Immigration
« Previous EntriesBecoming a Filipino again: Do i really want to do this?
Friday, September 12th, 2008Today i went to the Philippine Embassy in Vancouver to submit the requirements in re-acquiring my Filipino status.
I have mix emotions i keep on asking myself do i really want to do this? What will dual citizenship mean to me? Oh for sure now i can buy property in the Philippines. I can travel with two passports, I [...]
Becoming a Filipino again: Philippine Embassy in Vancouver
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008The last time i went to the Philippine Embassy in Vancouver was 5 years ago when Mama renewed her Philippine passport.
The Philippine Consulate General is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except during Philippines and Canadian holidays.
The Philippine Consulate General will be closed on Monday, 01 September 2008, Labor Day.
Address: Suite 1405, [...]
Becoming a Filipino again: Where to apply for Dual Citizenship
Tuesday, September 9th, 2008Where do I apply for re-acquisition of Philippine Citizenship if I am in the Philippines?
A former natural-born Filipino citizen who is already in the Philippines and registered in the Bureau of Immigration shall file a petition under oath to the Commissioner of Immigration for the cancellation of the Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) and issuance [...]
Becoming a Filipino again: Dual Citizenship Requirements
Monday, September 8th, 2008What documents should I submit when applying for the reacquisition of my Philippine citizenship?
You should submit the following requirements when applying for the reacquisition of Philippine citizenship:
A. Your duly-accomplished application form;
B. Your birth certificate authenticated by the National Statistics Office (NSO) in Manila;
C. A photocopy of your Certificate of Naturalization and Canadian passport;
D. Two (2) [...]
Becoming a Filipino again: How will this affect my taxes?
Sunday, September 7th, 2008What effect does reacquiring my Philippine citizenship have on my taxes?
Under the Comprehensive Tax Reform Program of 1997, income earned abroad by Filipinos from 1998 are no longer taxable. Hence, all Filipinos abroad, including those who have reacquired their Philippine citizenship, have been exempted by the Philippine Government from paying Philippine income tax on income [...]
Becoming a Filipino again: Rights and Privileges in acquiring a Dual Citizenship
Saturday, September 6th, 2008What rights and privileges am I entitled to once I reacquire my Philippine citizenship?
Once you reacquire your Philippine citizenship, you will once again enjoy full civil, economic and political rights under existing Philippine laws.
Among these rights are:
1. the right to travel with a Philippine passport;
2. the right to own real property in the Philippines;
3. the [...]
Who are considered natural-born Filipinos?
Friday, September 5th, 2008Who is a natural-born Filipino citizen?
Under the Philippine Constitution, a natural-born citizen is a person born of one or both parents who are Filipino citizens at the time of birth
Natural-born Filipinos are citizens of the Philippines from birth without having to perform any act to acquire or perfect their Philippine citizenship. Those whose fathers or [...]
On Dual Citizenship
Thursday, September 4th, 2008I always talk about how i love being a Filipino here in my blog.
As i celebrate my birthday this month, i am applying for a dual citizenship as a Filipino (again ?) and as a Canadian.
Im trying to understand more what is this Dual Citizenship all about aside from acquiring back my status as a [...]
The First of September is their last breakfast after nine years.
Monday, September 1st, 2008I just got off from a night shift.
My co-workers Divina wanted have something to eat before heading home. So we invited another nurse Gemma and her hubby for breakfast at Denny’s.
It was actually Gemma and her hubby’s last breakfast before going back to the Philippines after nine years of being away from home. I can [...]
Same time last year at Kadayawan sa Dabaw
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008As of speaking err more of blogging, Davao City has kicked off to start the annual festival of all festival, Kadayawan sa Dabaw 2008.
Last year i had the chance to experience Kadayawan sa Dabaw again after so many years. And my excitement was filled with the grandiose Flower Parade and of course the much awaited [...]
Trouble in the newly opened NAIA3?
Tuesday, August 5th, 2008I was so happy upon reading last week that the much publicized NAIA3 finally opened. After so many years of being scrutinized and plagued with intrigues the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 opened its doors to local travelers and foreigners.
But just after a few days the headaches begun. Almost 6 domestic Cebu Pacific flights [...]
“Wika Mo, Wikang Filipino, Wika ng Mundo, Mahalaga!” - Buwan ng Wika 2008
Monday, August 4th, 2008Ang Linggo ng Wika ay ipinagdiriwang tuwing unang linggo ng Agosto kada taon sa Pilipinas. Sinasalamin ng pagdiriwang na ito ang kahalagahan ng Filipino bilang pambansang wika. Taon-taon, ang mga institusyong edukasyonal kagaya ng mga paaralan at unibersidad, at ang mga sangay ng pamahalaan, ay sama-samang nakikilahok sa iba’t ibang mga gawain tulad ng [...]
