ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesDid you report the birth of your US born child to the Philippine Government?

A child of a Filipino automatically has dual citizenship rights. If you don't report the birth, they will have a harder time later proving they were born to a Philippines citizen. If that child is never going to go there, they don't have any need to have it. If they want to own land in the Philippines, they will need it. Also if you plan to spend longer time periods in the Philippines, a child traveling in with a Filipino Passport doesn't need to limit their stay, or renew their tourist visa if entering on the USA passport. If they enter with a Philippine Citizen parent using their Philippines Passport, they can still get a 1 year Balikbayan Visa.
I'd look at it as doing the right thing for the child. It keeps their options open even if they never choose to take advantage of it. The cost isn't really that high.


I think we'll be reporting the birth soon. We plan on traveling to The Philippines before he turns two years old.
kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2012-06-08 13:29:00
PhilippinesDid you report the birth of your US born child to the Philippine Government?

Report it for what? This may be in the case if one is a OFW or on a Temp Visa and will eventually go back to Philippines with the child then I can understand, otherwise I don't see any reason why. Well at least I have never known anyone of my Friends and Family reporting/registering the birth of their children to the Philippines. Even my own parents who were not yet Citizen at the time my two youngest siblings were born.


I need to look into this more closely. I just ran across it while looking at the report of marriage information. I don't know if the child would aquire dual citizenship by this method or not. From what I've read it can be advantageous to have dual citizenship when it comes to land ownership rights in the Philippines.

Maybe someone more knowledgeable on the subject can reply.
kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2012-06-08 12:00:00
PhilippinesDid you report the birth of your US born child to the Philippine Government?
Report of Birth of Child Born Abroad of Filipino ParentsThe birth of a Filipino should be reported to and registered with the Philippine National Statistics Office through the Embassy/Consulate General having jurisdiction over the locality where the event took place. Please check the Consulate Finder or the Consulates Link for the states covered by the Embassy/Consulates General in the U.S

REQUIREMENTS:

1.Four (4) original duly-accomplished Report of Birth application forms, typed or printed legibly in black or blue ink, and notarized if sent by mail

2.One (1) original or certified true copy and four (4) photocopies of Birth Certificate (original will be returned)

3.One (1) original or certified true copy and four (4) photocopies of Marriage Certificate of the parents (original will be returned)

4.Notarized Affidavit of Acknowledgment of the Paternity and Permission to Use Father’s Surname, executed by the father, if parents are not married and the father’s surname is being used by the child

5.One (1) original or certified true copy and four (4) photocopies of proof of Philippine citizenship of either parent at time of birth of the child, such as Philippine passport (original will be returned), and photocopies of alien registration card, for green card holders. If only one parent is a Filipino at the time of child’s birth, the non-Filipino parent must submit four (4) photocopies of a government-issued identification card or passport.

6.For parents who are dual citizens, four (4) photocopies of Order of Approval or Petition for Reacquisition of Philippine Citizenship, indicating the name of the child as a minor-beneficiary of the parent’s re-acquisition of Philippine citizenship.

7.If applicable, four (4) photocopies of U.S. Naturalization Certificate of parent(s).

8.Notarized affidavit explaining the reasons for delayed registration, if Report of Birth is filed more than a year after the child is born

9.Self-addressed return envelope, with appropriate stamps, via US Postal Service or private courier of choice, preferably with tracking numbers, if Report of Birth is to be mailed back

10.Processing fee of $25.00 (non-refundable), payable in money order, bank draft, certified check or cashier’s check, and cash when personally applying. Personal checks and credit cards are not accepted.

11.For applicants residing in U.S. territories or other countries within the jurisdiction of the Philippine Embassy, applicants should enclose a treasurer’s, manager’s or certified check issued by a local bank that has a corresponding bank in the U.S., payable to the courier of choice, in U.S. dollars, to cover cost of mailing, and a corresponding self-addressed courier’s address label. Personal checks are not accepted.

Note: The Philippine Embassy/Consulate General assumes no responsibility for any delay or loss in the mail, or while the documents are in the custody of the courier service. The applicant should note the tracking numbers of all envelopes used and submitted.

The Consular Officer may require additional proof or documents from applicant to determine the child’s citizenship, identity, or eligibility for registration of birth under Philippine laws
kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2012-06-08 10:34:00
PhilippinesJollibee
The last time we vacationed in Phils we went to Jollibee. Jena got her old standby and commented, "Gosh hun, this isn't as good as I remembered". I replied, "Well, you've been eating much better food hun." I doubt if we will ever eat there again.

