Cebu Forum For Expats http://cebuforum.org/ Cebu Centered! I live in the Philippines and we cover everything related to Living In The Philippines. en Sat, 18 May 2013 17:02:56 GMT vBulletin 60 http://cebuforum.org/images/styles/lifeElement/misc/rss.png Cebu Forum For Expats http://cebuforum.org/ Legally Stupid in the Philippines? http://cebuforum.org/showthread.php/2471-Legally-Stupid-in-the-Philippines?goto=newpost Sat, 18 May 2013 13:54:40 GMT Someone asked me if I thought I was freer in the Philippines than the USA. When you try to compare the two countries you are always going to run into... Someone asked me if I thought I was freer in the Philippines than the USA. When you try to compare the two countries you are always going to run into problems. Even how free you are in the Philippines is affected by where you live. You'll be more free in most mountain towns and less free in Davao and Manila.

I'm not sure about the answer and that is mostly because of our lack of free speech in the Philippines. The Philippines does not pass as many laws to prevent you from doing stupid things that might harm yourself. That too seems to be changing a little though. From what I can tell, the amount of evidence to reach the burden of "reasonable cause" is higher here and police have more restrictions on who and how they investigate people. On the other hand, entrapment is a common way of busting people and is completely legal in the Philippines. I'm not really sure it shouldn't be in the USA.

I wrote an article about all of this on the blog: Freedom in the Philippines ]]> The Philippines Rusty Ferguson http://cebuforum.org/showthread.php/2471-Legally-Stupid-in-the-Philippines Why so much violence during elections? http://cebuforum.org/showthread.php/2466-Why-so-much-violence-during-elections?goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 12:05:43 GMT _THIS_ (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/05/13/13/7-dead-election-day-violence-across-ph) news article makes it sound like the wild west. ... THIS news article makes it sound like the wild west.
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At least seven people were killed while a presidential aide survived an ambush during the mid-term elections on Monday, authorities said.

The Philippines is infamous for a brutal brand of democracy in which politicians -- particularly at local and provincial level -- are willing to bribe, intimidate or kill to ensure they win.
]]> Philippines -- Crime, Terror, Human Trafficking Mr Lee http://cebuforum.org/showthread.php/2466-Why-so-much-violence-during-elections Even sleepy Bogo can have issues during elections http://cebuforum.org/showthread.php/2465-Even-sleepy-Bogo-can-have-issues-during-elections?goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:21 GMT I know Rusty always says how safe Bogo is yet _THIS_ (http://cdn.ph/news_details.php?id=16919) news article makes it seem a little like Baghdad :eek:... I know Rusty always says how safe Bogo is yet THIS news article makes it seem a little like Baghdad :eek: during election time.

Why the heck is there so many shootings and worse during election time? ]]> Cebu! Mr Lee http://cebuforum.org/showthread.php/2465-Even-sleepy-Bogo-can-have-issues-during-elections Can you buy your way out of trouble in the PHilippines http://cebuforum.org/showthread.php/2464-Can-you-buy-your-way-out-of-trouble-in-the-PHilippines?goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 09:34:52 GMT Some say they like a corrupt system as long as they can afford to buy they way through it. :) That is very honest. I saw someone that wrote that on a... Some say they like a corrupt system as long as they can afford to buy they way through it. :) That is very honest. I saw someone that wrote that on a Philippines website dedicated to bikini bars. Talking about a lot of jaded men with the wrong idea of what the Philippines is like. The bikini bars will certainly do that for you.

The son of the mayor of Talisay has been causing trouble for a while. I know he was in trouble a year or so ago. Don't know if he has been in jail that whole time.

He broke out of jail recently. Cebu now considers him "public enemy number 1" I guess power doesn't always get you out of trouble here.

Here is the Link. ]]> Philippines -- Crime, Terror, Human Trafficking Rusty Ferguson http://cebuforum.org/showthread.php/2464-Can-you-buy-your-way-out-of-trouble-in-the-PHilippines How Much Do I Need to Live in the Philippines http://cebuforum.org/showthread.php/2463-How-Much-Do-I-Need-to-Live-in-the-Philippines?goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 09:03:57 GMT This is a question that all of that live here get often. I usually get this question and email from people I don't know and I don't answer it. If I do answer it, I say visit the website and the forum. Some questions are better asked in public. I just can't answer all of the questions I get.

