ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesDress for embassy interview.
QUOTE (masteryfic @ Sep 2 2009, 01:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello anyone can tell me what to wear at the embassy for interview.
they said formal or business attire. so confusing. maybe someone can include some pic lol.
any suggestions ?


just wear a nice top, pants, comfortable shoes/sandals. don't be overly formal or overly casual. waer cmfy clothes as you will be standing outside for a long time and staying there most of the day.
betsayFemale02009-09-02 01:17:00
PhilippinesHer first job here in America!
QUOTE (PhiLandShiR @ Sep 10 2009, 11:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Everyone,

My beloved wife has started her first job here in America. Its only part time to start till her pregnancy gets a bit less stressful.
Now she can pay taxes just like everyone else! good.gif

She is working for a local day care in the nursery taking care of 14 new babies!!

What kind of first job did your SO do when she/he first got here in the US?

Phil



congrats on your first job!!! my first and current job is a bank teller. i'm also working part time, 20 hrs. a week. no plans of working full time - been there than that (in pinas smile.gif
betsayFemale02009-09-10 14:09:00
PhilippinesBirthday Gift for Filipina Aunt
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QUOTE (Iris&Norman @ Sep 5 2009, 02:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
A cool handbag, a lightweight soft natural fiber scarf and some shades?



She's probably 48-50 years old. She loves the casino! And doesnt take nearly as much time for herself as she should!



anything name brand star_smile.gif

betsayFemale02009-09-05 01:52:00
PhilippinesBirthday Gift for Filipina Aunt
[quote name='JosMeg12' date='Sep 4 2009, 03:02 PM' post='3283580']
Hey Everyone!
I am going to visit my fiance in 3 weeks smile.gif I cant wait.. But anyway, during the time I wil be there it is his Aunts Birthday. dancin5hr.gif I have met her about 4 times, and out of all of his family, she is my favorite. She is always so kind and makes me feel really comfortble. So, I would like to bring her a gift. I just have no idea what the heck to get! If anyone has any ideas please let me know~
Thanks So much!

Megan

PS im not sure how this ended up in Canada... and I cant figure out how to delete it and relocate it. Im sorry!


or depending on your budget - a nice purse would be even more impressive!

betsayFemale02009-09-05 00:56:00
PhilippinesBirthday Gift for Filipina Aunt
QUOTE (JosMeg12 @ Sep 4 2009, 03:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey Everyone!
I am going to visit my fiance in 3 weeks smile.gif I cant wait.. But anyway, during the time I wil be there it is his Aunts Birthday. dancin5hr.gif I have met her about 4 times, and out of all of his family, she is my favorite. She is always so kind and makes me feel really comfortble. So, I would like to bring her a gift. I just have no idea what the heck to get! If anyone has any ideas please let me know~
Thanks So much!

Megan

PS im not sure how this ended up in Canada... and I cant figure out how to delete it and relocate it. Im sorry!



How old is the filipina aunt? most filipinas love Victoria's Secret or Bath and Body works stuff - you could give her a gift set from either store.

betsayFemale02009-09-05 00:53:00
PhilippinesWonder what to do next...
[quote name='DobermanGuy' date='Sep 4 2009, 08:08 PM' post='3284265']
I send her lots of cards and letters in the postmail... whistling.gif

I have filled her email box to the point that Yahoo will likely start charging her for 'space' soon... innocent.gif

I left PLENTY of sweet comments on her friendster... good.gif

We txt so much now that she has to load her phone every 3 or 4 days! (A P500 load USED to last her for 2 months! HAA!!)

We talk on the phone daily and I actually LISTEN to her and what she has to say... good.gif

Here in a few hours, she will be calling because she got some roses from me... (THIS is going to be a good call I am SURE!) She does not know they are coming... devil.gif

I wonder what I can do next to show my honey how much I care for her??? I tell her all the time but like to do things to show her also...

Money wont work here, She is NOT impressed this way at all. Would likely make her angry if it was something expensive...

ALL of her personal needs are met, so I can't really do anything there to help.

I am NOT willing to send her any body parts just yet. That would likely work against me here. no0pb.gif

No way I am getting any more tattoos either!!! no0pb.gif




Any suggestions here for what I could do next??? Thanks!! star_smile.gif




Have you met in person yet? I suggest you make plans to see her before the "relationship" gets any further/deeper (if you haven't seen her in person yet).


betsayFemale02009-09-05 00:45:00
Philippinesdry and hopeless
Pantene, shampoo and conditioner. you can also go to filipino/asian stores and look for sunsilk and creamsilk. one of my pinay friends order creamsilk online. you might also want to try Bath and Body works shampoo and conditioner. keep you eyes open for their sale - my hair is hiyang na hiyang sa shampoo and conditioner nila. smells great too!



betsayFemale02009-09-28 00:28:00
PhilippinesWestern Union Sucks
QUOTE (Hoot @ Aug 19 2009, 11:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Western Union and the US Governemt just screwed me over.

