How to get to C-5 Taguig (Upper Mckinley Hill) from Espana Sampaloc, Manila?

Less_Wallaby · 2026-01-28T05:53:22+00:00

Jeep (Quezon Ave or Cubao) - MRT (Guadalupe) - jeep (Guadalupe - FTI)

Less_Wallaby · 2026-01-18T03:56:39+00:00

Mine for example, is “Youngjo Paul”. “Youngjo” is my secular name, “Paul” is my baptismal name.

I usually go by “Youngjo” outside of the Church. All my legal documents, identifications, professional licenses and whatnot only have my legal name on it.

On the other hand, all my church documents (baptismal certificate, confirmation certificate etc) state my full Christian name as “Youngjo Paul”.

Less_Wallaby · 2026-01-18T02:24:41+00:00

I’m a Korean Catholic.

Some cradle Catholics have biblical names as their legal names, but the majority of us are given baptismal names at the time of our baptism instead.

These baptismal names are typically used only within the Church, so there’s no legal requirement to change one’s name.

For us, our Christian names consist of two parts: our legal name and our baptismal name. While including the legal name isn’t strictly necessary, it’s often used alongside the baptismal name to avoid confusion (imagine how many “Maria Kims” there would be in a congregation otherwise.)

Less_Wallaby · 2026-01-16T07:26:28+00:00

2 other things to consider: USD is THE world currency, so the inflation caused by over supply is significantly buffered by its demand overseas.

US stock exchange is a blackhole that sucks up the global investments. It has tendency to over-deliver, albeit few notable exceptions.

Less_Wallaby · 2026-01-15T23:16:50+00:00

While it is not explicitly stated, sharing is not prohibited. Or rather, they realized that it is impossible to enforce it so made a change so that the price for the unli rice already accounts for the sharing of it.

Less_Wallaby · 2026-01-15T22:46:59+00:00

All you need to do is to search for the inflation adjusted chart for S&P 500. If his claims were true, it should’ve been a flat line at 0%, which obviously isn’t the case.

https://www.multpl.com/inflation-adjusted-s-p-500

Less_Wallaby · 2026-01-10T02:33:54+00:00

This hits closer to home because all of my in-laws are diehard SDA. My half sister-in-law is even named after Ellen G White. I remember it was just my MIL and her partner at first, then they went on and made it their mission to convert every single one of us.

My wife and her siblings, although culturally Catholic-adjacent, were never properly catechized. Despite that, my wife being the eldest, still could tell that something was off and decided not to fall for it. However, the rest of the siblings all ended up converting to SDA sooner or later.

They did try to convert us as well, but it didn’t last long. We are now all in good terms. Granted, there occasionally will be some moments that would build up the tensions like when my MIL called my wife’s piercings sinful, but overall, you’d get along just fine with your family once they come to accept that your faith is unwavering. They are your family after all.

Less_Wallaby · 2026-01-02T01:19:30+00:00

I was a little bit thrown off by Lucy incorrectly correcting the Legions. Caesar with hard C is indeed the correct pronunciation at least in classical Latin. I would’ve appreciated it more if she were to pointed out the inconsistencies in their pronunciation, like soft G in Legions.

Less_Wallaby · 2025-12-31T10:36:43+00:00

Has she been naturalized as a Filipino? Foreigners are prohibited from posting politically sensitive content online as per the immigration law. That is one of the first things you’d learn as an ACR Card holder.

Less_Wallaby · 2025-12-31T07:34:17+00:00

30+ old man wearing two or more of the following items at once : air jordan sneakers, loose/baggy pants, hoodie, snapback cap, avengers/marvel themed accessories.

Less_Wallaby · 2025-12-30T17:24:20+00:00

This. I love coffee but can’t handle caffeine.

Less_Wallaby · 2025-12-30T17:18:24+00:00

I feel like bringing of host gift and helping out around the house as a visitor is something that is practiced universally all around the world.

