PalawOne
Australian looking for information about Philippines
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Typhoons and the aftermath. by bigpearl
Well 4 years ago we were hit by a cat 3 typhoon, we thought that was a disaster blowing some of the roof off, uprooting trees, no power for days etc.Last Friday morning at 2:30 am we were both up and alert and then the winds hit from the east, nasty ...
Yes well, here an hour north of Melbourne, and winter, it's been cold and rainy 2-4 C nights and 10 -13 C days all week.https://www.timeanddate.com/weather/australia/melbourne/historic Read More
Typhoons and the aftermath. by bigpearl
Well 4 years ago we were hit by a cat 3 typhoon, we thought that was a disaster blowing some of the roof off, uprooting trees, no power for days etc.Last Friday morning at 2:30 am we were both up and alert and then the winds hit from the east, nasty ...
`Sincerest best wishes to you Steve .. and to yours, and of course your wider community .. after enduring such a truly devastating weather event. 😮😪 Read More
Road safety in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in the Philippines as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in the ...
Here's a couple of media items on this issue ..2025 Resolutions For All Filipino Driversby VJ Bacungan January 1, 2025https://mobility.inquirer.net/2025/01/01/motoring/2025-resolutions-for-all-filipino-drivers/We’ll show you how you can make ... Read More
Road safety in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in the Philippines as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in the ...
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China sees surge in inbound tourism and sales of duty-free goods by PalawOne
`China sees surge in sales of duty-free goods amid inbound tourism boomChina has expanded a scheme allowing foreign tourists to claim tax refunds on a range of purchases, as it strives to attract more ...
Copilot opinions .."This feels like a turning point where China isn’t just welcoming tourists—it’s actively engineering a more frictionless, consumer-friendly experience. If they continue resolving pain points like digital payments ... Read More
China sees surge in inbound tourism and sales of duty-free goods
`China sees surge in sales of duty-free goods amid inbound tourism boomChina has expanded a scheme allowing foreign tourists to claim tax refunds on a range of purchases, as it strives to attract more ... Read More
Philippines-China sea dispute also legal battlefield with cyber suit
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3317042/philippines-china-sea-dispute-moves-legal-battlefield-cyber-libel-suitThis Week in Asia Politics: The PhilippinesPhilippines-China sea dispute moves to legal battlefield with cyber libel ... Read More
Maybe be some bad news for American ex-pats by FindlayMacD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoF1XFROnK4
Dan says: I don't worry about China being a serious threat to the USA. I used to work in a Chinese company and I know them very well.. Yes, China is a threat to Australia in many ways. The Philippines is probably OK with its US mutual defense ... Read More
Three PH islands prove that zero waste works :-) by PalawOne
`Three PH islands prove zero waste worksBy Leander C. Domingo June 14, 2025https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/14/business/green-industries/3-ph-islands-prove-zero-waste-works/2132946THREE Philippine island communities — Isla Verde in ...
One of the best threads ever .. Keeping it short .. and interesting so we're all grateful We once were in discussions around the first LoveFMFranchise for Puerto Princesa. With a 3:1 airtime sharethey were talking US$200-250k all up. This was ... Read More
Three PH islands prove that zero waste works :-) by PalawOne
`Three PH islands prove zero waste worksBy Leander C. Domingo June 14, 2025https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/14/business/green-industries/3-ph-islands-prove-zero-waste-works/2132946THREE Philippine island communities — Isla Verde in ...
`Appreciating the point Lotus makes, in particularly erudite and literate fashion, when he notes, "The power of social media can be the downfall of many exotic hitherto unknown islands." me-thinks the mysterious mananambal witchcraft etc reputation ... Read More
Three PH islands prove that zero waste works :-) by PalawOne
`Three PH islands prove zero waste worksBy Leander C. Domingo June 14, 2025https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/14/business/green-industries/3-ph-islands-prove-zero-waste-works/2132946THREE Philippine island communities — Isla Verde in ...
Dan writes, "Very interesting. We have our other home in Siquijor .. The article kept referring to "MRFs" in the barangays, something which we are not aware of .. The article does not explain what an MRF is or does and it should. Maybe a recycling ... Read More
Three PH islands prove that zero waste works :-)
`Three PH islands prove zero waste worksBy Leander C. Domingo June 14, 2025https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/14/business/green-industries/3-ph-islands-prove-zero-waste-works/2132946THREE Philippine island communities — Isla Verde in ... Read More
Philippine Retirement Authority Website & Facebook Page by PalawOne
The Philippine Retirement Authorityhttps://pra.gov.ph"The Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) is a government-owned and controlled corporation mandated to attract foreign nationals and former Filipino citizens to make the Philippines their second ...
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Philippine Retirement Authority Website & Facebook Page by PalawOne
The Philippine Retirement Authorityhttps://pra.gov.ph"The Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) is a government-owned and controlled corporation mandated to attract foreign nationals and former Filipino citizens to make the Philippines their second ...
Perhaps of interest, especially for older expats ..Philippine Retirement Authority https://www.facebook.com/PhilippineRetirementAuthorityOfficialTHE ANCESTRY Gains PRA Accreditation: A New Benchmark for Retirement Living in the Philippines ..The ... Read More
Philippine Retirement Authority Website & Facebook Page
The Philippine Retirement Authorityhttps://pra.gov.ph"The Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) is a government-owned and controlled corporation mandated to attract foreign nationals and former Filipino citizens to make the Philippines their second ... Read More