Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Visa Packet wasnt opened	QUOTE (h1ghl4nd3r @ Jan 6 2009, 02:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi again, I finally got my wife and kids up here in Alaska Had a wonderful Christmas and now it's time to file for the kids' I-485, but we have a problem. The Immigration officer at the airport did not open my kids' visa packet. we were going to get their SS stuff done today but we need their Birth Certificates which are still in the visa packet. I didn't want to open them and I don't really know what to do at this point, im going to the local USCIS office tomorrow morning to find out... but I was wondering if anyone here had gone through this circumstance. Anyway all your help and thoughts are appreciated. Thank you guys so much for helping me, I hope that all of you had a great holiday season contact uscis and inform them about the packet. request another copy of BC not just one... u may need d other copy n d future. this s d website and u can order BC online: https://www.ecensus....re/frmIndex.asp don't worry it is reliable web. i ordered mine here.. goodluck!	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2009-01-06 16:28:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	Physical Address vs. Mailing Address	They do require physical address. Just simply follow their instructions to avoid RFE. goodluck! Edited by stevent, 10 April 2009 - 03:05 PM.	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2009-04-10 15:00:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures	im so worried!	i filed for the fiance visa. my fiance has her interview in a few weeks in manila.. when i visited the philippines we took like maybe only 5 photos. my question is this enough? will there be any problem bcuz i see alot of you guys haveing hundreds of photos.. has anyone ever passed with only 4-5 photos in manila? my god im getting nervous now.. we took them on her phone but i will have them transfered and printed at walgreens. please tell me your personal experiences and give me a peice of mind. relax... 5 photos are better than none at all! you are not alone in that situation. it happens to some members here before! and they passed Edited by stevent, 21 March 2010 - 06:06 PM.	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2010-03-21 18:03:00
Philippines	Which city and state are you?	QUOTE (SHAPE OF MY HEART @ May 31 2008, 11:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Note: State and cities in alphabetical order -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ALABAMA (1 member) joemaria - Mobile ARIZONA (2 members) nazman - Flagstaff RyaNRiza - Mesa ARKANSAS (1 member) wevebeenwaiting - Little Rock CALIFORNIA (10 members) kennethandjoyce - Daly naqz_mrn - Hanford sushijin - Rialto Joe&Ghe - Los Angeles elar76 - Palm Desert andrew&evelyn - Sacramento beauty2783 - Santa Clara ammike - San Diego timcass_12 - San Diego jackielibera - San Francisco COLORADO (2 members) ktv2007 - Colorado Springs Ronmay (no city) FLORIDA (15 members) cieloazul - Altamonte Springs jom - Beverly Hills archie07 - Brookesville iKHiNG - Fort Lauderdale gurl - Fort Myers mrs.vendur - Gainesville Eternal_Love - Grand Island ronin6280 - Inverness Kennethea - Jacksonville marjorie - Lakeland kjw - Okeechobee lady23 - Pensacola sweetpint - Port St. Lucie filiricans - Orlando bluemist - Tallahassee GEORGIA (4 members) marizzacdo - Albany ED*Riza - Clarksville meant4bobby - Atlanta sugarplum - Atlanta HAWAII (4 members) honeybear - Maui jego_ryu - Maui mel kiekilani - Maui nova71 - Maui IDAHO (1 member) ManilaIdaho - Nampa ILLINOIS (5 members) babycris - Bloomington envy_me - Chicago marea - Chicago Rodge & Ninfa - Clay edp333 - Peoria-Moline INDIANA (3 members) hoosier - Chesterton nicks - Elkhart o0pink0o - Elwood KANSAS (3 members) mybabydoll - Topeka SHAPE - Norton County JB - Norton County KETUCKY (1 member) rogail - Brandenburg MAINE (2 member) Francis_Rohan - Belfast Jartu63 - Orchard Beach MASSACHUSETTS (1 member) EddieandChe - Billerica MICHIGAN (3 members) jeffcloe - Pleasant KandI_usa - Troy Ray_and_Geraldyn - Webberville MINNESOTA (2 members) phil_and_nanz - Minneapolis lawrence_jeramine - Minneapolis MISSISSIPPI (1 member) frostysoftyeaton - Moselle MISSOURI (9 members) Daruma07 - Independence Lea and Ron - Kansas Steve&Grace - Kansas FeldZ23 - Lee Summit Gragg and Novy - Lee Summit Shining_angel - Raytown David-Mae_Forever - Springfield Longwait2 - Springfield NEW YORK (2 members) accidentaly_in_LOVE - Cheektowaga Roserick - Elmhurst NORTH CAROLINA (3 members) i_luv_my_chappara - Cary sj_soulm8ts - Cullowhee/Kannapolis dbears - Princeton Maddie_and_Rick - Thomasville OKLAHOMA (2 members) Andy-n-Maricar - Lawton Mike_Zandy - Sand Springs OREGON (2 members) Donnie'sPrincess - Portland stevent - Whitwell PENNSYLVANIA (1 member) brianmarie - Philadelphia SOUTH CAROLINA (3 members) leejoy_and_ron - Columbia couple0426 - Aiken mossycouple - Spartanburg TENNESSE stevent - Whitwell TEXAS (3 members) ANGKANO - Arlington sweetcouple - Forth Worth andyjona - Pflugerville VIRGINIA (1 member) mamada - Richmond WASHINGTON (3 members) Tanjay - Puyallup patrick & relyn - Tacoma ez2007 - Seattle -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IM JUST TRYING TO UPDATE THE LIST TO PUT MINE.... I DONT KNOW IF I GOT IT RIGHT. LOL I HOPE IT WILL WORK. ATE RIZA, IM THINKING TO COPY OF WHAT ATE GAY DID SA TIMELINE UPDATE NATIN SA "MAY MEDICAL AND INTERVIEW?" DI LANG AKO MASYADONG MARUNONG.... SI SHAPE KAYA? BAKA KAYA NYA..... OR SI ATE GAY? SIGURO BUSY SILA SA NGAYON.	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-06-01 19:34:00
Philippines	Which city and state are you?	QUOTE (RyaNRiza @ May 30 2008, 12:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi everyone! I thought of making a record of the US whereabouts of each VJ member from the Philippines. This will give us a idea which member is living close to the city/state we are in and maybe we would want to meet each other in the future. After I gather the information of all members, I will make a table by city and state for everyone's reference. Are you game? I'm starting with mine: City: Mesa State: Arizona ate riza, don't 4get to include me state: TENNESSEE city: WHITWELL	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-05-30 19:26:00
Philippines	BISAYA ISPISYAL: Join in!	Bohol_Cebu ko.... hehehe. labang-labang lang ko bisan asa. hehehe	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-09-23 11:10:00
Philippines	POE - Detroit	welcome 2 USA	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-11-02 21:42:00
Philippines	U.S. Embassy Manila NBI Clearance Investigation	u need to submit - ASAP what they ask or else the visa will be delayed for a couple of weeks	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-08-21 08:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	NOA2 and Interview	Hi! we filed I-129f last december too. What i have as of now is CENOMAR FROM NSO, BIRTH CERTIFICATE FROM NSO, NBI CLEARANCE, MY PASSPORT IS STILL IN PROCESS. But my friends told us to wait for the hard copy of the noa2 and follow the instructions. you need to prepare your proofs/ evidence that your relationship is true... like photos, phone bills, money transfer receipt, etc... JUST KEEP ON READING HERE IN THE VJ bec. there is a lot of info here we need to know... thank you and GOD BLESS US ALL!	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-03-03 18:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	UCCP Shalom Center & Miramar Hotel	Hello VJ members! anyone here who experienced staying UCCP Shalom Center during their medical exam and Miramar hotel during their interview? pls. share your comments and suggestions about this hotels... im planning to stay here, any negative and positive comments? and also pls.share your hotel experiences when the time you stayed in manila during the interview and medical, which hotel is safe, nice, and affordable thank you. Edited by stevent, 25 April 2008 - 10:13 PM.	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-04-25 22:11:00
Philippines	Which city and state are you?	QUOTE (RyaNRiza @ Jun 1 2008, 10:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> UPDATED LIST ending on gabrielle08 in page 15 Note: States and cities in alphabetical order _____________________________________________________________ ALABAMA (1 member) joemaria - Mobile ARIZONA (2 member) nazman - Flagstaff RyaNRiza - Mesa ARKANSAS (1 member) wevebeenwaiting - Little Rock CALIFORNIA (12 members) felnfrank- - Bakersfield kennethandjoyce - Daly naqz_mrn - Hanford Joe&Ghe - Los Angeles Nova17 - Oakland elar76 - Palm Desert sushijin - Rialto andrew&evelyn - Sacramento beauty2783 - Santa Clara ammike - San Diego timcass_12 - San Diego jackielibera - San Francisco COLORADO (2 members) ktv2007 - Colorado Springs Ronmay (no city) DELAWARE (1 member) djazy66 - No city FLORIDA (18 members) amorsiempre - Altamonte Springs cieloazul - Altamonte Springs Lhedyjoe - Altamonte Springs jom - Beverly Hills archie07 - Brookesville iKHiNG - Fort Lauderdale gurl - Fort Myers mrs.vendur - Gainesville Eternal_Love - Grand Island ronin6280 - Inverness Kennethea - Jacksonville marjorie - Lakeland kjw - Okeechobee filiricans - Orlando lady23 - Pensacola sweetpint - Port St. Lucie simplygem - Spring Hill bluemist - Tallahassee GEORGIA (5 members) RonnieP - Acworth marizzacdo - Albany ED*Riza - Clarksville meant4bobby - Atlanta sugarplum - Atlanta HAWAII (4 