I sent my wife $ 1,100 cash via Western Union - and they have put a government hold on it and won't release it till tomorrow which has caused my wife to miss her dentist appointment. She is in the middle of having major dental work done (multiple crowns). Apparently they need to interview me or something. What a crock of ####### !!! I am really steamed over this. I work hard as hell and pay my taxes - What a load of BS !!!

Has anybody else had this happen ???

Is there another method of money transfer that I can use for the future ??? I think once this is fixed I will quit using Western Union - it is expensive - and now very inconvenient.

Also, my wife will arrive here in the USA in October and we will need to send money to her family in Mindanao. Can anybody suggest a better way to send her family money ???

Thank you.

Hoot



We use xoom to transfer money to the Philippines. To transfer money for my family, what we did was to open a personal account (mine and my hubby), at Banco De Oro where I used to work, then enrolled the account in internet banking. Then, every once in a while, we transfer money thru xoom directly to our account in BDO,depending on how low our balance gets. We then do the online transfer every month from my account to my Mom's account in BDO. That way we don't pay the fee everytime we send money to the Philippines.

It's very convenient and works everytime.
betsayFemale02009-08-21 00:02:00
Philippinesprenuptial agreement?
QUOTE (Pinay Wife @ Oct 9 2009, 07:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Three times, I offered to sign a pre-nup before Doug and I got married but he flatly refused. He said divorce was not an option. GULP! unsure.gif


you should be glad you married a good man smile.gif

betsayFemale02009-10-10 18:31:00
PhilippinesVote for Filipino Efren Peñaflorida
QUOTE (MikeeLucyForever @ Oct 10 2009, 05:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you think he deserves it, Click Here, Read and Vote for Efren for CNN 2009 Hero. I just did.

Voting is only until Thursday, November 19, 2009 (6 a.m. ET).



I think he does. I already voted for him and told my friends to do so. The guy and what he does is admirable.
betsayFemale02009-10-11 10:20:00
PhilippinesMy filipina wife

tell your wife to try www.meetup.com - she might be fortunate to meet nice Pinays in that site like I did. type in your zip code and join a local Pinoy group or look for Pinays with same interests or those who are also new to the area and are looking for new friends.

We've all been there, some of us are still adjusting and getting better at coping, but some do need more time. I think it's a good thing that you are not insensitive to the needs of your wife. God bless and i hope she finds new friends soon.
betsayFemale02009-10-14 21:03:00
PhilippinesXOOM COUPON CODE
QUOTE (franksonb @ Oct 10 2009, 08:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
NEW XOOM COUPON CODE " SAVEOCTOBER " I USED IT TODAY. IT WORKS.



thanks for sharing. we'll probably use it this month
betsayFemale02009-10-11 10:19:00
PhilippinesBayview Park Hotel
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QUOTE (JANETandLYLE @ Sep 25 2009, 05:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Is the Bayview Park Hotel the hotel directly across the street from the US Embassy in Manila? Any other suggestions on where my fiance Janet should stay? Any good or bad comments about the Bayview Park Hotel? Thanks for any help in regards to setting a reservation for a hotel stay for the interview.

Yep RIGHT across Roxas. It's OK. My wife, daughter and sister stayed there. They stayed at The Lotus Garden for the medical and was cheaper and liked it better. They wished they'd stayed there instead of the Bayview. It's only for 1 night for interview. It will work.


Yeah,Janet stayed at the Lotus Garden two times, cause she had to return again for the medical exam issues. I was just looking at the convenience issue. Just looking for some suggestions. Is the Bayview a dump?

Roaches aren't REAL big! They do fly tho.



Yes, roaches FLY when it's dark in Bayview! I know 'coz the first time my fiance (now husband) went to Manila, a flying roach decided to "kiss" him in the face at Bayview. Not a good first impression, I tell you. you might wanna check out cherry blossoms hotel - it's adjacent to robinson's mall, and very near the embassy. lots of taxi she can get from the hotel. free breakfast included too.

betsayFemale02009-11-16 01:24:00
PhilippinesGUILT !
QUOTE (John&Juvy @ Sep 15 2009, 08:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rheanick @ Sep 15 2009, 07:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My 2 cents

If you are making a decision for him... you are indirectly telling us that he does not know how to decide.
You should trust your husband enough to make his own decision.
You could tell him your opinion and views, still, he should be the one to make the final decision.

If the information is for him, respect him enough to forward it to him.

Btw, regarding the money thing, if he is the one who earns that money, let him decide where to use it. If your money is involved. That's another story.

If you are making a decision for him... you are indirectly telling us that he does not know how to decide.
You should trust your husband enough to make his own decision.
You could tell him your opinion and views, still, he should be the one to make the final decision.


