Friday, January 11, 2008

[LinP3] Boracay Hotel

Thank you for the kind words, Chit. Please tell your friends to join, to go to:

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Don
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Hello,

Your group is amazing and very informative. I've only been a member
for few months now. There's a lot of great talk and info to be read
and learned from. I live in SD CA and about to visit my own country in
Mar '08. The last time I was in PI was back in '97 when I was still
active duty. I'm bringing my teenager son along, so he can experience
PI for the 1st time. I need advice from the experienced ones. We're
planning to go to Boracay for few days. We're not picky on whatever
accomodation we get. It doesn't have to be oceanfront. 2 beds is
okay. Doesn't have to be luxurious. I was told that Holy Week is one
of the busiest time. Would it be okay to just hop aboard and find a
place to stay when we get there or reserve a hotel now? The reason is
that it's too expensive to book hotel from the states. I have plane
reservations already. Which one do you recommend and why. Thank you
for your help.

Chit

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Re: [LinP3] Re: No more balikbayan visas?


Stan
That you got a bulikbayan stamp in Sept when we were denied in Aug. does prove that it is still working, But inconsistantly. When we returned in the end of aug I posted on this site about this [edit] others posted that they had had problems in getting the stamp as well. I don't want to mis quote them so the archieves should be checked. I got a lot of good information from this group that helped on that trip so in the spirit of sharing information I am sharing one family's experience. Greetings from Ca. Art B

----- Original Message ----
From: satexas1206 <smkrause@hotmail.com>
To: LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 6:58:56 PM
Subject: [LinP3] Re: No more balikbayan visas?

We received a Balikbayan Visa on September 26, 2007 when we visited
there and an exit stamp on November 14, 2007. So I think the program
is still working.
Stan

--- In LivingInThePhilippi nes3@yahoogroups .com, arturo barroso
wrote:
>
> Actually this happened to us, upon arriving to Manila with my
Filipina wife. When she asked the imigration official for the
balikbayan stamp for us she was told that there would be no more
Balikbayan program. It was no big deal for us since we were only
staying 25 day and got an extention but we wanted to test the system
to see if we could get the stamp for future trips.. But I can see
where it would be a big deal to others. It would be nice to get the
official word on this. We arrive in manila in Aug of 2007.. Art B

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Re: [LinP3] Advice Needed


Robert,

I don't believe that Canada uses fiancee visas anymore.

--Ray B

On 1/11/08, robert_brideau <rbrideau@rogers.com> wrote:
>
> Dear Friends,
>
> I am a new member, and my fiancee, Marivie, is a Philippine lady, who
> lives in Daraga, Albay. We plan on being married in 2009, and live in
> Canada for awhile and then in the Philippines. I am a Canadian
> citizen and have lived all my life in Canada. I presently have a
> heart condition, that prevents me from travelling to the Philippines
> to meet Marivie, so she is trying to come to Canada. We thought of
> using either a work visa or financee visa, but not certain which is
> easiest to use, as there appears to be so many government rules
> required. We have never met in person yet. Any advice will be greatly
> appreciated. Marivie is a school teacher, having worked for 10 years
> in Manila and 3 years at a university in China. She is presently
> enrolled in a 6-month Canadian Caregiver Course, in the Philippines,
> so that she will be qualified to work in Canada as a Caregiver, to
> begin with. I am retired, age 65, and have a modest pension from work
> and my government pension. Marivie would like to be able to come to
> Canada to be with me this year, if she can obtain a needed visa.
>
> Yours truly,
>
> Robert
>
>
>

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Off Topic No More Please Re: [LinP3] small car


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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LivingInThePhilippines3

Off Topic No More Please

Will be in SE Asia within four years according to this:
"The Nano will go on sale in India later this year with an initial
production run of 250,000 a year. Tata says it will offer the Nano
in other emerging markets in Latin America, Southeast Asia and
Africa within four years."
http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/01/10/tata-nano-the-worlds-
cheapest-car/index.html?hp

--- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com, "Ronald McCarthy"
wrote:
>
>
> Hi, Ron. Interesting bug and slik looking 50 miles per gallon.
Could the Philippines become even more congested! I understand it
will be exported in two years.
>
> I too like to discuss this but wonder how far off topic we stray
before one of List Guide stop it, killjoys!
>
> Thank you for your help and your posts Ron. You and those like you
are a blessing. Thank you for joining the
Forumhttp://www.livinginthephilippines.com/form. I hope wo see you
there!
>
> Don
> List Guide
> List Owner
>
> New members please check http://www.livinginthephilippines.com so
you will know!
>
> Tom,
>
> This is a vehicle aimed at the Indian market where fewer than 7
people out
> of 100 have access to cars (let alone own them). Production
models are yet
> to be produced. The Nano was introduced this year in a car show
in Bombay I
> believe. I don't think there are any plans for export at this
time. It may
> end up like the Samurai that was briefly introduced into the US
market and
> spawned a series of consumer protection and safety laws.
>
> Ron
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "aquanuttcase" ...>
> To: <LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 2:05 PM
> Subject: [LinP3] small car
>
>
> > Hello to all, I just saw an advertisement about a car being made
> > called the Tata-nano, very small car but claimed to get 50mpg and
> > costs around $2500 dollars new! I wonder if they'll ever import
those
> > into the P.I.? Even at 100% markup in price that is still a very
> > inexpensive car. That type of car could and would do very well
in the
> > Philippines economy. They are made in Bombay I believe. No ac or
power
> > anything but still its a car and would be a bit dryer to drive
during
> > the rains than a honda wave! Anyone know if there are any plans
for
> > this car to be imported into the P.I.?
> > Tom
> >
> >
> >
> > Philippine Dreams: This book has it all. It's a must have for
those
> > considering living in the Philippines. And present residents and
travelers
> > will learn from it too. Just click on
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> > link has rave reviews of this book and the *Free* 7 day e-
course, Filipina
> > 101.
> >
> >
> > ***The List Real Estate Consultant is President of the Cebu
Realtors
> > Board, Tita Domingo, a Realtor (R) with national associates. She
is
> > TitaDomingoRE@... .***
> >
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> >
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services
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> >
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> > http://tinyurl.com/7y57y , will take you to a quality Philippine
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> > that gives members excellent service. They have a track record
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> > recommend them without reservation.
> >
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[LinP3] Re: No more balikbayan visas?


I entered the RP on 5 December of 2007 with my wife. Although I was
only staying three weeks I wanted to see how it went. My wife went
first and at the conclusion of her interview with immigration she
asked for the Balikbayan stamp for me. The official just smiled and
said "no problem" or words to that effect. I stepped forward and my
passport was stamped 'Balikbayan' and we were off on our merry way.
We entered in Cebu.

GregW

--- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com, arturo barroso
...> wrote:
>
> Actually this happened to us, upon arriving to Manila with my
Filipina wife. When she asked the imigration official for the
balikbayan stamp for us she was told that there would be no more
Balikbayan program. It was no big deal for us since we were only
staying 25 day and got an extention but we wanted to test the system
to see if we could get the stamp for future trips.. But I can see
where it would be a big deal to others. It would be nice to get the
official word on this. We arrive in manila in Aug of 2007.. Art B

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[LinP3] Re: Rainy Season


Fred,

You didn't say what part of the RP you would be visiting. It makes a
bit of a difference where you'll be as the seasons aren't exactly the
same all over. But, the dry season is usually between Oct and March,
with slight variances from north to south. Some southern provinces
experience minor difference in temps, while others, like Baguio for
instance, have very cool temps during the winter months.

Jack

--- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com, "fredcastetter"
...> wrote:
>
> I have been to the Philippines 2 time both in March, can any of you
> tell me just how bad is the rainy season over there?? I would like to
> go there when the temps. are a little cooler but don't want to get
> stuck inside or wading through knee high water.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Fred
>

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[LinP3] Re:Tooth Root Canal - Cebu Dentist


If you're looking for someone in the Mactan area, I know a Dr. Ana Augusto who does a good job, her clinic is at the Marina Mall I, ground floor beside Gillamac appliance store.

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[LinP3] Re: No more balikbayan visas?


