ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesProblem with I-134
QUOTE (Sheriff Uling @ Mar 10 2008, 12:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Roy and Yazi @ Mar 10 2008, 12:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MariEnMichelle @ Mar 10 2008, 06:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You'll need the original Affidavit of Support document...they'll be looking for the notarial seal by the lawyer who helped prepared it...
anyways, if it was sent as priority mail then you should be able to receive it in 3 to 5 working days. When did your fiancee send it out? Hopefully you get it before your interview...

Well, goodluck and i hope everything goes well...


just needs to be notarized by a certified Notary Public, it doesn't need to be a lawyer.

FYI - MariEnMichelle wrote "notary seal by the lawyer" because notaries are lawyers in the Phil versus here in the States, which can be anyone who is certified...


learned something new today good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-03-10 21:21:00
PhilippinesProblem with I-134
QUOTE (MariEnMichelle @ Mar 10 2008, 06:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You'll need the original Affidavit of Support document...they'll be looking for the notarial seal by the lawyer who helped prepared it...
anyways, if it was sent as priority mail then you should be able to receive it in 3 to 5 working days. When did your fiancee send it out? Hopefully you get it before your interview...

Well, goodluck and i hope everything goes well...


just needs to be notarized by a certified Notary Public, it doesn't need to be a lawyer.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-03-10 14:22:00
Philippineswhat is packet 3 and 4
QUOTE (David-Mae Forever @ Mar 10 2008, 07:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Roy and Yazi @ Mar 9 2008, 01:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
that's for K Visa. link to IR Appointment Packet.
http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfirfe.pdf


headbonk.gif headbonk.gif headbonk.gif That's what I get for not checking what kind of visa the poster applied... Sorry! blush.gif



easy mistake to make since most of here are or went thru K-1.

you're still 99.9 % correct with all the advise you've given here in the Philippine Forum good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2008-03-10 22:01:00
PhilippinesFirst Celebration of Birthday in America
QUOTE (Mister Fancypants @ Nov 9 2007, 12:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is question for any Filipinas (or their spouses) who've lived here in the states and have already celebrated your birthday here. How was it? Were you hoping for something more elaborate?


Yazi's first b/day here is not till next month. guess now the pressure is on... yes.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-09 15:27:00
Philippinesfollow to join K-2 :help:
a link to DSWD

http://www.dswd.gov....tails.php?id=47
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-09-18 16:56:00
Philippinesfollow to join K-2 :help:
QUOTE (vic&el4ever @ Sep 18 2007, 02:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife son is follow to join with K-2, We discuss on bringing him here in US.

We need help for someones help, who knows bout this situation.

Question:

1. How long will be the process before he get the appointment?
2. What are the requirements?
3. Procedure?
4. If no one from both of us will pick him up? Is it ok if relatives will do?
5. What papers we need to obtain to have him fly with the relatives?
5. Is there any possible way to make this past and have him here before christmas?


I know its a lot of question, but your help is really important to us..

Thank You!!

vic & el


I don't know how long it will take to get an interview. I would contact the Embassy as soon as possible.
the child will need to have a medical. your wife's mom or dad can represent her at the child's interview. appyling for the visa is basically the same as for a K-1, would not need the DS-156k submitted. if traveling with anyone other than your wife, believe a travel permit would be needed from DSWD.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-09-18 16:43:00
PhilippinesBalikbayan visa!!
QUOTE (Russ_M @ Nov 13 2007, 07:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've discovered the Balikbayan Visa!
http://www.gov.ph/fo...=109943&catID=9

This seems to indicate I--The husband of a philippine citizen
can stay for up to 1 year in the philippines if I travel with my
wife and provide our marriage certificate on entry to the
philippine immigration officer.

Has anybody availed to this visa? Will you please provide some
input as to what is what the process details and what your
experiences were at immigrations?

I'm also interested in getting my dual citizenship so I can live
and work in the philippines. Any body have any information
concerning dual citizenship and who has been through the process?

I'm guessing to get my citizenship would be similar to how
my wife's citizenship works for coming to the USA?


