how hard is it to get a birth certificate from the philippines (possibly malaysia) when you don't know all the information?
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posted by koroshiya
on Oct 19, 2012 -
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How can I watch Filipino news (or any type of Filipino current events programming) in Tagalog with English subtitles? I only have a Roku - but if this can be accomplished with cable TV, Hulu Plus, etc., I'm all ears. I'm in Arlington, VA and have internet through Comcast. Thanks in advance.
posted by invisible ink
on Jun 5, 2012 -
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Please recommend some non-fiction books about Philippines, and fiction set in Philippines.
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posted by vidur
on Apr 17, 2012 -
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My friend wants to buy a laptop computer for her 13 year-old daughter in Ozamiz City, Philippines, for about $500 Canadian/US.
Could you recommend a reliable brand and model for that price, and possibly a retailer in or near that location? Thanks.
posted by weapons-grade pandemonium
on Aug 7, 2011 -
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Headed to Palawan, Philippines. What should I see/do/eat? What shouldn't I miss? Hotel recommendations?
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posted by bardic
on Jun 28, 2011 -
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I've been doing some research into my family history, and recently learned that my great grandfather was stationed in the Philippines during World War I. Can you help me figure out what he was doing there?
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posted by That's Numberwang!
on Apr 8, 2011 -
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Philippines in September? My fiance and I our planning our honeymoon and we were thinking about going to the Philippines this September. Does anyone have any thoughts on whether this is a good idea for a honeymoon?
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posted by Falconetti
on Apr 5, 2011 -
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Help me buy an iPhone cheap. Complication: Living overseas where they are EXPENSIVE!
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 18, 2010 -
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Do you have any advice for teaching English comprehension, as well as reading and writing, to a fifteen year old Filipino street kid who's never been to school a day in his life?
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posted by ferdinandcc
on Dec 1, 2009 -
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I need help mentally preparing myself or the conditions and culture of the Philippines, where I will be working for the next 8 months. I'll be doing marine research around Cebu and Bohol. So many questions.
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posted by eagle-bear
on Dec 7, 2008 -
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What are some good resources on teaching micro business in developing countries?
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posted by cusr0002
on Jul 26, 2008 -
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I'm going to be filming a documentary in the Philippines about families supported by the pornography industry, and I'd like to hear any interesting questions you might have for the subjects.
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posted by premiumpolar
on Jun 23, 2008 -
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Where can I find a list of all countries I can visit which don't require a visa (I'll be staying less than seven days at most)? I just want a list; when I resort to Google, I always end up typing in a random country's visa requirements just so I can find out. Thanks. (PS I'm from the Philippines)
posted by drea
on May 2, 2008 -
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My wife wants to send stamps to a friend in the Philippines so the friend can write back easily. What type of stamps should she buy?
posted by stuboo
on Apr 13, 2008 -
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I have a coworker I work very closely with who is actually in Manila. I'm in the US. I'd like to get her a little something for the holidays, is there a popular online shopping site for The Philippines (like Amazon?) that I could get her a gift card for?
posted by Kellydamnit
on Dec 19, 2007 -
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I am looking for a specific Christmas album on Capitol Records, called "Christmas in the Phillipines" or "Pasko Sa Pilipinas", which is understandably a very generic title. The record I'm thinking of has the song "Pasko Sa Manila" by the Roque Sisters.
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posted by 23skidoo
on Dec 8, 2007 -
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It looks like I'll be spending 1 or 2 weeks in Manila next month, and I've got lots of questions.
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posted by buildmyworld
on Apr 15, 2007 -
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More Philippines ?'s - Going to Cebu in about 10 days with my brother. Have no idea where to stay, what to do, what to bring ect...
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posted by nintendo
on Feb 6, 2007 -
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Can anyone provide any insights into Manila in the Philippines -- positive or negative -- as a place for a Western female to move to and work?
posted by nthdegx
on May 9, 2005 -
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