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Hmm... the idiots (AIs) are just doing it once a month...

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Opening an RCBC Hexagon account in Makati: will they take a Maya statement as proof of address? Branch recommendations?

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to open an RCBC account and upgrade it to Hexagon Club. I already use a Maya account that's fully verified under my exact passport name.

Has anyone recently used a digital bank statement (SOA) like Maya's as their main proof of address (POA) at RCBC? Will the branch manager accept a printed PDF statement?

Also, since branches have a lot of discretion here, which RCBC branches in the Makati CBD area are known to be the most expat-friendly and accommodating with Hexagon Club applications? I was thinking of the flagship branch at Yuchengco Tower, but I'd love to hear about your actual experiences.

Any tips or recent experiences would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

What's the best app for understanding spoken Tagalog?

I'm here on a balikbayan visa and want to get a 13a permanent resident visa. Is this something I can do on my own, or is it better to get a lawyer to help?
I'm in Quezon Province, a 7-hour drive from Manila.

If a pizza or pasta is ₱99 or less, I'm not buying it. Gross. 🤢

Does anyone know an easy way to send an iPhone from Ohio to the Philippines? Or is anyone heading back or traveling to the Philippines whom I could trust to hand-carry an iPhone?

This MG RX9 PHEV comes with Bose speakers, double-pane glass, and 100km of electric range.

Back in 2019, before I switched to electric, I spent quite a bit on soundproofing and audio tuning for my Honda Odyssey Hybrid. The parallel-import warranty terms were a lot looser back then, so I could do all of that.

There's just one thing I miss since switching to EVs here. You can't tune the audio, because touching it voids the warranty. So if you love listening to music in the car (I listen to lossless on Apple Music), this is worth weighing on top of the usual specs.

That said, MG cars have a pretty aggressive front end too. Nice to look at!

Stopping in Pasay on a layover. Recs please: the most upscale hotel near the airport, the best casino, and in-room hotel massage.

Would I be bored to death living in rural Palawan?

Hi everyone,

I'm a 23-year-old Italian seriously thinking about moving to the Philippines in 2027, probably to Palawan, ideally somewhere away from the main tourist spots.

I'd love some honest input from people who actually live there.

Can you live comfortably on about €1,500 a month in provincial Palawan?
Does life start to feel boring or isolating after a few months?
How decent are the internet, electricity, and mobile data outside Puerto Princesa?
Is it easy to meet people and make friends in small towns?
Would you recommend living in the province long term, or is it better just for a few months?
What are the biggest downsides of life in Palawan that tourists don't notice?

What I want is a simple life: a decent house, a gym if possible, a scooter, local food, nature, and reliable internet for remote work.

Thanks!

Aircon costs

I tested going ONE MONTH without AC

July usage 357 kWh
August usage 237 kWh

I saved about 1,100 pesos in total, or 17 USD

Context
Single guy
60 sqm condo
2 AC units
I only use dehumidify mode at 28°C
Bedroom only at night, door closed
Living room only around midday, all other doors closed

So based on my test, running AC doesn't cost that much more.

The actual electricity charge isn't much, it's all the other charges added on that make up a big chunk of the bill..

Put two months of bills side by side and compare what each line item costs.

FYI, this was before the rate reduction the government set for August and September.

What on earth is going on with this sub

I've been reading through a bunch of threads here, and it's all low-class foreigners coming over to try their luck dating low-class Filipinas, then either complaining about it or feeling proud of themselves for the trashiest stuff

Come on, does nobody else see this, or is this just what this subreddit is supposed to be?

My Filipina date wouldn't pay, so I got up and left. Was I wrong?

I've known her for about a month and a half.

After two dates where I paid for dinner and lunch, we didn't click and I stopped talking to her. My gut was telling me not to trust her

Then yesterday she kept insisting we meet. I told her I didn't want to spend money, and she said that was fine, she'd pay.

So we went out for dinner today. As it got close to paying, I checked again whether she was really okay paying. Then she says she can't, that she just realized she has no money left this month.

I figured she was after a free dinner, so I left. I waited 10 to 15 minutes while she kept eating, then said I was going to the bathroom. I never came back, and I blocked her.

On my way home I wondered how many free dinners this fairly pretty girl had gotten this month, and how many men are sending her money.

The only worry is that she lives not far from me, so I hope I don't run into her.

