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PhilippinesPinay Ako!
QUOTE (Completely @ Feb 2 2009, 11:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This thread is interesting I guess but i just did not like the idea of sharing opinion in other foreign language other than english and tagalog..
Knowing and not forgetting where we came from is a great thing, but being so proud that results to disrespect to other races or nationality is not right at all... People can tell where we came from, what races are we, we dont have to be real proud and disrespectful to other people and compare ourselves to them. Just the way we look, the way we carry ourselves, people knows we are from the Philippines

Cheers!


Welcome to the history class! Before English and Tagalog became the official languages for the Philippines, Spanish was the official language of the Philippines for 300 years. I had been providing, and will continue to provide English translations for anything posted here in Spanish.

--Bullwinkle

I will do the same for Tagalog. Tagalog is not universally spoken in the Philippines, even in Manila, or here on VJ.

--Rocky

Edited by Rocky_nBullwinkle, 03 February 2009 - 11:23 AM.

Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-02-03 11:19:00
PhilippinesPinay Ako!
Here you go:

Rizal's Law

Passed the year I was born!

--Bullwinkle

Edited by Rocky_nBullwinkle, 02 February 2009 - 08:26 PM.

Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-02-02 20:24:00
PhilippinesPinay Ako!
QUOTE (Anna and Jeff @ Feb 2 2009, 04:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I like history very much and I am thankful that I am able to contribute something as well. I have to admit it kind of ticks me off (sorry lol but I know everyone's entitled to their opinion so peace ) how they look at certain things, e.g. Rizal's books. It makes me wonder if they have read and understood between the lines what the National hero wrote. Anyways, just thinking out loud here.

Carry on and peace. innocent.gif kicking.gif

Ps. Please check this out:

I have yet to look a complete copy of RA 1425 (Rizal Law) but here's something to look at
Rizal Law


That is why I like Mi Ultimo Adios. I read it first in Fort Santiago at the Rizal Museum, trying to translate it myself from the original Spanish. (It reads beautifully.) There is a clarity of mind, and of purpose, when one knows death is near. Of course, I disregard his (no doubt forced) confession to the Spanish Imperialists, but I see no subtle messages in what he writes in his last uncoerced work.

Still, I may have to read his literature to truly understand the man, and the story he was trying to tell.

--Bullwinkle

Edited by Rocky_nBullwinkle, 02 February 2009 - 08:18 PM.

Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-02-02 20:18:00
PhilippinesPinay Ako!
QUOTE (Anna and Jeff @ Feb 2 2009, 04:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I just wonder the purpose of this thread lol (please do not take any offense), seeing how the discussion goes. Anyways, just thinking out loud here.

So what does it really mean to be a Filipino?

-peace

I originally started the thread when the Kano spouses were engaged in verbal combat with the rest of VJ, hoping mga Pinay would define themselves rather than be defined by everyone else, including the Kano spouses. I tried to keep the thread alive by posting some Filipino history, and in the process, spark some discussion. I am very happy the way things are going lately, so, keep going like you are. When the thread starts to die, I will bump it back to the top with some more history lessons.

I am learning much in the process, and I hope everyone else will as well.

--Bullwinkle

Edited by Rocky_nBullwinkle, 02 February 2009 - 07:24 PM.

Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-02-02 19:21:00
PhilippinesPinay Ako!
QUOTE (SenoritaTeresita @ Jan 30 2009, 06:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here's my contribution to the history class, courtesy of viloria.com

SYNOPSIS OF NOLI ME TANGERE

Crisostomo Ibarra is the heir of a wealthy clan. He returns to the Philippines after studying for seven years abroad. He hears news/gossip about the death of his father, Don Rafael Ibarra. Don Rafael was sent to prison in connection with the death of a tax collector. Since Don Rafael stopped receiving holy communion for a long time, he was refused a Catholic/Christian burial by Padre Dámaso, the parish priest of their town.

Crisostomo (let's just call him Ibarra from hereon) sees the lack of progress in his town and decides to build a school to teach and prepare his townspeople. Tandang Tacio (the old philosopher) notes that there have been many attempts to build a school in the past, but all these had failed. Padre Salvi opposes the plan because he is secretly worried that the school project will threaten the power he wields over their town.

Ibarra almost gets killed while he is laying the cornerstone of the school, but Elias saved him. Elias is the mysterious fellow who also saved Ibarra previously.

With so many powerful enemies, Ibarra eventually gets implicated in a staged revolution, and is hunted down by the guardia civil. Maria Clara, Ibarra's sweetheart, unwittingly adds to Ibarra's woes when she switches Ibarra's letter with another letter that reveals her true nature. (Maria Clara's biological father is Padre Dámaso).