members) Note: All members live in the same city) honeybear - Maui jego_ryu - Maui mel kiekilani - Maui nova71 - Maui IDAHO (1 member) ManilaIdaho - Nampa ILLINOIS (6 members) babycris - Bloomington envy_me - Chicago marea - Chicago Rodge & Ninfa - Clay edp333 - Peoria-Moline Jon-n-Michelle - Triump INDIANA (3 members) hoosier - Chesterton nicks - Elkhart o0pink0o - Elwood KANSAS (1 member) mybabydoll - Topeka KENTUCKY (2 member) manila_2005 - Barlow rogail - Brandenburg LOUISIANA (1 member) lostgurl - Metairie MAINE (2 members) Francis_Rohan - Belfast Jartu63 - Orchard Beach MASSACHUSETTS (1 member) EddieandChe - Billerica MICHIGAN (4 members) JeffnBhing - Ortonville jeffcloe - Pleasant KandI_usa - Troy Ray_and_Geraldyn - Webberville MINNESOTA (2 members) phil_and_nanz - Minneapolis lawrence_jeramine - Minneapolis MISSISSIPPI (1 member) frostysoftyeaton - Moselle MISSOURI (9 members) Daruma07 - Independence boyceedith - Kansas Lea and Ron - Kansas Steve&Grace - Kansas FeldZ23 - Lee Summit Gragg and Novy - Lee Summit Shining_angel - Raytown David-Mae_Forever - Springfield Longwait2 - Springfield NEVADA (1 member) sugar - Las Vegas NEW YORK (2 members) accidentaly_in_LOVE - Cheektowaga Roserick - Elmhurst NORTH CAROLINA (3 members) i_luv_my_chappara - Cary sj_soulm8ts - Cullowhee/Kannapolis dbears - Princeton Maddie_and_Rick - Thomasville eau_xplain - Winston Salem WaltnRafi - Winston Salem OKLAHOMA (2 members) Andy-n-Maricar - Lawton Mike_Zandy - Sand Springs OREGON (2 members) Donnie'sPrincess - Portland stevent - Whitwell PENNSYLVANIA (1 member) brianmarie - Philadelphia SOUTH CAROLINA (3 members) leejoy_and_ron - Columbia couple0426 - Aiken mossycouple - Spartanburg TEXAS (5 members) ANGKANO - Arlington sweetcouple - Forth Worth Desh - Houston jack&anais - Irving andyjona - Pflugerville VIRGINIA (1 member) mamada - Richmond WASHINGTON (3 members) Tanjay - Puyallup patrick & relyn - Tacoma ez2007 - Seattle WISCONSIN (3 members) vbtbmrt - Milwaukee gabrielle08 - Rhinelander higantetingting - Zavalla _____________________________________________________________ Top 3 states with most number of members: FL: 18 CA: 12 MO: 9 Note: Hawaii members live in the same city. So easy for you guys to get together. Why not plan for it? Someone should start organizing! Total number of members on the list: 109 ATE RIZA, WALA GEHAPON KO DRI... HUHUHU.	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-06-01 23:01:00
Philippines	Which city and state are you?	HEHEHE. GOT IT!!! ANJAN NA YUNG AKIN SA LIST.... NAG-IISA LANG... HUHUHU.	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-06-01 19:37:00
Philippines	Trauma, shock’ in Quezon	QUOTE (my_panacea = Greg @ Dec 11 2008, 09:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I believe, whatever you do to mother earth, mother earth herself will give price to what you did. People in Quezon has been reprimanded of illegal or logging alone, since there have been several flash, landslides in their area for the past years, however, they can't stop by just a simple word from the authorities. There are a lot of ways on how to make a living, just work hard.. See? they want to make money so easily, in another way around, its themselves who will suffer the outcome of what they are doing. i guess u r ryt but there are some innocent kids suffered	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-12-11 22:55:00
Philippines	Trauma, shock’ in Quezon	‘Trauma, shock’ in Quezon Army and civilian engineers worked round-the-clock to clear mud-covered roads and build temporary bridges to reach relief to coastal towns in Quezon. “People there are still in trauma and shock,” Soliman said. “We literally have to feed them because they lost everything. Even if they have money, there’s nothing left to buy in that area.” She said Manila had received $518,000 worth of relief supplies from international and local agencies for distribution to over 500,000 people affected by the storms. Drinking water, food, medicines and clothes were brought to Quezon by navy ships, airlifted by helicopters and then carried by hundreds of soldiers who walked hours to reach disaster areas.	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-12-11 22:39:00