Korean Community Association Central Luzon Shares Updates on Safety Activities for Korean Residents
On September 7, the production team of the TV program "Brave Detectives" visited the Korean Community Association Central Luzon to film its activities and ongoing efforts to ensure community safety.
During the filming, TV personalities Ahn Jung-hwan, Lim Hyung-joon, Kwon Il-yong, and Kim Jin-soo joined in, creating a special opportunity to express their gratitude.
Recently, when a Korean resident fell victim to a pickpocketing incident, the association actively assisted the victim and helped recover the lost belongings. To show appreciation, the association awarded a plaque of appreciation and a cash prize of 10,000 pesos to Salamanca, Rene Labinisia, a Delivery K driver who helped.
This goes beyond simply thanking one individual; it signifies that our Korean community remembers and appreciates the courage and kindness of the Filipino citizen who helped a Korean.
Korean Community Association Central Luzon plans to continue actively promoting such activities, widely sharing its safety initiatives and examples of cooperation with the local community to build a neighborhood where people protect and care for one another.
Just like the "butterfly effect" where one small good deed leads to another, we believe that if a culture of mutual respect and protection between Koreans and Filipinos spreads throughout the entire community, Central Luzon will develop into an even safer, more trustworthy region that both Korean residents and tourists can visit with peace of mind.
Korean Community Association Central Luzon will continue to prioritize the safety of our residents and strive to be an association that prospers together and builds trust with the local Filipino community. #KoreanCommunityAssociationCentralLuzon
#Information

Important Notice Regarding Bringing Medications into the Philippines
ㅇ When entering the Philippines, even if you are taking medication for medical treatment, there may be restrictions on bringing it in if it contains ingredients classified as dangerous drugs or controlled substances in the Philippines. Therefore, Korean citizens entering with prescription drugs must ensure whether the relevant medication ingredients are included in the Philippine controlled substances list.
ㅇ The Philippine Dangerous Drugs Board (hereinafter referred to as DDB) has published a list of controlled substances* as of July 20, 2026. This list includes not only narcotic painkillers but also certain sleeping pills, anti-anxiety medications, ADHD treatments, anesthetics, and cold medicine ingredients.
※ DDB publication materials containing the list of restricted medication ingredients are attached separately.
ㅇ When entering the Philippines with cold medicine, allergy medication, sleeping pills, tranquilizers, ADHD treatments, painkillers, etc., it is important to check the generic name rather than the brand name.
■ Procedures for entering the Philippines with restricted medications
1. 30-day supply or less
ㅇ According to DDB regulations, travelers entering with Dangerous Drugs or controlled chemicals for medical treatment must prepare the following:
※ All materials must be prepared in English.
- A medical certificate / referral letter from the attending physician (explaining the medical purpose)
- A medical prescription stating the brand name and generic name of the medication
- Medications must be in their original containers with proper labeling, and only in a reasonable quantity necessary for personal treatment.
2. Exceeding a 30-day supply
ㅇ In addition to the documents required for a "30-day supply or less," the following documents must be prepared:
- Permit documents from the competent authority of the country of departure
- PDEA permit documents (Applications for PDEA permits must be submitted in writing at least 30 days prior to entry)
※ As this reference material is compiled based on publicly available data from sources such as the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and the Bureau of Customs, if you need to bring medications before entering the Philippines, please be sure to check the announcements on the official websites of the relevant Philippine agencies in advance and verify directly whether bringing the medications is permitted to avoid any disadvantages.
(Related Links)
ㅇ Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency - https://ddb.gov.ph/

ㅇ Philippine Dangerous Drugs Board Regulations - https://ddb.gov.ph/
/images/Board_Regulation/2014/BD.REG1.14.pdf
ㅇ Philippine Bureau of Customs - https://customs.gov.ph/restricted-and-prohibited-items

※ Refer to the attached file on the website of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines (https://www.mofa.go.kr/ph-ko/brd/m_27094/view.do?seq=1346439&page=1
)
#EmbassyOfTheRepublicOfKoreaInThePhilippines

Adding a motorcycle endorsement to my car licence back in Australia is going to cost me AUD 1,000. Would it be easier / cheaper to just get a local one here in the Philippines?

Can I get one on a tourist visa?

Philippines 🇵🇭 fun fact

The Philippines is almost the same size as Arizona.

Philippines land area: 115,100 square miles

Arizona land area: about 1113,600 square miles.

🤔

Reddit might get banned

There's a small but non-zero chance that Reddit gets banned in the Philippines within the next few days or weeks. In case it actually happens, I suggest getting familiar with using a VPN connected to anywhere outside the Philippines.

I used to live in Indonesia, where Reddit had been banned for years. There's no reason it couldn't happen here too.

If you had to get major dental work done, is there a country in Southeast Asia you'd choose over the Philippines?

Am I an idiot?

Does anyone else get flagged for not writing in English when commenting, even when using the most common English words? What's going on?