The guardia civil catch up with Ibarra, and drizzle him and Elias with bullets near the lake. Ibarra survives and buries Elias in the forest owned by the clan of Ibarra. The guardia civil think Ibarra drowned and died in the lake and promptly leave the scene.

Maria Clara thinks Ibarra really died, gets depressed, and enters the nunnery. She does not follow the advice of Padre Dámaso to marry Linares.


Thanks Tess! I guess, in the days before TV, if you wanted drama, you had to make it yourself!

--Bullwinkle (Bill)
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-01-30 21:54:00
PhilippinesHelp-- Complicated-- Married in the Philippines
QUOTE (melissa/martin @ Apr 24 2009, 08:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
To all na sumagot:

Salamat ha! I appreciate your answers. Their marriage was doomed even before it started. Alam ko na action speaks louder than words pero sa mundo ngayon e kailangan diba smart ka din. Ewan ko sa kanya... she is helpless because she doesn't want to help herself. Tinanong ko nga siya bat siya nag asawa ng american kung di naman siya masyado marunong mag english.. so sabi niya love niya.. blah blah blah... so ako i suggested ok.. bili ka ng dictionary at mag aral ka. Pero di naman niya ginawa. She spent almost a year in Texas at ganon pa din ang english niya.

Before, nasa states na siya ako nasa Pinas pa she would talk to me online. Sometimes she speaks bisaya which i cant understand. She said they always argue because her husband is alcoholic. He drinks always after work. He talks to a different girl online, He talks to his ex-wife about her being so dumb and that she is just his servant...(they have a kid husband and ex-wife) She sent me the conversations. So ako e nagulat nalang. Sabi pa dun sa conversation... hindi siya nag asawa at siya ay servant lang.

so sabi ko sa kanya magdivorce na kayo and sabi ng husband niya e divorce na daw sila. lol So tinanong ko sya kung may pinirmahan ba siyang any documents. Sabi niya "wala" at sabi pa ng asawa niya na di daw pede ang divorce kasi di daw siya US citizen so annulment nalang daw. Sabi ng asawa tutulungan daw siya sa annulment kung magpropromise siya na wala siyang makukuha na kahit ano. (thats what she told me last night)

I spoke with her husband before and told me how he couldn't stand her kasi nga she is not trying to communicate with him, always argue with him and accusing him a lot of things. Tapos pag nag eexplain daw siya e di naman naiintindihan so he just gave up.

I think they chatted for a year and he visited her in Mindanao... first visit and they got married right away. So, kasalanan nila pareho pero ang tanong ko lang kung pano sila makakapagdivorce? pwede ba yung sinabi ng asawa na "sige tutulungan kita pero walang kang makukuha na kahit ano sa akin" parang di tama lang.


Hindi pwedeng wala siyang makuhang "kahit ano" kapag na-grant and divorce nila. Yung kasamahan ko sa work siya ang nag-divorce sa Pinoy husband niya kasi nga pinakasalan lang siya para ma-petition niya mga magulang niya na nasa Pinas. Noong nakarating na sila dito, her husband started to act indifferent towards her which she hated. She doesn't hang out with losers like him daw. Kaya hayun nag-divorce sila and she got half of everything her husband owns. O di ba ang saya niya? She got half the value of the house, alimony which her ex cannot do everything but to give in kasi nga nakalagay sa batas nila.

Kawawa naman yung friend mo for having a husband which is a loser. Dapat hindi muna siya bumalik sa Pinas para dito na lang sila mag-divorce para naman makuha niya yung dapat sa kanya.
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-24 11:19:00
PhilippinesHelp-- Complicated-- Married in the Philippines
QUOTE (jom @ Apr 24 2009, 04:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The husband needs to file a divorce here in the US , even if they were married in the Philippines so both of them can be free to remarry. Why even stop him from marrying another woman? He also deserve to be happy. Not so sound harsh but the husband maybe genuine and felt deceived when he found out another person was actually typing for your friend . LIfe can be frustrating when you dont understand each other .

Your friend should let her husband go and move on with her life.


Annulment takes forever in the Philippines,unless you got money to expedite the case. It is easier for ther husband to file a divorce. All your friend has to do is sign the divorce papers.
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-24 09:25:00
PhilippinesQuestion for those Married in the Philippines
QUOTE (maritoni @ Apr 19 2009, 04:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Teena and Joe @ Apr 19 2009, 03:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi, we got married in the Philippines too and 2 to 3 weeks after wedding day, we got our NSO authenticated marriage contract. What we did was, we ask the lady from the city hall( we had civil wedding ) to forward our papers and endorse it to NSO because that time too we were planning on filing a petition in USEM. It was fast. Had to pay, 1000 pesos for 2 copies of marriage contract from NSO. You should have a copy of your marriage contract from city hall too.

Hope you learned something from what I shared.

