Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION : MAY FILERS ... lets keep in touch!	I think I check at least one time per hour. This is crazy! Cannot help it. Out of Control! I would love to have good news for her when she wakes up. At least we are seeing some action.	YanJeff	Male	China	2007-09-25 15:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION : MAY FILERS ... lets keep in touch!	How do I do the RFE trick? I think I will try it today. This will put me in contact with CSC?	YanJeff	Male	China	2007-09-25 10:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION : MAY FILERS ... lets keep in touch!	WOW!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! To all approvals . I worked 15 hours yesterday, so I could not visit VJ. Now I wake up to all of these approvals. Very good news !	YanJeff	Male	China	2007-09-20 07:58:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION : MAY FILERS ... lets keep in touch!	Last night my adjudicated date was Oct. 6 This morning my adjudicated date was Sept 27. Now it is Oct 9. But the average time from filing to NOA2 dropped from 124 days to 101 days. How can the average time drop and my adjudicated date move farther out? Oct. 9th will be 141 days using the sent date. Can someone explain this? PLEASE!	YanJeff	Male	China	2007-09-04 20:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION : MAY FILERS ... lets keep in touch!	WOW !! Congratulations!!! This is the most action I have seen on VJ. Remember to UPDATE TIMELINES, PLEASE !!!!	YanJeff	Male	China	2007-08-28 16:12:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION : MAY FILERS ... lets keep in touch!	QUOTE (Dotary @ Aug 26 2007, 06:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So I had this dream last night I was checking the USCIS website and there was a touch but I couldn't read the details. I was excited but a little worried I didn't know whether it was an approval or RFE (heaven forbid a flat out denial if that happens). The whole thing was VERY real. So real to the point I almost checked my status this morning but I figured it's a Sunday, I'll give it until Monday. I had already accepted it was just a dream. But I did check my email and.... APPROVAL!!! I received an email at 9:45 saying my case had been approved and a notice mailed 8/24. I couldn't believe it. And what's with the dream! I double checked on the USCIS website and sure enough, approval Friday with an update of this morning. I think I caught some good mojo coming out and saying hi last week. Thanks guys! I'm reeling. It feels great to be through with that part and one step closer to making the dream a reality. Best of luck to the rest of my fellow May filers. Please beat my 117 days! Louis VERY COOL ! CONGRAT's TO YOU!!!!	YanJeff	Male	China	2007-08-26 18:20:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION : MAY FILERS ... lets keep in touch!	QUOTE (tmb81 @ Aug 23 2007, 10:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> WELL I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY RIGHT NOW I CHECKED THE USCIS WEBPAGE THIS MORNING AND I AM APPROVED TODAY THE NOTICE WAS SENT OUT YESTERDAY. THANK GOD I DO NOT EVEN KNOW WHAT TO SAY. I HOPE EVERYONE GETS APPOVED ASAP I AM APPROVED AUG 23 2007 Many , Many Congratulations!!! GO CSC!! Dont forget to update your timeline!	YanJeff	Male	China	2007-08-23 10:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION : MAY FILERS ... lets keep in touch!	As the "Immigration Timelines" Change. So does your "adjucation date"	YanJeff	Male	China	2007-08-22 14:33:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION : MAY FILERS ... lets keep in touch!	Thanks! I was wondering how to do this Trick. Ater another couple of weeks I will try it. Maybe too early yet.	YanJeff	Male	China	2007-08-14 17:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports	ATTENTION : MAY FILERS ... lets keep in touch!	The worst part of it is that the trips to see her are not cheap..i have gone to Colombia to see her 3 times after the time i met her and have spent a combined $7000, between flights and spending while there..I am NO millionaire!!!! .....and to top it off with her pregnant and not being able to be with her...kills me!!!!!!!! I know what you mean. I work very many hours for the money that I have.