We received a Balikbayan Visa on September 26, 2007 when we visited
there and an exit stamp on November 14, 2007. So I think the program
is still working.
Stan

--- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com, arturo barroso
...> wrote:
>
> Actually this happened to us, upon arriving to Manila with my
Filipina wife. When she asked the imigration official for the
balikbayan stamp for us she was told that there would be no more
Balikbayan program. It was no big deal for us since we were only
staying 25 day and got an extention but we wanted to test the system
to see if we could get the stamp for future trips.. But I can see
where it would be a big deal to others. It would be nice to get the
official word on this. We arrive in manila in Aug of 2007.. Art B

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[LinP3] Re: small car


You could read more about the Nano on http://www.ibnlive.com/

BTW... the car does have aircon, it is crash tested, Euro IV compliant
and seats 5 comfortably. No wonder its called Nano.

More pics here- http://www.ibnlive.com/photogallery/627.html

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[LinP3] Advice Needed


Dear Friends,

I am a new member, and my fiancee, Marivie, is a Philippine lady, who
lives in Daraga, Albay. We plan on being married in 2009, and live in
Canada for awhile and then in the Philippines. I am a Canadian
citizen and have lived all my life in Canada. I presently have a
heart condition, that prevents me from travelling to the Philippines
to meet Marivie, so she is trying to come to Canada. We thought of
using either a work visa or financee visa, but not certain which is
easiest to use, as there appears to be so many government rules
required. We have never met in person yet. Any advice will be greatly
appreciated. Marivie is a school teacher, having worked for 10 years
in Manila and 3 years at a university in China. She is presently
enrolled in a 6-month Canadian Caregiver Course, in the Philippines,
so that she will be qualified to work in Canada as a Caregiver, to
begin with. I am retired, age 65, and have a modest pension from work
and my government pension. Marivie would like to be able to come to
Canada to be with me this year, if she can obtain a needed visa.

Yours truly,

Robert

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[LinP3] Re: Philhealth - Premium Upgrade


--
I,m in blue cross but my wife is in P.health and didnt know that the
cover was so low
Problem is that firms like British Ex Pats wont cover after 65 yrs.
and BC charge extra up to 75 and then I believe they dump you
The problem with the Philhealth office is that one has to Queue for hours

Gerry

- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com, "D J" > wrote:
>
>
> List Guide note: Somone wrote some where else. . ..
>
> I am running myself ragged. My GF's mom (74 yrs old) is constanly in
> need of medical care. We send $100 a month for her meds. I recently
> found out that her Philhealth plan only pays 20% of her costs. Every
> so often another "emergency" rears it's ugly head and we get a call
> for more money. I'm wondering if we can pay for the best "Philhealth"
> plan available and thereby cut the out of pocket expenses.
> Currently the cheapest plan is 100 pesos a month. IF possible, I'd
> rather pay 500 pesos a month and have her *co-pay* go from 80% to 20%.
> Sure makes sense to pay 500 pesos on a premium and send her 4500
> pesos for the meds and other out of pocket expenses.
>
> I've gone to the Philhealth website and looked at the various plans
> that are offered. I found a good plan but I can't find a premium cost
> associated with the plan. I have been on the phone for the last 7
> hours (8 am to 3 pm PI time & calling from Hawaii) trying to contact
> someone there. That's where the fustration sets in. The lines are
> almost always busy. On the three times I got through I received a
> recorded message. On two occasions I pressed two for enrollment and
> once I hit zero for the operator. The extension rings, no one picks
> up and it disconnects. (How do the locals deal with this?Huh)
>
> So here's is my query for the enlighten ones: Can I buy and
> "upgraded" *Philhealth* plan for mama and how much? Also, does
> anyone know a "magic" number (I'm calling 673-9999 & 673-3754)that I
> can call to get to a real live person at Philhealth to answer my
> question?
>
> DJ
> Hawaii
>

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If you want roses for your Filipina friend click on http://tinyurl.com/7y57y , will take you to a quality Philippine company that gives members excellent service. They have a track record with us. I recommend them without reservation.

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Re: [LinP3] Re: No more balikbayan visas?


