ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesAir Fare Promos to US from MNL
:dance: I was just checking a round trip ticket to Bangkok in September and it has dropped over $100, it's just a little over $800 now.............sweet. Got to get my ticket this weekend!! :dance:
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-10 21:43:00
PhilippinesAir Fare Promos to US from MNL

That is a good deal on a one-way, but the round trip is not as good. On the other hand, I have flown SFO-MNL-SFO on Eva Air and I wasn't that impressed. The plane was an older 747Combi and seemed loud to me. The flight attendents were pleasant, but the service was just okay. Definitely not any better than others I have flown. Overall, compared to other flights I have taken on the same route, I wouldn't fly EVA again unless they offered a really good price. I would rather fly Cathay Pacific personally, but price is a factor.

Scott


Bummer..........I have always had good luck with them. In fact, flying them again to Bangkok in September. The 747 Combi is a pretty lousy configuration anyways.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-07 00:21:00
PhilippinesAir Fare Promos to US from MNL

Wow

Thats less then half PAL. Do they fly 747's?
Do they land at the main terminal?


PAL = Planes Always Late

Eva is probably one of the best airlines I have flown...........Singapore Air is still on the top of my list though but $$$$
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-03 00:05:00
PhilippinesAir Fare Promos to US from MNL

Good deal.. But if flying from MNL-LAX costs only USD $345 (Economy class), how much would be the total price? Inluding the tax.

Plus can I avail it cash?

Thanks.



Register on their site from the link I included above. Once you register then go to Flight Bookings and it will give you a total including all taxes. Just make sure she has 750 Pesos when departing Manila for the airport tax there (I think it is 750 now)

If you can afford it, upgrade to the Evergreen Deluxe, much more comfortable.

Edited by SqdnGuns, 01 July 2007 - 04:54 AM.

SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-01 04:52:00
PhilippinesAir Fare Promos to US from MNL
Just thought I'd keep you guys posted on this. I fly Eva Air all the time and it is one of the better airlines I have used.

http://www.evaair.co...nila_to_USA.htm

EVA AIR Early Bird promo from Manila to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle and Newark on 01Sep-15Dec.'07 departure .

Eva Airways is offering a special fare for flights departing from Manila to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Newark. To take advantage of these particular fares, tickets must be purchased on or before 15Jul.'07 with qualified condition.

Terms and Conditions:

* Ticketing Period :immediately till 15Jul.07 only
* Traveling Period : 01Sep-15Dec.'07
* Maximum Stay : 6 Months
* Inbound ( Return flight ) Embargo: 01Dec.07-04Jan.08
* Refund Fee : USD50.00
* Infant fare: Not applicable
* Child Fare : Not Applicable
* Tickets are non-transferable,non-endorsable and non-reroute
* Fares are subject to applicable taxes and insurance surcharges
* Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/date
* Fares and rules are subject to change without notice
* Please refer to the Fare Rule before purchasing the ticket
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-06-30 18:20:00
PhilippinesMy fiancee abroad.. are these the only paperworks that he needs to send me
http://www.visajourn...mp;page=k1guide
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-10 23:24:00
PhilippinesWhat's an NBI clearance?
http://www.google.co...G=Google Search

http://www.nbi.doj.g.../clearance.html
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-10 23:46:00
PhilippinesMylene just got the call ..

GREAT!! CONGRATS!!


Now she can make us all lumpia and pancit beehoon when she gets here!! (MMMmmm, some Bicol Express sounds good too, now I'm freaking hungry!!)
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-10 22:03:00
PhilippinesPhilippine travel tax

the terminal fee has increased to 750.00php


If I recall, it did go up on February 1st. I got an e-mail from the Embassy in Manila informing me just before I moved.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-12 22:06:00
PhilippinesPhilippine travel tax

Hi everyone,

My girl will be leaving the philippines on a K1 visa in 2 weeks.

I hear people are telling me that there is a travel tax?

I purchased her plane tickets here in the usa.

How much should she bring to the airport, and what taxes will she be charged?

Thanks again,

as always,
take care,



P750 I believe..............someone will correct me if wrong.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-12 00:28:00
Philippinesphilppines business opportunities ?

My wife, two boys and myself will be moving to the Philippines to retire. We are USA citizens and she is fillpina.
We will live both Manila and Bacolod (back and forth) majority of our time in Bacolod.

Question: If you had $20,000 usd to invest, what would you invest the miney in for the best return on the money.
I'm looking for a yearly return...not long term. For example, what % could I make on the money the first 12 months.

thanks for any suggestions, websites, opportunites.

God Bless,
USA looking forward to our arrival..



