Even with the delay for drug testing and the "medical", that's still a huge improvement. It used to take several hours.
I've never hired a maid. But I sometimes "hire" friends who need "loans" to do some of the tedious chores that come with living here. I don't mind...
I've had friends that were surprised that we have ATM's here. I've been asked what part of the world the Philippines is. I don't hold it against...
Last I knew, South Seas wasn't a good place to stay. My friends had a terrible stay there. That was several years ago though, so they may have...
A sidecar is cheaper than buying a car, not that I could tolerate driving a car here. No patience for catching pedicabs either. So if they enforce...
Pedicabs are exempt. The law applies to 2-wheelers only. So if they really enforce it, I'll get the smallest sidecar possible made for my...
I know the helmet law has been discussed a lot here, but does anyone know if/when actual enforcement will start within Dumaguete City limits? I...
I never got around to trying any of those poisons. For whatever reasons, the rats haven't been back the last 2 weeks.
That's a great link Knowdafish, thanks!
Thanks clear copy and Knowdafish. But I prefer rats over cats, since noise is the only issue for me. And traps mean disposal duty. I'm lazy, so...
Can anyone tell me where I can find effective rat poison? I've tried the stuff they sell at Lee's / Hypermart. Doesn't seem to have any impact....
Back in the day they used to have the numbers posted in the immigration office. That was when it was on Perdices. I'd be curious to know how many...
I've been away from dumaguete for 2 years, after living there over 10 years. Going back tomorrow. #1. Functional government. At least as...
I had terrible eczema before. Dermatologists were able to provide temporary help, but it was finally cured by acupuncture. I'd researched...
Read the article. Truly an excellent idea!
volunteering in Dumaguete You could try Little Children of the Philippines in Claytown, Daro - Dumaguete City. It's a Christian, non-profit...
Elliptical machine for sale: P2000 or best offer. It was P5,750 new, and is just over a year old. Looks and works fine. Selling it because I'm...
advice on finding a wife I've lived in Dumaguete over 10 years. Almost all my friends are Filipina, and if you want to find a wife, I think...
I get by quite comfortably on around $350 a month. It wouldn't be hard to get by on less, but it'd be less fun. I have all the basics: cable, DSL,...