Philippines	PACMAN gives Filipinos a Glimpse of what can be	On Sunday, December 7, 2008 the day Manny Paquiao battled Oscar dela Hoya in Las Vegas, the crime rate in the Philippines dropped to zero between the hours of 11 AM and 2 PM. Philippine National Police (PNP) spokesman Nicanor Bartolome noted that only 11 incidents were reported nationwide during the entire day of the fight. Bartolome added that this has usually been the case during previous Paquiao fights as Filipinos from all walks of life 'drop everything' to watch their hero demolish yet another foreign contender. Deep down Filipinos know this winning streak cannot last forever but for now it will have to do. For a country that constantly finds itself 'in the dumps' compared to its Southeast Asian neighbors, the Philippines has little else to boast about this days. Corruption it seems has permeated the country's socio-political structure—from top to bottom. Inept politicians squander, while corrupt politicians plunder billions of pesos from government coffers year after year. With minimal funds left over for education, infrastructure projects, healthcare, law and order, etc., the average Filipino now has come to expect mediocrity as the norm. The most that someone of modest means can expect is to find menial work abroad, or if one is privileged enough to have graduated from an exclusive Catholic school, a job at a call center fielding calls from irritated first-world customers who can't get their toasters to work right. Behind this backdrop of diminished expectations, Manny Paquiao has blazed a shining path that Filipinos everywhere can point point to with pride. Decisively defeating one opponent after another, Paquiao has given Filipinos a taste of what it is like to be world class. For this we are grateful and wish him many more victories to come. Edited by stevent, 11 December 2008 - 10:20 PM.	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-12-11 22:19:00
Philippines	Philippines,	The Philippines is known as the "Land of Fiestas," and at Christmas time, this is especially true. Filipinos are proud to proclaim their Christmas celebration to be the longest and merriest in the world. It begins formally on December 16 with attendance at the first of nine pre-dawn or early morning masses and continues on nonstop until the first Sunday of January, Feast of the Three Kings, the official end of the season. The Philippines is the only Asian country where Christians predominate. Majority of its people are Roman Catholic. Christmas, therefore, is an extremely important and revered holiday for most Filipinos. It is a time for family, for sharing, for giving, and a time for food, fun, and friendship. To most Filipinos, Christmas is the most anticipated fiesta of the year and is celebrated accordingly. The splendid climate of this tropical island nation, the abundance and beauty of its flowers, and lovely landscape, its multitude of culinary delights, and above all its warm-hearted people with their true devotion to family and faith all contribute to a holiday celebrated in the true Philippines fiesta tradition.	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-12-12 19:21:00
Philippines	Filipino Christmas Traditions	Filipino Christmas Traditions: Mano Po, Ninong...Mano Po, Ninang... Salamat Po sa Aginaldong Inyong Ibibigay It is a Filipino tradition for children to visit their godparents and elderly relatives on Christmas day. This child is showing respect for his godmother by taking her hand to his forehead. In return, he receives a blessing or a gift. Christmas in the Philippines is a mixture of Western and native Filipino traditions. Santa Claus, the Christmas tree, sending Christmas cards, and singing carols have all been inherited from the cultures of the West. However, these have all been adapted to fit the nature and personality of the Filipino people. Christmas Eve in the Philippines is one of the traditions most families celebrate. It is a night without sleep and a continuous celebration moving right into Christmas Day. As December 24th dawns, the last Mass of Simbang Gabi is attended; then preparation begins for Noche Buena, which is a family feast that takes place after midnight. The Noche Buena is very much like an open house celebration. Family, friends, relatives, and neighbors drop by to wish every family member "Maligayang Pasko" (Merry Christmas). Food is in abundance, often served in buffet style. Guests or visitors partake of the food prepared by the host family (even though they are already full or bloated!). Among the typical foods prepared in the Philippines during Christmas are: lechon (roasted pig), pancit, barbecue, rice, adobo, cakes (Western and native rice cakes), lumpia, etc. There is also an abundance of San Miguel beer, wine, and liquor, which makes the celebration of Christmas indeed intoxicating! The streets are well lit and are full of activities. The children run in and out of the house to play, to eat, and to play again. The Christmas Eve gathering provides an opportunity for a reunion of immediate and distant family members. Some families may choose to exchange gifts at this time; others wait until Christmas day. In general, the center of a family's Christmas gathering is always the lola, the endearing term used for