Arrival Date Calculation DebateGary Shannon4
Even if you arrive at 11:30 PM, day 1 counts toward the 30 days, and the last day is your departure date.
Even if you arrive at 11:30 PM, day 1 counts toward the 30 days, and the last day is your departure date.
Mike, It sounds like you're feeling overwhelmed by all the changes happening in your life right now. I understand how unsettling that must be. Change isn't always easy, especially when you're adjusting to a different culture, lifestyle, and way of thinking in an unfamiliar environment. But change can also bring personal growth, new experiences, and new perspectives on life. Life in the Philippines is probably very different from what you were used to in the West, or wherever you once called home. Give yourself time to adjust, to reflect, and to figure out what really matters, what makes you happy, and what you want to achieve. These things don't get sorted out in a few days. Finding peace and a sense of belonging takes patience, understanding, and sometimes a little courage. I also saw your recent post about the skin reaction from ant bites. Please don't neglect your physical health either. Your body and mind are deeply connected. Taking care of yourself should always come first. I was born in the Philippines but never had the chance to go to Camiguin. After looking up the island and seeing its natural beauty, it became a dream place I'd love to visit someday. You're living in a place many people would call paradise. But I know that when your heart is struggling, even paradise can feel lonely. Don't isolate yourself. We live in a world where communication is easier than ever, but nothing replaces real human connection. Reach out, make friends, get involved with the local community, and feel the warmth and kindness of the people around you. Sometimes one simple conversation makes a huge difference. Look around and you'll see people who have almost nothing materially, some who struggle to put even one meal on the table a day, yet they find reasons to smile and be grateful for life. Their situation isn't necessarily easy, but there's something meaningful to learn from their resilience, their gratitude, and their ability to find joy in simple things. You have opportunities and experiences that many other people only dream about. That doesn't mean your pain is any less real. But recognizing the good things already in your life might help you find a little more peace. Contentment isn't about having everything you want; it's about learning to be grateful for what you have while continuing to grow. Acceptance doesn't mean giving up on your dreams. It means finding peace where you are right now while moving toward where you want to go. Be kind to yourself, Mike. Give yourself time. You don't have to have all the answers today, and you certainly don't have to make every decision at once. I sincerely hope that in time you find the happiness, companionship, purpose, and peace of mind you're looking for. Take care...
I would never put a sticker like this on my VW
If you can prove a serious crime (extortion, etc.), you can report it straight to the central police station. They'll call the landlord in, put pressure on him, and make him return the money he owes. Lawyers cost money with no guarantee of results, and a court case in the Philippines can take years.
Pasay is basically a one-shot summary of EDSA lol
So he's (ex-Prince) Harry's father-in-law? Wow
It's the pet relocation company Across the Pond, which my vet in the US recommended. Three dogs and one cat. The price is fair and they're thorough. You'll thank me later.
The situation breaks my heart. For once he asks the government for help, and they make things harder for him instead. I really don't get why public officials like that act this way. They act like they're royalty. No sense of service at all. They make life harder for someone who's already struggling.
These days, 6,000 to 8,000 is about right. Don't be stingy. Gas is expensive now.
If you like Filipino men, you'll be fine. If you like foreigners, the competition is going to be fierce.
If I try to stop it, I end up being the villain and get called an animal hater or whatever.
Cat: You're watching this? Look at my gorgeous profile instead.
I married a single mom from Bicol and gained a wife and a daughter. We've been together for 11 years, and my daughter has grown into a fine young woman who is truly my daughter. Being a father is decided by actions, not biology. I'm a happy husband and dad.
They want to buy multibillion-dollar fighter jets while there are so many urgent problems like poverty, education, prices, lack of investment, and unemployment, so I get why people are skeptical or suspicious, and the concern is valid. But if this deal goes through, industrial offsets come along with it. For example, aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities, like Lufthansa Technik PH at NAIA or the MRO center planned for Clark. Jobs get created, it's an opportunity for TESDA to run aviation-related technical and vocational courses, and there would be internships for university aviation programs. These days, defense deals include the selling country investing in the customer country's economy. Poland bought 48 FA-50s from KAI, and the deal terms include Polish local aerospace industry taking part in MRO. If several EU countries end up buying Korean fighters, Poland could become the hub, and then Polish industry hits the jackpot. There's also the Gripen E deal between Sweden and Brazil. SAAB invested in Brazil's domestic industry as part of the deal. They also set up things like a research center, an innovation center, and educational institutions. Thailand bought the Gripen E/F, and as part of the deal SAAB invested in Thailand through MRO, a local supply chain, education, and so on. Peru bought the F-16V from the US, and the deal included an innovation center, drone manufacturing, and an aircraft MRO center. If the Philippines picks the F-16V, this is what's in the proposal template Lockheed Martin would offer. HD Hyundai PH setting up in Subic is the same story. By buying Philippine Navy warships, Korean investment came in, jobs were created, and Philippine shipbuilding came back to life. Now there's a ship MRO center and merchant ship construction, and warship construction will come later.
They're called "blowholes," like a whale's spout. It's best not to go near them. Some of them also suck the water back in at the same spot they shot it out, so you could get pulled in along with the water.
It's not the responsibility of American taxpayers to support your family.
There's a dark side to the emphasis on family values here. Children often have to give a big chunk of their income to support their parents, which sometimes gets in the way of starting their own families and building their own futures. Just look at local social media and you'll see a lot of locals complaining about this system. Also, "going home to watch TV" isn't a Western value, it's an American one. In the EU I've seen plenty of apartments with no TV at all.
Honestly, if you're dealing with Philippine bureaucracy, you might be hugely overestimating how much free time you'll have in Manila.
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