(Not much!) In October I will fly to China for thge second time this year. I spend about a solid month researching the internet for cheap Tickets. First time, March - $848.00 to Hong Kong @ www.Hotwire.com 2nd , October - $994.00 to Guangzhou @ www.Flychina.com You can find good prices. But you may have 2 or three stops before you get there. If I were a millionaire, I will go to China once a month. First Class! But this is not the case. Good Luck to all!	YanJeff	Male	China	2007-08-09 15:39:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures	The Stupid RFE Thread	stupid RFE Category: *AOS PACKAGE* proof of relationship to household member..<birthcertificate of sponsor>..	Brandon&Jorey	Female	Philippines	2010-05-23 13:45:00
Philippines	Wife as Joint Owner of Credit card account	Good day Friends! I just want to know if being a joint owner of credit card account of the spouse will also help me (Pinay) to build my credit score? My husband has a beautiful rating and he recently just decided to put me as a joint owner of the account. I have 2 questions: 1. Will it help me build up my credit score? ( I don't have any credit card as I was using his whenever I have to, I only have debit cards so I have no idea what my credit score status is) 2. Since I have now my separate card, does that mean I have to use my card alone to build my own credit score? Or any in depth details is really appreciated. Thank you! Edited by Cutie_Patootie, 18 March 2011 - 07:59 PM.	Cutie_Patootie	Female	Philippines	2011-03-18 19:57:00
Philippines	Flying Through Vancouver Canada to Phils	Hi Everybody, We have a question about flying to phils through Vancouver Canada. My wife has her 10 yr. green card in the USA and she has her new passport from The Philippines. We are flying to The Philippines soon and would like to purchase tickets that will stop in Canada on the way. She is allowed to fly through Canada on an USA green card right? Thanks for any comments, Kev n Jena Her green card can even fly her to Antarctica if she wants to! Enjoy the vacay.	Cutie_Patootie	Female	Philippines	2011-04-03 17:34:00
Philippines	need someone to talk to...	She must have taken his computer. lol, I burst into laughter on this post. he must've. She's gone. OP, let us know what happen before everybody is over here and ready to listen yet the speaker is not around to talk.	Cutie_Patootie	Female	Philippines	2010-08-16 17:28:00
Philippines	need someone to talk to...	ran away?	Cutie_Patootie	Female	Philippines	2010-08-16 13:13:00
Philippines	Bringing Birth Control Pills	The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) prohibits persons from importing into the United States any prescription drug that has not been approved for sale by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), or which is adulterated or misbranded within the meaning of the Act. Moreover, in those instances where a United States manufacturer makes an FDA-approved prescription drug and sends it abroad, the Act also prohibits any person other than the original manufacturer from importing the drug back into the United States. Thus, in virtually all instances, individual citizens are prohibited from importing prescription drugs into the United States. Source: United States Customs	Cutie_Patootie	Female	Philippines	2011-04-25 20:31:00
Philippines	am I cheap?	I believe you are a great man, with soft heart. Upon evaluating your post, I am certain that this lady is not the right one for you. There are a lot of pinays out there who has great intentions why they would marry an american guy. This lady clearly is not marrying you out of love but she wants to marry your money and have someone who will give her all her luxury. When you are not around, she is probably bragging to her friends and family that she has sugar daddy that provides her with what she desires and can be easily manipulated. Because of her ,we filipinas has bad reputation resonating the globe in terms of wedding a foreign man. Based from her personality, she is a type of person who will truly bring her real colors to life when she gets to the U.S.A and feels so highly of herself. Once you marry this person, she will take everything you have which you as a "MAN WHO IS JUST PAYING HIS BILLS" worked hard will only go to this gold digger, One who will want to provide everything to her family back home, send everyone to school with your money! Then If you disagree, she will threaten you for divorce because she is unhappy ( for not having her weekly shopping and all that). Save yourself for more heartaches. She will only get worse because you allowed her to.	Cutie_Patootie	Female	Philippines	2011-05-01 23:32:00