Also, about getting passport, they asked about the NSO copy of birth certificate/marriage contract.


Thank you for sharing this teena..me and hubby got married a few months ago in Cityhall Manila and found out that my marriage certificate is not in NSO yet!


Hey MJ, You got hitched na pala. Dapat post mo dito sa VJ. Saan ang honeymoon? star_smile.gif Congratulations to the groom and best wishes to the wifey! -- Marie
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-19 22:35:00
PhilippinesWhat to do next after marriage..
QUOTE (pho4ray @ Apr 26 2009, 05:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i was just reading over the steps in the aos process..it says i need to have all these documents such as joint bank accounts, bills, credit card statements ect....with both of our names on it...how do you do that when she doesnt even have a social security number? i tried to open a joint account at chase but they told me she needs a ss number.....thats the reason why i applied and was waiting for her ss card to come in.....grr so confusing


These documents you mentioned, you need to bring them with you on the day of your AOS interview. When my husband and I opened a joint bank account in WaMu, they did ask me for my SSN. Yes, she needs SSN before you can open a joint bank account, before you put her name on the bills, include her in your insurance, etc.
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-26 19:39:00
Philippinesafter noa1
QUOTE (SJ14 @ Apr 27 2009, 12:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi everyone blush.gif

i got my noa1 last march5..and my noa2 is not yet here.. any advice on what i should do while waiting..

tnx innocent.gif


After NOA1, the waiting game continues. My then fiance got the NOA2 four months after the NOA arrived in his mailbox. If you got a job, do not quit yet. Having a job keeps you preoccupied while waiting for your NOA2 because sometimes you get impatient and frustrated. Give yourself a month or two to complete all your documents for the K1 visa interview. I accomplished these documents within a month before my interview date. It would be to your advantage if you do something that will keep your mind from the NOA2. And then before you know it, you got the NOA2. And then you will be amazed how speedy the process was. Just my two cents.
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-27 15:02:00
PhilippinesUS embassy: Smith has left RP
QUOTE (Mariel_Esteban @ Apr 25 2009, 10:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
FUTO!! wala akong magawa dito sa bahay....tinatakot ko sarili ko sa mga SCARY scene sa youtube! infairness, natakot nila ako!hehe


Mariel, Futo/ Puto tawag sa male ####### ng mga Mexicans. laughing.gif Sabi ko naman rice cake sa tagalog. O si, realmente (oh really?) Tawa lang ng tawa ang mga hitad.
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-26 20:14:00
PhilippinesUS embassy: Smith has left RP
QUOTE (Mariel_Esteban @ Apr 25 2009, 06:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mister_Bill @ Apr 25 2009, 08:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mariel_Esteban @ Apr 25 2009, 06:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
you have work on a weekend Ate?!!!

Yeah, poor girl! Saturday and Sunday! But, I get my peace and quiet. whistling.gif


OH! so i guess that's your Rest DAY?


I'm back. Alas sais ng ng gabi dito sa Northern California pero ang taas pa rin ng araw. No more peace and quiet for Mr. Bill. Sobrang naaliw ako sa mga replies niyo tungkol kay Nicole. Katatapos ko rin basahin yung mga replies niyo doon sa isang thread. Hay! US visa lang pala katapat ni Nicole.
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-25 19:57:00
PhilippinesUS embassy: Smith has left RP
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QUOTE (armywife @ Apr 25 2009, 12:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
shang barrett 50cal to ganito yung kay fafi ni JOVITA nde nman cguro gnito yung kay fafa smith rofl.gif




waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ang haba labas sa bibig LOL baka nga 38 lang ke smith paltik pa made in cebu



GRABE NAMAN SA LAKI AT HABA YAN!!!! BARIL BA YAN? O BAAZOOKA?


ang haba, lalabas yan sa bibig LOL


kaya nga yung kay JOVITA tgos gang bituka all the way gang sa mouth rofl.gif


You naughty girls! I guess you just miss your boyfriend's guns. pero kung hindi niyo carry ang 50 cal, paano niyo ma-carry ang 40 mm grenades ng mga American fafa niyo? kicking.gif


Hahahaha! NICE ONE!! Basta ako im use of it na.......