What's the bee's name btw?
kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-04-03 04:54:00
PhilippinesBalikbayan boxes being raided?

I've sent literally dozens of balikbayan boxes through LBC in the last 5 years. Never had one opened, as far as I know, and never had anything missing. Also never had damage, except by my things breaking inside, due most likely to my insufficient packing... Things do get tossed around a bit on board a cargo ship.

Good luck!


My guess is, the damage is more likely to occur when the box is tossed off the top of a jeepney, tricycle, or pedicab in our experience. Luckily it doesn't need to travel by caribow as is sometimes the case :D

Here's another interesting read:

http://asianjournalu...-p12418-145.htm
kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-03-17 04:28:00
PhilippinesBalikbayan boxes being raided?
Here's an interesting story from 2011.

http://www.myatlastr...June17,2011.jsp


We've used Forex and Atlas in the past. We had a slight problem with Forex one time when the box took a very long time to arrive and was very damaged with a few small items missing.
kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-03-16 11:18:00
PhilippinesBalikbayan boxes being raided?
Hello Everyone,

After reaing about Caryh's balikbayan box being opened and items missing, I wondered if anyone else had this happen lately.

That really concerns me as we plan to send a box later this year. I'd also like to figure out if it's all carries or just certain ones.

If you've experienced the same thing, please post it here with the carrier or pm me.
kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-03-16 08:28:00
PhilippinesFiance' Family insists on wedding in Phil after USA Wedding
My wife's family tried to instist that we marry in Phils. Their reasoning was "there's no divorce in Phils" and they were worried I would dump her after we got to the US.

After having met many many Filipinos over the past 7 years I can tell you, what is said out loud and what is actually done can be two very different things. I've found out that many of the people in my wife's town were born before their parents were married. In fact a lot of couples didn't get married until they had several children. I was surprised to find out that fact after hearing so much about the tradition of marriage and virginity.

The reason givin for not marrying sooner was usually a lack of money for a proper ceremony.

Every parent would like to see a proper ceremony for their children but often times it doesn't happen. I'm not saying that's the way it is everywhere in Phils, but in my experience, that's what I've seen.
kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-04-20 11:23:00
Philippinesanother baby

Hey Darren and Gretchen! It sounds like you two have been pretty busy, it's no wonder you've been away from VJ for awhile. Congratulations and all the best to you!


kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-05-07 15:27:00
PhilippinesHow did you get married in US?

This is a question to pinay or to those US Citizen who married a filipina (with fiance visa).

 

how did you get married, civil wedding or traditional wedding (church)?? i just need some inputs because I am very stressed out. my future hubby's family (USC) wants to have a church wedding (a grand one) but I only want a civil or blessing ceremony as I dont want to get wed in the church without my parents.

 

We had a Christian wedding. After Jena got here we met a nice older Filipino couple and quickly became friends with them. The were so generous helping us with the wedding and even gave Jena away, standing in for her parents. We also included the coins, cord, and veil in the ceremony.

 

It was a small wedding of about 30-40 people.

 

We haven't delt with the Catholic thing yet. We're both Catholic but I'm divorced.

 

Kev_n_Jena


kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-06-17 10:15:00
PhilippinesUS Dollar coming back against PHP

Yup I saw that yesterday as well, over 43 pesos  to the USD.  Trick is to actually get that rate on exchange.

 

I think Xoom was 42.3 last night.


kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-06-20 13:07:00
PhilippinesUS Dollar coming back against PHP

http://www.gmanetwor...ar-in-17-months

 

The peso sank to its weakest in over 17 months as regional markets were pummeled after the US Federal Reserve heralded easing of stimulus and China reported poor manufacturing data.

The local currency ended trading at its sessions low of 43.8:$1, the weakest since January 16, 2012's 43.88:$1 close.

It was also the lowest the peso traded in since it touched 43.95:$1 in May 25, 2012.

?It pulled back primarily on the Fed statement,? a trader at a local bank said.





 

 

Thanks Mr. Bernanke! lol

 

Jena had planned on helping her folks out and was very surprised when she saw the exchange rate last night. It was great timing.

 

Where will it go from here?

