I'm also a Filipino but those things he said,I don't even know...i think he experienced it already that's why he said that but those things he said. I don't even know.. Maybe he's a good watcher.. now I know because frankly speaking I don't know those things
Basically it is common practice in intl tourist travel to have a roundtrip ticket. In the current era where one can do the bookings on their own, it is best to check directly with the embassies/airlines concerned as to their current travel regulations. One thing for sure, never assume rules are the same, especially right now with the ongoing pandemic and other intl matters. It is a different matter of course for former Filipinos going back to the Phils or foreigners married to a Filipino and travelling with them, there is a different leeway accorded to them. And usually if coming from Latin American region, it is faster to travel via the US, so plan way ahead, you will need a US visa. It may take much longer planning but it will save you a lot of flight time journey/lay overs/distress since you can connect from your home city to connect either via NYC or Los Angeles/SFO to Manila. Many savvy travellers know to use that route. Or they may have an extra stop from the US to Manila and vice versa, since there are many Asian carriers flying out of the US and their intl connection hub is their main airports, and may transfer you on their own flights or to a Philippine carrier. On a first time leisurely visit, plan at least a 3 week to 1 month stay. The reason I say that, you lose either a day or two already due to time difference while en route to Manila depending on your connecting points. It will be an expensive fare, so maximize your trip planning. 🙂 Also, time your visit, Christmas season is a long period in the Phils, so oftentimes even for us, we book our flights to arrive early like before Dec 15, and return a week after in January. Now, if your purpose is to enjoy the regional areas, beaches, diving etc best time to go there is during the drier season usually Jan to May. I said drier, because being a tropical country, it is common to have sporadic showers in the afternoon. The Philippines is our lovely homeland that welcomes visitors kindly. Pretty much easy to travel around with many people able to converse with foreigners in English as needed. As you head to the provinces, that is where you will encounter our many different dialects, but English will still be a fall back means of communications. At any rate, foreigners must learn to respect the locals in any place they visit. After all, our country is our homeland. Courtesy to one another works both ways. Travelling from June to Nov to the Phils is still okay but pay close attention to the weather, since that is the period where we get heavier torrential rainfall and many typhoons.
I'm Filipina living in USA, but i can say cutting the line it's not eligal, but people will be mad if you do that, and he is right that you need to bring some cash anywhere because some store they are not accepted debit or credit card. Also add to that I didn't know about buying alcohol before and during elections is eligal wouldn't hear that.
there is a liquor ban here in the philippines during elections. Strictly, shops can't sell alcohol to prevent any crime, most specially election related as Citizen here (registered voters) are very serious with the Fvcking Politicians they are supporting.... There are so many quarrels between groups,supporters, clans, families etc. with elections related, people here would become so aggressive when drunk, now you know...
I'm also a Filipino but those things he said,I don't even know...i think he experienced it already that's why he said that but those things he said. I don't even know..
Maybe he's a good watcher.. now I know because frankly speaking I don't know those things
Basically it is common practice in intl tourist travel to have a roundtrip ticket. In the current era where one can do the bookings on their own, it is best to check directly with the embassies/airlines concerned as to their current travel regulations. One thing for sure, never assume rules are the same, especially right now with the ongoing pandemic and other intl matters. It is a different matter of course for former Filipinos going back to the Phils or foreigners married to a Filipino and travelling with them, there is a different leeway accorded to them. And usually if coming from Latin American region, it is faster to travel via the US, so plan way ahead, you will need a US visa. It may take much longer planning but it will save you a lot of flight time journey/lay overs/distress since you can connect from your home city to connect either via NYC or Los Angeles/SFO to Manila. Many savvy travellers know to use that route. Or they may have an extra stop from the US to Manila and vice versa, since there are many Asian carriers flying out of the US and their intl connection hub is their main airports, and may transfer you on their own flights or to a Philippine carrier. On a first time leisurely visit, plan at least a 3 week to 1 month stay. The reason I say that, you lose either a day or two already due to time difference while en route to Manila depending on your connecting points. It will be an expensive fare, so maximize your trip planning. 🙂
Also, time your visit, Christmas season is a long period in the Phils, so oftentimes even for us, we book our flights to arrive early like before Dec 15, and return a week after in January. Now, if your purpose is to enjoy the regional areas, beaches, diving etc best time to go there is during the drier season usually Jan to May. I said drier, because being a tropical country, it is common to have sporadic showers in the afternoon. The Philippines is our lovely homeland that welcomes visitors kindly. Pretty much easy to travel around with many people able to converse with foreigners in English as needed. As you head to the provinces, that is where you will encounter our many different dialects, but English will still be a fall back means of communications. At any rate, foreigners must learn to respect the locals in any place they visit. After all, our country is our homeland. Courtesy to one another works both ways. Travelling from June to Nov to the Phils is still okay but pay close attention to the weather, since that is the period where we get heavier torrential rainfall and many typhoons.
I'm Filipina living in USA, but i can say cutting the line it's not eligal, but people will be mad if you do that, and he is right that you need to bring some cash anywhere because some store they are not accepted debit or credit card. Also add to that I didn't know about buying alcohol before and during elections is eligal wouldn't hear that.
there is a liquor ban here in the philippines during elections. Strictly, shops can't sell alcohol to prevent any crime, most specially election related as Citizen here (registered voters) are very serious with the Fvcking Politicians they are supporting.... There are so many quarrels between groups,supporters, clans, families etc. with elections related, people here would become so aggressive when drunk, now you know...