Like I said....He already realized that what he was doing for the past 6 months was too much and he started to slow down for being active or about to stop about this whole thing. Specially na medyo may misunderstanding na ngyari sa grupo. Hanggang sa kagabi nga nka tanggap na naman kami ng mensahe from them again. Thought enough is enough because this is way too much of what we only agreed about when the first time he asked me na "paminsan-minsan lang naman yung gagawin nya". Thought everything is already back to normal when I see him relax everytime he came home from work. We always talked if what is the problems and very open din to each other not even about even a little from the past, that's why I felt bad about sa ginawa ko kasi for the first time may ginawa ako na hindi ko masabi sa kanya. Being a wife I dont think I can just sit down and ignored him even seeing him exhausted physically and mentally about this.

Regarding about the money.... We both earnings money, honestly... there is no "My Money" and "His Money"between us... It's always "Our Money". We get bankruptcy or get rich it is "US", Not just me or him. I never have also a problem if he spent money for this. The problem here is FAR from the money.. It's about his tttoooo much Effort and tttoooo much time that he spent for this bull without getting any credit sa mga kasama nya.

LOL I wish I can tell the whole Story about this whole thing..... But the whole point about this thread is about kung meron ba dito na na-experienced not the same story pero same na nakapag tago ng sekreto sa mga husband nyo for both own good. I even just to talked about it in our own language lol due my husband checking this site also sometimes lol.




Show some respect to your husband, girl. I think you should go to him and tell him everything you did in SECRET. I wouldn't want to think how pissed off he will be when he finds out that he is the last to know about your little "secret".

I agree with you about the money issue though. . .
betsayFemale02009-09-16 00:36:00
Philippinescredit card debts
QUOTE (Rocky_nBullwinkle @ Aug 31 2009, 01:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (melissa/martin @ Aug 31 2009, 11:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my credit score will be affected too? even though all of his credit cards are under his name? and he has huge debts even before we got married. We are only married for 9 months.

I am not really bothered by my credit score as i never had any credit cards. So i don't have a credit score? and if its gonna be affected then i'd be in a shithole... coz no credit score plus bad credit history caused by my husband.

I dont really know how it works.


No credit is better than bad credit. I don't have credit card either. Husband and I are using his credit card which is in his name. I am not bothered anyway. I use cash when making any purchase.



Back in the Philippines, I used to have 4 credit cards. Some of the things I charged were legitimate charges like hospital bills, major repairs, food, etc. But looking back, most of it were just things that I could do without. I was working and I always told myself that I deserved it since I worked my butt off anyway, AND I could pay it all off someday. Meanwhile, I was paying the ridiculous interest every month (esp. on my Citibank visa) since I paid only the minimum. Payday was always stressful for me since I had to figure out what goes where, and how to make the money last through the next payday smile.gif. How I wished I could be DEBT FREE and have that peace and freedom!! At last, peace and freedom was gained when I resigned from my job, got my "retirement" pay, paid off all my "utangs" (debts), and moved here.

When I first moved here, I used to find it weird that my husband and my parents-in-law would not buy ANYTHING that are not on sale. In fact I used to get irritated when we I can't buy the item (which we can afford to buy anyway) just because it's not on sale yet. I also used to be embarrassed when we had to use coupons everytime we eat out, hehe. Now, I have come to appreciate the fact that my husband is a cheapskate on somethings:) He taught me a lot how to handle money, and how to be a good steward.

I still have credit cards over here, the only difference is, I don't use it a lot, and we pay it all off every month. We also don't have cable TV, no netflix (we just download movies from the internet for free), no cellphone, and mostly go to thrift stores and garage sales. You wouldn't believe the "treasures" you can find in those stores and sales smile.gif for less money. I also do my husband's hair, do my own nails, don't have facials every month anymore, no monthly massage either- gosh how I miss being pampered like that. I figure I can pamper myself when we go back Pinas na lang. With the money we don't spend on luxuries, we are able to go out to dinner every week, save, and send our monthly support Philippines to help with my Mom's medicines and household expenses.

I guess it's a choice of what lifestyle you want to have, and the priorities in life you want make.
betsayFemale02009-09-01 15:21:00
Philippinescredit card debts
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QUOTE (Armenia @ Aug 31 2009, 07:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You seem to have more money sense than your husband. I would insist that there be changes made like you and the others suggested (change school, apartment, get rid of most credit cards). It seems even before the two of you got married, he was already managing his finances very badly (depending on credit cards to pay for travel expenses to visit you = living beyond his means). The most you can really do is insist. But, what if he doesn't take you seriously and make those changes? Would he be willing to see a credit counselor? What are your options if he doesn't even want to see a credit counselor?

Expecting you to find a higher-paying job (if you could even find one at this point) to pay for his debts was not very nice of him. I have a friend who married a USC. For seven years, she had to support her husband because her husband's pay (and part of her pay) went entirely to paying off debts he had before they were married.

I am very interested in hearing other people's suggestions about this because I think this problem is not uncommon at all.



