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I find the Philippinos very annoying also I think it's the fake American accent and American worshipping.
Australian's seem to like the Philippines also they seem at home amongst other people that have no culture.
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I would choose Cambodia over the Philippines. People are more genuine.
But my choice for retirement is definitely Malaysia. Safer, cheaper, easy 10 year retirement visa. Big variety of food, better medical facilities, better connectivity.
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Hardtime wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2024 12:15 pm I find the Philippinos very annoying also I think it's the fake American accent and American worshipping.
Australian's seem to like the Philippines also they seem at home amongst other people that have no culture.
Australians have no culture? Midnight Oil's early stuff is quite good. You should check it out.
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I live in Cambodia, so I'm going to recommend the Philippines (nothing personal). :arrow:

Unless you're a single female, in which case, we warmly welcome you to Cambodia. :Rose:

(Actually, I've never been to the Philippines, so maybe you should give Cambodia a try?)

You should ask some specific questions related to your concerns and expectations, ex. banking, cost of living, food, etc.
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LamarFreddie wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2024 12:27 pm
Hardtime wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2024 12:15 pm I find the Philippinos very annoying also I think it's the fake American accent and American worshipping.
Australian's seem to like the Philippines also they seem at home amongst other people that have no culture.
Australians have no culture? Midnight Oil's early stuff is quite good. You should check it out.
Satire?
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Alex wrote: ↑Tue Feb 27, 2024 10:03 pm People from the Philippines annoy me (for whatever reason, probably because they are Catholics). People from Cambodia don't annoy me. So that has always been an easy choice for me.
Yeah, pretty much every Filipino I've ever met was seriously religious. And most of the women are barrel shaped with acne scars. 8)
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I didnt like presence of police with machine guns in every shopping mall in PH. I wouldn't live in any heavy armed society.
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Chuck Borris wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2024 2:10 pm I didnt like presence of police with machine guns in every shopping mall in PH. I wouldn't live in any heavy armed society.
above!!
PLUS Filipino's always seem to want to leave their country, Very needy people and great impersonators/performers ( lots of Filipino bands do great renditions of old songs )

ONLY place I have travelled that I have been pick pocketed by a gang of 8 year olds in Manila ( unsuccessfully) was told later by the manger at my hotel, i was lucky i was not stabbed
only really spent time in Cebu, Boracay and Manila ( most recent was 89)
I'd never even consider living there
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Chuck Borris wrote: ↑Wed Feb 28, 2024 2:10 pm I didnt like presence of police with machine guns in every shopping mall in PH. I wouldn't live in any heavy armed society.
That is freaky. There used to be armed guards on nearly every bar or nightclub here but now they are rare. A few around the gold shops at Central Market but even BHQ usually carry their guns in soft cases. BTW the guards in the Philippines carry pump action shotguns or automatic rifles, not machine guns! 8)
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