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A nightmare experience in the Philippines

emptychair @innertalks (23737) • Australia 24 May

I was in the Philippines recently, with my wife, to visit her old Papa. We took the extended family, 12 people, to what was supposed to be a high end restaurant, costing nearly 1200 pesos (around $30 Australian)...

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fuels stock reserve left for 50 days?

cuttyrish @cuttyrish (3264) • United States 9 Mar

As per the news here in the Philippines, our fuel will only last for 50 days, which means, its doesn't only affect cars, but even our electric. If you were face with a situation like this, what would you or buy to make sure you...

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To truly become Australian, you need an operation - it's a joke

Judy Evans @JudyEv (381950) • Rockingham, Australia 29 Jan

We were in the chemist’s the other day. The pharmacist on duty is Indian and the assistant is from the Philippines. It was the day after Australia Day so we were chatting about that. It's a traditional day for naturalisation...

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Were not earth quake proof

LK2018 @Letranknight2015 (52665) • Philippines 9 Oct

I was buying food for my lunch and one of the staff kept asking about what's happening in Mindanao Island. So after doing some errands I went to check and shocked to see another earth quake this time in Mindanao. So far we have...

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Visayas suffered so much

LK2018 @Letranknight2015 (52665) • Philippines 1 Oct

Last week the eye of the storm was supposed to hit south of Luzon island (Philippines) means our neighborhood was supposed to be hit. But it went to Visayas Island instead and they suffered floods. You'd think it was over, until...

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Italia Defeated Bulgaria

Bojel @jobelbojel (36796) • Philippines 28 Sep

That's a wrap! The FIVB Men's World Championship has ended with Italy the defending champion won again here in the Philippines. In 2022, Italy defeated Poland. Team Philippines was able to qualify via host country ruling....

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The Presidents SONA

LK2018 @Letranknight2015 (52665) • Philippines 28 Jul

I won't be able to cover all of what the President would report. But so far it's all promises. But very much different from the last Administration, no bitterness in the statements. But the flood projects was not mention again....

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The Perfect Cone

ARIES1973 @ARIES1973 (11944) • Legaspi, Philippines 6 May 25

Mayon Volcano, famous for it's perfect cone is located in our region, province of Albay, Philippines and one of the reasons why tourists both local and foreign would visit our place. Earlier this year, my daughter-in-law and I...

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Weddings aren't family reunions

eM @eLsMarie (4477) • New Zealand 2 May 25

I got married a year ago and I felt bad that some of our guests didn't show up. They didn't even contact us ahead that they're not coming even when we sent then an RSVP. I had a lot of guests in mind, but we prioritized our...

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"My philippine old friend"

Lee anne @prexie (374) • South Korea 20 Nov 24

i went to mall today , and i saw my old friend, they having lunch inside the korean restaurant, i dont actually eat pork but my friend insisting me to eat but really i cant because we are religious and eating pork is forbidden,...

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The Hanging Bridge.

rakski @rakski (156298) • Philippines 9 Oct 24

This is the same hanging bridge I posted a while ago. And that is my hubby, 16 years ago when we went to Banaue. It was his first time there and needless to say this was his initiation...

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Rain Rain... Go Away...

Shavkat @Shavkat (141906) • Philippines 30 Sep 24

We have been experiencing heavy rains for the past two days due to the ongoing typhoon Julian. I surfed the internet, and some fellowmen lost their lives. There are so many infrastructures damaged because of it. At this very...

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Two iconic Filipino dishes: Which is better, Adobo or Sinigang?

Cool Drue @cooldrue (35) 25 Aug 24

While both adobo and sinigang are beloved Filipino dishes, their distinct flavors and cooking methods make them unique culinary experiences; adobo, a versatile dish that can be made with meat or seafood, is characterized by its...

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It's always raining in the Philippines

Cool Drue @cooldrue (35) 25 Aug 24

It's always raining in the Philippines, a fact that has both its pros and cons; while the consistent rainfall provides a lush, green landscape and abundant water resources, it can also lead to frequent flooding, landslides, and a...

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Thinking Ahead

Curlann @annierose (21977) • United States 22 May 24

With the 2025 election getting closer in the Philippines, people are getting more worried and upset. Sometimes, disagreements happen because everyone wants something different, especially when it comes to politics. But in all this...

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Could She Be A Spy?

May Day @HaruLoid (1592) • Philippines 21 May 24

One of the greatest controversy today is the alleged Chinese spy, Alice Guo who is currently a mayor of Bamban, Manila, Philippines. Allegations were based on all documents rooting from her late registration of birth, citizenship...

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Were not ready

LK2018 @Letranknight2015 (52665) • Philippines 3 Apr 24

That recent Earth Quake in Taiwan really got me scared. Those buildings that lost their balance says it all. But we are not stranger to earth Quake, we just never had been the origin point of it. I mean we already got a house...

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It's cold in the Philippines

Patricia Ocampo @iKONICNoona (4393) • Philippines 19 Jan 24

My beloved country the Philippines is a tropical country to be exact. We only have 2 seasons the Dry or summer and the Wet or Rainy days but now it became a little colder . Thats why some of us are getting sick these days because...

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Happy Teacher's Day to Me

Shavkat @Shavkat (141906) • Philippines 5 Oct 23

As of tomorrow, most students in my country will not have classes. It's Teacher's Day for teachers in the Philippines. Since I am working and teaching online, my non-native speakers do not know this. So, I will just greet myself...

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A blessed day Everyone September 30, 2023

Darkfury @Bernabe (64) 29 Sep 23

The sun shines so bright, birds are chirping and the buzz of the bees are so noisy giving me a feeling of so much close to nature. Philippines is really a beautiful place to live with beautiful and lovely people. I went outside...

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