I am surprised Charles and Shooter have not showed us their weapons yet! Oras na para mag-work! Enjoy! Have fun! Have a happy weekend! Hwag masyado ma-carried away sa mga baril na ito!
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-25 08:35:00
PhilippinesUS embassy: Smith has left RP
QUOTE (armywife @ Apr 24 2009, 09:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (shang @ Apr 25 2009, 12:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mariel_Esteban @ Apr 25 2009, 12:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (shang @ Apr 24 2009, 11:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (armywife @ Apr 25 2009, 12:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
shang barrett 50cal to ganito yung kay fafi ni JOVITA nde nman cguro gnito yung kay fafa smith rofl.gif




waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa ang haba labas sa bibig LOL baka nga 38 lang ke smith paltik pa made in cebu



GRABE NAMAN SA LAKI AT HABA YAN!!!! BARIL BA YAN? O BAAZOOKA?


ang haba, lalabas yan sa bibig LOL


kaya nga yung kay JOVITA tgos gang bituka all the way gang sa mouth rofl.gif


You naughty girls! I guess you just miss your boyfriend's guns. pero kung hindi niyo carry ang 50 cal, paano niyo ma-carry ang 40 mm grenades ng mga American fafa niyo? kicking.gif

Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-25 08:25:00
PhilippinesUS embassy: Smith has left RP
QUOTE (Ana1988 @ Apr 24 2009, 07:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (sayitonce @ Apr 25 2009, 10:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
NEVER judge or jump into conclusion.....We all dnt know the real story ("; instead of judging nicole why dnt US just pray for her and hope she's fine....

nakakalungkot lang na ang ibang pilipina pa dito sa vj ang unang nanghuhusga ke nicole...hnd natin alam ang tunay na nangyari even the both sides of story....news can change every story so wag naman ganun...maawa naman kayo don sa tao...tandaan nyo sa bawat maling ginagawa nyo sa kapwa may kapalit Un and karma is really a ######....
not because u saw or watch her in all the news here in PI and U heard a bad story about her it means na its all true....NEVER JUDGE too quick....

Bat kaya may mga ganun tao??......napakadaling manghusga mad.gif mad.gif



p.s I did not judge her too quick,,because I knew that story and it was last 2006,,iba-iba lang talaga opinyon ng tao,,so peace girl,,cool kalang=)


Oh well, the Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Smith after giving careful weight to both sides of the story. Whether Nicole is a #######, she got what she deserves. What do you call a bar girl who goes out with four guys after indulging too much on booze, Scarlet?

Edited by Rocky_nBullwinkle, 24 April 2009 - 11:04 PM.

Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-24 23:03:00
PhilippinesUS embassy: Smith has left RP
QUOTE (Mariel_Esteban @ Apr 24 2009, 06:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Rocky_nBullwinkle @ Apr 24 2009, 08:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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QUOTE (Ana1988 @ Apr 24 2009, 08:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
good for him he has his freedom now..I wish I will meet that "NICOLE" SABUNUTAN KO SYA! she's really a #######.


Was she a bar girl in PI?



yes Tallcoolone, she's a bar girl worked in Subic,,I knew that story because it was really in news headlines in Philippines..she's a devil and a liar..

And now, she is a student in the US. They gave her a student visa to change her story. Good deal, diba?


WOW! hanap na ako ng kunwaring mangre-rape sa akin na mga kano....para mapabilis din pagpunta kong states


OO, pero katakot takot naman na kahihiyan
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-24 21:06:00
PhilippinesUS embassy: Smith has left RP
QUOTE (Ana1988 @ Apr 24 2009, 06:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Apr 25 2009, 09:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Ana1988 @ Apr 24 2009, 08:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
good for him he has his freedom now..I wish I will meet that "NICOLE" SABUNUTAN KO SYA! she's really a #######.


Was she a bar girl in PI?



yes Tallcoolone, she's a bar girl worked in Subic,,I knew that story because it was really in news headlines in Philippines..she's a devil and a liar..

And now, she is a student in the US. They gave her a student visa to change her story. Good deal, diba?
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-24 20:52:00
PhilippinesUS embassy: Smith has left RP
US embassy: Smith has left RP

US Marine Lance Corporal Daniel Smith left has left the Philippines after the Court of Appeals acquitted him on Thursday of raping 'Nicole' in Subic in 2005, the US embassy said Friday.

In an April 24 statement, the US embassy said, "Following the decision of the Philippine Court of Appeals, Daniel Smith departed the Philippines under the authority of United States military officials."

"We have seen the decision of the Court of Appeals acquitting Daniel Smith and intend to respect that decision. Throughout this long and difficult case, Daniel Smith remained in custody of the US Embassy in the Philippines in compliance with the terms of the Visiting Forces Agreement, which provides the framework for U.S.-Philippine cooperation in legal cases involving visiting U.S. military personnel," the US embassy said.

"This has been a difficult and emotional case for all involved, especially their families and loved ones. We hope that the parties can now move on with their lives," the embassy added.

Meanwhile, militant groups held a rally at the Court of Appeals (CA) and the United States embassy in Manila on Friday assailing the acquittal of Smith in the Subic rape case.

Court of Appeals decision

In a 71-page decision written by CA Associate Justice Monina Arevalo Zenarosa, and concurred with by Special 11th Division chair Justice Remedios S. Fernando and Associate Justice Myrna Dimaranan-Vidal, the CA said the alleged rape was in fact a "spontaneous, unplanned romantic episode" between the two parties.

