Passports, Visas, Permits & Immigration Information

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1. How Powerful Is Your Passport

   By broden, June 25, 2014
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   • broden
   • June 25, 2014

2. Private Immigration Assistance Services

   By Tom in Texas, December 23, 2013
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   • Paul
   • December 23, 2013

3. Exit Clearance (ECC) for Tourist Visa staying longer than 6 months.

   By Wrye83, December 21, 2013
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   • throttleplate
   • December 21, 2013

4. So you are an American and you had a baby in the Philippines! 1 2

   By Monsoon, December 20, 2013
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   • Brucewayne
   • December 21, 2013

5. BI Office Holidays Ho Ho Ho 1 2

   By Buko Beach, November 18, 2013
   • 15 replies
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   • johnboy999
   • December 20, 2013

6. My first 2 month extension 1 2

   By Paddy, December 17, 2013
   • 17 replies
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   • Baywak
   • December 19, 2013

7. BI Update - Dress code and processing 1 2 3 4 6

   By Gus, November 29, 2013
   • 81 replies
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   • hyaku
   • December 18, 2013

8. immigration office on leyte

   By Faktor, December 17, 2013
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   • Faktor
   • December 17, 2013

9. Same sex Visas now issued 1 2

   By ed villas, December 8, 2013   

   • forum news
   • good news
   • 16 replies
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   • ed villas
   • December 17, 2013

10. My Buddy really stepped in it! 1 2

    By mistaeric, December 13, 2013
    • 15 replies
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    • hyaku
    • December 15, 2013

11. overseas visa-run with phils GF

    By woodchopper, December 13, 2013
    • 4 replies
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    • Monsoon
    • December 14, 2013

12. Visit to US Embassy for Emergency Passport

    By Monsoon, December 11, 2013
    • 10 replies
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    • samatm
    • December 12, 2013

13. Is this a Valid American Consular address in Cebu..? 1 2

    By ILoveCyrus, December 8, 2013
    • 23 replies
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    • Brucewayne
    • December 9, 2013

14. Philippine Passport Renewal

    By BestGirl, December 4, 2013
    • 11 replies
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    • Paddy
    • December 5, 2013

15. Davao Immigration

    By liquido, November 27, 2013
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    • rainymike
    • November 29, 2013

16. New Member 1 2 3 4

    By BestGirl, November 23, 2013
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    • Headshot
    • November 25, 2013

17. Proving hardship to USCIS

    By hchoate, November 20, 2013
    • 6 replies
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    • Paddy
    • November 22, 2013

18. Virtual work in the Philippines.

    By Contango, November 20, 2013   

    • Virtual work
    • Fibre internet
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • Virtual work
      • Fibre internet
      • Cignal
    • 9 replies
    • 5.2k views
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    • Monsoon
    • November 21, 2013

19. partner visa to australia

    By poby, July 15, 2013
    • 11 replies
    • 6.1k views
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    • Paul
    • November 20, 2013

20. Newbee to Cebu First Time to BI 1 2

    By +Salty Dog, July 18, 2013   

    • Visa
    • Newbee
    • 17 replies
    • 8.3k views
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    • +Salty Dog
    • November 20, 2013

21. New policy regarding downgrading visas

    By johnboy999, November 19, 2013
    • 5 replies
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    • Nangulo
    • November 19, 2013

22. Do me ! Do me next ! 1 2 3

    By fluke, November 12, 2013   

    • Temporary Visa
    • 41 replies
    • 5.3k views
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    • fluke
    • November 14, 2013

23. Thinking about trashing my 13A 1 2

    By Monsoon, November 14, 2013
    • 18 replies
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    • SkyMan
    • November 14, 2013

24. gfs passport under the 6 months how long to renew

    By ron100, November 13, 2013
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    • SkyMan
    • November 13, 2013

25. Do I need an Icard to leave the Phil's (6+ months stay)?

    By BobX, November 9, 2013
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    • trax
    • November 9, 2013

