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  1. PatO

    PatO DI Forum Luminary Highly Rated Poster Showcase Reviewer Veteran Marines

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    I had a “mini” stroke before my big one and ignored it. I also ignored taking a cold drink from the fridge and telling my wife the fridge was broke when the drink felt warm. Can’t ignore the warning signs my friend.
     
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    This is the most pertinent information I can find for travel to/from Manila
    http://dumaguetecity.gov.ph/2020/09/07/dumaguete-airport-only-allows-4-sweeper-flights-a-week/

    The article does not mention any required documents to leave Dumaguete on a flight to Manila, and also the Cebu Pacific website doesn't mention any required documentation (they do have requirements about wearing mask/faceshield en advice for checking in
    https://www.cebupacificair.com/Pages/travel-with-peace-of-mind ).

    However, for your return trip from Manila, Dumaguete has requirements,
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    The City’s Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases again reminds that every person whose ultimate destination is Dumaguete City must comply with the requirements before purchasing a plane ticket to include:
    1. Medical Clearance Certificate issued by the City/Municipal Health Office of the place of origin
    2. Travel Authority issued by the JTF CV Shield (PNP)
    3. Negative RT-PCR test result (Valid 72 hours after test result release date)
    4. Certificate of Acceptance from the City of Dumaguete
    5. And to undergo 14-day quarantine upon arrival in a facility designated for the purpose.
    /unquote

    It would seem smart to get item 4. even before traveling to Manila. If you can only apply for 4. after having 1, 2 and 3, then I would count on an extended stay in Manila
     
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    Dutchie, Sep 16, 2020
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    Azoa almost cost me my life, and the damage from his advice I'll likely live with for the balance of my life. The only thing he got right was I should go back to the U.S. for treatment. But he did not prepare me for 37 plus hours of travel, plus about 10 days before I could leave. By the time I got to the U.S. hospital they said just another 3-5 hours more and the y would have just toe tagged me to the morgue. All that idiot so called doctor had to do was put a leg catheter on me. I had 6 things wrong with me instead of one thing by the time I got to the U.S. hospital anyone of which could have killed me. I have been in and out of VA hospitals and clinics for over a year now with no end in sight. Stay away from that clown Azoa.
     
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    Taiwan has done very well by accounts I have read.

    Everyone wore masks,
    Everyone social distanced,
    Everyone washed their hands frequently.

    Apparently they did not shutdown their economy.
    The keyword above seems to be Everyone.

    edit: I believe they had a good system for contact tracing.
     
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    Show Pony, Aug 13, 2020
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    We have built or are starting to build 3 homes in Bacong. The builder was responsible to obtain the permits, with us providing “all” the proper paperwork. Takes 4-6 weeks. Just received a new permit two weeks ago.
     
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    I don’t think naming names would be productive, although I am not against it. I’m sure the forum sheriff would lock up a few of us. My interpretation of a post may be different than the next person. Personally, I think some critics have a paradox. They want to be relevant but don’t have the substance to use their own subject matter so critically jump on the bones of another’s post.
     
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    Wife went out today. Many seniors in Lee Plaza and at Yan Yan and taking advantage of the senior lanes. Maybe there is more common sense being applied than thought.

    Seniors are different yes. We have different needs too. How many have had their routine medical exams cancelled? I have had two so far.

    We don't harm anyone, we use caution. I for one really don't like crowds and all of the pushing and jostling that is pretty common around here, so if that changes it is a plus for me. Most just like to get out once in a while, relax casually and maybe converse with other expat or simply have a beverage of choice, read a book or browse the internet. Just to know that life is still worth living.

    We are not complaining or whining or making excuses like some insinuate. We just want to put some quality into our life too. And with absolutely zero positive tests in over 30 days, I would think it is pretty safe, since 30 days is well past the incubation period. Seems like any new cases would have to smuggled in.
     
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    I find that the schools here are more into memorization as opposed to teaching their kids to think critically. The students can easily spout paragraphs verbatim yet not know what it is they are saying. I have also noticed that the teachers here place a lot of importance on their being “authority figures” and do not like their students to ask a lot of questions. Asking questions is impertinent and is not encouraged. My observations are, of course, based on just the two schools my son has been in.
     
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  9. Edward K

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    Korean: PEARL, slightly better, on Hibbard down from Bianco
    Pizza / Italian: my vote is PASTA KING, Locsin at Santa Catalina, shouldn't vote on pizza tho, haven't been to Rolling Pin yet, maybe next week..
    Best Eggs Benedict: ALIMA, followed closely by CASABLANCA.
    Best in Sibulan? Was going to say AZALEA, but it's in San Jose on the way to Lake Balinsasayao, great views / quiet / ambience / good food

    In general, ALIMA and ANDAMO, both new places run by local folks who have experience in the states, have some of the Best Tastes. The Pan-Seared fish at ALIMA is out of this world (as is the Asian Chicken Salad), around the corner behind the 7-11 slightly across from Silliman Med Cntr. ADAMO behind EA car wash (best car wash <grin>), National just north of Cangs.

    Best Humba; GABBI'S on Rivero, also ESTRELLA'S, Zamora near Valencia Square and LANTAW
    Best Schnitzel: CASABLANCA (& big enough to feed a family)

    You also missed Best M*xic*n (or is that still a no-no?).. SENIORITA'S is so m*xic*n that when the waitress was asked if the owner was from the United States, she replied, "No Sir, he's from Texas.".....

    Best Filet Mignon: haven't found it yet, agree with Jens,
    Ribeye: maybe SALAYA.

    AND FOR G**D'S SAKE, will someone teach restaurant staffs (and owners and managers) here that Appetizers come FIRST, followed 15 min later (or so) by the MAIN COURSES, SERVED TOGETHER, REPEAT, TOGETHER, REPEAT, TOGETHER...WHY is that so difficult, not 20 minutes apart... ??? (i know, picky, picky, picky)...

    Thanks Irenicus
     
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