He is trying to start a business now and i hope it goes well. Its called a BPO and we are using word of mouth to promote it and have a client. My worry is this is a trial and error thing it could work and it could not work, although im trying to be optimistic. He told me his daughter going to a public school is not an option and even told me if he could get a loan just to keep her there. -sigh- If i bring this up to him right now, we'll just argue.

I love him and i just want to help him out but i don't know how to deal with him. I am not telling him that it will be forever public school for her but for this time only since we cant move because we already signed the lease and will expire on 2010.

All of my salary goes to our bill and i dont disagree with that. His' just go to her school and rent and expects me to find a better paying job... It hurts too much.


I'm so sorry about your situation - did you know that he was deep credit card debt before you even married him? I think the problem lies primarily with your husband. He had and is still living beyond his means and is not willing to make adjustments to be able to pay his debt. That is totally irresponsible, inconsiderate and uncaring. How dare he tell you to find a better paying job to pay for his debts!! I'm sorry for saying this but it's the truth, and unless your husband changes his attitude, your debts will even get bigger. I suggest you pray hard for God to change and soften your husband's heart and change his attitude so that he will see the problem, listen to reason (listen to you) and make concrete plans in getting you out of debt.




I kinda know about it and thought that everybody has debts. I just didn't know that it will turn out like this. This is so bad. He told me mainly because of his travel to the Philippines to visit me. He visited me 5 times before I got here in the USA and we went back this year for his major dental problem but it didn't get fixed.

Is it my fault that he visited me many times thats why he owes too much? I didn't force him to.. although i liked it and enjoyed the company but i didnt think that in the future right now that I and him would be in deep debt.



Nope, it's your fault at all, BUT you still have to "pay" for those visits. You're married to him, and his debts are yours now. I asked my husband's opinion/advice to get an American man's point of view:), and some of his suggestions are:


Stop harping on the kid, because you'll never get anywhere on that and it will only gonna make things worse. Your husband loves the kid and wants to provide/give her the best and it's something that you will have to embrace. Any sacrifices should first come from things that you both do or enjoy and not at the expense of the child. Maybe if you stop harping on transferring the kid to public school, your husband will be more cooperative. BTW, $1,000.00 a month in tuition is not that bad for a private school accdg. to my hubby.

Also, start looking to things that BOTH of you can sacrifice, such as cable TV, going out to dinner/eating out/movies, etc. cut back on extras (starbucks, clothing, shoes, etc.).

Yes, almost everybody has debts, some as high as $100,000.00 in credit card debts, so yours is not as bad as others, so that might make you feel better smile.gif BUT, if you do only the minimum payments everytime, you will never get out of debt.

Hopefully, the business that your hubby is starting will succeed, but expect that in starting a business, you will incur more debts. Your best course of action is to minimize as much unnecessary spending(see above) and work to make sure the business succeeds. You need to support your husband's endeavor regardless of what happens. Never play the blame game if it turns out badly.

Don't forget to get on your knees and pray for your marriage and your husband. With God, nothing is impossible.










betsayFemale02009-08-30 18:38:00
Philippinescredit card debts
QUOTE (melissa/martin @ Aug 30 2009, 05:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Armenia @ Aug 31 2009, 07:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You seem to have more money sense than your husband. I would insist that there be changes made like you and the others suggested (change school, apartment, get rid of most credit cards). It seems even before the two of you got married, he was already managing his finances very badly (depending on credit cards to pay for travel expenses to visit you = living beyond his means). The most you can really do is insist. But, what if he doesn't take you seriously and make those changes? Would he be willing to see a credit counselor? What are your options if he doesn't even want to see a credit counselor?

Expecting you to find a higher-paying job (if you could even find one at this point) to pay for his debts was not very nice of him. I have a friend who married a USC. For seven years, she had to support her husband because her husband's pay (and part of her pay) went entirely to paying off debts he had before they were married.

I am very interested in hearing other people's suggestions about this because I think this problem is not uncommon at all.



He is trying to start a business now and i hope it goes well. Its called a BPO and we are using word of mouth to promote it and have a client. My worry is this is a trial and error thing it could work and it could not work, although im trying to be optimistic. He told me his daughter going to a public school is not an option and even told me if he could get a loan just to keep her there. -sigh- If i bring this up to him right now, we'll just argue.

I love him and i just want to help him out but i don't know how to deal with him. I am not telling him that it will be forever public school for her but for this time only since we cant move because we already signed the lease and will expire on 2010.

All of my salary goes to our bill and i dont disagree with that. His' just go to her school and rent and expects me to find a better paying job... It hurts too much.


I'm so sorry about your situation - did you know that he was deep credit card debt before you even married him? I think the problem lies primarily with your husband. He had and is still living beyond his means and is not willing to make adjustments to be able to pay his debt. That is totally irresponsible, inconsiderate and uncaring. How dare he tell you to find a better paying job to pay for his debts!! I'm sorry for saying this but it's the truth, and unless your husband changes his attitude, your debts will even get bigger. I suggest you pray hard for God to change and soften your husband's heart and change his attitude so that he will see the problem, listen to reason (listen to you) and make concrete plans in getting you out of debt.


betsayFemale02009-08-30 17:40:00
PhilippinesBound for Oregon
Hi Ria,

welcome to the US!