26. 6 Month Visa

    By Ozbrum, November 1, 2013
    • 1 reply
    • 605 views
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    • Woolf
    • November 1, 2013

27. SRRV is there a fee to leave the Philippines?

    By Lee, October 28, 2013
    • 8 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • Chris in Makati
    • October 31, 2013

28. Making passport payment in Cebu by representative allowed?

    By Keotom, October 21, 2013
    • 2 replies
    • 625 views
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    • Keotom
    • October 21, 2013

29. BI Mandaue closed until Friday 18 Oct.

    By Skywalker, October 16, 2013   

    • earthquake
    • officials
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • earthquake
      • officials
      • safety
      • Immigration
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    • Skywalker
    • October 16, 2013

30. Want to confirm - no departure tax if less than 1 year?

    By Rocketman, October 10, 2013
    • 14 replies
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    • Canuck Joe
    • October 10, 2013

31. UK Child's First Passport

    By JohnSurrey, October 10, 2013
    • 1 reply
    • 576 views
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    • spooks
    • October 10, 2013

32. New Dress Code for BI 1 2 3

    By CardiacKid, October 9, 2013
    • 39 replies
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    • Half Baked
    • October 9, 2013

33. NBI Clearance at Cybergate Cebu

    By topgun9, October 8, 2013
    • 5 replies
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    • Buko Beach
    • October 8, 2013

34. I need direct help with visa................

    By Enuff, October 7, 2013
    • 11 replies
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    • billy
    • October 7, 2013

35. The New Six Month Tourist Visa

    By old biker, October 7, 2013
    • 6 replies
    • 955 views
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    • GoHuk
    • October 7, 2013

36. I-864 Affiidavit of Support for US Visa

    By topgun9, October 6, 2013
    • 10 replies
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    • shadow
    • October 6, 2013

37. Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstrations Update/New Bureau of Immigration Policy

    By Jim in Cebu, October 6, 2013
    • 1 reply
    • 653 views
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    • shadow
    • October 6, 2013

38. Cebu NBI Clearance Experience

    By SkyMan, June 18, 2013
    • 12 replies
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    • SkyMan
    • October 6, 2013

39. Will the last person to leave the US please turn off the light

    By Bonjon, September 27, 2013   

    • US passport
    • offshore tax
    • 8 replies
    • 1k views
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    • Knowdafish
    • October 3, 2013

40. The real use for the *&^%$#@ keys on the keyboard

    By Terrance, October 3, 2013
    • 4 replies
    • 710 views
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    • tobster
    • October 3, 2013

41. Converting from Balikbayan stamp to ACR card

    By jonny, October 1, 2013
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    • Lee
    • October 1, 2013

42. I was an illegal alien in Cebu! 1 2 3

    By Tinbum, September 28, 2013
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    • TorJay
    • October 1, 2013

43. American citizen here, i have a few questions 1 2 3 4 5

    By seattlekid25, September 21, 2013
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    • ozboy
    • September 28, 2013

44. Davaoano please help :) 1 2

    By Fender rules, September 26, 2013   

    • released from prison
    • but now an overstayer.
    • 16 replies
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    • hyaku
    • September 27, 2013

45. bacolod immigration office

    By panther, September 20, 2013
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    • hyaku
    • September 20, 2013

46. Balikbayan Privilege 1 2 3

    By Porkchop, August 9, 2013
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    • ed villas
    • September 19, 2013

47. Annual Alien Report

    By tambok, July 16, 2013
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    • Majorsco
    • September 18, 2013

48. Balakbayan Stamp Time again

    By wingandprayer, September 17, 2013
    • 4 replies
    • 731 views
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    • JamesMusslewhite
    • September 17, 2013

49. ECC now after 59 days, I thought it was 6 months? 1 2

    By Lee, September 12, 2013
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    • hyaku
    • September 16, 2013

50. 6 month visa

    By blaze pontaine, September 10, 2013
    • 4 replies
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    • greatplace
    • September 15, 2013

51. Inventory of foreigners 1 2 3 4 7

    By shadow, September 10, 2013
    • 92 replies
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    • TorJay
    • September 14, 2013

