cjm_mgc
American looking for information about Philippines
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Registration: 16 July 2023
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Wearing Hawaiian shirts by expander28
Acceptable and like clothing in the Philippines I have a lot of Hawaiian shirts want to make sure that they don't frown upon them I'll be heading over there soon thanks guys
@Enzyte Bob All the fake Rolex, Louis Vuitton, Nike and counterfeit sportswear.Really? I'd be surprised to see filipinos being MORE materialistic than Brits and Americans. I guess it depends on the area. Read More
Wearing Hawaiian shirts by expander28
Acceptable and like clothing in the Philippines I have a lot of Hawaiian shirts want to make sure that they don't frown upon them I'll be heading over there soon thanks guys
@expander28 One of the great things about the people here, is that they care less about brand names and styles of clothing than the people in US and UK. They do seem to love to wear slippers (my gf made my buy a pair as soon as I arrived here). So, ... Read More
Married to a Filipina 12 years she appears not to like me anymore. by mrlugubrious
I am no angel by any means, but I am a good guy. I worked my entire life away and am now 71 years of age. I have been divorced decades ago, with two grown children that are not a factor. I met my wife working at a department store here in the USA. ...
she felt that she was treated as the maid by her husband and two sons.I immediately had her quit one job and sent her to school to get a medical license that would allow her to be more needed in the job world. They wanted her to get vaccinated to ... Read More
Single guy in the philippines where to go? by foveres
Hi ive been to the Philippines for the first time this year with the purpose of having a nice vacation and meeting girls for dating and just a night.Ive been to the island Mindoro and Manila and i got to say ive had a great time on mindoro at Puerto ...
(1) Which red light district would you suggest? (2) Any online site you could recommend? (Maybe Tinder or Filipino Cupid).(3) "Pickle" is raciest, are you referring to Asian Men.(4) In western cultures students are taught how to put condoms on ... Read More
Single guy in the philippines where to go? by foveres
Hi ive been to the Philippines for the first time this year with the purpose of having a nice vacation and meeting girls for dating and just a night.Ive been to the island Mindoro and Manila and i got to say ive had a great time on mindoro at Puerto ...
Any red light district in the Philippines would be good if you're just looking for some ladies to tickle your pickle Read More
Rasist crimes. by coach53
Can any American explain why rasist attacks Asians are common (and raising) in USA?(So much so e g DrPhil has made programs about it.)American rasism against African Americans and Arabs are common knowledge, but I didnt know it was against Asians ...
A Jewish traveler is stripped of clothing, beaten, and left half dead alongside the road.First, a Jewish priest saw the injured traveler, but didn't help him.Then, a Levite had seen the traveler, but also chose not to help him.Finally, a Samaritan ... Read More
Rasist crimes. by coach53
Can any American explain why rasist attacks Asians are common (and raising) in USA?(So much so e g DrPhil has made programs about it.)American rasism against African Americans and Arabs are common knowledge, but I didnt know it was against Asians ...
  Can any American explain why rasist attacks Asians are common (and raising) in USA?(So much so e g DrPhil has made programs about it.)American rasism against African Americans and Arabs are common knowledge, but I didnt know it was ... Read More
Using your own US Phone number? by chughes6302
Before arriving in Davao two weeks ago, I researched using my existing (at the time) US AT&T phone number. I believed all I needed to do was to "Port" the number to my new Philippine carrier (Smart) and I would be OK. Nothing but OK... Because I ...
At&t international day pass. $10. 00 per 24 hour period up to 100 us dollars. Contact at&t to make sure youare sighned up for international day pass. -@jcole4455T-mobile also offers International passes for unlimited calling ... Read More
Using your own US Phone number? by chughes6302
Before arriving in Davao two weeks ago, I researched using my existing (at the time) US AT&T phone number. I believed all I needed to do was to "Port" the number to my new Philippine carrier (Smart) and I would be OK. Nothing but OK... Because I ...
https://www.techwalla.com/articles/how-to-use-a-us-cell-phone-in-philippines Read More
Hair Salons specializing in Black Hair by ladyskinner
My husband and I are planning to move to the Philippines in a year or so, but I am afraid that we won't be able to get our hair done there. Does anyone know of any salons that specialize in Black hair care?? We both have Loc's
@cjm_mgc Welcome to the forum from me, apparently I'm the #1 welcomer it seems according to some. Never saw any one else welcome you and I hope you enjoy the forum. Regardless and to this post, opinions are like noses and in an open forum like ... Read More
Pros and Cons of Retiring/Living in the Philippines by Cherryann01
The more I think about this subject the more I seem to be persuading myself that the Philippines is not a great place to retire, contrary to what others think and every body is entitled to their opinion.So after reading some of the recent posts, I ...
Perhaps you could bullet point your pros and cons from your experience living here. The 130 odd posts on this thread to me are the crux of the topic based on members experiences good and bad, love our rice but we buy Basmati (choice) and no problems ... Read More
Pros and Cons of Retiring/Living in the Philippines by Cherryann01
The more I think about this subject the more I seem to be persuading myself that the Philippines is not a great place to retire, contrary to what others think and every body is entitled to their opinion.So after reading some of the recent posts, I ...
Oops...Did anyone else click on this topic expecting to find bulletpoints of actual pros and cons?We all have free will...to live wherever and eat whatever. If they are forcing you to eat rice, then you better run to the nearest consulate or ... Read More
Hair Salons specializing in Black Hair by ladyskinner
My husband and I are planning to move to the Philippines in a year or so, but I am afraid that we won't be able to get our hair done there. Does anyone know of any salons that specialize in Black hair care?? We both have Loc's
@ladyskinner That's a good question (despite what @bigpearl thinks). Good news is that there are several salons that actually specialize in dreadlocks (many run by black expats) in the cities. Bad news is that there isn't much of the same in the ... Read More