I'm in Oregon, in the Lake Oswego Area :) sorry though but I can't tell how far it is from Bend (have to ask hubby later). Anyway, been here for more than a year now, and I can relate to you wanting to have Pinay friends over here. I've seen a lot of snow during my first year, and some snow this year, hehe . . . I have some Pinay friends who are new to Oregon too, most of them from the Portland area, and we meet every once in a while to go malling, shopping or to just hang out. If you want to keep in touch, just pm me when you get here.

Enjoy the new chapter of your life with your hubby.





Hey guys,

Finally heading to Oregon after 3.5 years. Yup, hubby has been doing the jig since he arrived here in the Philippines. I'm moving to Central Oregon in the Bend area, and I was wondering if anybody from VJ is close to where I'll be at. We're leaving for the US on January 25 and it sure would be nice to have someone to keep in touch with when I get there. If you've got tips, advice, or funny stories to share, sure would appreciate any you can throw my way.

:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:


betsayFemale02010-01-13 21:47:00
PhilippinesPNB ATM Accounts - Where's the money going?
Hi, I used to work in one of the philippine banks before (not PNB), so I'm hoping I can help answer your questions.



Does anyone know the following:
- Is there a monthly account maintenance fee for a PNB ATM account? - since you said you use Rapid remit, I'm assuming that the account opened was a "remittance acct, and normally banks don't require any maintaining balance. I dont understand why PNB would tell them to to leave a balance everytime, when in fact they can leave like a very minimal balance (a hundred will do). since ther is no maint. balance required, no fees should be charged
- Is there a minimum account balance required to avoid a low balance fee? see above answer :)
- Is there a transaction fee for the ATM withdrawal if a PNB ATM is used? normally no
- Does the ATM withdrawal receipt have the account balance shown? yes, it does
- Is it possible to get an account balance report at the ATM before the withdrawal? yes, all they have to do is make a balance inquiry first, and get a receipt


One thing I would suggest also is for your folks to go to the PNB branch of account and request for a copy of the bank statement. they might charge you a minimal fee for that, but that way you could check the transactions - deposit, withdrawal, and the daily/monthly balance.
betsayFemale02010-01-26 22:32:00
PhilippinesPara sa mga Pinay...
QUOTE (pangga @ Mar 3 2009, 01:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yummy, yummy!

I will surely miss bulalo, siomai, grilled fish- tilapia, bangus, sinigang, kare-kare, prawns..
Kaya eto habang naghihintay ng visa, kain lang ng kain... biggrin.gif

~Baby



oh my gosh, this is really torture. tulo laway talaga!!! I miss the sinugbang isda, the kasag, talaba, kare-kare, ginaos with baboy, puto and dinuguan, utan nga langka nga may gata, laswa, chicken inasal, pinamalhan, pinaksyo, etc., etc, etc. and all my mom's cooking. Gosh, even the japanese and chinese food from bacolod restaurants. and of course all the foods from Imay's, hehe.

I got a big laugh from reading Purefoods hotdog as one of the missed foods from pinas - hahaha! kasi talagang totoo. iba ang hotdog nila dito.

hala Baby magpakabundat ka dyan, hehe. you will surely crave filipino food once you get here.

betsayFemale02009-03-07 20:05:00
PhilippinesMarried Filipinos who send money to family back in Philippines
QUOTE (badger @ Nov 19 2009, 11:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I lived in the Philippines for a year on my first visit. I was really disappointed because of all the people sitting on there butts collecting money from there family members working abroad. Those people working abroad work very hard to earn little money and have to pay back most of it to the company who sent them. Then they send the rest of the money to there families. There families live like kings buying all of the goodies. When finally there contract is up they go back to the Philippines and find out the family spent it all and now they have nothing. They work all those years and in return have nothing to show for it except for the aches and pains.. The Philippines is becoming a welfare country relying on other people to support them. They don't have any ambition to get up and work. They would rather sit around and drink and get money from relative abroad...... They are dirty people to throwing there trash every where. you cant go any where without see trash.

Me I wouldn't send money to my wifes family unless i new they were working and it is a big emergency. They would have to show proof to. and then it would only be the mother and father no one else.



You seem to have a very low opinion of Filipinos and the Philippines in general. Which part of the Philippines is your wife from? You speak/write as if you know everything about the Filipino people. I admit that what you have seen was true, it happens, and I am not proud of it. But you have no right to generalize and say that "the Philippines is becoming a welfare country. . .they are dirty people throwing their trash everywhere, etc. Before you make any generalizations about my country and your wife's country, please check you spelling first, okey???