 

 


kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-06-20 10:06:00
PhilippinesAnybody arriving in Manila soon? Beware of Taxi Scams and Drivers like this

There's also the " I have no change " trick. If that happens I will tell the driver, keep driving around the block until my change is gone. LOL We're going to try to avoid Manila next trip and fly into Cebu.


kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-07-11 10:19:00
PhilippinesHow did you meet your Filipino Fiance?
8TBVBN
"I think you misunderstand me pointing out the elephant in the closet..."

then,

"There's an elephant in the room..."


8TBVBN

I'm glad you let your elephant out of the closet and I'm sure he appreciates it too. What do you feed it and do you or your wife clean up after it? :D


For me personally, I have no problem with the discussion of the "age difference" but I usually don't chime in. I've been a member her since 07 and only average about .2 posts/day. As I mentioned before, what interests me more than the actual discussion is the motivation of the posters.

My wife and I talked about our motives many times before we got married. Both of us have benifited greatly over the past four years and I feel that's what marriage is all about.

Kev

PS. Jena thinks your wife probably cleans up after your elephant :lol:
kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2011-07-03 08:14:00
PhilippinesHow did you meet your Filipino Fiance?
My wife and I met online. I'll leave it that.

The reason I'm replying to this thread is that I find it interesting. It's typical in that many times a thread in the philippines forum is dragged down the same old tired road of "age difference". I can't speak to other forums, since I mainly frequent this one.

I understand looking at a picture of a couple and thinking to oneself about the age gap. What I don't understand is creating post after post, discussing the subject ad nauseam. If you do a search about the subject you will find many examples.

I suppose people could have several motivations. Maybe they are trying to warn other young women or older men of the pitfalls of such relationships. Maybe it's just jelousy. Maybe they enjoy a spirited conversation and realize they will get many responses by bringing up the topic.

My questions are:

Why are some people so compelled to steer a thread in this direction?

Why are they so fascinated by couples with large age differences?


What do you think?

Kev
kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2011-07-02 10:40:00
PhilippinesFlying with child under age 2 to Phils

We went to PHL last summer with our then-14-month old - traveling as a lap infant, no booster seat. Korean Air was very hospitable - the 777's have bassonets in the middle section of the bulkead rows (in coach - but it's first class for the baby!), which work really well for a baby not much over about 20 lbs. He just slept most of the way on that segment. The other direction, we were in regular seating but they moved us next to an empty seat and once again, he just slept. Their special baby meals consisted of juice, fruit, and Gerber baby food in glass jars. He mostly ate fruit, shared our food, drank milk and we kept most of the Gerber for later.

 

My advice:

 

1. Save your money on an extra seat, it's not worth it in my opinion. You'll have to buy a lap infant ticket (cost us $155 RT from the West Coast). Make sure to do this when/just after you buy your tickets. You'll probably have to call the airline after you buy your tickets since most online travel agencies don't seem to sell this type of ticket.

2. If you're flying on a 777, ask for a bulkhead//bassonet seat if he's small enough - they're really nice. Should be no extra charge.

3. Bring bottles with milk for after takeoff and before landing, which will help him pop his ears to equalize air pressure.

4. Bring entertainment, whatever he likes that's portable. And extra clothes and diapers of course.

5. Don't bring a booster seat unless you don't mind it being counted as one of your pieces of luggage. When flying domestic US, these are normally free. An extra piece of luggage (i.e. the booster seat) would have cost us $200 (each way!) on KAL. Other than that, no hidden charges with KAL.

 

Good luck!

 

Wow, thanks so much for taking the time to post such a detailed reply!


kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-09-19 09:54:00
PhilippinesFlying with child under age 2 to Phils

We're looking for feedback from other couples that have flown to the Philippines with a child under age 2. Our little boy just got his passport and we're going to make the trip over soon. We've been advised by some to buy him his own seat but we can't help thinking that the $2500 could be spent more wisely. 

 

Did you try it without buying a seat for your toddler? How bad was it?

 

Did you try it buying your toddler a seat? Did they use it and was it worth it?