The CA said Smith should be released immediately unless he is being held for any other lawful cause.

"No evidence was presented to show force, threat and intimidation applied by the accused upon Nicole," read the ruling, referring to the alias of the victim.

"Wherefore, on reasonable ground, the accused Lance Corporal Daniel Smith is hereby acquitted of the crime of Rape as alleged in the information. He is ordered released immediately unless held for other lawful cause," the CA said.

The appellate court’s decision said it believes the two parties were "carried away" by their passions on the night of the incident, and that there was no forced sexual intercourse.

The court said there is also no evidence that the victim was threatened to have forced to have sex with Smith, saying her only defense was that she was intoxicated that night.

"This court finds it deceptively posturing Nicole's portrayal of herself as a demure provinciana lass... On hindsight, we see this protestation of decency as a protective shield against her own indecorous behavior," the decision said.

The court added that the degree of Nicole's supposed drunkennes was not clearly established, and that telling others of her resistance to Smith's actions is not enough to establish that she did not consent to the sexual intercourse.

'Unplanned romantic episode'

"Resistance by words of mouth does not suffice to establish that she indeed did not give her consent to the sexual intercourse," the court said.

"What we see was the unfolding of a spontaneous, unplanned romantic episode with both parties carried away by their passions and stirred up by the urgency of the moment caused probably by the alcoholic drinks they took," it added.

The decision stated that it was not influenced by the sworn statement released more than a month ago by the victim, which stated she doubts if she was really raped.

The court said it reviewed the evidence presented before the Makati Regional Trial Court, and decided that rape was not proven to be "beyond reasonable doubt."

"A careful and judicious perusal of the evidence on record does not convince the prudent mind about the moral certainty of the guilt of the accused, hence, we must acquit," the decision stated.

The court also attacked the victim's credibility, saying her statements had numerous inconsistencies.

The CA decision is final and executory and can no longer be appealed.

http://www.abs-cbnne...ith-has-left-rp

Edited by Rocky_nBullwinkle, 24 April 2009 - 08:33 PM.

Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-24 20:31:00
PhilippinesSNN question
QUOTE (loving_gabriela @ Apr 27 2009, 03:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
thank you very much for responding fast:) i appreciate it. smile.gif God Bless!

QUOTE (Karin und Otto @ Apr 27 2009, 06:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You go to the SSA office - complete an SS-5 in order to obtain the number/card. You will not get it automatically without applying for it.

See
http://www.visajourn...h...om&page=ssn

You can get married without a SSN/Card in virtually every state.



Yep, you can get marry in California even without SSN. Some states require SSN when applying for a marriage license. If I were you, better to apply for an SSN now.

Edited by Rocky_nBullwinkle, 27 April 2009 - 06:17 PM.

Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-27 18:15:00
PhilippinesNo baptismal certificate
QUOTE (RickandDel @ Apr 28 2009, 06:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi everyone, my birth certificate is late registered, I have read that during the K1 interview i will be ask for a baptismal certificate as a proof of identity, I don't have a baptismal certificate during birth but I was baptized in a different religion when i married my ex husband. Will they consider that as proof and of course i have other proofs to show like, school records, ID's, voter's ID, certificate of employment, my GSIS policy contract and some other proof bearing my name and birth of date.Will those be enough? You answers will be highly appreciated..


HI! Ako din late na-register ang birth certificate as in late. Nakalagay sa birth certificate ko 16 years old na ako na-register. Hindi naman ako hinanapan ng baptismal certificate. The consul did ask about the late registration. My answer was, "My parents got married when I was 16 years old and that was the time they decided to register all their children's birth certificate." Hindi na rin ako hinanapan ng mga secondary ID. Hindi naman ako nagkaproblema sa visa. Na-delay lang ng 8 days.
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-28 09:50:00
Philippinesapril 24 interview
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Apr 27 2009, 05:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (peacefulpaul_lyn @ Apr 27 2009, 06:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
WHERE IS THE FATHER OF YOUR CHILD:( I AM SINGLE MOM ) SAGOT KO I WAS ABANDON SINCE 5 MONTHS PREGNANT


Tsk...Tsk...Tsk...


Congrats, Seem to be a large number of unwed mothers from Manila area

I wonder why?


She's Cavitenia. She came from the South (Cavite).
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-27 12:00:00
PhilippinesAlmost scammed
QUOTE (melissa/martin @ Apr 27 2009, 02:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
To all the Visajourney goers:

Thank you for all your replies to my questions.