Thax!!!

beleive that has to do with former Filipino Citizen. think your wife would have to be a US Citizen for that to be an option.
think there is a Special Retirement Visa. beleive it requires a time deposit with the Philippine Govt. perhaps someone has more info on the SRV.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-13 14:16:00
PhilippinesVisiting the Philippines???
QUOTE (Russ_M @ Nov 13 2007, 07:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
After further research I've found something called a Balikbayan visa.
This visa allows the spouse of a philippines citizen to stay up to 1 year.

The requirement is that I must arrive at the airport with my wife--
a philippine's citizen and at the immigration post in the airport
We must show our marriage license.

While we are enterested in my dual citizenship the Balikbayan seems
a good fix for the intrim.

Does anybody else have any informaiton on the balibayan who have
used it for spouse purposes? And can describe any difficulties or
personal usages of it?

FYI: you can search the internet for "Philippine Balikbayan Visa"
here is one site providing some information about this type of
visa: http://www.gov.ph/fo...=109943&catID=9

Still I would like to here from anybody who has availed to this
type of visa and there description of details to the process?


Thanx!!!


beleive that has to do with former Filipino Citizen. think your wife would have to be a US Citizen for that to be an option.
think there is a Special Retirement Visa. beleive it requires a time deposit with the Philippine Govt. perhaps someone has more info on the SRV.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-13 14:14:00
PhilippinesThanksgiving in America
QUOTE (Mister Fancypants @ Nov 12 2007, 11:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For those who've never eaten a turkey before - who's cooking the bird? tongue.gif


Here's a list of what my family (mom) would traditionally prepare for Thanksgiving:


Roasted Turkey
Honey Baked Ham
Stuffing
Sweet Potato Casserole (with mini-marshmallows on top)
String Beans
Cranberry Sauce
Gravy (made from the broth of boiling the neck and heart)
Ambrosia
Sweet Peas
Mashed Potatoes
Rolls

....

Desserts:

Pumpkin Pie
Pecan Pie
Apple Pie
Minsmeat (sp) Pie

...all of which were topped with whipped heavy cream. tongue.gif


that Thanksgiving menu reminds me of when I was a kid and all the families would get together at my Aunts house. biggrin.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-13 19:33:00
Philippinesgranted k1/k2 visa, but went back to Philippines
QUOTE (lawrence_jeramie @ Nov 14 2007, 07:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thanks Roy,..

so, it means, that we dont need to bring it to a philippine consulate? all we'll just gonna submit is the certified marriage contract from MN? i hope i got that right.. thanks...

Godbless....



jeramie


as far as I know, only need to submit marriage certificate from here with the I-130. as far as later in the process, hopefully someone will know if you need to have the marrige certificate registered with Philippine Embassy or Consulate here, then later registered at NSO.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-14 20:32:00
Philippinesgranted k1/k2 visa, but went back to Philippines
QUOTE (lawrence_jeramie @ Nov 12 2007, 06:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you so much for the replies. I already read lots of cr-1 guides but still im confused...like: do we need pictures in the i-130 package?

What is an LCR? Where can we get an LCR,. we got married in Apple Valley, Minnesota.

I know my situation is really complicated, and i really do appreciate for those whose trying to help and assist me..

thank u so much..


Jeramie



QUOTE (lawrence_jeramie @ Nov 13 2007, 02:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi there vic&el, and Haole,

thanks so much for those words.., for us its just a matter of space for each other, and now, we realized the distance is really difficult now for us.,hopefully everything will turn out good when we come back there in US. we still talk everyday longer compared than before., coz we were also starting a phone answering service in davao,

As of now, my son is in an international school here in Davao, so that his english will be getting better, i got a car now and learned driving so when i get back there, it wont be difficult for me,...


hi there, Haole, indeed its very true about the pc setup, eversince before i met my husband, we already have our pc here in our house coz of my sister and brother in college.,i also left my laptop before i left last feb.,

We are planning to start the gathering of documents for the i-130 package on december,..

back to my original query, HOW can i get an LCR for our marriage if we got married in MN, the nearest Philippine consulate is in Chicago IL,..

thanks a lot for the replies....