a family matriarch or grandmother, who is deeply respected, highly revered, and always present. Filipinos remember how their lola had their children form a line and step up to receive a small gift of some coins. The older the child, the more coins he or she receives. Some families have a talent show during Christmas Eve celebration. Children are asked to perform. One might sing a Christmas song, others might play a musical instrument, or others may recite a poem or do a dance. The celebration continues until about 6 o'clock in the morning. Those who cannot attend Mass the night before will go to the morning Mass on Christmas day. Christmas day is a popular day for children to visit their uncles, aunts, godmothers, and godfathers. At each home they are presented with a gift, usually candy, money, or a small toy. Food and drinks are also offered at each stop. It is a day of family closeness, and everyone wishes good cheer and glad tidings.	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-12-12 19:32:00
Philippines	Macapagal Arroyo suspends logging	QUOTE (RickMj @ Dec 11 2008, 10:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This should have been done long time ago...One really had to be knocked in the head to wake up... do u think its too late now?	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-12-11 23:10:00
Philippines	Macapagal Arroyo suspends logging	QUOTE (Haole @ Dec 11 2008, 10:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (stevent @ Dec 11 2008, 05:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Macapagal Arroyo suspends logging President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on Saturday suspended all logging and said illegal loggers would be prosecuted in the same manner as terrorists, kidnappers, drug traffickers and other hardened criminals. She also urged Congress to stiffen penalties for illegal loggers and their cohorts. It was unclear how long the moratorium would last or whether it was nationwide. But experts say the problem is more complex and warned the environmental cost is likely to rise without a more comprehensive policy approach. Poverty, failure of governance and graft could be among factors for the rapid disappearance of the forests. About 20 storms and typhoons hit the Philippines a year. "ngayon pa i suspende na may trahedya ng nangyari...." Good start. Hopefully GMA will enforce dynamiteing and poisioning fish which destroy the coral reefs and habitat. Bottomline is the Philippines needs to cut down on over population which is causing most of their problems including over logging and mudslides. we wish politicians now are just competing how to catch the BIG FISH for their own stomach Edited by stevent, 11 December 2008 - 11:09 PM.	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-12-11 23:08:00
Philippines	Macapagal Arroyo suspends logging	Macapagal Arroyo suspends logging President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on Saturday suspended all logging and said illegal loggers would be prosecuted in the same manner as terrorists, kidnappers, drug traffickers and other hardened criminals. She also urged Congress to stiffen penalties for illegal loggers and their cohorts. It was unclear how long the moratorium would last or whether it was nationwide. But experts say the problem is more complex and warned the environmental cost is likely to rise without a more comprehensive policy approach. Poverty, failure of governance and graft could be among factors for the rapid disappearance of the forests. About 20 storms and typhoons hit the Philippines a year. "ngayon pa i suspende na may trahedya ng nangyari...." Edited by stevent, 11 December 2008 - 10:42 PM.	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-12-11 22:42:00
Philippines	Simbang Gabi	SIMBANG GABI or MISA DE GALLO, "midnight mass" or "mass of the rooster" comes from the Catholic custom of gathering for celebration of the Eucharist in the pre-dawn hours of each of the nine days before Christmas. STARTING after midnight tonight (15 December), church bells will be ringing very early in the morning until Christmas Day. Today marks the beginning of the Christmas novena, or Simbang Gabi, in Tagalog. For Filipino Catholics the nine-day celebration before Christmas is a tradition with deep roots in the country's religious culture. Literally, simbang gabi means ``night worship.'' The name comes from the Catholic custom of gathering for the celebration of the Eucharist in the pre-dawn hours on each of the nine days before Christmas. Hence, this celebration is also known by its popular Spanish name as the misa de gallo, or ``mass of the rooster.'' Catholic churches throughout the country will be ringing their bells around 3:00 or 3:30 in the morning