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  2. Introductions & Socializing In The Philippines

    1. Hello! Introduction Forum

      New members should introduce themselves here. 

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    2. Philippines Social Events

      Social events in Cebu or elsewhere in the Philippines.

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  3. Philippines Weather Information, Forecasts & Assistance

    1. Philippines Weather: Typhoons, Earthquakes & Other Natural Disasters

      Philippines weather topics go here. Anything Philippines weather related may be discussed in this forum. This forum will also contain Philippines related weather maps, and Philippines satellite images.

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    2. Storm Damage, Assistance & Contact Threads

      Threads Concerning Storm Damage, Assistance & Contacting Family.

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  4. Classified Advertisements, Barter & Trade

    1. Philippines Classified Advertisements

      Personal & Commercial Ads Go Here.

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    2. Barter & Trade

      No for sale items. ONLY items for free or trade are to be listed here.

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  5. Philippines Resident, Tourist & Visitor Information

    1. Businesses & Services

      Questions and Information about Businesses & Services

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    2. General Advice

      Ask for advice on most general topics. 
      Post in the "General Items" forum if looking to purchase or obtain an item.

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    3. Buying Homes, Rental Property, Land

      Renting, buying, or furnishing your home in the Philippines.

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    4. Building And Construction In The Philippines

      Resource threads for those building their own homes and those who wish to do so.

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    5. Help A Member Out...

      Do you need something from your home country and want to ask if anyone can bring it for you?
      Are you coming to the Philippines and want to see if anyone needs anything?

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    6. Shipping Anything To, From, & Within The Philippines

      Shipping items, boxes, containers, etc, to, from or within the Philippines.

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    7. Living In The Philippines

      Anything directly about living in the Philippines.

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    8. Military: Active, Reserve, Retired, or Disabled Veterans

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    9. Boating, Swimming, Diving, & Fishing In The Philippines

      Anything and everything water related goes here.

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    10. Hobbies & Other Interests

      What do you do in your spare time, while living in or visiting the Philippines?

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    11. Sports & Game Events

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    12. Insurance: Health / Medical, Life, Home, Auto, Etc.

      Questions, comments, advice and information on various types of insurance offered in the Philippines.

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    13. Social Security, Super, Disability, Age Pension, etc.

      All about retirement funds while living in the Philippines.

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    14. Vehicles, Driving, or Licensing Information

      All about road laws, driving, vehicles, maintenance & service.

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  6. Where To Find Stuff In The Philippines

    1. General Items

      Where to find just about any item in the Philippines.

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    2. Services

      Where to find various services in the Philippines.

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  7. Trip & Travel Information

    1. Embassy News

      Communications from any foreign embassies in the Philippines.

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    2. Passports, Visas, Permits & Immigration

      Advice on passport issuance, renewals, work permits, and anything visa related. Also, processing visas to visit / live in any country in the world.

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    3. Traveling Aboard Ships & Boats In The Philippines

      Ticketing, passage rates, routes and schedules of Philippines Shipping Lines.

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    4. Trip Information: Airports, Airlines, Reservations & Ticketing

      Questions about airports, airlines, flight schedules, and ticking information go here.

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    5. Trip Information: Airline, Hotel, Resort, Restaurant & Travel Reviews

      If you have already stayed somewhere, ate at a particular restaurant, write up your review in this forum for others to see.

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    6. Trip Information: Where to stay? What to do?

      Ask questions here regarding Philippines accommodations, Tours, and sites to see.

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  8. Banking, Currency & Investments In The Philippines

    1. Banking and Foreign Exchange

      Banking & Philippines (Peso) Exchange Rate Information

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    2. Money Talk - Investing Discussions

      Interested in investments of any kind? Talk about it here.

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    3. Sending Money To, From, Or Within The Philippines

      All about getting money to or from the PI.

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  9. Grocery Shopping, Recipes & Restaurants

    1. Alcoholic Drinks: Where To Go, Mixes, & Local Suppliers

      This is where to go for a drink, how to make it, and how much it will cost.

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    2. Food, Grocery Shopping, & Restaurants

      Your favorite foods, meals, and dining establishments.

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    3. Recipes & Food Dishes

      Share your recipes and various dishes here.

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  10. Health & Safety In The Philippines

    1. Birth Control / Contraceptives

      Information to help Filipinas.

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    2. Health: Medical, Dental, Fitness & Diet

      Information on hospitals, dentists, gyms, exercise, proper diet, etc.

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    3. Philippines: Safe? Not Safe?

      Safety questions and concerns about living and traveling within the Philippines.

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    4. Warnings & Dangers In the Philippines

      Scams, warnings, and any other useful information that you should be aware of, while in the Philippines.

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  11. Family Life In The Philippines

    1. Children Adjusting To Life In The Philippines

      Any questions regarding to how your child is adjusting, or may adjust to life in the Philippines.

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    2. Children & Medical Issues In The Philippines

      Solely regarding your children and medical issues they may have in country.

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    3. Schools And Education In The Philippines

      Questions and discussions regarding education in the Philippines.

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    4. Warnings & Dangers For Families In The Philippines

      Questions and discussions regarding the safety of your family and dangers to them, in the Philippines.

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  12. Filipino Culture: Language, Life & Love

    1. Filipino Culture

      General discussions or questions.

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    2. Filipino Mannerisms & Logic

      How are they different from you (foreigners)?

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    3. Romance, Dating, Marriage & Family

      Topics related to families, relationships, dating, wedding planning and preparations for your nuptials.

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    4. Filipino Speaking Forum

      Topics allowed in any Filipino language, or English.

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    5. Spoken Languages: English, Cebuano, Etc.

      Interested in learning?

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  13. Computers, Cell phones, Internet, Social Media, Software, Science & Technology

    1. Computers, Software, Internet & Electronics

      Everything about electronics goes here.

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    2. Technical Computer Repair

      Post in this forum if you have computer issues you wish to have resolved.

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    3. Texting, Calling, & Cell Phones

      International and domestic calls and texts.

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    4. Science & Technology

      Technological News.

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  14. Green Living In The Philippines

    1. Self Sufficiency

      Undertaking your own projects around the nipa hut.

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    2. Electricity / Power: Mains, Solar, Hydro & Wind Power

      Mains power and alternative energy in the Philippines.

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    3. Farming & Gardening

      Farming and gardening in the Philippines.

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    4. Miscellaneous "Green" Topics

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  15. Off-Topic: Humor, Videos, Etc.

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    3. Outside The Philippines

      Post threads regarding any country outside the Philippines.

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    4. Videos To Share

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  16. Communicate In Other Foreign Languages

    1. German Speaking Forum

      Post questions or information for those from your German speaking country.

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    2. Nordic Languages Forum

      Post questions or information for those from any of the Nordic countries.

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  17. Philippines Charities, Urgent Blood Requests & Non-Profit Organizations

    1. Philippines Charity Information

      General information about charities in Cebu, or other Philippines charities.

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    2. SOS Philippines

      http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SOS_Philippines/

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