Philippines	PHILIPPINE BANKS ROUTING NUMBERS and SWIFT CODES	As I was fixing to send money to my folks back home thru Xoom.com to the recipient's bank account, I thought of sharing this info that might be of help as you needed. These are Routing numbers and Swift codes fo the Philippine banks. Quite important to know when you need to send money to your family to their/your bank account. PHILIPPINE BANKS ROUTING NUMBER ALLIED BANKING CORP 010320013 AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND 010700015 ASIA UNITED BANK 011020011 BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS 010030015 BANGKOK BANK 010670019 BANK OF AMERICA 010120019 BANK OF CHINA 011140014 BANK OF TOKYO 010460012 BANCO DE ORO (& EPCIB) 010530667 BANK OF COMMERCE 010440016 BANK OF THE PHIL ISLANDS 010040018 CHINA BANKING CORP 010100013 CHINA TRUST COMML BANK 010690015 CITIBANK N.A. 010070017 DEVT BANK OF THE PHILS 010590018 DEUTSCHE BANK 010650013 EAST WEST BANK 010620014 EXPORT & INDUSTRY BANK 010860010 FUJI BANK 010640010 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK 010060014 INTL COMML BANK OF CHINA 010560019 INTL EXCHANGE BANK 010680012 JP MORGAN CHASE BANK 010720011 KOREA EXCHANGE BANK 010710018 INTL NEDERLAND BANK 010660016 LAND BANK OF THE PHILS 010350025 MAYBANK OF THE PHILS 010220016 METROPOLITAN BANK & TRUST CO 010269996 PHIL BANK OF COMMUNICATION 010110016 PHIL TRUST COMPANY 010090039 PHIL NATIONAL BANK 010080010 PRUDENTIAL BANK 010150018 PHIL VETERANS BANK 010330016 RIZAL COMML BANKING CORP 010280014 SECURITY BANK & TRUST CO 010140015 STANDARD CHARTERED BANK 010050011 UNITED COCONUT PLANTERS BANK 010299995 UNION BANK OF THE PHILS 010419995 UNITED OVERSEAS BANK 010270189 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PHILIPPINE BANKS SWIFT CODES Allied Banking Corporation – ABCMPHMM American Express Bank Philippines – AMEXPHMM Banco de Oro Universal Bank – BNORPHMM Bank of China Manila Branch – BKCHPHMM Bank of Commerce – PABIPHMM Bank of the Philippine Islands – BOPIPHMM China Banking Corporation – CHBKPHMM Development Bank of the Phil. – DBPHPHMM East West Banking Corporation – EWBCPHMM Equitable PCI Bank – PCIBPHMM Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank – HSBCPHMM International Comm Bank of China – ICBCPHMM International Exchange Bank – INXBPHMM Land Bank of the Philippines – TLBPPHMM Maybank Philippines Incorporated – MBBEPHMM Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. – MBTCPHMM Philippine Bank of Communications – CPHIPHMM Philippine National Bank – PNBMPHMM Philippine Veterans Bank – PHVBPHMM Philtrust Bank – PHTBPHMM Prudential Bank – PILBPHMM Rizal Commercial Banking Corp – RCBCPHMM Security Bank and Trust Corp – SETCPHMM Standard Chartered Bank – SCBLPHMM Union Bank of the Philippines – UBPHPHMM United Coconut Planters Bank – UCPBPHMM United Overseas Bank Philippines – UOVBPHMM	Cutie_Patootie	Female	Philippines	2011-05-04 22:52:00
Philippines	Child US Citizen in the Philippines with dual citizenship and alien parents	The potential major obstacle is the mother being turned around at the POE. Just because the mother has a valid tourist visa and the child is a USC does not give the mom a free pass. If the "tourist" is seen as someone who intends to immigrate then they will not be allowed past customs. Ok, lets weigh in the situation.. First, the child is minor. If ever the mother tries to enter the US with her child who is a USC, surely she will be questioned at the POE what is her grounds for entering the country? And I am certain that she will say that my child is a USC so she has the right to see her country of citizenship, the mother surely will not leave the child in this country when she gets back to the Philippines(who is a sick mother would do that?) since she is just a tourist. Not unless, she has family members that the mother is willing to leave her child with (but now we are talking about custody). The OP will just have to explain to the border officer that this visit is purely a visit alone and she has the intention to come back to the country. The OP did not say