flyrite777
American looking for information about Philippines
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Registration: 02 June 2024
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The Philippines and Taiwan by PalawOne
`Ahh, for expats and tourism etc, not sure this is a great idea?"PH eyes military ties with Taiwan"By Franco Jose C. Baroña May 1, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/01/news/ph-eyes-military-ties-with-taiwan/2102231THE Philippines is ...
The PI and all other nations should make closer ties with Taiwan. This would then send a strong signal to the Mainland to back off. China is going to bully as long as they can get away with it. Read More
Returning from a Canadian Road Trip by Puddman
Fellow expats,I haven’t been online for some time now, but I just returned from my home country of Canada, What a road trip, and how much has changed there since I was last there in 2014. I felt like a foreigner in my home country.has anybody ...
We are not Canadian but we drove across Canada last year and it was great. Went from Las Vegas up to Alberta and drove across to Quebec then up and thru Labrador and over and across Newfoundland and back to Vegas. Had a great time and found some ... Read More
Propane tankless water heater by flyrite777
Does anyone have any information on where to buy a propane tankless whole house water heater? I bought one 20 years ago at Handyman but now I cannot find any. I know they have to be in the Manila area but I am not having any luck.Greg
Thank you all for your input. Does anyone know of a Rinnai dealer in the PH? I would like to look at their RX160iN model tankless water heater. On the internet it looks good. We need the larger size because it is for 2 bathrooms and a kitchen. Read More
Propane tankless water heater
Does anyone have any information on where to buy a propane tankless whole house water heater? I bought one 20 years ago at Handyman but now I cannot find any. I know they have to be in the Manila area but I am not having any luck.Greg Read More
Philippine Travel updates by Lotus Eater
Some interesting developments on new flight routings to and from the Philippines with our favourite Filipina correspondent the gorgeous Miss Jennifer (if only all Filipina's had 10% of her common sense) Terri. Of particular interest are new direct ...
I have been using NIA since 1070 and always enjoyed it. It was kind of fun dodging the buckets catching the rain water. The food was good and the shops interesting. The bathrooms need some work.. Worst part was , and is, just getting to and from ... Read More
Philippine Travel updates by Lotus Eater
Some interesting developments on new flight routings to and from the Philippines with our favourite Filipina correspondent the gorgeous Miss Jennifer (if only all Filipina's had 10% of her common sense) Terri. Of particular interest are new direct ...
I hope the LAS/ MNL flight is true. They use to have one via Vancouver and it was great. Took it several times and never any problem. Just wish they were flying the 747. That was the real queen of the sky. Read More
Contacting social security ?? by Mepp7777
Is anyone having a huge problem getting answers from our FBU office at the Embasy ? I can't get through on phon lines as they never answer and after on hold some time I get disconnected. I call back and the same thing happens. After trying on the ...
You can also try the U.S. Consulate in Okinawa. They are also super good at helping with things. I helped one person get their green card there and it only took a month or so but you have to have all your paperwork ready. Also helped another ... Read More
Marcos looks forward to working closely with POTUS by PalawOne
Marcos looks forward to working closely with POTUSBy Helen Flores - The Philippine Star - January 22, 2025https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/01/22/2415949/marcos-looks-forward-working-closely-potusMarcos looks forward to working closely with ...
If you are worried about a takeover, which do you want? China or the United States? Read More
Packages from USA to PH by SteveBronx
Hi please tell me if you have any experience or know what's the best way to send packages from USA to Philippines. Please do not say FedEx, DHL, UPS, USPS, I want to know about package places like ones where I can buy things from Amazon and send it ...
You might try Manila Forwarders. We used them a lot in the past 15 years with even large furniture. Never had any problems. Not sure how to find them now. As the old story goes, have to check with the wife. Read More
November for the first time by stebaines
Hi all,I travel to the Philippines for the first time in November. I'm in the country for a month and fly in to Manila. Could anyone suggest an itinerary for me? I want to see some of the country but don't want to be running about all the ...
Boracay use to be great. Now the Chinese investments and government rules have ruined it. Back in 95 it was a great place but today too many people and too commercial. Beaches and water though are still great. Spent several days at Fridays and ... Read More
How to ship belongings from US to Philippines? by robhankins
I am contemplating retirement in the Phils. I am married to a filipina. Does anyone know how best (cheapest) to send personal belongings to the Phils?
For 20+ years I have been using a combination of 110 & 220V tools and no problem. Many of the 110 ones are from Harbor Freight here in the USA and so far so good. All our 220V items have the round 2 pin plug and the 110V ones have the flat 2 ... Read More
Tankless or tank water heater? by Filamretire
Trying to decide a hot water system on a new home build. I see many homes have tankless point of use heaters, but you would need one for every hot water faucet, right? There are water boiler tanks electric and gas for whole house systems, which are ...
Thanks to all of you for your info. We installed a LPG tankless water heater, we bought from Handyman in 2001. Also had a water pressure system that maintained 40PSI. Had hot in 2 bathrooms and kitchen. System lasted about 10+ years before ... Read More