ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesBuhay sa Amerika
Hmmmm..... nah. Not entirely true.
PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2008-10-13 14:50:00
PhilippinesPHILIPPINE POST OFFICE
You still have to pay tax even if its sent thru fedex or any private couriers. Its safety is guaranteed though.
PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2009-01-14 04:48:00
PhilippinesWhat are your hobbies?
Reading scary books, fiddling with my computer and playing computer games....
PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2008-10-06 01:43:00
Philippinesaffidavit of support
I dont think you should change the Affidavit of Support after it is notarized. You could have him send you another one with the corrections.
PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2009-05-01 10:02:00
PhilippinesMy 5th week of my culture
Be Strong. smile.gif All will turn out well.
PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2009-05-02 20:55:00
PhilippinesVisa Approved, Visa in hand!
Wow, congratulations! smile.gif Start packing!
PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2009-05-01 10:13:00
PhilippinesPanic at St. Luke's, FAST replies needed.
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ May 4 2009, 06:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
True Dat

Filipino National Pastime:

Falling in Line

Spreading Rumors............


I think everyone falls in line in a civilized society... at the grocery..... at the bank.... at the hospital........ etc. And you can find people spreading rumors around the world.

One should know if its credible or not.... depending on where the information came from. smile.gif
PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2009-05-04 07:01:00
PhilippinesRose?
QUOTE (Rob and Mel @ May 2 2009, 06:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I apologize if I am intruding on your forum, I just had a quick question. Has anyone here heard of or played an online game from a company called Level Up called Rose?


You talking about Rose Online Evolution? Cute game, its like Ragnarok. Are you selling a high level character?

Computers and internet are expensive in our country. Its not something to laugh about smile.gif.

Edited by PingLocalHostess, 02 May 2009 - 08:51 PM.

PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2009-05-02 20:48:00
PhilippinesValid ID for interview
No they wont take the ID.
PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2009-05-05 08:51:00
PhilippinesValid ID for interview
Yes, NBI and Police Clearance has pictures on it.

SSS ID takes 3-6 months to get. Im not sure about postal IDs.

I used my police clearance as ID to get in the US Embassy for my interview.

Edited by PingLocalHostess, 04 May 2009 - 07:40 PM.

PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2009-05-04 19:37:00
PhilippinesValid ID for interview
SSS ID, Police Clearance, NBI Clearance are considered valid IDs too. Make sure the last 2 are not expired.

Edited by PingLocalHostess, 04 May 2009 - 07:09 PM.

PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2009-05-04 19:07:00
PhilippinesQuestions for k1
During my interview, the CO asked me if my husband (who was my fiance at that time) met my family. No prodding after that. I didnt show pictures of him with my family... they didnt ask. It would also depend on the CO interviewing you... some nitpicks.
PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2009-05-06 12:57:00
PhilippinesAge difference between Filipinas and americans (Poll)
QUOTE (shang @ May 7 2009, 01:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (andrew&evelyn @ May 7 2009, 12:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok lets start again eh...

My hubby is 34 and I the PROUD PINAY from a POOR place in the Philippines is 32.

BUT I'm proud to say that hubby married me because Im POOR tongue.gif


good.gif astig rofl.gif

Heck yeah! Nothing wrong with being poor. It builds humility and character. smile.gif

tallcoolone: Lol I was baiting you dude. But you can keep telling youself that... sure sure. You know you are always right.

Edited by PingLocalHostess, 06 May 2009 - 12:22 PM.

PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2009-05-06 12:19:00
PhilippinesAge difference between Filipinas and americans (Poll)
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ May 7 2009, 12:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Funny, Funny this I have spent more time on ALL Nurses than I have spent on this site.

You are not exchanging any info with admin, that is Brian.

I think the only Mod left now is SilverDragon, Lawerence used to be a good mod, and the famous Suzanne left back in Febrauary, They were the mods for Philippines and International.

If you read that was a bill introduced, that never passed.

Try to speak and comment on subject you know about, don't google information.

It's people like you who spread incorrect rumors that hurt Philippine Nurses who try to come here, by giving out false information.

FYI, My wife never worked a day in PI, and she is at work now as a RN...................

Aha, so your feathers do get ruffled when people attacks the wife... that you would resort to insults as expected. Somehow i figured you would say those. Thats a good thing for the wifey that you care, i guess. Oh well, thats all i was baiting you to give. And quoting admin and mod names was pretty good... do you want me to name the rest? RoFL. Have a good life *snore*.
PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2009-05-06 11:58:00
PhilippinesAge difference between Filipinas and americans (Poll)
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ May 6 2009, 07:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Let me Correct You, It may help you in your future career:

Two common myths that float around in PI regarding being a PI trained nurse and working in USA.