if she wants to immigrate, so.... Second, If the parents has intention to immigrate to the US, then this is now the time for her to re-apply for a VISA as an Immigrant and she has to meet all the qualifications (or might be a few considerations based from this situation) that can be found in the US embassy Manila website. In that way, she will be an immigrant to the country and has the right to stay with her USC daughter. Thirdly, the OP has an existing Tourist visa and wants to know if she can accompany her child to the US--- YES! But, you will have to secure reasons to come back to the the Philippines without showing of intention of overstaying right off at the POE. (round trip tickets for both maybe) I would suggest to speak to an immigration lawyer just because this matter doesn't come everyday through the walls of this forum and we can't give you solid information based from pure assumptions and observation. Edited by Cutie_Patootie, 06 May 2011 - 07:07 PM.	Cutie_Patootie	Female	Philippines	2011-05-06 19:06:00
Philippines	Child US Citizen in the Philippines with dual citizenship and alien parents	This is a very interesting topic. It would be thrilling to hear more inputs. My best bet is for you to submit an inquiry to the USEM Manila and see where you stand. I'm sure they can tell you off hand what is the best thing to do. But in my observation, if your daughter is a USC, and you just happen to give birth to her in the US, She has definitely the right to be in this country, and You who once were able to procure a US Tourist visa goes to show that can support and take care of yourself even if you are in the US. Needless to say, you shouldn't have any problem renewing your US Tourist visa by the time you should. When your daughter reaches the age of 18, she has the final say to which citizenship she would to keep. Visa wise, I don't think you will have any major obstacle in your situation. Edited by Cutie_Patootie, 06 May 2011 - 10:32 AM.	Cutie_Patootie	Female	Philippines	2011-05-06 10:31:00
Philippines	Did He ever give money?	Your funny young lady. So, what was your advise to the OP. I missed it. You only attacked Me and Mav. Did you give the OP any advise? I have a Stalker. Well, at least the stalker is cute. LOL I would love to see your answer the question of the OP. Gosh! You are really old. Go look over the earlier posts specifically post #39. Thanks for complement though. I can now posts cute pictures in youtube.	Cutie_Patootie	Female	Philippines	2011-05-08 10:31:00
Philippines	Did He ever give money?	Yes Dear. Mav appreciated your "Dislike" on her U-tube. Don't write us and your Off The Original OP Topic. Oh! I'm suppose to like it? Be thankful you have now a stalker.. that's what you want right! Your sarcasm will not change a single thing. Edited by Cutie_Patootie, 08 May 2011 - 10:15 AM.	Cutie_Patootie	Female	Philippines	2011-05-08 10:15:00
Philippines	Did He ever give money?	Mav's U-tubes had nothing to do with the OP' Oringinal Post. He loves to cause problems. He Hijacked the OP Original Request for advice. I don't care what this guy thinks or none-the-less what members think. If it was wrong: A Moderator would have deleted it. Members get frustrated at the process and Attack other Members. I myself have said more than needed a few times and wish I never did. Tallcoolone seems to enjoy inflicting harm. I never seen ONE Post from him that helped a Member. I'm not saying anything bad about him and I ignore his comments but Not when he Attacks Mav. So the Original topic was: Money. A good relationship will understand eachothers finances as to what they can and cannot afford. So, if it neccessary for the Finace' to pay all exspenses that is OK. Nothing wrong with it. A Couple has to be aware of what eachother can afford. We all know this process is not cheap and requires a committment on eachothers part to make it happen and be a success. If you don't like Mav's and My U-tubes you are free not to watch. Have a great day and good luck in the process. Tim/Mav Once again, things that are not offending to you, might be offending to others. And your videos are something that falls in that category. Your videos called the attention of the members because it looks harsh not only to Filipinas but also greatly to your fiancee's modesty. You don't want others to take your fiancee wrongly for being cheap or something worse because of these videos. We know that you love each other, and she has a nice looking body that you are so lucky for. So don't share it to anybody's eyes and fantasies. Edited by Cutie_Patootie, 08 May 2011 - 10:03 AM.	Cutie_Patootie	Female	Philippines	2011-05-08 10:01:00