 

Thanks!


kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-09-18 13:27:00
PhilippinesA sensitive topic/question.....

since we have digressed to tampo.....I'd like to get some opinions from the foreign fiancées/husbands

 

And don't wimp out with your opinion just cause your woman is looking over your shoulder...haha

 

While my girl is not here yet...I don't have much real experience with this yet

I have read about it

 

Personally...it sounds extremely childish

She doesn't like something you have done....so she makes a face...pouts...and gives you the silent treatment,,,haha

 

Great way to handle a loving relationship....and ohhh what great communication

 

When we don't like something our spouse does...or they accidentally hurt our feelings.....the loving thing to do is talk...speak from the heart

It does not have to done immediately.......sometimes it is better to wait....

But.......the silent treatment (tampo) is nothing more than passive aggressive behavior

It's "payback"

Boohoo....whoa is me...you hurt me...now u will pay for it until I am good and ready

 

Now some Filipinas will want to rationalize this behavior by saying....."tampo is goooood....it is better than lashing out...and having an argument...it gives time to cool down"---POPPYCOCK...!

That's a true statement....but neither is the preferred choice of 2 people who love each other

Tampo is NOT about cooling down....its about making SURE he knows she's pissed

 

The 5 most important words in a relationship are:::

YOU ARE RIGHT, I'M SORRY

Give someone the chance to do that.......communicate-----there is no room in a loving friendship and relationship for childishness

 

Follow the Bible's timeless advice....

Eph. 4:26--let the sun not set with you in a provoked state.....

 

Most of the filipinas I know have some version of tampo. I've heard of some pretty extreme cases that last for multiple days at a time.Thankfully Jena doesn't pull that trick very often and if she does it doesn't last long.

 

I can tell you in our case, just because she's "tampo" doesn't mean that I am the cause of it. She may be upset about something completely unrelated to me and out of my control. It's just her way of dealing with something that's bothering her. I have to admit, it still drives me crazy when it happens but I honestly don't think she does it on purpose.

 

We just celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary and I think we know each other pretty well.

 

If your filipina spouse doesn't display a form of tampo, consider yourself luck I guess. On the other hand she may have something worse in store for you! biggrin.png


kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-09-26 21:53:00
PhilippinesA sensitive topic/question.....

I've never used TP when in the Philippines accept at hotels. I even packed a few rolls on my first trip but just ended up giving it away. I don't think the "septic system" would have handled it very well anyway. I take at least 1 full shower and a couple half showers every day when in Phils.

 

We both use TP in the US. I've been to Filipino couples houses that still have a tabo in the US though.

 

The term NAPKIN isn't always used the same in the US as it is in Phils. Try to remember to call them TABLE NAPKINS or you might get some strange looksrofl.gif


kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-09-26 21:16:00
PhilippinesFlying JAL for Christmas

Does anyone have anything good or bad to say about flying JAL? They're about the cheapest tickets we can find right now @ about $1300 round trip Chicago to Manila, mid December to mid January.


kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-10-29 22:20:00
PhilippinesLooking for damage information for Norther Samar

We just heard back from two sisters who traveled to Mapanas and are now in Catarman.  They say that Catarman has power and cell coverage.  Mapanas is still without power and some estimates were of 2 months before it comes back online.  Overall it seems to have survived the storm.  The family is okay, we were not able to get many details because they were still traveling and did not have a strong connection.  It would still be nice to be able to talk to the parents directly but this is great news and a big relief.

 

Wow, what a relief for you both and all your family! It's so nice to hear good news after all the sad things we watch every day. I've heard the same estimates on power coming back.

 

The sisters must have went right past my wife's parents house in Rawis. Jena says she has distant relatives in Mapanas too. Cell coverage must be spotty in Rawis too, we've only been able to talk to her family once since the storm went through and now we can't reach them.


kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-13 22:36:00
PhilippinesLooking for damage information for Norther Samar

Still no power in Rawis, N. Samar. We had planned to travel there for Christmas this year and were probably 1 or 2 days from buying airline tickets when Yolanda struck. As it stands now, we will be postponing our trip. The people we've talked to don't expect to have power back any time soon.

 

We still haven't heard any news about our friends that had just bought a new house and were living in Tacloban. He is American permanent resident in Phils, she is Filipino. We don't really know what to think about it but most thoughts are not good.


kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-13 16:19:00
PhilippinesLooking for damage information for Norther Samar

My wife is from Mapanas.  So far we have not been able to contact anyone.  Two of her sisters from Manila are making the trip out there but if the CEL towers are out they won't be able to report back until they leave. 

 

Glad to hear the towers are back up in Laoang, it gives us hope. 