long before the roosters crow. The origins of this Filipino custom are obscure. Perhaps the tradition came from Mexico, like many Catholic practices and devotions found in the Philippines. One old Spanish name for this pre-Christmas series of daily masses is Misa de Aguinaldo. The phrase offers some insight into the meaning of simbang gabi. In Spanish aguinaldo means a gift. So Misa de Aguinaldo suggests a gift for the Child Jesus. Whatever its title, this pre-Christmas observance is surely a sacrifice of love for it requires dedication and discipline to get out of bed so early while yet fulfilling all one's daily duties. Over the generations, local Filipino faith communities have creatively adapted simbang gabi. While only candles and lanterns are used in rural areas, as in centuries past, most churches today have electric lights, lanterns, and sound systems in keeping with the economic means of the congregation. So amplifiers now blare the Christmas music and the readings from the World of God and the Eucharistic prayers. Over adaptations are deeper. For example, many urban parishes now celebrate simbang gabi around 8 or 9 in the evening, not just in the morning, in order to accommodate the needs of people on a great variety of work schedules. The custom is also kept among Filipinos living elsewhere in the world. No matter how or when this celebration takes place, the annual simbang gabi provides a strong indication of the depth of Catholicism in the hearts of Filipinos. For those not taking in this celebration, simbang gabi may appear to be too much noise too early in the morning. But a modicum of reflection easily allows everyone to gain insight into the deeper meaning of this celebration. Simbang gabi expresses the faith of Filipinos who hold the same core belief as all Christians, namely, that God is present in human history, even in the simple joys and anxieties of life's humblest activities. Filipino Catholics who sincerely live their belief in the incarnation merit the respect and admiration of the whole nation. So, let the bells of the Misa de Gallo break the pre-dawn silence of the whole land. The bells offer a message of hope in God and of hope for peace on earth.	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-12-12 19:34:00
Philippines	how did u handle homesickness?	QUOTE (RyaNRiza @ Dec 12 2008, 08:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (stevent @ Dec 12 2008, 08:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> for me, im still adjusting and sometimes very emotional The adjustment takes time. You're not alone Inday Fatima. I don't think I would survive living here if not for Ryan's love and care. There are times I feel so down and miss home just like today. I had a weird feeling today and cried myself to sleep. My husband called me three times from work and missed all of his calls because I was in the bedroom taking a nap. I called him back when I woke up. I think he knew I was not feeling well (emotionally). The words that came out from his mouth were all reassurances. One of the most exciting one was that, he's going to make me a seafood pasta for dinner tonight, huh Well, I am waiting for his homecoming with a big hug ready for me. I told him that I (we) need to go out from the house every weekend. I've been here for few months now and the place still feels so strange. I have a friend whose been here for 11 years now. She told me that she still feels homesickness and thought that it will always be there in her heart. Moabot ra gyud tingali ang time nga maanad ra ta. bitaw noh? there are times that, i was just silent without knowing i was already cying back in philippines lingaw kaayo ko sa mga bayot sige lang pangatawa.	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-12-12 21:19:00
Philippines	how did u handle homesickness?	QUOTE (reeses16 @ Dec 12 2008, 07:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hubby's likes to write letters/gifts to send home. We spend a little extra on phone cards to make long calls, and we incorporate traditional foods in our celebrations. for me, im still adjusting and sometimes very emotional	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-12-12 20:02:00
Philippines	how did u handle homesickness?	How did u handle homesickness? Especially this Christmas Season	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-12-12 19:57:00
Philippines	World's third largest mall to open in Philippines	QUOTE (RickMj @ Dec 11 2008, 09:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Could be,but there are millions of jobless pinoys.... ryt but at least, that would be a big help for the thousands of pinoys who are jobless	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-12-11 22:59:00