Philippines	Did He ever give money?	It's a mystery to me how a couple can be engaged to be married and are planning to spend the rest of their lives together as husband and wife, yet they have not discussed their financial situation. I think it's a red flag. Some women tends to build up the respect from their fiances and just doesn't ask a cent or two. I second the motion Tahoma, they have to have some sort of closure how they want to set up the financial part. What I would like to know is that, they want to marry each other ALREADY and still hasn't build that strong foundation to get to know each other as simple as when to give or when to ask.	Cutie_Patootie	Female	Philippines	2011-05-07 11:45:00
Philippines	Bank Account In Phils	My husband and I have our joint bank account in China bank and they have asked the following: Copy of his passport Marriage Certificate BC Driver's license and 4 2x2 pictures. BDO might ask the same ones. So just bring his personal IDs. Edited by Cutie_Patootie, 09 May 2011 - 09:18 PM.	Cutie_Patootie	Female	Philippines	2011-05-09 21:16:00
Philippines	waiting for pacquiao vs mosley fight	TRY it here friends. This is where I am tuned in connected to my HDTV. Pacman vs Mosley fight live streamingPacman vs Mosley fight live streaming	Cutie_Patootie	Female	Philippines	2011-05-07 20:25:00
Philippines	waiting for pacquiao vs mosley fight	I just saved me $52 here... Pacman vs. Mosley Live streaming	Cutie_Patootie	Female	Philippines	2011-05-07 19:40:00
Philippines	conditional permanent resident	To make it more simple... If you enter US as CR1 visa holder, (marriage based) from the date your POE is the start of your 2 year Conditional Residency.	Cutie_Patootie	Female	Philippines	2011-05-12 22:15:00
Philippines	to all first time driver (shere your experience)t	Definitely start with a used car.. Thank God I was a Manila driver before I came here. The only bad part was I was so used to honking in Manila and I had to learn to tone it down when I got here. Haha Lmao! I feel you. I was a Manila driver too and I have just learned how to be patient on the road over here. Way back home, my horn was so jaded like a bus drawing attention for passengers. lol . I used my Phil license to drive around the city where we were living, then I read the Driver's handbook for the state of Louisiana, but I got my driver's permit from another state for "work" related purposes then came back to Louisiana to get my actual driver's license. The hardest part of learning to drive here in the States for me is on the Interstate. I was not used of driving with a 5 lane highway in just 1 direction, oh how I hate merging lanes, (seems some people doesn't know who does and doesn't have the right of way sometimes) with people cutting in front of you and breaking before you know it and basically learning how to figure out what was posted on those boards along the road (Exits, highway numbers). As for the husband teaching the wife thingy, we have had few episodes of howling and pointing fingers with each other inside the car while he was teaching me, but I'm thankful that he is patient enough to teach me to drive the US way, and he let loss of me so early. Thankfully, I never hit a thing, nor a wreck , tickets, or whatsoever.	Cutie_Patootie	Female	Philippines	2011-05-11 19:47:00
Philippines	TallCoolOne Photo Thread	"if you're trying to show off for people at the top, forget it. They will look down on you anyhow. And if you're trying to show off for people at the bottom, forget it. They will only envy you. Status will get you nowhere. Only an open heart will allow you to float equally between everyone." -Mitch Albom	Cutie_Patootie	Female	Philippines	2011-04-17 07:40:00
Philippines	First time immigrant airfare	PAL. (Philippine Airlines) As to what I did, I called few travel agencies and see who offers me the best/lowest airfare MNL - LAX. They will be able to offer you the first time immigrant discount. Don't buy ticket directly from PAL. This is what I paid: Fare: $396 Foreign Taxes: $148.60 Ph Taxes: $34.30 Total: $578.90 When you get to the airport you only have to pay travel tax. The agency covered the others. You can check my travel agency at ALISTO TRAVEL (02) 8734929 Look for Lali. Edited by Cutie_Patootie, 16 May 2011 - 04:57 PM.	Cutie_Patootie	Female	Philippines	2011-05-16 16:56:00
