate or letter from your local Catholic Church / ...
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| Philippines Visa / 6 Month Validity Requirement | 12/8/2006 |
Q: i have a passport that was issued oct 06 (couple months ago) and plan on travelling to cebu phil. ... A: Relax, No Worries at all; the six month validity requirement does NOT mean from date of issue but ...
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| charities? | 12/4/2006 |
Q: i live in Canada but my biological father lives in the Philippines, we don;t have any communication ... A: Sorry but the trust factor for most charities is VERY LOW here in the Philippines but I willlook ...
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| Philippines | 11/29/2006 |
Q: Please can you tell me if it is possible for a foreigner (Myself)to obtain residency in the ... A: The Philippines' immigration policies are very easy going; my record stay on a 21 day automatic visa ...
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| Medical Insurance | 11/18/2006 |
Q: Do you think it is advisable for a couple planning to retire in the Philippines to buy Medical ... A: Our attitude toward health insurance is it's far cheaper and more practical to eat and live a ...
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| taxes | 11/14/2006 |
Q: I am married to a Filipina and plan to immigrate. Are my taxes still tax free. I currently pay U,S. ... A: Sorry but you said you plan to "IMMIGRATE" but you can never become a Filipino citizen, only a ...
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| Seeking information about Filipino Divorce | 11/13/2006 |
Q: You mentioned in your first response that it is nearly impossible for Filipinos to obtain Visas to ... A: Cathy, I arrived in the Philippines the first time in January 1980 and it was difficult then for ...
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| Seeking information about Filipino Divorce | 11/12/2006 |
Q: Are there any resources on the East Coast? Is it worthwhile to consult a lawyer? Keeping in mind of ... A: I hesitate being the bearer of bad news but I'd say it's NOT worthwhile unless you visited the ...
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| visa | 11/12/2006 |
Q: if fiancee visa was denied, then if spuosal visa was filed, are there possibilities it will be ... A: Almost in 99% of the cases neither government can prevent who we choose to marry so eventually a ...
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| fiancee visa | 11/12/2006 |
Q: what is the percentage of fiancee visa approved for the passed 2 years? american filled fiancee visa ... A: The best source of information I know of is the TIMELINE PROJECT compiled data from over Filipina / ...
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| Accomodation Investment | 11/12/2006 |
Q: I read your article in the Internet. I am hoping you could advise me if Accomodation business is ... A: You need to do the ground work on the local rental market and take a look at a dozen available ...
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| airport charges | 11/12/2006 |
Q: I am departing from Cebu Mactan Airport. I am 3 days past my extension on my visa. I understand ... A: Airport Tax in Manila is P500 or maybe P550 so it should be nearly the same in Cebu. The domestic ...
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| Many Thanks and a few questions | 11/11/2006 |
Q: work and invest in your great country. I am 57 planning to retire in an English speaking country. ... A: MABUHAY! Welcome to the Philippines! 1) Right side like USA 2) Sorry, We operate small businesses ...
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| Seeking information about Filipino Divorce | 11/10/2006 |
Q: I met a wonderful Filipino man who is currently working on a cruise ship. I was a passenger when we ... A: Divorce IS illegal and not possible in the Philippines exceptfor expensive "annulments"often done by ...
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| Visiting Phili | 11/7/2006 |
Q: I have a couple of questions, 1st Can you tell me if a 3 bedroom house in Las Pinas City would rent ... A: Congratulations! Yes P10,000 / month is a good mean value; you can find them for as little as maybe ...
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| phils. citizenship | 10/24/2006 |
Q: is it correct that i need to have Philippines citizenship to buy properties? how long and how much ... A: Yes and No, Direct foreign ownership is only legal for Condominium Units NOT land. BUt then again ...
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| travel | 10/23/2006 |
Q: Will you give me the name of a travel agent in San Diego, CA who can give me a good deal on travel ... A: If you can email me at; bill_lorna@yahoo.com I can forward you a Filipino travel Agent in San ...
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| Travel | 10/23/2006 |
Q: I will be going to Manila in January, 2007 and would like your expertise as to where to buy the best ... A: We use Tita's Travel Expectations in San Francisco on the 4th floor just 2 floors away from the ...
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| Business / Insurance Questions | 10/19/2006 |
Q: Kamusta Ka? I have been to the Philippines numerous times, and cherish every moment there to! My ... A: Mabuhay Philippines! Mabuti na lung ako. The trust factor toward most business associations or ...
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| Cost of Living / Retirement/ Budget & TIPS | 10/12/2006 |
Q: I was in the Philippines back in the 1970's with the military and loved the simplicity of the ... A: K and Europe for many years that they can live a simple QUALITY lifestyle here in the Philippines on ...
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| Boracay Island among Others- best place to live | 10/11/2006 |
Q: Bill I'm turning 50 next month. I have 7 (almost)grown kids 3 are filipinos. ages 21, 19, 16 I have ... A: Congratulations! My wife and I are 52 and wanted 4 kids but have only one daughter who's now in her ...
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| Cost of Living on Boracay | 10/8/2006 |
Q: Bill/Lorna, my wife and I are getting ready to retire and would love to know more about the ... A: Mabuhay! ( To Life! ) Hi Josh, Hi Lorna, I just emailed you this same detailed message below but ...
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| cheap tickets for end of Dec. | 9/29/2006 |
Q: I so badly want to get back to the Phils. at least for New Yr's (haven't gone back home in 4 yrs -- ... A: In general thE CHEAPEST times to travel and find DEALS is Jan. 10 to thru May 31 and from Sept. 10 ( ...
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| moving to manila | 9/27/2006 |
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