Godbbless

since you where married in the USA, your husband would be submitting a copy of your marriage certificate from the Local County Register where you applied for the marriage license.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-13 20:17:00
Philippinesgranted k1/k2 visa, but went back to Philippines
sorry to hear of your difficuties. hope evertthing will work out in the end. good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-12 19:53:00
PhilippinesCute Trivia
$2,500 blink.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-14 16:29:00
Philippinesjust wondering
QUOTE (ryza @ Nov 14 2007, 05:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (David-Mae Forever @ Nov 14 2007, 09:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ryza @ Nov 14 2007, 04:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Roy and Yazi @ Nov 14 2007, 08:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
digital photo frame if you have lots of digital photos. jewelery box is a nice idea, perhaps a musical one with a song she enjoys.


digital photo frame? how? yes we got lots of digital photos. but im kind a loss here smile.gif give me some idea so i know how to do it. thanks


I saw one at Staples... it's like a photo frame, only, it shows pictures like a slide show. It is sooooooooooo cool!

--Mae


can anyone point to the right direction hehe laughing.gif im lost where can i get one of this? m still here in PI.

I guess a department store like SM would have it

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-14 16:23:00
Philippinesjust wondering
QUOTE (ryza @ Nov 13 2007, 03:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (David-Mae Forever @ Nov 13 2007, 11:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Nov 13 2007, 09:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
What does she like? Claudeth is really into music so I gave her an iPod.


That's my Christmas wish and even though David pretended that he didn't hear me when I said "I wish I could have an iPod this Christmas" when he asked me (in a very casual manner as if it's just one of our talks wink.gif ) for a gift that I really like, I'm certain that I'm gonna have it. LOL

My suggestion is talk to her and ask her of things that she really likes to have... Don't let her suspect that it's for Christmas, though.

--Mae


thanks for the suggestion smile.gif i guess ill try to talk to her in a way that she wont have a clue that im planning to buy her a christman gift. just like you said in a very casual manner hehe

QUOTE (RandyandRina @ Nov 13 2007, 11:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
well, as for me, I always wanted my husband to give me a jewelry box so that everytime he gives me a jewelry or something small, I can keep them all in one safe place.


jewelry box will be nice too. since i already gave her jewelries and she still has no jewelry box biggrin.gif thanks!

QUOTE (Jomo @ Nov 13 2007, 11:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'm eyeing a sliver ring I saw at a craft show by a certain designer. It's both our names with a heart. I hope he remembers which one I want.

You can see what I am talking about http://www.theringdesigner.com


its nice. mmm can i have your permission and ill have it made hehe laughing.gif

QUOTE (KansasDragon @ Nov 14 2007, 02:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think a very fancy photo/memory album, with a note from you, how you're looking forward to filling it with all of your experiences together. Take a few of your favorite pictures, and put it in the first page, and label it "The Beginning"..


photo album will be nice too but unfortunately im no good in doing photo album smile.gif and besides she did lots of our photo album already hehe


digital photo frame if you have lots of digital photos. jewelery box is a nice idea, perhaps a musical one with a song she enjoys.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-13 19:28:00
Philippinesjust wondering
no suggestion Sheriff? you usually have something unique to say. laughing.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-12 21:14:00
Philippinesjust wondering
consider what her interests are, any hobbies she may have. does she enjoy reading, cooking, exercise etc. try to narrow down to one or two areas and think of something along those lines.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-12 19:49:00
Philippinesjust wondering
her favorite perfume, some nice body lotions, some type of jewelery, perhaps with her birthstone.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-12 18:52:00
Philippinesis PDOS needed after the Medical (K1) aside from CFO?
you need to take the seminar, which can be done at any time, in order to get the CFO Stamp. you can get the CFO stamp once you have the visa in hand.

