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There have been many topics about getting an ECC at the airport - and many more answers/opinions - yes, no, maybe but I'm not gonna risk it...

So... while in Manila this time I managed to video Exactly where I have got my ECC several times and give a couple pointers.

 

Just a heads up for those that use "Cats & Dogs" vets in Bagacay, in case anyone is not aware, They are moving Tomorrow 15th September to San Jose Extension off Larena Drive. It is a Pink Complex on the right just before the Memorial Park

 

We foreigners are not cheap, we are frugal. Most retirees are frugal wherever they live. When them big checks stop coming in after retirement you have to learn to cut back or go broke.

So we are not cheap but we can be convinced. IF the value for the peso is there. For example, I won't frequent a place with a nice decor that sells bacon and eggs with a sprig of parsley for 300 pesos when there are loads of places that offer the same thing with less atmosphere for half the price.

 

Manila - The Philippine National Police (PNP) has released a total of 1,828 police officers since President Rodrigo Duterte's inauguration and his fight against illegal drugs. - klajoo.com - PNP spokesman Benigno Durana has announced that since July 2016, a total of 6,401 police have received administrative penalties for involvement in criminal activities such as illegal drugs, bribery, extortion, corruption, maltreatment, dishonesty, serious misconduct, serious breach of duty and seriousness Irregularities. Durana said a total of 3,589 police officers were suspended, 362 were demoted, 403 were reprimanded, 147 were punished, 43 were deprived of privileges and 29 were not allowed to leave their assigned quarters. According to Durana, 498 police officers were investigated for illegal drugs, 266 were tested positive for illegal drugs, of which 261 were released and 232 were involved in illegal drug activity in their districts, of which 92 were dismissed. Durana said, "The Philippine National Police, under Duterte's administration, have maintained the momentum of their continued internal cleanup program with the 190,000-strong police force over the past two years, and organizational discipline and internal reform are central to the Tuesday agenda of PNP chief general Oscar Albayalde become. " KR 04.08

"Has released a total of 1,828 police officers"
what's out of a total of 190,000 1 out of 103
" a total of 6,401 police have received administrative penalties" what's 1 out of 30 !!!

 

Just a reminder that the total Lunar eclipse is on Saturday morning at 3am. Totality lasts till the Moon and Mars set behind Mt. Talinis.
The Moon and Mars have been putting on a nice show, despite the clouds.

 

For some reason the ferries have been packed tight and leaving early the last few days.

My friend went to visit Siquijor for the weekend and wanted to head back to Dumaguete on the last boat of the day. Arriving at the ticket window 20 minutes before the sailing they would not sell him a ticket because they were already full.

This morning a different friend wanted to go on the Maayo (8 am schedule) barge Sibulan to Liloan. He arrived at 7:45 (I was there to say goodbye so I know the time was right) and the Maayo barge was 5 minutes out in the channel already. It must have filled up and left early.

So I suggested he take the Fast Craft. But by the time we got to the ticket window at 7:47 the Fast Craft was just pulling out. I guess they were full too. When I asked at the ticket window if they were putting on any extra sailings due to being so busy, the lady said: "No, take pump boat at 8:30"

I remember another friend, may he R.I.P. who ALWAYS showed up at the Maayo barge at the very last minute and expected to get on with his motorcycle. I would tell him he should get here early in case they are full one day and his reply was "Its only a motorcycle, they can always make room for a motorcycle." I wish he was still with us so I could say "I toldja so!"