Actually this happened to us, upon arriving to Manila with my Filipina wife. When she asked the imigration official for the balikbayan stamp for us she was told that there would be no more Balikbayan program. It was no big deal for us since we were only staying 25 day and got an extention but we wanted to test the system to see if we could get the stamp for future trips.. But I can see where it would be a big deal to others. It would be nice to get the official word on this. We arrive in manila in Aug of 2007.. Art B

----- Original Message ----
From: Jack Bishop <graywolfgraphics@insightbb.com>
To: LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 12:12:27 PM
Subject: [LinP3] Re: No more balikbayan visas?

I believe your wife's lawyer, who knows "someone on the inside from
the Bureau of Immigration" is wrong. Most likely the "someone on the
inside" is a janitor who heard someone complain about not being able
to get a balikbayan stamp (NOT a visa)in their passport and "assumed"
they were going to cease and desist henceforth.

Pure babble, my friend. If they ceased issuing a balikbayan stamp for
returning Filipino's spouses this would have a detrimental effect on
the tourist industry in the RP.

Also I believe it would take a Presidential decree or a new law and it
would not be within the power of the Bureau of Immigration to rescind
the rules as they apply now.

There is no way that I know of for you to "renew" your balikbayan
stamp in your passport. This is something you receive in your
passport when you arrive at the customs desk in the airport. I think
you are getting confused.

Jack

PS Who is this attorney? We may want to note his name for future
reference. If he believes all the rumors he hears from "someone",
perhaps you will want to shop for a new, more qualified attorney.
Just my humble opinion.

--- In LivingInThePhilippi nes3@yahoogroups .com, "shadownseiko"
wrote:
>
> This rings of fabrication and misleading information, which is not
> unusual.
>
> Larry in Dumaguete
>
>
> --- In LivingInThePhilippi nes3@yahoogroups .com, "Tim Robertson"
> wrote:
> >
> > My wife was told by her lawyer who knows someone on the inside from
> > the Bureau of Immigration, that they will no longer be issuing
> > balikbayan visas from December 2007 onwards. Has anyone of you
> > seeking a balikbayan stamp recently encountered a problem upon
> arrival
> > at the airport?
> >
> > My wife, who was born in the US but with Filipino parentage, is
> having
> > trouble renewing her old Filipino passport(obtained when she was 2
> > years old). Apparently, there is no record of her birth in the
> > National Statistics Office here. This means that the Philippine
> > consulate in New York most likely lost their 1960s records. We
> hired a
> > lawyer to follow up her papers in the Department of Foreign
> Affairs.
> > Almost a year has gone and still no progress.
> >
> > Thus, we have to renew our balikbayan visas soon. If this piece of
> > news is true, then we have to obtain tourist visas, pay fees etc..
> > Does anyone have any news?
> >
>

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Re: [LinP3] small car



Hi, Ron. Interesting bug and slik looking 50 miles per gallon. Could the Philippines become even more congested! I understand it will be exported in two years.

I too like to discuss this but wonder how far off topic we stray before one of List Guide stop it, killjoys!

Thank you for your help and your posts Ron. You and those like you are a blessing. Thank you for joining the Forumhttp://www.livinginthephilippines.com/form. I hope wo see you there!

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Tom,

This is a vehicle aimed at the Indian market where fewer than 7 people out
of 100 have access to cars (let alone own them). Production models are yet
to be produced. The Nano was introduced this year in a car show in Bombay I
believe. I don't think there are any plans for export at this time. It may
end up like the Samurai that was briefly introduced into the US market and
spawned a series of consumer protection and safety laws.

Ron

----- Original Message -----
From: "aquanuttcase" <aquanuttcase@yahoo.com>
To: <LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 2:05 PM
Subject: [LinP3] small car

> Hello to all, I just saw an advertisement about a car being made
> called the Tata-nano, very small car but claimed to get 50mpg and
> costs around $2500 dollars new! I wonder if they'll ever import those
> into the P.I.? Even at 100% markup in price that is still a very
> inexpensive car. That type of car could and would do very well in the
> Philippines economy. They are made in Bombay I believe. No ac or power
> anything but still its a car and would be a bit dryer to drive during
> the rains than a honda wave! Anyone know if there are any plans for
> this car to be imported into the P.I.?
> Tom
>
>
>
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