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/

Edited by Roy and Yazi, 14 November 2007 - 08:40 PM.

sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-14 20:36:00
PhilippinesFinally, my AOS and EAD Filed
hopefully it will be smooth sailing thru your AOS good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-18 17:11:00
PhilippinesTotal cost i need for my k1 visa process now that im waiting for my 1st packet.
QUOTE (clairern @ Nov 18 2007, 05:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Roy and Yazi @ Nov 18 2007, 02:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
there are fixed costs and variable costs. fixed costs are the visa application fee $100 USD, medical fee $145 USD, CFO I believe are 250p for the seminar and 400p for the sticker in your visa. some may have additional fixed costs if any K-2(s) are also applying for a visa. $100 USD for each visa application, $117 USD for each medical. another fixed cost would be delivery of the visa by Delbros. I forget how much it is. believe the Sheriff has it in his guide.
variable costs will depend on your location in the Philippines. transportation to and accomadations in Manila for the medical and interview and any additional spending money while in Manila.

EWWWHH!!! What is that?



QUOTE (lisalu100 @ Nov 18 2007, 05:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Em, I am going to go with a guinea pig???

I take that back. It is clearly not a guinea rig. Sorry!


huh.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-18 22:35:00
PhilippinesTotal cost i need for my k1 visa process now that im waiting for my 1st packet.
there are fixed costs and variable costs. fixed costs are the visa application fee $100 USD, medical fee $145 USD, CFO I believe are 250p for the seminar and 400p for the sticker in your visa. some may have additional fixed costs if any K-2(s) are also applying for a visa. $100 USD for each visa application, $117 USD for each medical. another fixed cost would be delivery of the visa by Delbros. I forget how much it is. believe the Sheriff has it in his guide.
variable costs will depend on your location in the Philippines. transportation to and accomadations in Manila for the medical and interview and any additional spending money while in Manila.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-18 14:04:00
PhilippinesThank you!
Congrats. good.gif have a happy life together.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-16 18:05:00
PhilippinesChristmas here vs. in the Philippines
this is from Wikipedia on Christmas in Philippines

Misa de Gallo (Dec. 16-24)
Traditionally, Christmas Day in the Philippines is ushered in by the nine-day dawn masses that start on December 16. Known as the Misa de Gallo (Rooster's Mass) in the traditional Spanish, and these masses are also more popularly known in Filipino as Simbang Gabi, or "Night Mass". The Simbang Gabi is the most important Filipino Christmas tradition.

These nine dawn Masses are also considered as a Novena by the Catholic and Aglipayan faithfuls. This refers to the Roman Catholic and Aglipayan practice of performing nine days of private or public devotion to obtain special graces.

In some parishes, the Simbang gabi begins as early as four in the morning. Going to mass this early for nine consecutive days is meant to show the churchgoer's devotion to his faith and heighten anticipation for the Nativity of the Lord. In traditional Filipino belief, however, completing the novena is also supposed to mean that God would grant the devotee's special wish or favor.

After hearing Mass, Filipino families partake of traditional Philippine Christmas delicacies, either during breakfast at home or immediately outside the church, where they are sold. Vendors offer a wealth of native delicacies, including bibingka (rice flour and egg based cake, cooked using coals on top and under), puto bumbong (a purple sticky rice delicacy which is steamed in bamboo tubes, with brown sugar and coconut shavings as condiments), salabat (hot ginger tea) and tsokolate (thick Spanish cocoa).


[edit] Christmas Eve
For Filipinos, Christmas Eve on December 24 is the much-anticipated Noche Buena -- the traditional Christmas Eve feast after the midnight mass. Family members dine together around 12 midnight on traditional Noche Buena fare, which includes: queso de bola (Span. literally "ball of cheese"; edam cheese), "Tsokolate" (hot chocolate drink) and hamon (Christmas ham), and some would open presents at this time.

In different provinces and schools throughout the Philippines, Catholic devotees also reenact the journey of Joseph and the pregnant Blessed Virgin Mary in search of lodging for the soon-to-be born Jesus Christ. This is the traditional Panunuluyan, also called Pananawagan and Pananapatan.