Just out of curiosity, does you wife know about your low opinion about Filipinos?
betsayFemale02009-11-21 21:30:00
PhilippinesMy beautiful wife is very irresponsible
QUOTE (Jasman0717 @ Nov 18 2009, 04:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Actually Claudeth does take 30 to 40 minute showers a day but is trying to cut back blush.gif



a good rule maybe no hot shower for her! see if she can last 10 minutes in a cold shower.
betsayFemale02009-11-21 21:52:00
PhilippinesMy beautiful wife is very irresponsible
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QUOTE (Jasman0717 @ Nov 16 2009, 04:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My sweet little Claudeth is a wonderful, giving woman but is also the most irresponsible person I have ever met in my life. I never seen anyone melt a bar of soap before but she does it. She can plug up the shower drain quickly and just loves to take 30 or 45 minute showers twice a day. She leaves the lights on constantly and the refrigator open all the time. She will fill her plate full of food and eat about 1/4 of it and the rest goes in the trash.

I am totally at my wits end. I have been dealing with this for 4 1/2 years but have made no progress in teaching her conservation. I love her very much and would never dream of getting rid of her but have been thinking of sending her to the Philippines for a visit.

Has anyone else had this problem? I have heard comments off and on but nothing consistant with what my little consumer does.

she needs to understand that just because she can do something, that does not mean she should. perhaps you should point out that this wastefullness on her part costs money, which curtails her shopping....


Conserve Resources ---> New Shoes!

new shoes could be the proverbial carrot. good.gif



BUY NEW




good.gif good.gif good.gif way to go!!!
betsayFemale02009-11-21 21:50:00
PhilippinesMy Interview Experience
QUOTE (Francis Rohan @ May 11 2008, 11:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just wanna share my interview experience this morning..

I woke up around 5 am to prepare for my 7:30 interview, left the house by 6:30, arrived at the embassy before 7 am.
When I arrived at the embassy people are already falling inline so I hurriedly went to k1 line.
I think it doesn't matter if you arrived early or just before your interview time as long as you're not late..hahaha
The guard asked me of my interview confirmation, i thought it is the email that the embassy has sent me but he's looking for the letter that the embassy sent with your case number and an id...but you also need to bring your appointment letter.
Went straight to Gate2, one by one you have to pass by the metal detector and put your things at the xray machine...got no problem at all as I don't have any gadgets. After the xray, you have to go out and turn left to go to the immigrant section. I thought k1 visa are non-immigrant but there's no one in that room so i went inside the immigrant section room where there are lots of people. (Also asked the guard if i'm in the right room)
The room was also full so I just sit near the seafearer's section, waited for my turn to get the ticket number...
While waiting for the guard's instruction, a lady came and told us to prepare the ds forms and make sure to fill them out correctly and completely.
As she said, if you leave some numbers blank it's like hiding something from them..so if a question is not applicable to you..just put N/A.
Also in DS-156K, which is under "DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE"..she said fill it with your fiance's name and sign it while waiting.
When the guard asked for those who are on 7:30 schedule to fall in line at the ticket booth..i hurriedly went there..gave them all the DS forms: 2 DS-156, 2 DS-157, 1 form from the bank, 1 DS-156k, and my appointment letter.
I was asked how far my pregnancy is. Then she told me to sit down and wait for my name to be called for fingerscanning. that's STEP 1.

STEP 2: Finger Scanning
You should be attentive while waiting for your name to be called..around 8:20 my name was called for fingerscanning at window 33.
It was fast and easy as the lady who's assisting is nice and smiling so it didn't last for 5 minutes that's including waiting for your turn and the finger scanning itself.

Sit back again and wait for your number...

STEP 3: Pre-screener
My number was called at 8:40 am at window 25, the prescreener is a nice lady..she's accomodating and smiling..
She asked for my:
1. NBI
2. NSO BC
3. NSO Cenomar
4. Affidavit of Support
5. Pictures
(She didn't asked for emails, letters, or any other evidence, maybe she thought my being pregnant is enough evidence at all tongue.gif )
Here are the questions she asked:
1. Is the father of your baby the petitioner? I said yes (obviously)
2. How did you met?
3. What's the job of your fiance?
4. When are you due?
5. How many times did he visited? For how long?
After that she said, just sit back and wait for ur number to be called again...
I think it just lasted for 5 minutes only.