Philippines	World's third largest mall to open in Philippines	QUOTE (RickMj @ Dec 11 2008, 09:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We already have the MOA as third on the list,only connected by walk ways but still the third largest.. http://www.easternct.../MallsWorld.htm more jobs for all pinoy in PI	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-12-11 22:44:00
Philippines	World's third largest mall to open in Philippines	Yahoo! Asia News Search Yahoo! News advertisement Thursday December 11, 3:34 PM World's third largest mall to open in Philippines MANILA (AFP) - The world's third biggest shopping mall is to open in the Philippines capital this week, a vote of confidence on the country's economic prospects amid a global slowdown, its owners said Thursday. The launch on Friday of a 90,000-square-metre (22-acre) annex will make the SM City North Edsa mall the third biggest in the world with a gross floor area of 425,000 square metres (105 acres), SM Prime Holdings Inc. said in a statement. The company, a holding firm of the country's richest man Henry Sy, also owns the world's fourth, seventh, and 11th biggest malls, it added. SM Prime President Hans Sy said launching the project amid the global crisis "speaks of how we view the longer-term prospects of the country." The Asian Development Bank forecast Thursday that Philippine economic growth would slow to 4.5 percent this year and further down to 3.5 percent next year after growth of 7.2 percent in 2007. Hundreds of Filipinos employed abroad, part of a huge number that remits the equivalent of 10 percent of the country's gross domestic product to their families back home every year, have lost their jobs, the government said. ADVERTISEMENT SM Prime said tenants have signed up for 70 percent of the leasable space in the six-storey extension to the mall. SM Prime has recently opened two other malls with a third also set to open on Friday.	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-12-11 22:14:00
Philippines	That unmistakable flavor of Christmas, Pinoy-style	QUOTE (mamada @ Dec 12 2008, 08:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (stevent @ Dec 13 2008, 02:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (mamada @ Dec 12 2008, 07:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (envy_me @ Dec 13 2008, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> gusto ko ng puto-bumbong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!! lalo ko na-miss mga food natin esp pag pasko at new year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i want to make buko salad kaso wala nman buko meron buko dito sa amin lugar kaso, parang frozen. di ko maintindihan. hehehe. -- meron sa asian store nung coconut meat na nka-garapon, forgot name sa tagalog eh.. yung niyog sya then pag open mo eh walang tubig but full of coconut meat??? pls. remind me kung sino man nakaalala ng tawag dun,, nsa dulo ng dila ko di ko matandaan sis	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-12-12 21:32:00
Philippines	That unmistakable flavor of Christmas, Pinoy-style	QUOTE (mamada @ Dec 12 2008, 07:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (envy_me @ Dec 13 2008, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> gusto ko ng puto-bumbong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!! lalo ko na-miss mga food natin esp pag pasko at new year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i want to make buko salad kaso wala nman buko meron buko dito sa amin lugar kaso, parang frozen. di ko maintindihan. hehehe.	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-12-12 21:15:00
Philippines	That unmistakable flavor of Christmas, Pinoy-style	That unmistakable flavor of Christmas, Pinoy-style PUTO bumbong and bibingka are two native holiday treats that are bound to the pre-drawn Misa de Aguinaldo, which starts December 16 and is held everyday for nine days until Christmas Day. In the city, even well-dressed matrons buy them dripping with melted butter and sprinkled with niyog to get them going for the nine dawn Masses. The number of street stalls serving these delicacies has dwindled through the years, as has the number of church-goers during the Simbang Gabi. But there are still a few restaurants in town that serve the faithful who attend the dawn Mass.	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-12-12 19:37:00
Philippines	visa in hand	QUOTE (csmith1216 @ Dec 13 2008, 07:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> After what was such a long wait,we finally recieved our visa!!!!Thanks for all your support and goodluck to those still waiting for theirs!!!!!!!!! wow! that's a good christmas present!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-12-13 10:09:00