Philippines	Medical Concern	You should really be careful with what you say. Youre the type of american that gets other good americans in trouble. Not sure why, for someone who has only not nice things to say about Philippines, you're with a filipina. Maybe coz no american woman can stand you, theyre not crazy enough. Don't worry. You won't be seeing more of him for the next couple of weeks because the Capt said so.	Cutie_Patootie	Female	Philippines	2011-05-16 13:52:00
Philippines	Medical Concern	Just remember. When someone has to tell everybody how great they are. It's usually because they are the only one's who think they are great. ...or its because nobody is telling them that they are never, and will never be, a millimeter near from that word. This creature is such a conceited mammal, and who ever thinks he's great should be stone to death and be buried somewhere which is unknown to men. Now, I need me some drink. Edited by Cutie_Patootie, 08 May 2011 - 09:19 AM.	Cutie_Patootie	Female	Philippines	2011-05-08 09:16:00
Philippines	Medical Concern	Wrong Many doctors in Philippines are quacks and the ones doing the Medical Interview are about brain dead. Many backward doctors in Philippines, I doubt many of them would be able to become a MD in USA. oh! I remember, someone in this forum is a god and knows everything. "many doctors in the Philippines are quacks" that's like saying most of the Americans are a-hole. hmm reminds me of someone familiar. Thanks to the quack doctors that learned through Philippine education system, for you can concur that your wife is a quack nurse. It's amazing how you can see potholes about my country yet again you keep coming back.	Cutie_Patootie	Female	Philippines	2011-05-07 13:17:00
Philippines	Medical Concern	In her medical day, she has to open and air it out to the doctor that facilitating the medical.They will know what to do. In this way maybe, she can be referred to a psychiatrist that works in the hospital for the Embassy that deals with this kind of situation. However, I would say cover all the sides before proceeding to the K1 to see of there is a big obstacle far ahead. It will save them money, time and frustrations. I wish your friend good luck. Edited by Cutie_Patootie, 06 May 2011 - 07:21 PM.	Cutie_Patootie	Female	Philippines	2011-05-06 19:21:00
Philippines	lost xray cd from St. Lukes	My friend message me this morning and told me that she had been robbed last night and those guys took away her folder with her St. Lukes chest X-ray on it. She is really worried that she might not get a replacement for it? Is it possible to attain a new copy of it? and the mere fact that her flight is going to be on the 10 of Feb Is there some one out here who got through this thing? What did you do? Thank you so much and I hope to hear from all of you guys. In my case, when I had my immunizations re-done for THEIR (US Health Unit) File, I had to show to them my immunization records before I receive all the vaccines as my age requires here. Back then, they gave me a skin test which turned out positive. Since I have my XRAY CD WITH ME, I didn't have to do it over here. I saved me $150 bucks. So if you think you your friend will be in the same situation, I would suggest have her get another copy if it wouldn't be that much.	Cutie_Patootie	Female	Philippines	2011-01-27 22:22:00
Philippines	XOOM Phils/Phils from USA bank	If you send money to yourself WHILE in the Philippines, the transaction will not be possible to be successful. There is something about XOOM's system that doesn't accept any incoming transaction outside the US. My husband tried to do this while he was in the Philippines but the transactions were always cancelled after trying 3 times. Luckily, he has remote desktop through VNC server/viewer that he was able to control, access and use his own desktop computer in the US that he used to send me money in my name in the Philippines, even though were are together.	Cutie_Patootie	Female	Philippines	2011-05-17 19:19:00