This street pageant is performed after dark on Christmas Eve, with the actors portraying Joseph and Mary going to pre-designated houses. They chant wika wika bang bang, a traditional folksong that is meant to wake up the owner of the house as the actors ask for lodging. But the couple (actors) are turned away by the owners, also through a song. Finally, Joseph and Mary make their way to the parish church where a simulated manger has been set up. The birth of Jesus is celebrated at midnight with the Misa de Gallo, together with hallelujahs and Christmas carols. Everybody celebrates this tradition happily yet solemnly.


[edit] Christmas Day
Christmas Day in The Philippines is primarily a family affair. Prior to the ticking of 12 midnight on 25 December, Misa de Aguinaldo is being celebrated. It is usually attended by the whole family. Misa de Aguinaldo is the Holy Mass celebrated to signify the Birth of Jesus Christ, the Roman Catholic Church and Philippine Independent Church (Aglipayan) in the Philippines' main means of celebrating Jesus Christ's birth.

Misa de Aguinaldo is also celebrated at dawn or in the morning immediately after sunrise before 10 AM, this schedule is preferred by Filipinos who choose to celebrate Christmas Eve with a night-long celebration of Noche Buena.

Preferably in the morning, Filipino families visit members of the extended family, notably the elders in order to pay their respect. This custom has been an age-old tradition in the Philippines called Pagmamano, this is done by touching one's forehead to the elder's hand saying Mano Po. The elder then blesses the person who paid respect. Aguinaldo or money in the form of crisp, fresh-from-the-bank bills is given after the Pagmamano, most usually to younger children.

A Christmas Lunch usually follows after the Pagmamano. The lunch is heavily dependent upon the finances of the family. Rich families tend to prepare grand and glorious feasts that consist of Jamon de Bola, Queso de Bola, Lechon and other Filipino delicacies. Some poor families choose to cook simple meals, nevertheless still special. When the family is settled after the lunch, the exchange of gifts is usually done. Godparents are expected to give gifts or Aguinaldo to their godchildren.

When nightime falls, members of the family usually take part in family talks while listening to favorite Christmas carols. Some may opt to have a glorious Christmas feast for dinner.


[edit] Niños Inocentes
Niños Inocentes is commemorated on December 28 as Holy Innocents' Day or Childermas in other countries. The innocents referred to are the children who were massacred by order of Herod, who was seeking the death of the newborn Messiah.


[edit] New Year's Eve (Dec. 31)
On New Year's Eve ("Bisperas ng Bagong taon"), Filipino families gather for the Media Noche or midnight meal – a feast that is also supposed to symbolize their hopes for a prosperous New Year. In spite of the yearly ban on firecrackers, many Filipinos in the Philippines still see these as the traditional means to greet the New Year. The loud noises and sounds of merrymaking are not only meant to celebrate the coming of the New Year but are also supposed to drive away bad spirits. Safer methods of merrymaking include banging on pots and pans and blowing on car horns. Folk beliefs also include encouraging children to jump at the stroke of midnight so that they would grow up tall, displaying circular fruit and wearing clothes with dots and other circular designs to symbolize money, eating twelve grapes at 12 midnight for good luck in the twelve months of the year, and opening windows and doors during the first day of the New Year to let in the good luck.


[edit] Three Kings (First Sunday of the year)
Christmas officially ends on the Feast of the Three Kings (Tres Reyes or Tatlong Hari in Tagalog), also known as the Feast of the Epiphany. The Feast of the Three Kings was traditionally commemorated on Jan. 6 but is now celebrated on the first Sunday after the New Year. Some children leave their shoes out, so that the Three Kings would leave behind gifts like candy or money inside. Jan. 6 is also known in other countries as Twelfth Night, and the "Twelve Days of Christmas" referred to in the Christmas carol are the twelve days between Christmas Day (December 25) and the coming of the Three Kings (January 6).


[edit] Decorations
The Filipino Christmas would not be complete without the traditional Philippine Christmas symbols and decorations. Christmas lights are strung about in festoons, as the tail of the Star of Bethlehem in Belens, in shapes like stars, Christmas trees, angels, and in a large variety of other ways, even going as far as draping the whole outside of the house in lights. Aside from Western decorations like Santa Claus, Christmas trees, tinsel, etc, the Philippines has its own ways of showing that it is the holidays.