Philippines	Filipino Christmas Decors	QUOTE (luntian @ Dec 12 2008, 06:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> iba talaga ang xmas sa pinas!!! iba rin ang simoy ng hangin pag disyembre na paskong pasko	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-12-12 19:43:00
Philippines	Filipino Christmas Decors	QUOTE (RyaNRiza @ Dec 12 2008, 06:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nothing can beat Filipino Christmas decors. Iba talaga ang pinoy. correct ate riza miss u pinas	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-12-12 19:39:00
Philippines	Filipino Christmas Decors	Filipino Christmas Decors There is no winter or snow in the Philippines at Christmas time. There are very few pine trees. There is no traditional Yule log or fetching of the pine sprigs from the woods. And Santa Claus, though visible in displays and believed by most Filipino children to exist, seldom comes bearing gifts. Even without snow or pine trees, there's no doubt it's Christmasin the Philippines. Filipino Christmas decorations are abundant and beautiful. The bamboo parol (pah-role), or star lantern, is the symbol of Christmas in the Philippines, representing the guiding light, the star of Bethlehem. It emits a warmth unparalleled among holiday adornments and is unique to the Philippines. Filipinos enjoy decorating their homes not only with star lanterns but also with all sorts of Christmas decors. Brightly colored buntings or streamers are hung inside and out. Often, Christmas cards that illustrate scenes in the Philippines are pinned on red and green ribbons. The cards are then hung in the sala, or living room, for all to enjoy. Candles and wreaths are also common adornments. Recently, Filipinos have begun choosing wreaths and other decorations made with local native materials rather than those patterned after western designs. And many houses, particularly those in the urban areas are strung with tiny multi-colored lights both inside and out. Most Filipinos think that decorating their homes for the Christmas holidays is a must. Edited by stevent, 12 December 2008 - 07:28 PM.	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-12-12 19:26:00
Philippines	Hemorrhoids-can be a factor for the medical at SLEC?	QUOTE (RyaNRiza @ Dec 12 2008, 08:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I don't know what that disease is and I feel lazy to search online. As long as it's not contagious, she's good to go. Hemorrhoids are enlarged veins in the ####### or lower rectum. They often go unnoticed and usually clear up after a few days, but can cause long-lasting discomfort, bleeding and be excruciatingly painful. Edited by stevent, 12 December 2008 - 09:44 PM.	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-12-12 21:44:00
Philippines	Hemorrhoids-can be a factor for the medical at SLEC?	QUOTE (cezychic @ Dec 12 2008, 08:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello, all VJ friends! My college friend who is also petitioned for a K1 visa is having concerns for her medical on Jan 15. As what I have known, they will do some physical assessment on the beneficiary. She has external hemorrhoids. Can this be a bad factor for her medical? I hope you guys could help out coz she is really worried. Thanks! i think they are concern for the Contagious Diseases...	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-12-12 21:11:00
Philippines	Tragic Marriage Proposal	QUOTE (RyaNRiza @ Dec 5 2008, 12:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I just checked the news again and this time there is a video news about the story (I think some have already seen this video). The fiance is interviewed and there's a picture of the Pinay fiancee. They were supposed to marry tomorrow (December 6). This is truly a very sad story. http://cosmos.bcst.y...p...36&src=news I wonder if someone from VJ knows this girl. so sad kawawa naman.	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-12-05 20:57:00
Philippines	Questions about the interview	age doesn't matter relax, and be prepared. just make it sure you have all the required documents and your income is above 125% poverty level. goodluck	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-11-20 20:28:00
Philippines	VISA IN HAND...	congratz	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-12-08 16:03:00
Philippines	sending money to the philippines	we used western union for emergency... i opened an account in BPI but it will take almost a week. my husband opened a new account in CT-C bank here in the US and he sent me the ATM card, it will cost 10 to 15 pesos per withdrawal in PI (maximum of 10,000.00 pesos per withdrawal) it will be there within 24 hours. it won't cost u much.	pinktulips2012	Male	Philippines	2008-12-15 21:08:00