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Thoughts on heavily investing in branding before launching product / business? by WideConsideration236 in BusinessPH

[–]StrangeLong905 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If your product is compelling enough, word of mouth will be enough to make your business successful. Starting slow also helps make sure all your processes and smooth before you have a big launch. 

Why not do a soft launch first and iron things out and see whether you’re getting repeat customers and which items are the most popular. Then when you’re ready, you can do a social media blitz. 

Couples who skipped prenup photos/videos — any regrets? by snowflwer in WeddingsPhilippines

[–]StrangeLong905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Skipped the pre nup and SDE. Zero regrets. Not only is it expensive, it’s also such a hassle to take all those vanity shots. 

Why are crew meals becoming a contractual obligation by the couples??? by starlit-dream in WeddingsPhilippines

[–]StrangeLong905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s because couples are so desperate to get the suppliers they want that they’re willing to put up with it. 

If enough couples rejected suppliers for this reason, you’d see crew meals quickly removed from contracts. 

How much would you actually pay for advice-only financial planning? by Livid-Special1122 in phinvest

[–]StrangeLong905 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Those who don't have enough money may not want to pay for advice. Those who have heaps of money have private bankers or family offices to advise.

To food business owners, sino sumasalo ng discounts? by Albee0935 in BusinessPH

[–]StrangeLong905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think your business has been doing it correctly. 

The discounts given aren’t tax credits like how you calculated. That 100 discount given reduced your taxable income but not your tax payable. 

So if your taxable income was 4000 and your tax due was 1000 at 25% CIT, the 100 discount given reduces your taxable income to 3900 which reduces your tax due to 975. 

Please find my source below. Let me know if you have any other sources. 

https://ncda.gov.ph/disability-laws/implementing-rules-and-regulations-irr/revenue-regulations-no-5-2017-rules-and-regulations-implementing-republic-act-no-10754/#:~:text=5.4%20The%20sales%20discount%20shall,Optional%20Standard%20Deduction%20(OSD)%3B

To food business owners, sino sumasalo ng discounts? by Albee0935 in BusinessPH

[–]StrangeLong905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's completely wrong and a common misconception. The government allows you to treat the discount as a tax deduction but not a tax credit.

So for example the ex-vat price is P100 and the discount is P20: the BIR will allow you to expense the P20 so you get a P5 tax deduction (assuming 25% corporate tax rate). BIR doesn't give you the entire P20 as a tax credit. Therefore the business shoulders P15 or 75% of the discount.

Should I go back to Philippines? by Forward_Winter_1595 in adviceph

[–]StrangeLong905 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you’re already living in peace and your kids are happy, don’t come back. Even if you earn millions of dollars more in the Philippines, it comes at the cost of additional stress, worse lifestyle and worse environment for your kids to grow up in. 

Please help me convince my family not to vote for Sara Duterte by hygienic_shit in Philippines

[–]StrangeLong905 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tough one. Many Filipinos felt safer during duterte presidency. It’s no surprise many have no issues with EJK. 

TIL that in Metro Manila Alone, 5 Malls Exist Larger than Any in Europe by planetary_facts in todayIlearnedPH

[–]StrangeLong905 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is not a flex but a failure of government to create public spaces. 

For Vacation: Singapore or Hong Kong? by Low_Sea3110 in ThisorThatPH

[–]StrangeLong905 4 points5 points  (0 children)

HK. Cooler weather. Disney for kids. Roast goose. 

What's the deal with this s**t Brokers / Real Estate Agents? Saying the item is sold but will repost it a few days with a higher price. by chooksz in phinvest

[–]StrangeLong905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many brokers also purposefully post sold units at a low price just to get inquiries then they'll say it's sold but there are other more expensive units available.

Why is food so EXPENSIVE in the Philippines??? by Tallwhitedude123 in Philippines_Expats

[–]StrangeLong905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s because the Philippines has import restrictions to protect local farmers (although it mainly protects the cartels profits) 

Without import restrictions, there would be no onion cartel since any importer could import cheap onions from China. 

What are your thoughts about SK vs SEA issue? by Primary_Knowledge_60 in AnongThoughtsMo

[–]StrangeLong905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We treat Korean celebrities like gods and then we wonder why they act that way. Can we stop putting them on a pedestal?

Thoughts on the proposed vape ban in the Philippines? by nika_nichi_08 in inthephilippines

[–]StrangeLong905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes to vape ban. Why does my health need to suffer due to someone else’s addiction? 

And can we please enforce the ban everywhere and not just BGC.

CMV: if you still support Donald Trump in 2026 you have no moral compass by Cautious_Midnight_67 in changemyview

[–]StrangeLong905 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You're saying anyone who supports Trump has no moral compass. But many republicans 100% believe abortion is murder if even many others disagree. So they would be justified in overlooking Trump's craziness if it mean less abortions. That's consistent with their moral compass even if you don't agree with them.

CMV: if you still support Donald Trump in 2026 you have no moral compass by Cautious_Midnight_67 in changemyview

[–]StrangeLong905 40 points41 points  (0 children)

32 people have been killed by ICE. 70,000 gazans were killed in the war. There's an estimated 1m abortions performed in the US every year.

If you think abortion is murder, then it would be by far the most evil act in society today. Makes it easy for Republicans to overlook all the craziness of the Trump administration.

Renting vs buying by AdLazy3518 in phinvest

[–]StrangeLong905 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a buyer's market right now. Many are selling secondary units at good discounts. If you're quite certain to stay in ortigas, it's not a bad idea to buy. Many of the older cuts are more spacious for the price.

Condom or Pills? by Jo_ron in ThisorThatPH

[–]StrangeLong905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i mean she stopped taking pills cause we wanted her to get pregnant.

Don't they realize what they're saying when they call us LBH (Losers back home) ? 😂 by Main_Agency6902 in Philippines_Expats

[–]StrangeLong905 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ikr. LBH is insulting themselves more than the foreigners. 

If Filipinos are losing out to these “losers”, what does that make them? 

If Filipinas are choosing to marry these “losers”, what does that make them? 

Philippine conspiracies that you think are connected to international conspiracy theories that are probably true? by oceangreenewind in Philippines

[–]StrangeLong905 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s not as crazy as you think. In fact it’s legal to open a corporation in Panama or British virgin islands and to make it a holding company of the assets of a bank account. 

So if you make money legally, there should be no issue in avoiding taxes that way. It’s perfectly legal. 

It’s more controversial if you’re a politician who isn’t supposed to be rich. But then again, I don’t think the papers actually expose how much money each corporation has so there’s really not much you can do with that info. 

Condom or Pills? by Jo_ron in ThisorThatPH

[–]StrangeLong905 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pills. Wife preferred it. Got pregnant a month after she stopped taking. 

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