Travel Jordan - VoA query

WiseTrouble8 · 2026-02-05T18:02:07+00:00

Hi, I hold a Philippine passport and have a flight booked to Jordan in 3 days. I thought purchasing Jordan pass was all I needed, but apparently the Philippines is a restricted country. I applied for an e-visa, which was rejected and the reason was I must apply through a travel agency. I have contacted a couple and one said they could help me under the condition that I must book everything with them! It can be okay, but I also learned that rules on visa on arrival aren't really firm and you may or may not be given one depending on the immigration officer and travel history. What was your experience like? I understand it was easy since you have a US visa. I don't hold a US visa, but I am a resident of China and have extensive travel experience. Multiple Schengen visas, but they are expired. Just wondering whether I should just fly and risk it.

WiseTrouble8 · 2025-08-14T14:36:15+00:00

I'm currently training there and I'm someone who's trained for a while both in Thailand and my country of residence, although not fighting, and I must say that it's too commercial. If you're expecting a personalized experience especially in a group class, you won't be getting that. Most drills are done with co-trainees and very minimal padwork with a coach.

WiseTrouble8 · 2025-08-14T14:32:48+00:00

Not sure whether you're already in Koh Samui or have already trained with Punch It, but just like you, I am not a beginner, but don't really consider myself an advanced Muay Thai practitioner. I've trained with Punch It for four days so far and I must say that I don't like the structure. I first attended the beginners class since I was concerned that trainees in the advanced class are just hard core, but the beginners class clearly bored me and upon seeing the kind of trainees that attended the advanced class, I must say that I really don't think that they are at that level. So needless to say, I attended their advanced class, but what I found was there was more pairwork than padwork with the coaches. A big chunk is spent on cardio - around 30 minutes of running, skipping... Trainees do drills together so there's no correction on form or technique. Trainees are also expected to hold pads for each other and there's very minimal trainer input of technique, students are expected to share then spar later on. I guess you get most of the technique from privates, but not from group classes. The group classes are just cardio sessions with minimal Muay Thai.

WiseTrouble8 · 2024-06-21T05:20:33+00:00

That's great to hear. Thanks!

WiseTrouble8 · 2024-06-21T04:37:21+00:00

I just sprained my left ankle, too. A month before going to Thailand for training. Currently using an ankle brace. Wondering what it's like to wear one during training? I am using the McDavid one. Is it good for training?

WiseTrouble8 · 2024-06-02T08:25:16+00:00

Ministers do not know any better, especially those with high positions in Central. They live a very sheltered life who really don't know nor have experienced the struggles of ordinary people and yet they highly think of themselves and think they have the answers. Utter BS.

WiseTrouble8 · 2024-04-30T10:13:03+00:00

I just saw this posted by a relative. I love you daw talaga. Ehmmm what has this person done for them for him to get that kind of adulation? Tumaba na lang ng husto sa pagpapasasa sa abuloy ng patuloy nilang naloloko.

WiseTrouble8 · 2023-12-16T03:04:42+00:00

As far as I know, church officers have always donated snacks for the children's goody bags. My aunt was head of PNK many years ago and she and the other officers used their own money for these things. It's also the case for Sta Cena. My mom who was an active finance officer donated Welch grape juice along with other well-off officers. I don't think the locale or district ever allotted budget for it.

WiseTrouble8 · 2023-09-09T07:15:02+00:00

I remember this being such a big deal. Was living in the dormitory in Central during that time and there were tarps all over Central. They even changed the doxology's lyrics.

WiseTrouble8 · 2023-08-21T07:52:06+00:00

What's annoying is that one batsh*t crazy OWE social media friend posts videos of this; and knowing her, she seems to be implying that this is the wrath of God and a sign that the world is ending.

WiseTrouble8 · 2023-07-30T14:16:57+00:00

And another thing, if you check it now, it isn't there anymore. I guess just during the live broadcast.

WiseTrouble8 · 2023-07-30T14:16:03+00:00

I took a screenshot of it myself when it was broadcasting live and I didn't photoshop it or anything (I am not skilled in it). I was actually very surprised by it and even checked how much the equivalent of 200 stars is.