Philippines	Filipina wife issues....advice please...	ive already told her i will not send any money for any reason, i dont pay for my parents medical care and i wont for hers. they are cut off for life in my book. First of all, I would like to commend you for following the great advices of our fellows here and truly did the right thing. Everyone has their own "BREAKING POINT" Even Mother Teresa must have had one. And you have reached yours. This is one big lesson to each and everyone of us that taking advantage of something/ Someone will not do any good to us. Being married with someone from the United States is not something to be boastful of, change anything from before and even now. It's about you and your wife building a FAMILY TOGETHER not building and "supporting" others while both of you are struggling. A lift must only be given in times of difficulty not handing everything to them in a silver platter. Its like default thing that once a filipina is married to a Kano, the family of the filipina thinks they just won a lottery. Which is a sad connotation but true. Even a lottery winnings must be spent wisely. If the "help" was fully discussed and handled properly, the family relationship between you and your wife's would not be tragic as it is now. The good thing is, you and your wife has lighten the load so both of you can focus in more important things like preparing yourselves for the baby. (Congratulations!!!) Stick to your actions of not giving them anything. If you slack on that, they will think you gullible. Both sides has learned a lesson. Let's leave it like that. Edited by Cutie_Patootie, 23 January 2011 - 01:54 AM.	Cutie_Patootie	Female	Philippines	2011-01-23 01:53:00
Philippines	Bringing 2 China Made Tablets to U.S. is this ok?	It really depends on what you mean by knock-offs.... If they are just lesser quality (and price) that look similar but are not fakes of actual name brands then you're ok. If they are fake iPads or SamsungTabs (or something like that) then technically they are illegal in the US and if CBP detects them they will confiscate them... And just additional things, If in any situation you are tempted to bring fake LV's and all those branded handbags, or any brand that is worth a fortune like Chanel, Prada etc in large quantities... DON'T even think about bringing them into the US because surely, they will track you resources on those stuffs. And some Pirated DVD's. I know of someone ( I even posted here in VJ long ago) that at the POE, she was sent back home because of these pirated DVD's coming from Pinas she had like so many of them. Just a warning.	Cutie_Patootie	Female	Philippines	2011-05-28 07:57:00
Philippines	Hotels near NAIA: Mabuhay Manor?	I am going to the Philippines to get my fiancée soon, and I need a place to stay overnight while I wait for my flight out of Manila the next morning. Does anyone know the Baclaran area in Manila? I read recommendations from several people for the Mabuhay Manor, which is in that area on the corner of Ortigas St. and F.B. Harrison in Pasay. I am an American traveling alone, and I am just staying overnight until my flight in the morning, but I didn't want to stay in an area that is too risky. However, I also don't want to pay $100 extra to stay in a large hotel like the Manila Marriott if the neighborhood is no different. I read a lot of good reviews about Mabuhay Manor, but every reviewer, even the Filipinos, mentioned that it was in a bad area. I'm just wondering if that is all of Manila or just that neighborhood. Any advice is appreciated! Mabuhay Manor Hotel is a 5 star customer satisfaction rate for me.. This is where we held our wedding and the people there were very wonderful, this is where we stayed on our first night together. Rate is very reasonable for me. Customer service is excellent. They went out of their way to cater our needs. On our wedding package that we bought prior on my hubby's arrival, we get to have 1 night free of stay in their honeymoon suite, which is what we used on our first night together. Location: Is very convenient as the malls and SLEX and USEm are just few minutes away. Person to contact: Look for Ms. Jenny (if she's still there, and you can mention my last name (Mrs. Miller) so she'd be delighted to help y'all if you decided to come.) I hope this helps!	Cutie_Patootie	Female	Philippines	2011-02-12 08:52:00