Who needs a travel agent anymore?
Tuesday, July 8th, 2008With the power of our fingers who needs a travel agent to help you find a great deal?
Nowadays all you need is a computer, net access, and a great cheap airline ticket website(s).
Here are some great travel sites i check whenever i look for great airfare deals:
Travel Zoo
Expedia.ca for Canada
Expedi.com for other countries
Allegiant Air - [...]
TRAVEL ADVISORY ON FREE BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
Monday, June 30th, 2008 From Mabuhay Miles e-Connections ( Philippine Airlines)
50 POUNDS OR 23 KILOS LIMIT PER PIECE OF CHECKED-IN BAGGAGE TO AND FROM USA (INCLUDING GUAM) AND CANADA
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Following the lead of most airlines flying trans-Pacific routes, Philippine Airlines will start implementing for all tickets issued or re-issued starting 01 July 2008 a limit of 50 pounds [...]
Airlines, including PAL to decrease luggage allowance
Sunday, June 29th, 2008Airlines are now either decreasing or removing free check-in luggage allowance.
Philippine Airlines has announced that effective 01 July 2008, based on ticket issuance or reissuance, transpacific luggage allowance will be decreased from 70lbs per piece to just 50lbs per piece.
China Airlines and EVA Airways have already implemented a similar luggage allowance limit effective June 2008. [...]
Tara na Biyahe Tayo sa Camiguin!
Thursday, June 19th, 2008I first heard about Camiguin from Manang Miggy. She told us stories about how beautiful Camiguin is, how she climbed the tall coconut trees and how much she loves swimming and making sandcastles in the amazing Great White Island.
All along all these are stories until i visited Camiguin Island last summer for my Biyaheng Mindanao, [...]
Kadawayan 2008: “Musanay sa Lumadnong Kagikan, Yutang Kabilin Panalipdan”
Tuesday, June 10th, 2008That is the Kadayawan 2008 theme for this year which means “Flourishing Indigenous Heritage, Protecting Ancestral Nations”
The Kadayawan celebration this years is from August 17, 24, 2008.
Aside from the annual Floral parade and Indak indak sa dalan, other events are the :
Agro-Industrial Trade Fair & Floral Exhibit
August 8-31, 2008, SM City Grounds
Ka-an [...]
Port of Seattle is wifi free!
Sunday, June 1st, 2008Seattle can be reached two hours driving from Vancouver going through the Peace Arch Border. By plane, its only a 45minutes flight and 2 hours and half commuting using travel bus or tour buses.
Seattle Airport or SEATAC which is also know as the Port of Seattle. There are many shuttle buses that can take you [...]
San Francisco Airport is wifi free…
Saturday, May 31st, 2008Im writing this post from the United Airlines Terminal where internet access is free.
So i cant really tell if the whole San Francisco Airport is wifi enabled.
I hope so but im glad the United Airlines Terminal is.
Kaya lang walang Starbucks yun na lang kulang parang nasa Starbucks Makati na naman ako. Naka istambay lang sa [...]
A Sneak peek for Kadayawan 2008
Sunday, May 18th, 2008This years Kadayawan Festival falls on August 14-17, 2008. Better make yourself available on this dates as this years Kadayawan organizers and Davao Tourism Office promises this year will be the best Kadayawan ever.
Below is a rough television ad courtesy of Bong Aportadera and his bro Mikee for the 2008 Kadayawan Festivities in Davao [...]
Vancouver Airport wifi enabled!
Friday, May 16th, 2008Yes, Vancouverites! A few months after my post Vancouver has finally has an internet free access for travelers who are waiting patiently for their flights.
Im so happy hahaha ;0) Imagine the last time i was here at the airport and to my surprise there was no free access to the net. Instead i have to buy a [...]
I wish i can travel light…
Friday, May 16th, 2008Jun Parreno’s family’s first day in Canada wasnt exactly patterned after the movie, Home Alone. In his case it was more of confusion and short time between connecting flights. But all is well that ends well. Jun Parreno;s 23 month old is happily playing under the beautiful Canadian sun.
In most of my travels, I [...]