 

Does anyone know if power was restored in Catarman yet?

 

We have friends with a house in Catarman but all we know is that there was no damage. We're planning on flying into Catarman sometime in December. I'm a little worried about what Manila will be like about 1 month from now.

 

My wife's mothers phone ran out of charge and we couldn't contact them for awhile after the towers were back up. Her father was able to charge it at work where they have a generator. Right after it was turned on it started ringing! Keep your phone charged next time Momma! We could have avoided hours of agony and not woke her up at 2am. Of course we are still so thankful!

 

I bet Mapanas is fine. Please give us the good new when it comes!


kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-12 14:21:00
PhilippinesLooking for damage information for Norther Samar

My wifes family is in Biliran as of now no cell phone connection and no word on her family Biliran is about two hours by taxi from Tacloban. 

 

I had to look at google maps to find Biliran. There are other members on VJ that have family there too I think. That's a tough spot in this situation to say the very least. Our prayers are with you guys.


kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-09 17:48:00
PhilippinesLooking for damage information for Norther Samar

We just got incredible news! Jena's family is fine and cell phone service is up. Electricity is still down. Their house is fine too although some neighbors surely had some damage to nipa huts.

 

Rawis & Laoang, N. Samar had PSWS 2 60kph-100kph (37mph-62mph) according to Jena's mother.

 

Our prayers go out to all those impacted by this terrible storm.


kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-09 13:07:00
PhilippinesLooking for damage information for Norther Samar

Just our own estimation from watching all the news reports, we figure (hope) that 60-80 miles north of the eye the winds shouldn't have been more than 80 mph. Jena's mother, father, and siblings live there. We were planning to travel there in December but obviously that is on hold until we find out more.


kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-09 11:21:00
PhilippinesLooking for damage information for Norther Samar

Jena and I are seeking information on Laoang, Northern Samar about 80 miles north of Tacloban. We just heard the red cross estimate 1,200 dead from Yolanda/Haiyan. If anyone knows of a blog, chatroom, or message board with information about the typhoon, please let us know. We don't expect phone service to be available for quite some time.

 

Thanks,


kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-09 09:51:00
PhilippinesCyclone Dispalced Fiancée: $ of Supporting in Cebu, & Refugee Question.

You cannot support a family of 5 on that amount unless they are supplimenting it.

 

Here is my budget per month.

 

Rent : 18000 peso ( metro manila - 2 bedroom condo)

phone / internet : 4410 pesos ( best broadband you can get from PLDT)

electric : 2500 to 8000 pesos ( upper end when I am there)

condo service fees : 2000  pesos

 

These are real figures in Manila.

These do not include food, transportation, or cell phone cost.

 

This is for a 2 bedroom condo with 2 AC units, hot water heater for shower, kitchen (no dishwasher), with FULL SIZE fridgerator.

 

Hope this helps you out.

 

I think in light of what is happening there now, you really should budget $ 500.00 / month. Remember the rule of supply / demand. Rent will start going up in that region. Not to mention, cell phone prepay cards get expensive.

 

I know families of 5 or 6 making it on less than $200 usd per month that own their property (no rent), in small province towns. It's not easy but it can be done.


kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-14 11:34:00
PhilippinesCyclone Dispalced Fiancée: $ of Supporting in Cebu, & Refugee Question.

In 2007 my wife lived on P5000/ month in a boarding house where she paid about P1000 rent. That included internet and a small load for phone. We figure that a single person can live in a small province town for P10,000/$250 usd. now providing they find a good deal on rent.


kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-13 22:24:00
PhilippinesMapanas, Northern Samar

Thanks for your response!

 

Yes, I've tried it and there is nothing...

 

JLhomme,

 

Did you try sending a PM to the VJ member OneSoulMate?

 

They wrote:

 

"We just heard back from two sisters who traveled to Mapanas and are now in Catarman.  They say that Catarman has power and cell coverage.  Mapanas is still without power and some estimates were of 2 months before it comes back online.  Overall it seems to have survived the storm.  The family is okay, we were not able to get many details because they were still traveling and did not have a strong connection.  It would still be nice to be able to talk to the parents directly but this is great news and a big relief."

 

 

Maybe they have more detailed information by now.

 

 


kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-18 14:24:00
PhilippinesSuper typhoon Haiyan-our payers are with you all

Good News

 

Our friends from Tacloban made it through the typhoon alive! They were able to make it to N. Samar with the help of a relative. She recounted on facebook their harrowing experience in great detail.