I wrote an article on the cost of living the Philippines today on my new blog. If you already live here, you know the answer. I tried to convey that not everyone has the same experience as I do. People like to live different ways. That's certainly a good thing. :)

If you have any thoughts, I hope you'll leave a comment on the blog or here. Go ahead, be wrong and disagree with me. Their ain't nothing humble about my opinion. LOL I've never seen a humble opinion with someone includes IMHO. :) ]]> The Philippines Rusty Ferguson http://cebuforum.org/showthread.php/2463-How-Much-Do-I-Need-to-Live-in-the-Philippines Someone had something Nice to Say about my Philippines eBook http://cebuforum.org/showthread.php/2462-Someone-had-something-Nice-to-Say-about-my-Philippines-eBook?goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 08:50:09 GMT Someone had something very nice to say about my eBook that I want to share with you. It was unsolicited. Left in a comment on my website. ... Someone had something very nice to say about my eBook that I want to share with you. It was unsolicited. Left in a comment on my website.

Hello Rusty! I bought your book a few months ago and thought it was the best so far that i have seen on how to fit in and live well in the Philippines! I think when it comes to culture you have really nailed it compared to others!

I really hope you keep the good work up there isnt to much out there on how to live well in the Philippines,I could have used the book years
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ago when i first visited!

You really have a fantastic book! Its really usefull to us green horns especially the parts on culture! Thats the hardest part for me!

I have read alot about the Philippines and Asia but your one of the few who I really think gets it!

Keep up the good work helping people thanks!

Anyways thanks! Take care!

Check out my eBook here:

http://www.excitingcebu.com/expat-training-manual/
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]]> The Philippines Rusty Ferguson http://cebuforum.org/showthread.php/2462-Someone-had-something-Nice-to-Say-about-my-Philippines-eBook Pictures of Filipina http://cebuforum.org/showthread.php/2461-Pictures-of-Filipina?goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 05:47:04 GMT I thought I'd start a thread for pictures of Filipina. Taking pictures of Filipina is one of my favorite activities.

Tell us a little bit about her. Make it your own pictures. Not something you downloaded from the web. :) I hope you folks will join in.

I may get beat up for taking pictures of Filipina one day. If I do, I'll take his picture too. haha

Here are a few to start.

This is Jessie at the Microtel in Palawan.

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This is Jessie at Tristan's on Bantayan Island.

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This is Jessie at Jollibee's in Bogo City. My jokes have finally gotten old. Don't remember being able to make her laugh like this. I don't remember what I said. It must have been good


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]]> Filipina and Relationship Rusty Ferguson http://cebuforum.org/showthread.php/2461-Pictures-of-Filipina Intoduction to Cebu http://cebuforum.org/showthread.php/2458-Intoduction-to-Cebu?goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 21:28:56 GMT I wrote an Introduction to *Cebu (http://www.excitingcebu.com/amazing-cebu/)* a few days ago. It may be on interest to anyone wanting to know about... I wrote an Introduction to Cebu a few days ago. It may be on interest to anyone wanting to know about Cebu. It includes a Google map of Cebu to help those not familiar with the province to get a working knowledge of where it is.

I will be writing a lot more articles about Cebu. Including, place to see in Cebu City. I mention a few in this article but I will post more details about those places.

You can see the article here.

Well, the sun is coming up. Time for us aswang (vampires) to sleep. :) ]]> The Philippines Rusty Ferguson http://cebuforum.org/showthread.php/2458-Intoduction-to-Cebu Taxis and safety issues http://cebuforum.org/showthread.php/2454-Taxis-and-safety-issues?goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 06:13:53 GMT After recently reading about the Filipina in the US being killed in the back of a limo due to fire, it made me realize just how dangerous many of the... After recently reading about the Filipina in the US being killed in the back of a limo due to fire, it made me realize just how dangerous many of the taxis in Cebu City are with doors that do not open from the inside and windows that just do not open at all. I carry a decent size knife so I can break a window if necessary but I doubt many others do. We have been to other parts of the Philippines and for the most part taxis are newer and in good repair when compared to the taxis in Cebu City, anyone know who to complain to because one day it might cost someone their life if one were to catch fire and the passengers were unable to get out? ]]> Cebu! Mr Lee http://cebuforum.org/showthread.php/2454-Taxis-and-safety-issues Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu City http://cebuforum.org/showthread.php/2453-Radisson-Blu-Hotel-Cebu-City?goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 06:01:00 GMT What a beautiful hotel. The lobby is magnificent. If you have not been there then it is worth walking over from SM Cebu City to just look at the... What a beautiful hotel. The lobby is magnificent. If you have not been there then it is worth walking over from SM Cebu City to just look at the lobby and possibly have a drink but be prepared to pay big for drinks, four of us had one drink each and it was just about p1000. I sure would not want their electric bill just to cool that lobby, no wonder it can cost p9000 a night and up. Their buffet is pretty neat too, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday it is half price, so a much better deal IMHO.