Young Filipino man murdered in Richmond, B.C. Canada
Monday, April 21st, 2008 Geno was giving Charle Dalde directions to get to the Mall of Asia, a massive mall that has become an icon in the Philippines. Dalde and his family were planning to leave yesterday (Friday) for a vacation in the Philippines where the Dalde family is originally from. Those plans have since been cancelled.
Charle Dalde [...]
6 pieces chicken joy and two order of rice to go
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008Ok payn its ober aym bak to the bangkober!
Hay naku, my short bakayson in the byutipol islands of my native land the Philippines and some other parts of the world was short lived but sweet. Imaginin mo yan i was able to be in three countries in three weeks hahaha!
Bonggacious diba?
Since walang Jollibee ditech sa [...]
Dahil gusto kung makatipid ng $325.00…
Thursday, April 10th, 2008Imbers ang byuti ketch ditech sa LAX.
Infairmess kahit walang wifi access sa PAL Centennial Airport mas naappreciate at mas maganda yun kesa dito sa LAX. Dito me wifi nga pero meron silang tinatawag na Pay As You GO where you have to pay $9.99 for 24hrs access sa T-Mobile or $6.00 for 6hrs then 10cents [...]
Immigrant with Masters degree and PHD are employable!
Thursday, March 20th, 2008Marami sa mga Filipino ang nagbabasakaling nasa ibang bansa ang katuparan ng kanilang mga pangarap. Ilan sa kanila ang tinalikuran ang magagandang trabaho at posisyon sa Pilipinas maka pag abroad lamang. Ang iba naman ay kumuha ng ibang kurso tulad ng nursing or care giver program sa pagnanais mas mapadali at mas mapabilis ang makapagtrabaho [...]
Crossroads
Friday, March 14th, 2008How many times in your have you face a *crossroad?Too many to count you may say, right now i am in the middle of a crossroad. The first time i was in one was when my mother told us we are migrating here in Canada. Of course, i was so excited but that night i [...]
The best things of being a Filipino
Thursday, March 6th, 2008During my recent trip back home (Philippines) I discovered so much more how much of a Filipino i am in spite of of many years living in Canada. Ayon nga sa isang kasabihan, “Ang di raw marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay di makakarating sa kanyang paruruonan”. Nakailang beses na rin akong umuwi ng Pilipinas, [...]
USA: Land Of Immigrants, truly
Saturday, December 1st, 2007As of November 2007, culled from the best data available and most reliable extrapolation possible, there are now 40.5 million immigrants in the US which has a current total population of 301 million. These figures take cognizance of possible undercoun…
Quantifying Migration Under Globalization
Monday, August 20th, 2007In a country like the Philippines, beset as it is with stubborn economic problems exacerbated by sticky and shaky political institutions, the human component of globalization figures very prominently and is quite known and accepted generally. While a …
Some Somber Uninvited Thoughts
Friday, March 30th, 2007During moments of quiet introspection, I unerringly am guided to plan for another expectant trip back to the old homeland, strongly prodded by some kind of homing device pointing my wander-struck ken toward that familiar destination.While every trip pr…
Sulay lang gud
Tuesday, March 6th, 2007Dugay-dugay na sad na wala ko nagsulti ug bisaya. Di man gani ko kahinumdum kung kanus-a ko nagsulat sa bisaya. Lisud baya uy. Taas (Dako?) kaayo ang temtasyon nga mag-ingles na lang.
Luoy baya ang akong mga anak. Dili pa gihapon kabalo mag-istorya sa tagalog o bisaya. Lisod makapangita ug libro nga tagalog, asa na lang kaha kung bisaya. [...]
Divorce (and its lack) in the Philippines
Tuesday, March 6th, 2007I was leafing through the application document for Report of Marriage. I had a similar document from the Philippine Consulate in San Francisco and NOT surprisingly, the Consulate in LA had a different form AND different requirements. Hmm.
What was surprising though was the following text:
In general, divorces between Filipinos are not honored, wherever the decree [...]
Name change, Part 2
Tuesday, February 13th, 2007There’s less energy and time required when you opt to keep your maiden name.
It was wishful thinking to think that my I’m done and over with name changes. Travel, and name changes doesn’t really blend well together especially when you’re transitioning from maiden name to married name. My travel documents are still in my maiden name [...]
One Year Milestone
Thursday, August 10th, 2006April 2006 marked my first year here in the US. It’s amazing how fast time fleets. In the past year, I’ve become a wife, a mother of three (before of 2) and a full-pledged (uh) domestic manager. I learned how to ski and love it. I now cook more than 2 dishes (my last count is [...]
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