Forum: Living in the Philippines

"The Philippines and China will both impose fishing bans in the South China Sea where the two countries have been involved in a tense territorial standoff. China had already announced its annual...

Quite a good video on one of the treasures of the Philippines - Palawan. "Published on Apr 23, 2012 by PearlTalks March of 2011 a team of four went on a journey around the world to discover the...

"China travel agencies 'suspend Philippine tours' Beijing accuses Manila of instigating protests against China Most travel agencies in China have suspended tours to the Philippines amidst...

Thought of sharing this to some of you who wants to know about the Dengue Mosquito & the Dengue Fever. http://nurses.definitelyfilipino.com/index.php/2012/03/small-but-terrible/ Also a link...

"MANILA, Philippines - China has impounded Philippine fruit exports alleged to carry pests, squeezing a key industry amid a tense stand-off between the two countries over disputed territory, a...

This has to be the way forward to maximise the eco tourism potential. "Thresher sharks regularly visit Monad Shoal, a seamount 8.16 km due east from Malapascua, because of their significant...

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Josh the London Bus Driver in Manila - Repeat See thread from the past...... ...

January 2012

"QUEZON CITY, May 2 (PIA) -- About 50 bicycle enthusiasts went on a bike tour in Quezon City for the kick-off rites of the Month of the Ocean Celebration 2012 and ended at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and...

First in a series Anyhow one looks at it, retirement is a serious matter. The person retiring not only brings with him or her the accumulated financial savings earned from decades of being a...

1. Affordable cost of living — The monthly expenses for housing, food, transportation and even labor costs anywhere in the Philippines are quite reasonable and affordable for most retirees that allow...

High-definition satellite TV provider, Cignal Digital TV, adds more oomph to local TV viewing with the launch of its own living magazine and sports channels, and the addition of new HD...

Customers of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will have to shoulder higher electricity rates this month, the power distributor announced yesterday. Meralco’s generation charge will go up by 33...

This short video was put together by the same pair of American guys that did the Taho video. This time they give a glimpse of going in to the Jeepney driving business.....this is as close as I ever...

anyone has the idea how much is the cost of a brand new fridge in Phillipines right now:) a reasonable:D but will last long..at least:rolleyes:..the fridge we bought when we left:doh been out of...

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Inquirer Property recently asked top analysts: What, for you, would be the criteria for a most liveable Philippine city? And based on such criteria, what are the top five cities? Here are the...

Following Maria's post on "10 Little Known Facts About the UK", I was inspired to post this 10 Philippine Quirks. Hope you enjoy. 1. Motorbike disbelief 2. Roosters 3. Underhanded Plays on...

Although Filipinos are generally known to be friendly and hospitable, the UN placed the Philippines as the 103rd ‘happiest’ country in the world, falling below Iraq and Nigeria. The Philippine...

Just a reminder that the Philippines CAN be a dangerous place, so never take your personal security for granted. These types of incidents are not uncommon in the larger cities. Our robbers tend...

I found a really interesting site full of excellent detailed practical advice. :) . http://myphilippinelife.com/category/our-philippine-house-project/

Almost 80 percent of Quezon City households are poor, or eight of ten households are not even earning P8,000 a month to survive. Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte revealed this yesterday as she delivered a...

Population 101,833,938 (July 2011 est.) Age structure 0-14 years: 34.6% (male 17,999,279/female 17,285,040) 15-64 years: 61.1% (male 31,103,967/female 31,097,203) 65 years and over: 4.3%...

There are two similar groups on facebook with similar aims, and an amazing number of high quality photos. If you’re already on facebook, search for them :- • FUNtastic Philippines – “ fun-loving...