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]]> Cebu Places Mr Lee http://cebuforum.org/showthread.php/2453-Radisson-Blu-Hotel-Cebu-City SM City Consolacion http://cebuforum.org/showthread.php/2452-SM-City-Consolacion?goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 05:45:05 GMT My wife and I went to a great party last night in Concolacion so we left a little early and stopped at the SM there which is still fairly new so only... My wife and I went to a great party last night in Concolacion so we left a little early and stopped at the SM there which is still fairly new so only two of the three floors has stores on them. Neat place! There were many more stores than the picture depicts but the photo should give people an idea of the layout. Luxury ceilings and lights impressed me, seemed more like a high end hotel than a mall.

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]]> Cebu Places Mr Lee http://cebuforum.org/showthread.php/2452-SM-City-Consolacion Investing in condos http://cebuforum.org/showthread.php/2451-Investing-in-condos?goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 03:00:05 GMT Good idea or bad idea? According to _THIS_ (http://www.philstar.com:8080/cebu-business/2013/05/11/940845/condo-investing) interesting article, they... Good idea or bad idea? According to THIS interesting article, they try to make it sound like a sure deal but I seriously doubt it is so cut and dry as they try to make it sound. ]]> The Philippines Mr Lee http://cebuforum.org/showthread.php/2451-Investing-in-condos Cebu City Shakes? http://cebuforum.org/showthread.php/2450-Cebu-City-Shakes?goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 01:45:49 GMT Anyone feel shaking this morning? 9:39 AM? I was siting in my computer chair and Nila was sitting in our recliner and we both looked at each other... Anyone feel shaking this morning? 9:39 AM? I was siting in my computer chair and Nila was sitting in our recliner and we both looked at each other and said what the heck was that. At first I thought my wife was by my chair moving it but then I looked over to her and she immediately said her chair was moving with a question in the way she said it, so I knew it must be an earthquake but a mild one, well so far and I hope it stays that way. ]]> Cebu! Mr Lee http://cebuforum.org/showthread.php/2450-Cebu-City-Shakes Will there be same-sex marriage in the Philippines? http://cebuforum.org/showthread.php/2448-Will-there-be-same-sex-marriage-in-the-Philippines?goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 13:12:14 GMT I find the Philippines to be a good place for gay people since it is most often right out in the open and most people I have met do not treat gays... I find the Philippines to be a good place for gay people since it is most often right out in the open and most people I have met do not treat gays any different than they treat non gays (too bad that could not be so worldwide), so possibly it is time for same sex marriages to be legal. What do you think about it and where might it lead? ]]> Filipino Culture and Food Mr Lee http://cebuforum.org/showthread.php/2448-Will-there-be-same-sex-marriage-in-the-Philippines The US dollar to Philippine peso rate of exchange just suck. :) http://cebuforum.org/showthread.php/2447-The-US-dollar-to-Philippine-peso-rate-of-exchange-just-suck-)?goto=newpost Fri, 10 May 2013 11:20:51 GMT I posted an article about the US dollar to Philippine peso rate of exchange. I'm sure that most of you won't agree with me but I can't live with it. I'm not joining the USA is doomed crowed. I remember a couple of years ago someone posted a link to a guy selling a newsletter for several hundred dollars a year.
It was on another board.

I was shocked then that so many people bought into what he was saying in his marketing video. He predicting the US dollar would collapse completely by the end of that year. I think people just like doom and gloom or something. I don't know.

Anyway, here's the link, feel free to disagree either on the site or here.

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The low dollar has really cut into my life style, no doubt about that. It is costing me about P10,000 a month or more than $200. :( ]]> The Philippines Rusty Ferguson http://cebuforum.org/showthread.php/2447-The-US-dollar-to-Philippine-peso-rate-of-exchange-just-suck-)