52. USA Police Clearance

    By pgu, September 12, 2013
    • 3 replies
    • 942 views
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    • Terrance
    • September 13, 2013

53. Obtaining a 13a visa in a 3rd country

    By BossHog, September 12, 2013
    • 3 replies
    • 928 views
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    • SkyMan
    • September 12, 2013

54. Stupid visa mistake

    By ozboy, September 12, 2013
    • 7 replies
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    • Davaoeno
    • September 12, 2013

55. Exit clearance duration 1 2 3

    By hyaku, September 8, 2013
    • 31 replies
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    • hyaku
    • September 12, 2013

56. Re-Entry again

    By wingandprayer, September 10, 2013
    • 11 replies
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    • Monsoon
    • September 12, 2013

57. Where Would My Wife And Two Sons Apply For Dual In Cebu

    By Baywak, September 9, 2013
    • 6 replies
    • 858 views
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    • JamesMusslewhite
    • September 10, 2013

58. Changes in NBI procedures

    By Terrance, September 6, 2013
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    • hyaku
    • September 6, 2013

59. 13A Advice 1 2 3

    By Terrance, August 30, 2013
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    • 3.3k views
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    • hyaku
    • September 5, 2013

60. 13A Visa requirements for Australian citizens.

    By Hy H, September 4, 2013
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    • Jawny
    • September 5, 2013

61. My 13A application experience at the Mandaue BOI office 1 2

    By Terrance, September 3, 2013
    • 18 replies
    • 2.3k views
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    • SkyMan
    • September 4, 2013

62. Passport Expiration

    By mpt1947, September 2, 2013
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    • mpt1947
    • September 3, 2013

63. Cebu British Consul contact details

    By Tinbum, September 3, 2013
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    • David_LivinginTalisay
    • September 3, 2013

64. Tourist Visa Extension Form

    By +Salty Dog, September 2, 2013
    • 4 replies
    • 685 views
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    • +Salty Dog
    • September 2, 2013

65. Philippine Fillable E-Passport Application Form

    By +Salty Dog, September 2, 2013
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    • USMC-Retired
    • September 2, 2013

66. NBI Clearance Online Application

    By +Salty Dog, September 2, 2013
    • 1 reply
    • 1k views
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    • A_Simple_Man
    • September 2, 2013

67. Entering PI without a visa

    By the.lone.gunman, August 12, 2013
    • 13 replies
    • 1.1k views
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    • mpt1947
    • September 2, 2013

68. Balikbayan 1 2

    By KadoKaru, August 28, 2013
    • 18 replies
    • 1.9k views
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    • Monsoon
    • August 30, 2013

69. First Trip to the Philippines 1 2 3 4

    By exploringlife2, August 25, 2013
    • 45 replies
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    • udonthani
    • August 29, 2013

70. Cheapest Exit Ticket Ever! 1 2

    By A_Simple_Man, August 26, 2013
    • 29 replies
    • 1.9k views
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    • Cebudog
    • August 29, 2013

71. Travel ban/investor advisory by China for the Philippines

    By posaris, August 27, 2013
    • 7 replies
    • 791 views
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    • Alan S
    • August 28, 2013

72. More changes to requirements 13a!

    By hyaku, August 23, 2013
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    • hyaku
    • August 23, 2013

73. SS Cards arrived

    By USMC-Retired, August 20, 2013
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    • USMC-Retired
    • August 21, 2013

74. Again new visa?

    By dutchben, August 21, 2013
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    • dutchben
    • August 21, 2013

75. Direct Consular Filing Timeline

    By USMC-Retired, June 14, 2013
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    • USMC-Retired
    • August 19, 2013

76. philippine citizenship

    By panther, August 14, 2013
    • 6 replies
    • 839 views
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    • Brucewayne
    • August 15, 2013

77. Anybody have experience downgrading a 13(a) to a 9(a) visa?

    By Nangulo, August 14, 2013
    • 4 replies
    • 734 views
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    • hyaku
    • August 14, 2013

78. Visa Extension in Ormoc

    By easy44, August 14, 2013
    • 2 replies
    • 800 views
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    • easy44
    • August 14, 2013

79. 38 day extension?