 

The water crashed through the back door of their two story house with such force and speed that the mother and son barely escaped to the second floor with furniture crashing around them. Once on the second floor the water continued to rise forcing them to cut a hole in the ceiling and roof to escape. They were lucky to have plant trimming shears in the upstairs that they were able to locate just in time. They clung to the rafters to keep from being blown away and stayed on the roof for four hours. Some of their neighbors were not as lucky.


kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-15 14:24:00
PhilippinesSuper typhoon Haiyan-our payers are with you all

 

 

Good news one of the wife?s cousins traveled back to Biliran, family and extended family are ok. Some of the homes lost roofs and sustained other damage, no power or cell communications,  the hospital lost 50% of it's roof and needs fuel for the back up generators. They are desperately asking for help, food and water is needed as well. One of the sad parts of this out come, what shops that survived are now gouging people.

 

 

Wow, after looking at the map I was pretty worried about your family. We're happy to hear the good outcome for you and your loved ones.


kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-13 22:46:00
PhilippinesSuper typhoon Haiyan-our payers are with you all

Does anyone have any good news to report on this? Has anyone had recent contact with friends or relatives from the affected area?


kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-12 11:12:00
PhilippinesSuper typhoon Haiyan-our payers are with you all

Photo fromTacloban.

As of this morning no word yet of family in Biliran.Prayers to all the families.

 

I read some posts about the town of Navel, about 6 miles north of Biliran. According to the post on FB everyone in the barangay of P.S. Eamiguel, Navel was ok. Hope for the same with your loved ones.

 

Check this out if you haven't already:

 

https://www.facebook.com/biliranisland


kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-10 21:20:00
PhilippinesSuper typhoon Haiyan-our payers are with you all

I am NOT laughing at the Philippine people, nor am I laughing at the victims of the typhoon. YOU misunderstood my post sir. I love the Philippine people and country of The Philippines or I would NOT choose to live here 6 months every year. I was "making light" of my own personal events and unfortunate situations which have occurred, and which I have had to endure recently since I arrived here. I feel sorry and compassion for the Philippine people and victims of all the tragedies which have occurred here.

 

"Mike & Gina here in CEBU riding the storm out. High winds but not much rain here. I'm NOT impressed!! I've been through stronger winds during tornados in Ohio"

 

 

Mike,  I believe the underlined above is what he was referring to. I thought it was inappropriate when I read it too. 

 

I'm sure you didn't mean anything by it but people are so stressed out at this point. He didn't say you were laughing at anyone, he said you were "jesting" about storms.

 

typo808, "My brothers, this is no laughing matter. How can you jest about storms at this time?"

 

Let's all pull together rather than arguing.


kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-09 19:56:00
PhilippinesSuper typhoon Haiyan-our payers are with you all

Our prayers are with those in the Philippines. my fiances family is in Southern Leyte, island of Samar. We hope they survive this super typhoon.

http://www.usatoday....ppines/3456843/

 

Where on Samar if you don't mind me asking, what town? Northern Samar didn't receive much damage btw.


kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-09 18:52:00
PhilippinesSuper typhoon Haiyan-our payers are with you all

We have friends in Tacloban that just bought a house this year, he's an expat and she's filipino from my wife's home town. We haven't heard anything from them. We're praying for them, there's nothing else we can do.


kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-09 18:49:00
Philippinescan't believe!

Since you guys are sensative to fragrances, does that mean you don't like dried fish cooked in the house? rofl.gif


kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-22 14:09:00
Philippinescan't believe!

Don't worry ladies, it's not as bad as you think. Here's my wife Jena during her first winter in Illinois. Ask you husband to buy lots of skin lotion and if that doesn't help, get a humidifier. For the cold, Cuddl Duds brand long underwear are great.

 

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kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-22 11:16:00
PhilippinesIs Shipping USPS to Phils Safe via Registered Mail?

Most of the items I've sent USPS never made it to my wife's parents address in Samar. The things we've sent to Iligan City did make it. I'm not going to pay Fedex $100 for a few ounces when I can send 100 lbs. for the same price.

 

We send everything by balakbayan now. If we're in a big hurry we just send money with Xoom.


kev_n_jenaNot TellingPhilippines2013-11-25 16:34:00