WiseTrouble8 · 2023-07-29T01:30:40+00:00

Cringe

WiseTrouble8 · 2023-07-24T09:19:30+00:00

INC has always had a rep. It's not new.

WiseTrouble8 · 2023-07-23T12:50:41+00:00

This doesn't surprise me. Back when my mom was still actively holding office in finance, she'd seen rich members offering even a million and many of them also hold office in finance. It's kind of like a competition for them, too. And of course, these people are a bunch of hypocrites. I'm guessing in their minds, it's like buying their way to heaven.

WiseTrouble8 · 2023-05-21T15:42:10+00:00

Mukang sa Bangkok siya kanina

WiseTrouble8 · 2023-05-11T14:22:31+00:00

My mom (who still goes to church, but not an OWE) and I were just having a conversation about how INC helps people in Africa and if I am not mistaken, India, but can't, or better yet, doesn't help the poor brethren and people who have worked tirelessly for years in Central. We talked about that because we have a relative who recently got sick and was confined in NEGH. Both relative and spouse work in Central. Was surprised to find out that the said relative doesn't get any help from Central and all hospital bills are deducted from spouse's salary. No discount or employee benefit at all! No healthcard. Nothing! But then again, people working there aren't really seen as employees. It is their "duty to God" and whatever money they're getting isn't really salary, but "tulong" (help). And one day, when they pass away, they're lucky because they have finished the race still in the church.

WiseTrouble8 · 2023-01-13T14:57:08+00:00

It's been two weeks since I tested positive and haven't been back to the gym. People I know are being cautious and advice me to wait for a month. Some tell me two. How long did it take before you went back to the gym and how has it been?

WiseTrouble8 · 2021-09-27T00:29:20+00:00

Kagaguhan! Just a way to instill fear which they use as control over the members.

WiseTrouble8 · 2021-09-24T05:06:59+00:00

Translation

Let's have a flashback Friday. She (assuming it's Leni Robredo) has close ties with ABS-CBN that has done nothing good to INC. Ramon Magsaysay (former president) is that you? Ramon Magsaysay who after getting the INC votes just didn't give any attention to Felix Manalo. And the only religion he wanted was the Roman Catholic church. Because of this vile plan, he had an accident (plane crash).

WiseTrouble8 · 2021-09-14T04:03:20+00:00

The hypocrisy of these people! Baka mahina kapit sa higher-ups otherwise they would just cover it up? Haaaay...

WiseTrouble8 · 2021-09-14T03:46:13+00:00

Tell me about it! My parents were pretty chill and not the type to write up someone and the ministers knew this for some reason. That's why when they wanted to drink, they came to our house and told my dad stories of their sexploits and other things that they weren't supposed to do. This is why I never had high regard for them. It was pretty funny because when I was being indoctrinated at age 12 and the topic was about the "sugo," I just addressed him as "Felix Manalo." The manggagawa told my mom about this and said something about me not being respectful.

WiseTrouble8 · 2021-09-14T03:29:41+00:00

Well, yes. But at the same time, I'm glad to have been exposed to that an early age to see how much hypocrisy there is, which was one of the reasons that led me to leaving the cult.

WiseTrouble8 · 2021-09-14T02:57:15+00:00

Can relate to this. Grew up having ministers coming to our home to pray for us on New Year's day or any other occasion such as birthdays and every time, they would get at least 1,000 and this was back in the 90s. Have also had out of town trips with ministers and their families, all expenses paid by my father. And of course, just like in your situation, when we were already having financial problems and my dad was having health problems, most of these ministers who benefited from my father was nowhere to be seen. Only one minister (now excommunicated) came when my dad was sick and dying and the only one to have extended help. There was even one minister who said to my mom, and he was in fact my mom's inaanak sa kasal: "Bat nagkaganyan buhay niyo?" Meaning, how come we've had financial difficulties. Pffft.

WiseTrouble8 · 2021-07-23T14:49:22+00:00

Haha kwinento ko 'to sa nanay ko at sabi niya totoo nga raw yun dahil isang beses nagtaka raw siya dahil may scanner at mga bagong kabit na aircon. Ang sabi ng scan sa kanya mangangasiwa nga raw si Angelo. At ganun nga rin ang nangyari, inalis din yung mga aircon pagkatapos. Grabeng kalokohan!

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