STEP 4: Consul Interview
My number was called at exactly 9 am at window 32..
But I needed to wait outside because there's still an interviewee inside..
I waited till 9:20, while waiting I thought I will have to take that long to finish the interview..got nervous again..hahaha
So here it goes..
Went inside, i thought the consul was a little bit far from the door but then just when you entered the door there's 2 chairs in each side then it's the consul's window already..He said Good morning and i replied back..didn't take a sit until he told me to do so..
He looked like a nice american guy..maybe in his late 20's..a little chubby....he looked nice.
Here are the questions he asked me:
1. Who is the father of your baby?
2. How did you met him?
3. What is he doing?
4. What I'm i doing?
5. When are you due?
- at this part he was like counting the months and then asked his collegue about how long is the validity of the visa...so he said it's 6 months then he's like..oh ok i think you can still make it..just make sure you get the baby's NSO BC as soon as you deliver so that you won't have any problem if you wanted him to be with you when you leave..as I know that it will take 3 months to get an NSO BC..I told him it's just 2 weeks to 1 month..and he said ok
then he paused and enhale deeply...and typed something in his computer..while he's doing this I can't help but notice how his stroking the keyboard..(hmn..i don't want to think he's a gay..hahaha..) after typing something..then checking back the documents..he said..OK, you're approved! Just wait outside and wait for your name to be called..Goodluck for your baby!!! I said thank you! and i gave him a big smile. biggrin.gif

As I walk going outside the consul's room..i'm like floating in happiness..thanking GOD for the gift he's given.. kicking.gif
While waiting for my name to be called..i could feel baby Rohan kicking inside me..maybe he's happy that we're approved..and i know that he's my lucky charm!!!

Then my name was called at window 38, this is the releasing window..he gave my pictures back..gave me pink slip..then asked me on how far im i..then suggested that i should get a boarding pass for baby before leaving the country. I thanked him and went to the delbros area.

At delbros, i filled out a form for the delivery of my visa..then paid 250 pesos..then went out the embassy..

NOTES:
I wasn't asked for my baptismal..letters, emails..and document verification..I think it's because i paid last March 25 and it's enough for them to verify my documents.

I also saw SHAPE at the embassy..it's just that we have to be separated because she's on k3..but did saw her just after my consul interview.

good.gif I WANT TO THANK YOU ALL..FOR THE INFO'S THAT YOU'VE POSTED...IT MADE MY JOURNEY EASIER!!
GOODLUCK TO THOSE WITH UPCOMING INTERVIEW!!!



Congratulations for the approval! good.gif
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-12 10:25:00
Philippines3 text confirmation from DELBROS you should received
smile.gif I only received 2 text msgs from them. 1st and 3rd.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-15 21:19:00
PhilippinesGot my visa!!!!
Wow!!! Congratulations! That was fast!
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-14 23:43:00
PhilippinesMNL Case Number
After you have successfully scheduled your interview, the USEM will send you an email confirmation. You can then print this out & use this for your medical exam. This is what I did for my early medical exam.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-13 23:10:00
PhilippinesGot the Pink
Biz Flor congratulations! kicking.gif
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-22 01:59:00
PhilippinesDELBROS
QUOTE (smiley84 @ May 22 2008, 03:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Donny @ May 14 2008, 07:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Last May 12, I already received a sms confirmation from DELBROS about my document verification payment. I want to personally call the Document Verification Department & talk to person-in-charge, Mr. Robbie using my cellphone (Smart). I know their phone number is 3392761 loc 104 but I'm not sure about the area code #. Is it 22?

Thanks.



What do we need to bring so we can pay Delbros? Do we need to call Delbros first?

Pauljoy



No need to call DELBROS before depositing the document verification fee.

Print this out as your guide:

http://manila.usemba...ov/wwwfdelb.pdf
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-22 19:41:00
PhilippinesDELBROS
QUOTE (Loterly_Richard @ May 15 2008, 01:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Donny @ May 14 2008, 08:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was able to get a hold of Mr. Robbie of DELBROS. Girls you are so right , he is really super nice. biggrin.gif yes.gif My name is included in the list which will be forwarded to NSO this coming 19th of May. He said to call him back the day after that.


P.S.
The woman who picked up the phone the 1st time from the DV department was kinda intimidating. But I understand that they receive lots of inquiry calls everyday. No wonder they deleted their phone number in their site.

you must call robbie again on may 20 tuesday and confirm to him if he is reading your name and case number from that nso monday list may 19. u may ask him to dictate your case number for you before u hang up (to make sure the numbers arent mixed up).

goodluck

keep believing-lot


Yes, I do intend to call him back. When I talked to him yesterday he even stated my first name and the branch name of Metro bank.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-15 20:47:00
PhilippinesDELBROS
I was able to get a hold of Mr. Robbie of DELBROS. Girls you are so right , he is really super nice. biggrin.gif yes.gif My name is included in the list which will be forwarded to NSO this coming 19th of May. He said to call him back the day after that.


P.S.
The woman who picked up the phone the 1st time from the DV department was kinda intimidating. But I understand that they receive lots of inquiry calls everyday. No wonder they deleted their phone number in their site.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-14 20:53:00
PhilippinesDELBROS
QUOTE (donchelle @ May 14 2008, 05:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Donny @ May 15 2008, 08:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Last May 12, I already received a sms confirmation from DELBROS about my document verification payment. I want to personally call the Document Verification Department & talk to person-in-charge, Mr. Robbie using my cellphone (Smart). I know their phone number is 3392761 loc 104 but I'm not sure about the area code #. Is it 22?