Recently lived and work in the Philippines (Ayala Alabang and Calamba City) If you start a business ,the $20,000 is just about enough to bribe all the officials that you will need to to start up, then you have nothing left. But your not starting a business.


If I were you, live in Bacolod, get a nice big house, open a Sari Sari store with the usual stuff and some unique things. Just be careful not to piss off the other locals near you that have a Sari Sari store, don't push them out of business, if you do, they may come at you with a bolo knife.......LOL Running a Sari Sari will keep your time occupied. If you don't keep yourself busy, you'll be known as the "sira ulu kano" (sp?)

Good luck!!
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-17 21:07:00
PhilippinesCan he??

Finally a thread I can contribute.. The following is going to be a firehose, but I will try to keep it as simple.

The short answer is yes, but there is a catch, possibly several.


There are four networks which operate in the US today. AMPs (American Mobile Phone System, sometimes called Advanced Mobile Phone system) ref is the original cellular network started by western electric (bell labs) for analog cellular telephones in the US and a few countries we could politically bully into using it. It operated in the 800 MHZ "Cellular band" It is under FCC orders to be phased out as that band and the 450 & 700 mhz bands are being reclaimed for other uses. Americans who had first generation on-star systems in their cars know this well as they all got letters saying "So long and thanks for all the fish" [ref]as a result of this. So on February 18, 2008 amps equipment will slowly stop functioning in the US as the great shutdown begins. Philippines phones which work in the 800 mhz will continue to operate in this band until then.
Verizon Wireless, Bell Mobility, Telus Mobility, Alltel, Coastel Offshore Cellular and AT&T Mobility are the last remaining AMPS networks in the US.

Integrated Digital Enhanced Network (iDEN) ref Sprint/Nextel and SouthernLINC Wireless are the two carriers operating iDEN systems today. Philippines phones will not work with an iDEN system generally speaking. The Nokia E90 (as an example) has the software in it, but must be altered ref. to operate on an iDEN network.

Personal Communications Service or PCS refis the name for the 1900-MHz radio band used for digital mobile phone services in Canada and the United States. Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), GSM, and D-AMPS systems can be used on PCS frequencies. However, the original PCS systems like the sprint PCS system were originally closed system. Through software upgrades they evolved into the GMS systems of today. If there are any PCS closed systems still in operation I don't know them and neither does the few seconds of research I did on the internet (I know where on the FCC site to look and they don't show anymore)

GSM Global System for Mobile communications ref is the primary system in operation (outside of AMPS) today in the US. Anything you buy today brand new in the Philippines will work just fine here. The older phones first produced there lacked the 850 mhz band as it was never in use in the Philippines. The original GSM system in the US was Voicestream which is now T-Mobile. Sprint and Cingular (among many others) operate GSM systems in the US now and it has become pretty ubiquitous.

With all the background, here are the issues

Issue #1
Getting a US SIM will be challenging depending on the carrier. In the US you won't be able to run down to the Sari-Sari store refand pick up a sim. Even the telephone stores will have trouble with this request as most of them are geared to push equipment with new contracts. I've had very good luck with T-Mobile as have others, mixed luck with Cingular and blank stares from sprint.

Issue #2
Data service is a joke in the US. We are 2-3 years behind the rest of the world in wireless data deployments. If you are bringing a 3G enabled phone and expecting it to provide any level of service like what you are expecting. In the US, your choices for wide area wireless are EVDO EGPRS EGPRS and GPRS Of these. EDGE is the only widely deployed "high-speed" system in the US, and its limited to tier 1 and 2 markets. GPRS works everywhere GSM does, but its data rate is so slow its usefulness is questionable. EVDO is catching up in deployment, but it has no Philippines equivalent and thus the systems are incompatible. While we americans deploy a functional but closed system, the rest of the world is deploying HSDPA (including the Philippines) HSDPA deployment in the US is not expected until 2010.


Roaming in the US (using a Philippines GSM phone and sim, connected to smart or globe and using their international roaming systems will work) make sure you have enough load to cover the expense as it goes quickly and its a real issue to reload in from the US (you can't buy load here, much less dial or text in load)

Getting a *PHONE* to work if you recently purchased it will not be much technological issue. Getting someone to sell a sim card without a phone will be amusing if not frustrating experience. If he has an existing GSM phone he may be able to just pop the sim out of that and use it. GSM SIM cards work in all GSM phones. If he has an iDEN phone that sim card will not work (the easiest way to tell if its an iDEN phone is if it is a Sprint/Nextel or just Nextel phone, as thats the only IDEN network still operational (other than some private ones)

Hope this helps.. Feel free to ask other questions if you want.



