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10 Reasons You Don’t Want A Job In The Philippines

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10 Reasons You Don’t Want A Job In The Philippines.

(Last Updated 28 November 2018)

I’m posting this as a sort of “reading test”.  I tend to write too long and too complicated, so let’s keep this simple.

I get emails every week about finding jobs in the Philippines, even though in the more than 15 years I’ve been publishing this blog I have consistently advised people that they DO NOT WANT A JOB here in the Philippines.

Let’s see how long it takes before some bright spark reads this article and writes back saying “I read what you wrote but I still need your help finding a job in the Philippines”.

My own guess is about one day, but hey, I could be wrong.

You can write to me for help if you wish to, but I can tell you right now, I’m not going to help you.

You could ask me for help in finding cocaine or Shabu, I won’t help you there, either.

You Don’t Want a Job In The Philippines

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Guam Divorces for Philippine Marriages

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Guam Divorces for Philippine Marriages.

(Updated 24 November 2018)

Recently I’ve published several articles on divorce in the Philippines.

We’ve also mentioned the idea of the foreigners (non-Filipino) member of the marriage going to a country other than the Philippines.

They can obtain a divorce in the foreign country and then their Filipino partner can file a court case in the Philipines for recognition of the foreign divorce.

This process will then free both members of the marriage to be free to marry again, in any country, anywhere.

Now, Why Would An American Go To Guam For A Divorce?

Well, there are a number of possibly good reasons.

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Divorce in the Philippines

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Divorce in the Philippines.

(Updated 15 November 2018)

Divorce in the Philippines.

Why another article on Philippine divorce so soon?

Well, I can tell by the listing of search terms that show me how people find this site that a great many people are searching for news of what many think is a near-term “loosening” of the laws that prohibit divorce in the Philippines.

Perhaps even divorce itself is soon to be legalized … or at least some rumors say so.

Here’s Some Recent Philippine Divorce News.

Philippines moves closer to allowing divorce

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Divorce remains illegal in the Philippines, which has a large Catholic population.

The Philippines’ lower house of Congress has passed a divorce bill on the third reading, moving the country closer to legalisation.

The bill passed despite opposition from President Rodrigo Duterte, who had his own marriage legally annulled.

However, for divorce to become legal the Senate also has to pass a bill in favour, and even then Mr Duterte could still use his veto to strike it down.

Worldwide, divorce is only illegal in the Philippines and Vatican City.

Over 80% of people in the Philippines describe themselves as Catholic, and the church has a powerful influence in the country.

Congresswoman Emmi de Jesus said the bill was filed because of a “clamour of women trapped in abusive relationships”, who need the government to give them a means out of “irreparable marriages”…

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New Dedication To Duty … Take Advantage

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Social Security Office Hours US Embassy Manila

This just in, many thanks to my colleague Jim …..

 

Social Security Office Hours US Embassy Manila

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens: New Social Security Business Hours

Beginning Monday, December 3, 2018, the Social Security Administration (SSA) office at the U.S. Embassy in Manila will be open for in-office appointments and walk-in services from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Philippine and U.S. holidays.

SSA’s telephone hours (phone number +63-2-301-2000 extension 9) will be from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, except Philippine and U.S. holidays.

SSA may also be reached by email at FBU.Manila@ssa.gov.

Contact info for Social Security Office Hours US Embassy Manila