Recently, I posted a topic "I have a job interview on Monday". Well I found out that it is a scam. When the receptionist called me, I didn't really hear the company name and didn't bother to ask because shes giving me a contact info as to where to go for my "interview" also she said she'll be sending me email to remind. So, i said to myself "ok i will know the name of the company when she sends the email"

I received an email Sunday night. The name of the company is VECTOR MARKETING (you can search it up in google and find many complains about them). They are associated with Cutco Cutlery company (i don't know if you have heard of it). They tell you there is no telemarketing, no cold calls and no experience required (they provide the training). So i went to their website and yes there is a training for 3 days.... but it is not paid!

They also make you buy a knives from them (you sell knives door to door) but they tell you it is a deposit. I think the knife is about $150 before you can start your job. They also have a mandatory meetings every weekend. All in all... they make you buy their knives and training is unpaid.

I think nowadays it is very hard to find a job but I am not giving up. I applied for different companies and have not received anything so far. Those who contacted me are either scam or very strong sales. I am wondering somehow if my experience in the Philippines is not helping at all?
I only worked for a year in Teletech as a technical support. You know how it works in a call center. You have a different supervisor every 2 weeks. I have encountered a lot of companies testing website who don't have an option for international location and numbers (can't proceed if you don't fill it up)

Now I feel like putting my experience in the Philippines will not help me at all. -sigh- I could use some advice. Thank you!


I was amused by the "knife" thing". I remember when I was fresh graduate from college and I was too excited to get a job. I found this ad in the Manila Bullettin offering office position, no training and you start right away. The hiring officer didn't even try to go over my resume. The guy asked me to buy an insurance policy from them if I have the money and then I can start working right away. Scammer. There are indeed scammers everywhere even as far as the Philippines.

It's back to the drawing board for you girl. Don't give up. Some companies are fictitious in Craigslist. You can apply directly to their websites. That's what I did. I did also walk around our neighborhood, even though we live in an unincorporated town, there are some businessess that need extra help. Who knows, maybe they are looking for one. I went applying for a job at all these shops and stores. If you live in the city, you will get more chances to find more employers that are hiring.

Edited by Rocky_nBullwinkle, 27 April 2009 - 06:39 PM.

Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-27 18:35:00
PhilippinesFilipina wife Living in PI
Art. 26. All marriages solemnized outside the Philippines, in accordance with the laws in force in the country where they were solemnized, and valid there as such, shall also be valid in this country, except those prohibited under Articles 35 (1), (4), (5) and (6), 3637 and 38. (17a)

Where a marriage between a Filipino citizen and a foreigner is validly celebrated and a divorce is thereafter validly obtained abroad by the alien spouse capacitating him or her to remarry, the Filipino spouse shall have capacity to remarry under Philippine law. (As amended by Executive Order 227)


http://www.chanroble...eorderno209.htm (Family Code of the Philippines)





Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-26 19:54:00
PhilippinesFilipina wife Living in PI
QUOTE (lotus101 @ Apr 24 2009, 10:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello to all people in VJ. I am married to American guy for 6 years now. I am going back to Philippines and live there maybe 4 to 5 years for some reason. My question is, does my marriage still valid even in that longer period of time of separation??



thank you


Yes. your marriage is still valid as long as you or your spouse didn't get a divorce or annulment decree. Your marriage will not expire even if you stay in the Philippine for 4 or 5 years.
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-24 20:05:00
PhilippinesGood Free Dating site
QUOTE (lotus101 @ Apr 30 2009, 07:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For those Filipina who are singles and looking for love. there is free dating site;and you can join too in the forums. you will learn a lot about American culture. forget the cherry blossom there are a bunch of jerks there who will take advantage of your innocense. I observed many of these men in cherry bloosom they speak to you like they own you; and you are that easy to get. devil.gif


http://www.plentyoffish.com


I dunno about the Cherryblossoms, but there are a lot of girls here who met their husbands at Cherrblossoms.com. And they ended up happy with their spouses. star_smile.gif I guess not all of these guys who are looking for love on cherryblossoms are not jerks and losers.
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-05-01 12:22:00
PhilippinesFirst Tagalog Word or Sentence/Phase your SO learned?
QUOTE (Mariel_Esteban @ Apr 28 2009, 01:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (noodlesweasel @ Apr 28 2009, 03:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Gusto ko Bangus for my Noodle


Gusto nya ng Bangus? hehe
ayoko nun...matinik....nung natinik ako lahat na ata ginawa ko....from saging,tapos yung inom ng tubig na sobrang dami at pati yung pusa ginawa ko na...hehe


laughing.gif Naaliw naman ako sa pusa. Ginawa ko din yun wala naman nangyari. Nag-away tuloy kami ng pusa ng kapitbahay namin. Ayaw sa akin. no0pb.gif

Si Mr. Bill naman mahilig mag-how are you sa mga Pinoy na nakakasalubong namin kahit saan. Komowsta pow kayow at Pinoy kaw ba? Yan ang una niyang natutunan na Tagalog with matching accent pa. laughing.gif
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-28 09:37:00
PhilippinesIsn't It Funny :) The WAITING IS OVER!!!!!
Sigh! The waiting is indeed over. It pays to be patient. I am happy for the two of you. God is good. He makes all things beautiful in his time. star_smile.gif
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-05-03 20:02:00
PhilippinesManny Pacquiao: 30 things you didn’t know about him
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ May 3 2009, 04:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
His wife has had a lot of cosmetic surgery

She looks a lot different than she did years ago.........