1.) You don't need to take NLE (Local Licensing Exam in PI), before you can sit for NCLEX. Only like 4 states out of 50 states in USA require a NLE before NCLEX can be taken.

2.) You don't need any work experience before you can work as a nurse in USA.

These are 2 very common myths that float around in PI. If you ever have question about getting licenses in USA, You can read each states website rearding Nursing, and plus you can always call them.

tallcoolone: Oh? I didnt know # 2... very interesting. But nah smile.gif, thats not what i meant. The PH government wont let you work in foreign soil unless you served as a nurse for 2 years in PH first. Theres a government agency in PH that prevents professionals including RNs/nursing aids from leaving without serving their country first. Its like CFO for K1. You can look it up if you want. Its all i could find, *sigh* too lazy to google right now... id rather play l4d. smile.gif
http://allnurses.com...als-328218.html

*We are just exchanging info, admins and mods.* smile.gif

Off-Topic2.gif Im older than my husband by a year and a half. Im 28 and he is 26 years old. He is the cutest haha or so i claimed! biggrin.gif

PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2009-05-06 11:05:00
PhilippinesAge difference between Filipinas and americans (Poll)
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ May 6 2009, 12:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Let me correct you some:

Age 18 - 21 needs Parental Consent, 22 to 24 needs Parental Advisement - If I remember correctly.

Being a Lawyer or Doctor and coming to USA doesn't do you much good in USA. You basically go back to sqaure 1 with those degrees in USA.

Accreditation Office - Are you trying say to get her College Transcripts Evaluated to see if her degree in PI is comparable to same degree in USA, if so That was taken care of when she was still in PI, I had it evaluted by CGNFS before she ever stepped foot on US Soil.

I agree there is nothing wrong with working Wal Mart or Grocery Store, But for me and my personal goals it doesn't fall into what I am looking for in a lifetime partner......

tallcoolone: Yeah, true. I was missing that term "parental advice"... it was in the back of my mind. However to prove parental advice, it has to be written and signed by both parents. *shrugs* Legalities....

Oh i didnt know your wife is an RN. NCLEX and CGNFS does fix that. Good for her she doesnt have to go thru all of that. Not that i mind going back to school... its fun... i could always go for certifications... which is faster.

Had work or working in a grocery store shouldnt be basis in choosing a life partner. Such jobs teaches humility.

I have to say... not with prejudice. Your wife is smarter than you. Are you aware that if she hadnt married you to go to US, she'd still be in the philippines earning 2 years experience before she could practice in foreign soil?

smile.gif
PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2009-05-05 21:49:00
PhilippinesAge difference between Filipinas and americans (Poll)
Oh to be fair to someone's comment about "marry a filipina or filipino who is 25 years old or above" earlier. In the philippines, the age considered by law as the rightful age to marry is 25 years old. Before that, one needs parents' consent. It is so as there is no divorce in the Philippines. If we get married outside of our country, we are required to report our marriage to the Philippines embassy or consulate. Although i dont think age matters, emotional and mental maturity and readiness to commit to marraige is more important..... but those "usually" comes with age. smile.gif

tallcoolone: And oh theres nothing with working in Walmart or any grocery store. Its a good decent paying job. I dont know about your wife finding any job she wants considering the economy right now.... not that i belittle your wife... i hope her the best as a fellow filipina. Its just that your claims are unfounded. She is under 25 years old. She isnt a lawyer or a doctor. Its likely that she finished college... prolly a 2 year masters degree (hmm?!). Im sure you do know that she has to go to an accreditation office in here to gauge her college credits on how much that diploma is worth in the US. But even so, she just lacks the years of necessary experience.

Edited by PingLocalHostess, 05 May 2009 - 08:24 AM.

PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2009-05-05 08:22:00
PhilippinesAge difference between Filipinas and americans (Poll)
Hmmm Ill join the poll. smile.gif

My husband (USC) is 26 and I am 28. The difference is 1 year and 6 months.

I say choosing to marry someone of this or that age is a personal choice and definitely not other people's business. Whatever their reason is, its theirs and theirs alone. smile.gif
PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2009-05-01 10:09:00
Philippinesmedical exam fee at St. Luke
Fiancee might have been sent for a psychological evaluation? I dont know how much are the fees. *shrugs*
PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2009-05-06 12:12:00
PhilippinesSHOTS/ vaccination I NEED HELP
You have an option where to complete the vaccines. I suggest take them in PH coz its included in your medical fees in St. Lukes.... plus the vaccines are way more expensive here in US... like Tdap shots alone is $60 here in SA, TX.
PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2009-05-06 11:15:00
Philippinesis my daughter needs a physical appearance
I think i like her. smile.gif (nothing gay-ish Lol)

Edited by PingLocalHostess, 06 May 2009 - 12:25 PM.

PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2009-05-06 12:24:00
Philippinesk3 still under review
That is good to hear. smile.gif

I called the 1-800 number twice... they just said call after "3-6 months, its on AR". *shrugs* Its a call center. Prolly a standard reply.
PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2009-05-06 12:47:00
PhilippinesWho had medical exam on May 2009. Please post here...
Current Exchange Rate: http://www.bsp.gov.p...ds/exchrate.htm
PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2009-05-06 12:30:00
PhilippinesCEMAR
Im paranoid, i would rather pay for another one that says for travel abroad. Better safe than sorry... its a small amount to pay.

When i went to get mine, i specified on the form its purpose. They normally put "for legal purposes" if you leave that area blank.
PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2009-05-05 21:11:00
PhilippinesMAY INTERVIEWS
QUOTE (smithmm @ May 6 2009, 08:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No, if anything, Anabelle's pregnancy would be a strong sign of our ongoing relationship, as I'm the proud father! Just make sure that your paperwork is in order and any past issues are resolved in your life. Please don't keep secrets from your spouse. Be honest, even when it hurts.

Im sorry to hear about what happened to your wife at the US embassy.

But why was she denied? What are the grounds?
PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2009-05-05 21:54:00
PhilippinesPinay Ako!
Off topic: Wasnt there a comedy series called Boondocks before? It was quite funny.

Back to topic: Oh dont forget the fiestas whereever every week. All the food.... eat all you can...buffet... homemade food.

Edited by PingLocalHostess, 19 January 2009 - 04:18 PM.

PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2009-01-19 16:18:00
PhilippinesVery poor communication
Hmmmmmm it IS a dilemma. I would ask him nicely to show me... if that doesnt work then I hate to say this but I would definitely hack the lappy and make an image of it then boot it on another machine so id know whats going on... just to get myself out of my misery... or climb out of the ditch i digged myself in. You are talking about privacy, theres nothing wrong with that, but damn.... all the secrecy would drive me to do JUST THAT. But thats just me.

He said, "Just to torment you...". Well he got that right.... right smack at it. Its safe to say, start by telling him so. You want an open communication. Why not start it? smile.gif
PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2009-05-04 01:58:00
PhilippinesFilipinos who will be going to Texas or living in Texas
San Antonio, TX
PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2008-09-28 15:16:00
PhilippinesWhat's behind your display name?
QUOTE (SenoritaTeresita @ Oct 11 2008, 11:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I wish to express my most sincere gratitude to everyone who responded to this thread. It's really very neat to exchange ideas and pleasantries and to know more about ways and means to style and christen ourselves on VJ.

Special thanks to my kababayans from Davao - Brianmarie, Roy & Yazi, PingLocalHostess and alienlovechild and other Bisdaks - daghan salamat kaninyong tanan. Likewise to my Ilocano friends - Besame Mucho, sonomacountygal and my fiance AJA (thanks for spilling the beans on VJ, honey) - dios ti agngina kadacayo amin. Muchisimas gracias tambien a YMR, Besame Mucho otra vez y cieloazul por su participacion en este foro. Again, thanks everybody! star_smile.gif star_smile.gif star_smile.gif


biggrin.gif Taga Davao City pod diay ka, SenoritaTeresita?
PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2008-10-13 18:04:00
PhilippinesWhat's behind your display name?
My fiance and I like computers and tinkering with them...in a local and remote network. He is pinglocalhost... so i am pinglocalhostess.

"Ping local host" means you are trying to "ping" (kinda like calling) an ip address of a local computer so you can check if it responds or if its connected to the network properly.

Anyone having trouble with their wired and wireless routers... access points ...repeaters... range expanders....etc. PM me. wink.gif

Edited by PingLocalHostess, 09 October 2008 - 01:13 AM.

PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2008-10-09 01:11:00
PhilippinesMagic Jack
You need a fast connection.
You will be disappointed if you have dial up and not at least DSL. Broadband is best.
Downloading a large test file via torrent is not an accurate test. Magic Jack uses a priority router system of their own.... so your test will not go through the same path. It will only verify your ISP is capable of fast rates.