Thanks.


hi! you can call them by just adding the area code here in manila ... 02 .. so just dial 023392761. good luck!


thanks good.gif
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-14 20:31:00
PhilippinesDELBROS
Last May 12, I already received a sms confirmation from DELBROS about my document verification payment. I want to personally call the Document Verification Department & talk to person-in-charge, Mr. Robbie using my cellphone (Smart). I know their phone number is 3392761 loc 104 but I'm not sure about the area code #. Is it 22?

Thanks.

Edited by Donny'sPrincess, 14 May 2008 - 07:56 PM.

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-14 19:56:00
PhilippinesGlyn received her K1 Visa today!
smile.gif Congratulations!
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-24 23:02:00
PhilippinesVISA on HAND!
Congratulations! kicking.gif
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-25 22:08:00
PhilippinesMedical Exam
Congratulations!
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-29 22:55:00
Philippinesfilling out DS156
I put N/A in mine.
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-31 22:08:00
PhilippinesAnybody have MAY medical & interview schedule?
QUOTE (dbears @ May 30 2008, 03:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
CONGRATS for the approval Precy and Joy kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Congrats to everybody who passed medical and was approved during interview.



Thank you! biggrin.gif

Congratulations to you too and all the girls that got approved! kicking.gif
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2008-06-01 06:56:00
PhilippinesAnybody have MAY medical & interview schedule?
CODE
NAME VISA TYPE MEDICAL INTERVIEW VISA R'CVD
1. Ma. Nina & Robert K1 4-28PASSED 5-12(7:30AM)APPROVED 5-17-08
2. JB & Shape K3 5-02PASSED 5-12(7:30AM)APPROVED
3. Joe & Ghe K1 4-18PASSED 5-12(7:30AM)APPROVED 5-16-08
4. Myrna & Lonnie K1 4-22PASSED 5-12(7:30AM)APPROVED
5. Frank & Rhoge K1 4-23PASSED 5-12(7:30AM)APPROVED 5-14-08
6. J & R IR-1/CR-1 5-5 PASSED 5-12(8:30AM)APPROVED
7. belay IR-1/CR-1 4-16PASSED 5-13(6:30AM)APPROVED
8. Chad & Norie K1 5-14(7:30AM)
9. Patrick & AJ K1 5-06PASSED 5-14(7:30AM)APPROVED 5-25-08
10.Walter & Rafoncel K1 5-08PASSED 5-15(7:30AM)APPROVED 5-26-08
11.Tim & Glyn K1 4-23PASSED 5-15(7:30AM)APPROVED 5-24-08
12.Joyce & Kenneth IR-1/CR-1 5-05PASSED 5-16(7:30AM)APPROVED
13.Michael & Marie K1 5-19(7:30AM)
14.Damon & Kila K1 5-13PASSED 5-20(7:30AM)APPROVED
15.Mike & Julie Ann K1 4-29PASSED 5-20(7:30AM)APPROVED
16.Honey & Angel K1 4-24PASSED 5-20(7:30AM)APPROVED
17.Darin & Donabel K1 4-29PASSED 5-20(7:30AM)APPROVED 5-27-08
18.Joy & Jeff K1 5-09PASSED 5-20(7:30AM)APPROVED
19.Ricky & Gaye K1/K2 5-16PASSED 5-21(7:30AM)APPROVED
20.Ricky & Chat K1 5-14PASSED 5-21(7:30AM)APRROVED
21.Desh K1 5-21(7:30AM)
22.Dean & Florilda K1 5-12PASSED 5-21(7:30AM)APPROVED
23.Les & Vina K1 5-15PASSED 5-21(7:30AM)APPROVED 5-27-08
24.Steven & Jennifer K1 5-09PASSED 5-23(7:30AM)APPROVED
25.Jim & Josil IR-1/CR-1 5-23(6:30AM)APPROVED 5-27-08
26.Stuart & Noime K1 5-23
27.Stephen & Fatima K1 4-29PASSED 5-23(7:30AM)
28.Ryan & Riza K1 5-20PASSED 5-27(7:30AM)APPROVED
29.Art & Princess K1 5-20PASSED 5-27(7:30AM)APPROVED
30.SH & MFH K3 5-28(7:30AM)
31.Tony & Mileth K1 5-28(7:00AM)
32.Frank & Gem K1 5-05 5-29
33.Dave & Priscilla K3 5-16PASSED 5-29(7:30AM)
34.Don & Joy K1 5-08PASSED 5-29(7:30AM)APPROVED


Edited by Donny'sPrincess, 29 May 2008 - 10:53 PM.

let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-29 22:53:00
PhilippinesAnybody have MAY medical & interview schedule?
Thanks Riza! good.gif

Good luck for your upcoming medical exam!
let-it-beNot TellingPhilippines2008-05-16 00:14:00