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  1. Hans Boot

    Hans Boot DI Member Restricted Account

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    There are no political parties here comparable to what one is used to in the US or Western Europe (I leave a qualification whether that's good or bad out). Basic difference with the systems outside the Phils. is that you can switch allegiance to a party at the drop of a hat. Parties oftentimes solicit persons to run under their banner beacuse the are known celebs (for whatever that's worth) or made a name for themselves in positions elsewhere in Government circles (Defensor being one of them). The programs or ideology of the political parties here is as changeable as the weather, very much depending on what will attract the most votes. I dare to assume that no more than 5% of the population takes an interest in the political programs of the various parties (apart from the ones that have to make a living as a political commentator) as most people vote for a famous face or because he/she paid more that the other candidates or made better promises...
    Re-reading this response one cannot help wondering why so many other countries with a different political system are still governed by complete and utter elected morons...
     
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  2. Rye83

    Rye83 with pastrami Admin Secured Account Highly Rated Poster SC Connoisseur Veteran Army

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    I always considered that exit a disaster waiting to happen. Never liked going out of it. All the LTO guys have to do to bust those pedicab drivers is walk 20 steps and start writing tickets......but that would force them to get out of the shade so we know that will never happen.
     
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  3. Rye83

    Rye83 with pastrami Admin Secured Account Highly Rated Poster SC Connoisseur Veteran Army

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    I won't participate in any religious holidays or dogma. I will respect their religious beliefs so long as they respect my complete lack of them.
     
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  4. johncarson

    johncarson DI Member Veteran Army

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  5. 1anthony

    1anthony DI Junior Member Blood Donor Veteran Army

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    • Mate, just a bit about it from an old Digger.


      The Ode shall be spoken by the designated person.

    • ( then if you have the means)


    • The Last Post shall be played.

    • A period of not more than two minutes’ silence shall then be observed.

    • Rouse or Reveille shall be played. (‘Rouse’ is the bugle call more commonly used in conjunction with the ‘Last Post’ and to the layman is often incorrectly called ‘Reveille’. Although associated with the ‘Last Post’, ‘Reveille’ is rarely used because of its length.)

    • The ceremony is ended. The words ‘thank you’ shall NOT be spoken to end the ceremony.
    The Ode
    "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
    Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
    At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them."
    All to repeat: We will remember them.
    Lest we forget
    All to repeat: Lest we forget
     
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    1anthony, Mar 20, 2015
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  6. PatO

    PatO DI Forum Luminary Highly Rated Poster Showcase Reviewer Veteran Marines

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    Acuna Vet, not too far from the airport, is popular with expats, also the one near Hypermart gets very good reviews. I have used both. I initially used the vet across from Cangs but was not at all satisfied.
     
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  7. PatO

    PatO DI Forum Luminary Highly Rated Poster Showcase Reviewer Veteran Marines

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    Some feedback on my hearing aids, in case anyone is interested or curious. I went to Santillan Hearing Center, around the corner from St. Paul's.
    Hearing test cost p150. The results show what level your hearing is and indicates the settings for the hearing aid. My level was moderate, about the middle of the chart.
    I required an aid for each ear. I believe they are made in the UK. They use bluetooth so settings can be adjusted by your cell phone.
    The cost is p21,400 each. I needed one for each ear - p42,800.
    They work extremely well, everything is amplified. Example: my normal tv volume was 50, now 10.
    Some noises can be annoying. My wife talks loud so I have to ask her to not talk so loud.
    Recommendation. I am glad I purchased them.
     
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    PatO, Jan 26, 2025
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  8. charlyB

    charlyB DI Forum Patron Highly Rated Poster

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    I have never had a bad experience with the steaks in Moon Cafe but i have went to other places paid 3 or 4 times more and ended up taking it home for the dogs.
     
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    charlyB, Jan 1, 2025
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  9. Senjenbing

    Senjenbing DI Forum Adept Veteran Marines Navy

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    I use windy.com and ventusky.com and the current modelling for wind and rain forecasts seems to be more represntative on Ventusky, particularly for our area.
     
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    Senjenbing, Oct 24, 2024
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