I cannot say enough good things! It has saved me hundreds of dollars!
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Really? Now im even more curious. I have to get one ermmmm its not available here.

QUOTE (Jose Rizal @ Oct 17 2008, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (PingLocalHostess @ Oct 17 2008, 01:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
JoseRizal: Hahaha i still cant imagine you are a dude. Peace!

I know who I am! I'm the dude playing the dude disguised as another dude! good.gif
BTW, I use a Motorola Cable Surf modem with a Linksys WRT-GC54 router. Pero video chat pa rin ako. Underutilized yung MG sa akin. Yung kapatid ko ang madalas gumamit.
OT na talaga! smile.gif


You mean WRT54GC. Nice nice.....

I have a WRT350N.

Im on the computer (video chat, VJ, games) and on the phone too. Multi-tasking, wala lang sweldo.
PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2008-10-17 01:38:00
PhilippinesMagic Jack
Si JoseRizal kasi... hehehehe
PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2008-10-17 00:57:00
PhilippinesMagic Jack
JoseRizal: Hahaha i still cant imagine you are a dude. Peace!

If you have a modem-router (thats a gateway), you dont need a modem or another router. Most modem-router have multiple ethernet ports. Maybe it has wireless capability na.

Pero kung ako dude, i would have a separate modem, wireless router and voice gateway... para dali lang pag-isolate kung may sira sa network. Yung mga 2-in-1 kasi, kung sira ang isa... sira na lahat :/.

I can suggest... WCG200 ng linksys. Its a wireless modem router. Madali lang i-configure smile.gif.

Ria: Hahaha Kung pwede lang no?

Edited by PingLocalHostess, 17 October 2008 - 12:32 AM.

PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2008-10-17 00:30:00
PhilippinesMagic Jack
QUOTE (Jose Rizal @ Oct 17 2008, 12:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ping,
Router (gateway) pala. My bad! blush.gif


Half true. smile.gif

Let me explain (trivia trivia tayo). This will be useful when you go to US coz its a must to have a broadband connection in the US. You wanna know what you are dealing with so the ISPs wont cheat you. (Not trying to be a smart a$$.)

Modem - Its the device that your ISP will give you which allows you to connect to them coz most ISPs (especially cable) they register the mac address (ID) of the modem. If its DSL, its thru a phone line (RJ11 cables). If its cable, its thru coax (those round and fat cables at the back of your TV). The modem will only allow internet connection to ONE computer.

Router - This is NOT a modem. Its a common mistake. I dont blame you, they look the same. This doesnt connect you to your ISP. It doesnt have an RJ11 port so you cant connect it to the phone jack nor does it have a jack for the coax cable. You have to plug in the router to the modem. This simply shares the internet connection from the modem to 2 or MORE COMPUTERS. This allows you to have a local network (2 or more computers connected to each other).

Gateways - They are pathways. It either allows voice transmission thru internet as the case with voice gateways. Or from public network (internet thru modem) to local or private network (your computers) as the case with cable/dsl gateways.

Now heres where it gets tricky. There are gateways that has router capabilities.

Modem + router = cable/dsl gateway ---> Its a modem and router in one. That means you can plug in 2 or more computers (depending on how many ethernet ports it has).

Router + Voice gateway = VOIP routers ---> Its a router and voice gateway in one. You need to plug this into the modem so it can go online. You can plug in 2 or more computers (depending on how many ethernet ports it has). And if you have a VOIP subscription, you can plug in the phone too.

*** I didnt know JoseRizal is a dude. Haha i thought you just like Jose Rizal. tongue.gif

Ria: Sorry, im not trying to take over your thread. Im just bored. smile.gif

Edited by PingLocalHostess, 17 October 2008 - 12:01 AM.

PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2008-10-16 23:58:00
PhilippinesMagic Jack
QUOTE (RonnieKris @ Oct 17 2008, 10:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ping visajourney.com hehehe

Hahaha tongue.gif

QUOTE (Jose Rizal @ Oct 17 2008, 10:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No. Broadband is needed. It's similar to Vonage but differs in the ff:
1. It passes through a PC unlike Vonage which has it's own modem
2. It has an annual subscription fee (around $20) whereas Vonage has a monthly subscription fee of $25

JoseRizal: Im searching online where i can get it cheaper than that wink.gif. Its not a modem actually. Your Internet Service Provider gives you the modem. Vonage will give you a "voice gateway". Its a device that allows transmission of voice over internet protocol. smile.gif

QUOTE (maliciant @ Oct 17 2008, 10:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I looked at this and while it's promising it requires broadband... which my fiancee does not have (well, or a computer). Can I get magic jack with a manila phone number so that she can call using her cell or whatever local line is available without having extra fees (is local calling in the philippines part of a standard fee or is that usage based, it'd be nice to be able to spend more time talking on the phone)?

maliciant: I am not sure if you can get a philippine country code and area code. I havent figured that out yet. With vonage, you can only get numbers from US, Canada and some European countries. The whole purpose of this is get the same country code and area code as to whomever you call or calls you often . That way, either of you can call each other free of charge. Its just like landline to landline.