If my memory serves me right, there was this girl claiming that se and Pacman had a dalliance at one point in his life and she got pregnant. They have a son. I wonder what ever happened to that girl and their son?

Edited by Rocky_nBullwinkle, 03 May 2009 - 07:33 PM.

Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-05-03 19:32:00
PhilippinesQuestion Regarding Packets for Interview!
QUOTE (o0pink0o @ May 5 2009, 06:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (~hAppyndinlOve~ @ May 5 2009, 10:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good Evening/Morning to all VJ Members,

We are a little bit confuse about the "packets" and we hope there is someone here that will please explain to us the contents of the "packets" and what are the typical questions asked on it? My husband and I are considering to provide additional evidence of on going relationship...Is this something we can send with the packets? Specifically we are interested in the question & answer portion of the packets if there is any.

We starts to prepare all documents that we need for the interview....Hope you guys could give us some infos regarding the mentioned above.

Thank you very much!


Hi,

Are you pertaining to the packet from USEM? if yes, then those are just simply instructions on what to do next. Like , you have to go to SLEC and have your medical done there, the requirements on having medical, instructions on how to get interview appointment etc.

I think they don't send packets anymore as you can already download it in their website. I'll send you the link on where to download it IF i can find it. But I hope that someone here can share the link to you. smile.gif


Ah,no more packets na pala? Just have to print the forms on line. Awesome.
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-05-05 09:44:00
PhilippinesDare to Bare?
QUOTE (Mariel_Esteban @ Apr 27 2009, 06:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Apr 27 2009, 07:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (shang @ Apr 27 2009, 07:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (armywife @ Apr 28 2009, 08:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
cguro nman nsa isteyts na tyong lahat pag nanganak si pink....ok nko tga kain sa binyagan rofl.gif


ako taga hugas ng pinggan LOL

nandito na pala si Dra Esteban, nag rarounds na

Good morning dra......



Shang

sagutin mo ang question?


Jack, (am i right?)

I'm just so bothered why do you keep annoying people here, especially the women? I know Anais did love you because she saw a nice person in you. And I do believe that you are nice too, coz on some thread here you answer or help them the best way you can.
I just dont get it! why do you do this stuff? do you really always want to play "THE VILLAIN"? just to kill time? just to make fun?well, if you are having fun treating us like this....we dont. We dont hate you, we hate the WAY you treat us.....
And YES, we admit that some of us bcme so rude to you and your wife,but who started it? BUT WE.....I mean "I" apologize for what I did!
Just an ANSWER for simple Question Mr. Jack.........Thank you

*** Im sorry guys, I know in some point I'll be hearing a "NOT SO GOOD" reply on this comment from Jack...and i expect that! and used to it!




Mag-emote ba dito sa VJ? Pwede mo din siya tawagin uncle Jack parang Uncle Sam laughing.gif . I'm alright, Jack! I cannot wait to read his reply Mariel laughing.gif
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-28 12:17:00
PhilippinesDare to Bare?
QUOTE (Jeff&Madz @ Apr 16 2009, 09:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HI ROCKY!

qUOTE FROM English Family
"Thanks MJ24,, sorry guys don't be offend if I post this kind of pictures okay???just want to post my pic as one of my Pinay requested hehehe..."

and gusto na nga nya tanggalin.=)

anyways, wag nlng natin add as quote un para di na appear sa next replies. wink! thanks soo much! let's enjoy each others compnay here on VJ!!!! God bless!


OKi doki. Pero in fairness sexy naman ah!
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-16 12:19:00
PhilippinesDare to Bare?
QUOTE (armywife @ Apr 15 2009, 05:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (EnglishFamily @ Apr 15 2009, 12:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks MJ24,, sorry guys don't be offend if I post this kind of pictures okay???just want to post my pic as one of my Pinay requested hehehe...


this pic above is me with my sister and my nephew


hehe thats me with my flat nose,I loved it,I don't have that much nice boobs though but I'm contented hehehe


my nephew and I,


haha my husband didn't know I posted this pics=)

epal ako dito hehe


haaayyyuuufff sa wangkata ah!!! laughing.gif pseksihan nba dito ang mga maid nila sir at mam?? pno magbubuhat ng ref yung ganyan ka seyksi?? laughing.gif



Akala ko ba wala bikini sa rules and regulation ng thread na ito? laughing.gif

Edited by Rocky_nBullwinkle, 16 April 2009 - 11:43 AM.

Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-16 11:40:00
PhilippinesDare to Bare?
118 pages na lang?


Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-13 18:47:00
PhilippinesDare to Bare?
QUOTE (shang @ Apr 11 2009, 05:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
MJ help me naman to register sa photofuck-it, kinuntsaba ata ng USCIS palaging error


Punta ka sa Flickr. Mas madali mag post ng photos.
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-11 09:25:00
PhilippinesDare to Bare?
QUOTE (MarvinLovesGeorge @ Apr 10 2009, 07:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Rocky_nBullwinkle @ Apr 10 2009, 11:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MarvinLovesGeorge @ Apr 10 2009, 07:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here's my George....with Marvin of course smile.gif Attached File  jb.jpg   665.32KB   46 downloads


Thanks to Mariel for guiding me through hehehe


Another lovely pair. Pareho pala kayo noypi?


Opo, parehong noypi, di kasi ako mabenta sa foreigner, kakainis hahaha!


jest.gif headbonk.gif Ganun? Sa ganda mong yan? I don't think so. Naunahan lang sila ni Mr. Right no?
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-10 22:20:00
PhilippinesDare to Bare?
QUOTE (MarvinLovesGeorge @ Apr 10 2009, 07:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Here's my George....with Marvin of course smile.gif Attached File  jb.jpg   665.32KB   46 downloads


Thanks to Mariel for guiding me through hehehe


Another lovely pair. Pareho pala kayo noypi?
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-10 22:04:00
PhilippinesDare to Bare?
QUOTE (rheanick @ Apr 10 2009, 11:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mae,

Are you an Ilokano? You look like my own brother's wife. smile.gif


QUOTE (David-Mae Forever @ Apr 11 2009, 02:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok... here we go. Drum roll pleaseeeeeeeeee! kicking.gif

The first 2 pics are yours truly... (had to find the nicest ones, LOL)

Photo #1 - Husband loves this one so much so I'm sharing it
Photo #2 - Taken at my sister's couch in the Phils.






The last 3 are of myself and my sweet sunshine... blush.gif

Photo #1 - at Narita, Japan Int'l Airport last Mar. '09
Photo #2 - Valentines '08
Photo #3 - my birthday in '08








QUOTE (RonMay @ Apr 10 2009, 01:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
oi mae welcome back!!! ako din, gona send my removing monday, april 13th... kabado nanaman ako lol... hope my papers/docs are ok...
wish u luck!!! and yeah mag post ka na!


Thanks, May! My papers would be due this summer so I already started it... time flies by when you're having so much fun, you know?






Nice pictures, girl. You guys make a lovely pair.
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-10 21:55:00
PhilippinesDare to Bare?
QUOTE (Señorita Tessa @ Apr 9 2009, 07:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi girls! Here's a newer picture of your uncle and your auntie. How I wish we were as young as you are! Have fun and hasta luego, chiquitas. good.gif



Hasta Luego, senorita. Que bonito eres joven.
Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-10 01:58:00
PhilippinesDare to Bare?
QUOTE (Mariel_Esteban @ Apr 9 2009, 08:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (o0pink0o @ Apr 9 2009, 11:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mariel_Esteban @ Apr 10 2009, 01:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (o0pink0o @ Apr 9 2009, 11:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Mariel_Esteban @ Apr 10 2009, 01:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (o0pink0o @ Apr 9 2009, 11:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Philippine Idol ba ito ng VJ? tongue.gif


did someone ever told you na you look like a vietnamese?


haha! ikaw pa lang. my mom has chinese blood and my dad has spanish blood. eh mukha din nmn kasing vietnamese ang mga pinoy eh lol! minsan nga pagnanonood ako sa TV akala ko pinas yung lugar at mga tao yun pla sa vietnam yun hehe.



E bakit ako hindi mukhang vietnamese..mas mukha akong Aeta?? LOL


sa tingin ko kahawog mo si Kaye Brosas. smile.gif


OO may hawig si Mariel kay Kay Brosas. Iniisip ko nga kung sino yung artista na yun. Sa Kay Brosas nga. Pero mas maganda si mariel kay Kay star_smile.gif

hmmm...pangalawa ka ng nagsabe nyan....i can immitate her when she talks....hehehe

Edited by Rocky_nBullwinkle, 09 April 2009 - 02:27 PM.

Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-09 14:25:00
PhilippinesDare to Bare?
Hangin' out at Korbel Champagne Cellars:




Rocky_nBullwinkleFemalePhilippines2009-04-09 11:02:00