[edit] Parol
Though not strictly a custom, every Christmas season, Filipino homes and buildings are adorned with beautiful star lanterns, called parol (Span. farol, meaning lantern or lamp-Merriam Webster Spanish- English English- Spanish Dictionary). The earliest parols were traditionally made from simple materials like bamboo sticks, Japanese rice paper (known as "papel de Hapon") or crepe paper, and a candle or coconut oil-lamp for illumination; although the present day parol can take many different shapes and forms. The parol is also traditionally made of lacquered paper and bamboo, but others are made of cellophane, plastic, rope, capiz shell and a wide variety of materials. Making parols is a folk craft, and most Filipino kids have tried their hand at making a parol at one time or another, maybe as a school project or otherwise. The most basic parol can be easily constructed with just ten bamboo sticks, paper, and glue. These lanterns represent the Star of Bethlehem that guided the Magi, also known as the Three Wise Men or Three Kings (Tatlong Hari in Tagalog). Parols are to Filipinos as Christmas trees are to Westerners- an iconic and beloved symbol of the holiday.


[edit] Belen
Another traditional Filipino Christmas symbol is the belen -- a creche or tableau representing the Nativity scene. It depicts the infant Jesus Christ in the manger, surrounded by the Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, the shepherds, their flock, the Magi and some stable animals and angels. Belens can be seen in homes, churches, schools and even office buildings. The ones on office buildings can be extravagant, using different materials for the figures and using Christmas lights, parols, and painted background scenery. A notable outdoor belen in Metro Manila is the one that used to be at the COD building in Cubao, Quezon City. In 2003, the belen was transferred to the Greenhills Shopping Center in San Juan when the COD building closed down. This belen is a lights and sounds presentation, the story being narrated over speakers set up and most probably using automatons to make the figures move up and down, or turn, etc. Each year, the company owning it changes the theme, with variations such as a fairground story, and Santa Claus' journey. Construction for this year's show started around September 1.


[edit] Caroling
In the Philippines, children also celebrate Christmas with the traditional Christmas caroling --going from house to house singing Christmas carols. Makeshift instruments include tambourines made with tansans (aluminum bottle caps) strung on a piece of wire. With the traditional chant of "Namamasko po!", these carolers wait expectantly for the owner of the house to reward them with coins. After being rewarded, the carolers thank the owner by singing "Thank you, thank you, ang babait ninyo (you are so kind), thank you!"

An example of a carol sung is "Sa may bahay ang aming bati" (from Jim Ayson’s Maligayang Pasko! Home Page):

Sa may báhay ang áming báti:
"Merry Christmas na maluwalháti!"
Ang pag-íbig, pag siyàng naghári,
Aràw-áraw ay mágiging Paskó lagí!
Chorus:
Ang sanhí po ng pagparíto,
Hihingî po ng áginaldo.
Kung sakáli't kami'y perhuwísyo
Pasensya na kayó't kamí'y namámasko!
Ulítin lahàt
Translation:

At the house we greet:
"A Glorious Merry Christmas!"
If Love were to reign,
then everyday would be Christmas!
Chorus:
The reason we came here
is to ask for gifts.
If it so happens we are a bother,
Be patient since we're soliciting for Christmas!
Repeat all

[edit] External links
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-14 17:20:00
PhilippinesChristmas here vs. in the Philippines
Lots of good suggestions. thanks all good.gif thanks for the recipe Mae. good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-12 18:58:00
PhilippinesChristmas here vs. in the Philippines
Thanks for all the replys. It's not my intent to make it into a Christmas like in the Philippines. since we are a FilAm family, just thought it would be nice do to a couple of things which have a touch of what it's like in the Philippines.
Thanks again. smile.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-11 18:50:00
PhilippinesChristmas here vs. in the Philippines
QUOTE (Sheriff Uling @ Nov 11 2007, 12:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have a suggestion on how to make it like back home... Take a plane... Hehehehehe!!!


air fare this time of year is too damn expensive wink.gif laughing.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-11 15:47:00
PhilippinesChristmas here vs. in the Philippines
QUOTE (eau_xplain @ Nov 11 2007, 11:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
A nativity set and perhaps a parol (or two)

Here's a website that tells how to make a simple parol.