Actually if you use a mobile phone in here to call another mobile phone or land line... it will use up her credits if its prepaid or eat her minutes if its post paid. Landline to landline is unlimited though.

QUOTE (STEPHnRIA @ Oct 17 2008, 10:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Uh, you explained it well! HAHAHA! Told you Im not good at all these techie stuff. I just try harder because of my fiancee in the US. Gotta find ways to cut down the cost.

Oh i know, i spent a lot PLDT budget cards before vonage. At least i dont have to worry about spending too much time on the phone coz its unlimited. I practically live in my phone and computer hehehe.
PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2008-10-16 23:06:00
PhilippinesMagic Jack
Ria: Yeah i gotcha coz you plug in a regular phone in the magic jack wink.gif. Ill explain it to you in laymans term hehe.

You have modem (for your cable or dsl connection) or a patch (if you have a wireless connection like SmartBro). Your computer is plugged into the modem where it gets its internet connection. Magic Jack is kinda like a jump drive that you plug into the computer's usb port.

So its like: modem ----> computer ----> Magic Jack ----> regular phone

(unless you have a router then its gonna be a different story)

The source of your internet connection is the modem. Since the computer comes first before the Magic Jack... that means if the computer loses internet connection.... the Magic Jack wont work. So its possible that if the computer is massively sending and receiving information thru the internet.... it might slow down the connection of the Magic Jack. It will still have a dial tone BUT its choppy... but thats temporary and minor. You just need to close all browsers (internet explorer, firefox, opera...etc)... and exit any downloading engine (like utorrent, bittorrent, limewire.... etc). And its back to normal.

Ill try to find it here so i can test it too. Weeeeee i have a new toy.
PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2008-10-16 20:40:00
PhilippinesMagic Jack
Yeah, i made a mistake... its not per month. Its $19.95 per year and the equipment is worth $20 on their website.

For real? P4,500 for the voice gateway and no yearly fee of $19.95 ?! What the?! Thats EVEN BETTER! I mean $19.95 is cheap change if its an annual fee.... BUT FREE.... damn! I wonder if its available here in Davao City.
PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2008-10-16 20:25:00
PhilippinesMagic Jack
Oh btw, Ria... can you test it for me if you are free. wink.gif PRETTY PLEASE. biggrin.gif

Try downloading a movie thru utorrent or any huge file in bittorrent and check if the quality of the line fluctuates... if it gets choppy(?)... coz its internet based. Its connected to the computer, its somehow dependent on the computer's internet usage... they are sharing bandwidth.

(Kulit ko no?!)
PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2008-10-16 20:15:00
PhilippinesMagic Jack
Opps my mistake. Its $19.95 per year. no0pb.gif ohmy.gif

No VOIP providers here :/.

Edited by PingLocalHostess, 16 October 2008 - 08:10 PM.

PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2008-10-16 20:08:00
PhilippinesMagic Jack
OH WOW its cheaper than Vonage. We have to pay $239.99 for their Annual Residential Premium Unlimited Plan. Before that it was $24.99 per month. THIS is just $19.95 per month. blink.gif wow.gif

Its the same concept, you need a broadband connection, unlimited calls to US/Canada and you can pick any US area code. Except the voice gateway is a LOT smaller and you connect it to the computer's usb port.

Vonage's voice gateway is connected directly to the modem (thru ethernet ports). Both the computer (ethernet port) and phone (RJ11) are both plugged in to the voice gateway.

Whaaaaa i am amazed! Im going to get that for my family when i move to TX. I thought of leaving the Vonage voice gateway but they dont know how to configure it or set it up *scratches her head*.

Oh sorry.... im rambling hehe. This excite me! Its a must buy! (Parang ahente ako no hahaha)

For comparison: Magic Jack - http://www.magicjack.com/1/index.asp
Vonage - http://www.vonage.com/

For those who doesnt know: THESE are PHONES that uses broadband (cable or DSL) internet connection instead of a regular phone line.
PingLocalHostessFemalePhilippines2008-10-16 18:42:00