You're a GEEK............ j/k :innocent:
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-25 21:21:00
PhilippinesCan he??
If your buying it in the PI, they are all unlocked. I brought a few back with me from the Philippines and didn't have any issues. Nokia N73, SE 850i and some other Nokia........
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-24 23:29:00
Philippineswhat should i do now????

hi alexandra8886. m just curious about the format on how to send email to NVC. is there a format or i'll just ask them whats my question? thanks



hi ryza,

just send a regular email to them..indicate in your email, your Receipt Number, petitioner's name, beneficiary's name & NOA2 date of notice.


regards,
alex



Might be a good idea to include the receipt # in the subject line of the e-mail............just a thought.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-25 01:34:00
PhilippinesPhilippine Excursion Ideas
This suggestion isn't really for a romantic excursion but you can turn it into one. Take the overnight trip to Corregidor and take all of the tours. I spent 2 days and 1 night there and really enjoyed it.

This is one that always gets overlooked..............

http://www.travelmar...nd-package.html

Edited by SqdnGuns, 15 July 2007 - 04:48 AM.

SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-15 04:47:00
Philippinespregnant and waiting for k1

Definite proof "someone" visited!!
Happened to a friend of mine. DNA didn't match 2 years later! :blink:



Ouch :blink:
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-15 22:42:00
PhilippinesSmart phone, roaming in USA
QUOTE (TomMyra @ Sep 3 2007, 12:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiance is coming on Saturday. She wants to setup her phone for roaming, so she can text message her family. She will only bring the sim card.

Does she need to maintain a load every month? Will her SIM card work in the US?

I have cingular.


Why not add her to your Cingular/AT&T account........would be a helluva lot cheaper.

I had Globe and when I was back here in the states for meetings, Globe raped me in text and calls.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-09-03 00:48:00
PhilippinesWARNING - ALERT - Lorraine at Embassy!!
Possibly a double edged sword...........
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-09-21 00:07:00
Philippineshelp please
I just filled out all the forms by hand............there was no way in hell that some of the Thai and Philippines addresses we had would fit.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-07-15 21:13:00
PhilippinesONLY in the PHILIPPINES...
QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Sep 25 2007, 11:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Jasmine is what Claudeth found at the Filipino grocery store and it only cost us about fifty cents per pound as opposed to over two dollars for a kilo in Vons or Ralphs. We bought a 50 pound bag!


I get a good Thai rice at a Thai-Lao market just off La Palma in Anaheim, they also sell Thai stick rice......MMMMMMMMmmmmmm
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-09-25 22:59:00
PhilippinesONLY in the PHILIPPINES...
I miss the crispy bangus and having maids!!!
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-09-25 20:28:00
PhilippinesRetiring to Philippines!
When I lived there (last year), it took 6 months to get an appointment............good luck. I have a 30% service connected disability, get a retirement and VA disability.

Edited by SqdnGuns, 18 October 2007 - 10:42 PM.

SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-10-18 22:40:00
PhilippinesVisiting the Philippines???
QUOTE (PatientlyWaiting @ Nov 14 2007, 12:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Agreed. However, it is still possible for foreigners to own land and businesses by setting up a corporation which is at least 51% Filipino and 49% foreign (but controlled by the alien). Usually, the Filipino partner does not contribute anything financially, just the use of his or her name. But the alien must have a very good lawyer to cover all the bases so that the corporation/business/land do not end up with the Filipino if things go wrong.


Get an American Lawyer with great knowledge of Filipino law.........................

Used to live there, saw some strange things happen when it came to money and land.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-11-13 23:26:00
PhilippinesDamn!
QUOTE (eau_xplain @ Nov 13 2007, 05:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Will the Philippines and her people never get a break? cray5ol.gif


A country with SO MUCH POTENTIAL and it has a huge road block, corruption. I have lived there, recently, and saw the corruption EVERYWHERE. I love the Philippines and the Filipino people, just wished that they had better situation.

Edited by SqdnGuns, 14 November 2007 - 12:14 AM.

SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-11-14 00:14:00
PhilippinesAnyone visiting the Philippines before Xmas 2007?
Need a MOD merge:

http://www.visajourn...h...c=96400&hl=
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-11-15 23:19:00
PhilippinesBest Airfare
QUOTE (DavidandJenny @ Nov 18 2007, 06:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi all, when the time comes to purchase airline tickets to the usa, who/what/when/where? Any recommendations? We plan to purchase in the Philippines. THANKS


Philippines to what US destination?
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-11-18 05:39:00
PhilippinesTHANK SHERIFF ULING
For the Sheriff, Mabuhay!!


SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-11-20 23:10:00
Philippineswedding cost in Philippine
It depends on what Province you will marry in too......

In the National Capital Region (Manila Area) it will cost a substantial bit more than if you marry in South Cotabato.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-11-21 21:05:00
PhilippinesMoving to the Philippines
I am seriously thinking about moving back to Ayala Alabang. Buddy called with an offer today that is almost too hard to refuse. It would be so much easier for me and my SO to be together, when I lived there last year, getting visa extensions for her were a piece of cake. We can marry in Thailand and then move to the Phils, I would have a PEZA Visa (Philippine Economic Zone Authority) for 1 year and she would get the same.....

I am going to think about it over the weekend, talk to my SO about it and see what happens.

I MISS SE ASIA, hate living in the States..........................especially during an election year....LOL

Edited by SqdnGuns, 13 December 2007 - 09:17 PM.

SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-12-13 21:16:00
PhilippinesAvoid Philippine Airlines -- Possibly UNSAFE
Philippine Airlines = PAL = Planes Always Late = Worst Airlines I have ever flown. Budget carrier Cebu Pacific is a helluva lot better IMO.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-01-16 15:31:00
Philippineshemorrhoid concern
Shouldn't be an issue, just a pain in the #######............... whistling.gif

BTW, never get them removed, they just come back!!
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-02-13 01:05:00
PhilippinesShipping my things to US
Depending on where you are, you can try Eagle Freight in Calamba (Laguna)and Ayala Alabang (NCR). Don't have a link, just Google it. Also, you may want to Google Balikbayan, shipping works both ways ; - )

Edited by SqdnGuns, 22 November 2007 - 01:06 AM.

SqdnGunsMaleThailand2007-11-22 01:06:00
Philippinesfiance or fiancee?
After a few years it becomes the "Old Ball and Chain"..................... whistling.gif
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-02-27 23:38:00
PhilippinesOne year ago today, Jinky and Job arrived here in the states
QUOTE (garya505 @ Mar 3 2008, 01:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SqdnGuns @ Mar 2 2008, 08:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
garya505, you can get Maggi here:

SMITHS FOOD & DRUG
8040 ACADEMY RD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87111
Phone: (505) 823-9500

http://www.thetasteo...here_to_buy.asp


Thanks. Yes I found that website and I saw it listed there. Unfortunately the Smiths I went to only had the Garlic Chili Sauce which is not anywhere near the same (not sure why). I'll try the Academy location.


You can always ask the management to stock it.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-03-03 00:16:00
PhilippinesOne year ago today, Jinky and Job arrived here in the states
Thanks for remembering about my son. I really wanted to go but he was not up to it at all due to his knee surgery. It was a last minute thing for me to pick him up that day.
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-03-02 23:54:00
PhilippinesOne year ago today, Jinky and Job arrived here in the states
garya505, you can get Maggi here:

SMITHS FOOD & DRUG
8040 ACADEMY RD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87111
Phone: (505) 823-9500

http://www.thetasteo...here_to_buy.asp
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-03-02 22:01:00
PhilippinesOne year ago today, Jinky and Job arrived here in the states
Congrats To you and your family!
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-03-02 21:52:00
Philippinestimeline
Follow this link:

http://www.visajourn.../intro.php?cfl=
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-03-04 01:09:00
PhilippinesA quick poll on time since you saw your mahal
Although this is in the Philippines thread, I believe my "teerak" and I qualify since we lived in the Philippines together. Hell, she learned more Tagalog and Bisaya than I did the whole time I was there, damn maids taught her too much.......LOL

I last saw her when I made a trip back to Thailand back in September. I expect her to be here in May, so that would make it 10 months. ugggghhhhhhh
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-03-06 02:06:00
Philippineswhen will she get her packet?
QUOTE (in_love_with_him @ Mar 6 2008, 04:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (SqdnGuns @ Mar 6 2008, 03:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No problema.................. smile.gif

Here is the number:

632-301-2000 ext 5184 or dial 0

I found it in the Sheriff's Guide which is a "Sticky" thread on the Philippines Forum main page, here:

http://www.visajourn...showtopic=68967



thanks..i called them and they are closed already..ill try again tomorrow..thanks you so much... God bless

QUOTE (wlisa_rbert @ Mar 6 2008, 03:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I didnt yet receive my packet yet.. Is it okey if i will use the one i download from the website ?

Please help..



yes...thats what i used.... God bless



Walang anuman good.gif
SqdnGunsMaleThailand2008-03-06 03:53:00