    By mistaeric, August 14, 2013
    • 10 replies
    • 788 views
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    • SkyMan
    • August 14, 2013

80. background investigation for US visa.

    By Porkchop, August 12, 2013
    • 2 replies
    • 667 views
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    • Porkchop
    • August 13, 2013

81. Tip for Tourists over 6 months

    By A_Simple_Man, June 10, 2013
    • 14 replies
    • 1.6k views
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    • SkyMan
    • August 5, 2013

82. adoption 1 2

    By panther, August 2, 2013
    • 19 replies
    • 1.3k views
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    • ThomsonJr
    • August 2, 2013

83. Canadian Visa Offices to strike on Monday

    By TorJay, July 27, 2013   

    • Canadian visa
    • Canadian Embassy
    • 7 replies
    • 1.5k views
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    • Canuck Joe
    • July 31, 2013

84. Visa approval - requirement wild swings 1 2 3

    By USMC-Retired, July 11, 2013
    • 40 replies
    • 2.9k views
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    • tripsigg
    • July 30, 2013

85. 13a Visa Question

    By richy77, July 28, 2013
    • 4 replies
    • 871 views
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    • JamesMusslewhite
    • July 28, 2013

86. Visa Approved!

    By Maybe Next Yr, July 25, 2013
    • 8 replies
    • 837 views
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    • tripsigg
    • July 26, 2013

87. What documentation do I need to extend the 21-day visa on arrival? 1 2

    By BobX, May 30, 2013
    • 19 replies
    • 2k views
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    • njb
    • July 26, 2013

88. 30 Day Entry Permit Effective August 1st 2013

    By tripsigg, July 26, 2013
    • 0 replies
    • 502 views
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    • tripsigg
    • July 26, 2013

89. Permission to leave the country for Filipinos... 1 2

    By BobX, July 24, 2013
    • 26 replies
    • 1.8k views
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    • tripsigg
    • July 26, 2013

90. BOC Order

    By hyaku, July 26, 2013
    • 2 replies
    • 698 views
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    • hyaku
    • July 26, 2013

91. To Renew ACR-I card - How much hassle / money

    By John B, July 19, 2013
    • 14 replies
    • 7k views
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    • GoHuk
    • July 25, 2013

92. What is "Authentication" and how do you get it? 1 2

    By Terrance, March 24, 2013
    • 24 replies
    • 2.9k views
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    • imagine
    • July 24, 2013

93. Overstay what next 1 2

    By USMC-Retired, May 22, 2013
    • 25 replies
    • 3k views
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    • USMC-Retired
    • July 24, 2013

94. New 6-month Tourist Visa 1 2 3 4 7

    By Lee, June 14, 2013
    • 101 replies
    • 10.5k views
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    • njb
    • July 23, 2013

95. Starting in August, people from 151 countries may enter PHL without a visa

    By Peter C, July 23, 2013
    • 5 replies
    • 587 views
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    • shadow
    • July 23, 2013

96. CFO stamp

    By USMC-Retired, July 22, 2013
    • 10 replies
    • 944 views
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    • USMC-Retired
    • July 22, 2013

97. troubel is with ECC Clearance 1 2

    By njb, July 21, 2013
    • 28 replies
    • 2.2k views
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    • no one
    • July 22, 2013

98. is it possible to stay here after 24 months ?

    By no one, July 21, 2013
    • 7 replies
    • 803 views
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    • no one
    • July 21, 2013

99. Immigration Chief Ricardo David Resigns 1 2

    By jessdaddy, July 16, 2013
    • 25 replies
    • 2.5k views
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    • johnboy999
    • July 21, 2013

100. After Fiancee interview in Manila 1 2

     By RedKing, June 19, 2013
     • 18 replies
     • 1.9k views
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     • RedKing
     • July 20, 2013