Thanks for the suggestion. good.gif I'm kind of lazy, I think I know a Filipino store where I probably can buy one. laughing.gif
knowing my wife though, she'll probably make one. she likes doing things like that. she made all the decorations at our engagement party in the Philippines and at our wedding here. she's received several compliments on her flower arrangements.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-11 15:27:00
PhilippinesChristmas here vs. in the Philippines
I remember my Filipino friends saying Christmas here is just not the same as back in the Philippines. It's my impression also that in the Philippines, Christmas is more of a religious celebration and less commerical. They don't have Thanksgiving Day in the Philippines. There is more of a continous celebration during the Christmas Season. We are both Catholic, her more so practicing than me.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-11 14:53:00
PhilippinesChristmas here vs. in the Philippines
Christmas is fast approaching. this will be Yazi's and my daughter's first Christmas away from home in the Philippines.
I know Christmas here is not celebrated the same as in the Philppines. I know whatever I do, for them it will not be the same as being back home. any suggestions for things to do to give it some of the feel of a Christmas in the Philippines?
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-11 13:17:00
Philippineswhere to file
http://www.uscis.gov...I-129Finstr.pdf

for Indiana you would file with CSC. check instruction page for mailing address. good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-17 15:03:00
Philippinesdelaying interview
you might be looking at a long delay if reschedule. I'd guess at least a month or more. maybe someone will post who has had an experiencing rescheduling at Manila.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-19 19:02:00
PhilippinesSt. Luke's
see the Sheriff's guide section 4.6

http://www.visajourn...showtopic=68967
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-19 19:20:00
Philippinestravel tax and terminal fee
QUOTE (Roserick @ Nov 20 2007, 10:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (RandyandRina @ Nov 20 2007, 01:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If the child is less than 2 and a USC, she/he is exempt from travel tax. Php 750 is for ALL leaving NAIA.


So $750 for each passenger.. and 2yrs-younger are free if they are USC?


you may be confusing terminal fee and travel tax. the terminal fee is paid by everyone. travel tax the rates can vary.
http://www.philtouri...tml#t_tax_rates
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-20 15:21:00
PhilippinesTHANK SHERIFF ULING
you can see the Fiance Visa Appointment Package on the link in this webpage.
http://usembassy.sta...a/wwwh3023.html

if you don't receive your packect soon, you can call the Embassy to pick it up at St lukes when you have your medical. The important thing in your packect is the interview appointment letter, which you will need for the interview. you can download everything else. you can print your appointment schedule from the Embassy website to use for the medical.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-20 23:19:00
PhilippinesTHANK SHERIFF ULING
Congrats good.gif best of luck with your interview.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-20 22:52:00
PhilippinesWhat phone card company online offers call logs?

We used talkloop.com... Not the best service, but the online call log was a plus as additional evidence for the visa interview...

I agree. I used it so I could print the call logs for the interview.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-08-17 22:03:00
PhilippinesWhat I am bring in
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QUOTE (Roy and Yazi @ Nov 24 2007, 03:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you'll want to be sure any electronic device you bring can handle 220V.



Right, so better buy the VCR in the Philippines when you get there.


that's what I did, but it was a DVD player. whenever I brought an electronic device I would be leaving in the Philippines, I would take it out of the box. if questioned, could say it was for personel use.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-24 17:12:00
PhilippinesWhat I am bring in
you'll want to be sure any electronic device you bring can handle 220V.
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-24 16:12:00
PhilippinesPhilippine Forum Hall of Fame
I'd like to acknowledge vsmtghdy for all the helpful information and advise given. good.gif
sunandmoonMalePhilippines2007-11-24 18:05:00