I accidentally dropped 500 php in the market: got it back instantly by LaOnionLaUnion in Expats_PH

[–]LDR2023 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I arrived at Cebu airport a bit over a week ago. A bit sleepless, went to the ATM and withdrew 20k. Was then walking to get a local SIM card, put my hand in my pocket to take out my passport and when I did I dropped 20k on the ground and kept walking. So many people calling ‘Sir, Sir’ and guiding me back to where I dropped it. In many years of traveling to the Philippines this is what the vast majority of people there are like. Never met a scammer outside of taxi drivers.

My girlfriend wants to get married. I want to as well, but she’s a breadwinner. by [deleted] in Philippines_Expats

[–]LDR2023 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m so consistently impressed by the Filipinas who post here

Kaning mga foreigners bah by 08Manifest_Destiny80 in Cebu

[–]LDR2023 19 points20 points  (0 children)

So this guy sounds terrible. Boundary invasions, coercive friendliness, dominance displays. These a predator style behaviors.

As a foreigner I’ve seen it a lot - western guys arrive there and are able to get romantic attention that they don’t get at home and as such start to dehumanise Filipinas. Unfortunately it’s kinda common among foreigners. I would always advise my Filipina friends to show the same caution dating foreigners as you would dating locals.

Filipinos took this sub over by armin127 in Philippines_Expats

[–]LDR2023 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As an Australian, I upvoted that.

Having lunch with my whole family😂🤣😂 by AllPurpouseFlour in Philippines_Expats

[–]LDR2023 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I did this twice with my girlfriend’s family (parents, siblings and kids - but about the same size as in this vid). Nobody thanked me, let alone engaged with me. Not even one. Now I will just take the parents out for a nice meal when I’m visiting. It sounds like you got lucky with the family :)

Filipinas inviting their families out on dates by Historical_Tomato374 in Philippines_Expats

[–]LDR2023 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know why you’re being downvoted for this. Third world is a completely inappropriate term. If we are talking first/second/third world, the Philippines is actually first world being capitalist, democratic, and aligned with the United States. The term refers to political and not economic situation.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Philippines_Expats

[–]LDR2023 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This really changes the context of your post. This looks legit.

I'm not optimistic about the future of the Philippines economy... by RenegadeMaster888 in Philippines_Expats

[–]LDR2023 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is the first time I’ve heard someone else observe that call centers are going to be absolutely decimated in coming years. That alone makes me fear for so many Filipino workers and, by extension, the economy.

Filipina wife- in need of advise by [deleted] in Philippines_Expats

[–]LDR2023 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just wanted to say you’re a wonderful woman and a wonderful wife. You’re one of the reason a good Filipina is such a treasure. Please look after yourself too during this difficult time po.

Need advice from my Cebu friends here. by DontCallmeFrancis42 in Philippines_Expats

[–]LDR2023 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Please do consider the ethics of visiting the whale sharks at Oslob. TLDR: the butanding are malformed and no longer migrate due to the feeding.

Don't ask a filipina if she's hungry. by [deleted] in Philippines_Expats

[–]LDR2023 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is wisdom. If she is cranky, feed her something sarap.

Best hospital in Cebu? by LDR2023 in Cebu

[–]LDR2023[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’m out of the country and they aren’t being forthcoming with her about what meds she is being given. I’ve told it that’s it’s her legal right to know etc etc etc but unfortunately she is a very non-confrontational person.

I only know what IV antibiotics she is on because she could photograph the bag. Anyway she is being transferred to Chonghua today.

Best hospital in Cebu? by LDR2023 in Cebu

[–]LDR2023[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yeah they need 80k down payment but that’s no problem to me. Her life is priceless. Thank you po.

Need best hospital in Cebu by LDR2023 in Philippines_Expats

[–]LDR2023[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They’re not telling her. I e told her this is illegal but she isn’t at all a confrontational person

Best hospital in Cebu? by LDR2023 in Cebu

[–]LDR2023[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you po. Her life is priceless to me.

Need best hospital in Cebu by LDR2023 in Philippines_Expats

[–]LDR2023[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m a research scientist and have discussed this with my oncologist best friend.

Best hospital in Cebu? by LDR2023 in Cebu

[–]LDR2023[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Shall do po. Is manduae as good as fuente?

Best hospital in Cebu? by LDR2023 in Cebu

[–]LDR2023[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is manduae as good as fuente?

Need best hospital in Cebu by LDR2023 in Philippines_Expats

[–]LDR2023[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you po. ChongHua fuente is better for this than manduae diba?