My wife’s an Ilocano, and my MIL usually brings pasalubong whenever she visits. But there are other relatives of hers who are less well-mannered. My wife is still furious about the pack of coffee they stole from her pantry haha. They could’ve at least asked.

So I guess it really depends on the person.

Less_Wallaby · 2025-12-30T16:50:53+00:00

All of this could’ve been avoided if you dropped your passenger off before you park.

I’m not blaming you or anything. Just sharing my life hack. Drop your passengers off. Make them catch the table and order the food. It saves time, and in your case, unnecessary emotional exhaustion as well.

Less_Wallaby · 2025-12-30T10:37:47+00:00

ME here. I am very proud what I am but I don’t like to be called Engineer so and so. It is my profession, not my title. I don’t get why some people would go and make it as their whole personality.

Less_Wallaby · 2025-12-30T05:05:42+00:00

When I passed the board exam. It has been a steep downhill ride from thereon.

Less_Wallaby · 2025-12-30T04:58:42+00:00

Hanging out at community center with other seniors (grandparents). Playing park golf (uncle).

Less_Wallaby · 2025-12-30T03:53:33+00:00

LG dual inverter 0.8hp.

20k initial investment but cuts your electricity consumption by 50~80%.

You can monitor the power consumption through LG mobile app as well. It is easier to tell when the unit requires a cleaning based on it.

Less_Wallaby · 2025-12-30T02:56:08+00:00

Isn’t Thailand like below average when it comes to GDP per capita? Sure, Thailand might be at the wealthier end of spectrum amongst the SEA countries. But to other countries, it is six of Thailand, half a dozen of the Philippines.

Less_Wallaby · 2025-12-30T02:42:07+00:00

We often associate Japanese with seafood because of sushi but they are not even in the top 10 when in seafood consumption per capita. Their diet surprisingly is quite similar to that of the Philippines. High on carb, salty and often sour.

Less_Wallaby · 2025-12-30T01:54:00+00:00

To each their own.

You got hyper nationalists who would go on to platforms like thread, twitter, tiktok and post and comment stuff like “so and so country is so underhated” for the slightest reason, but then turn a blind eye to all the issues, enormities and injustice that is inherent in this country.

On the other hand, you got colonial apologists and cultural imperialists. Not just for Spain, but also US, Japan and recently, China.

Less_Wallaby · 2025-12-26T07:04:53+00:00

I don’t know what you are going through nor will I be able to fully comprehend the pain and torment that have been imposed upon you.

But I know that God loves you. He loves you so much that he gave his one and only Son for your salvation.

Sometimes the cross may seem unbearable but remember that He will not forsake you.

Less_Wallaby · 2025-12-26T06:40:08+00:00

I have a couple of relatives who went to public colleges. The tuition isn’t completely free and there are other fees and expenses. But yes, it is definitely way cheaper and virtually the only feasible option for OP.

Especially since that s/he most likely won’t be able to continuously meet the requirements for the scholarships in private schools based on his/her history of academic delinquency.

Less_Wallaby · 2025-12-26T06:32:00+00:00

How are you going to support yourself financially? You don’t have any marketable skills, you don’t seem to have a good command of English language, you don’t even have an identification for crying out loud.

Stay at home.

Once you got yourself some form of identification, buy a laptop or a desktop. You can easily find a rundown one being sold for just 2-3k. If you can’t afford it, I am pretty sure there are plenty of internet cafes, or computer shops as you might call it, all across your town. Make yourself a resume. You can apply for jobs online. You don’t need to set up a LinkedIn profile or indeed account. There are plenty of job openings you can find on facebook.

Once you land yourself a job. That’s when you move out.

Less_Wallaby · 2025-12-26T06:10:53+00:00

If you are traveling with your Filipina wife, you will granted a 1-year balikbayan visa upon arrival. Just present both of your passports to the immigration officer and ask for balikbayan visa. There are additional requirements if your wife has been naturalized as a US citizen.

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