mugtech
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Tariffs for Everyone by mugtech
Saw the amount for Philippines goods going into the USA is 17%. I know some clothing gets shipped to the USA. Wonder what other products are involved. Saw the rate for Vietnam is 46%, supposedly they had about $100 billion worth of ...
Glad I moved most of my IRA into an annuity a few years ago. Read More
Tariffs for Everyone by mugtech
Saw the amount for Philippines goods going into the USA is 17%. I know some clothing gets shipped to the USA. Wonder what other products are involved. Saw the rate for Vietnam is 46%, supposedly they had about $100 billion worth of ...
Just found out that the 46% on Vietnam and the 48% tariffs on Cambodia are because Trump feels China is setting up production in these countries to avoid US tariffs on Chinese goods. Read More
Tariffs for Everyone
Saw the amount for Philippines goods going into the USA is 17%. I know some clothing gets shipped to the USA. Wonder what other products are involved. Saw the rate for Vietnam is 46%, supposedly they had about $100 billion worth of ... Read More
Philippine Travel updates by Lotus Eater
Some interesting developments on new flight routings to and from the Philippines with our favourite Filipina correspondent the gorgeous Miss Jennifer (if only all Filipina's had 10% of her common sense) Terri. Of particular interest are new direct ...
US travel update, glad to say I will not be purchasing any vehicles the next 4 years. Read More
Food Delivery and Apps in the Philippines by PalawOne
Please add any tips re apps or food delivery?Primer.com Tips & Guides: March 03, 2025Expat’s Guide: Food Delivery Apps in the Philippineshttps://primer.com.ph/tips-guides/expats-guide-food-delivery-apps-in-the-philippines/Craving your ...
Nice to know all these services are available. We never use any of them, prefer to make our own at home or visit the restaurants. Read More
Social Security payments may be delayed by FindlayMacD
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Speaking of SS numbers, turns out the recently released JFK files contains the birthdays and SS numbers of 400 people involved. So the SSA will now be issuing hew SS numbers for any of the 400 still living. Read More
Social Security payments may be delayed by FindlayMacD
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I don't know if the OIG of the SSA was fired. But you implied he was . . . .I don't know . . . Do you? - @Enzyte Bob Don't care, don't know. Read More
Social Security payments may be delayed by FindlayMacD
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**** The link is easy to fine: Just Google: 13 Billion in improper SSA payments. (It's from the SSA office of the Inspector General) - @Enzyte Bob The guy who was fired? Read More
Returning to Baguio and Ilocos Sur by mugtech
Arrived at JFK at 9PM on 11/17/24 to check in for a 12:50 AM flight on Korean Air to South Korea then Manila. Had to pay $6 to use a hand truck for our three checked bags and two carryons. Only other time we had to pay for said hand ...
Woke up at 5AM and the electricity was off. Later the neighbor told us it was announced that there would be an all day shut down. So I went to the third floor back porch and read under the sunlight. Finished Spymaster, and since it ended ... Read More
Latest updates in labor regulations in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Labor laws and regulations are constantly evolving. Staying informed of these updates as an expat in the Philippines helps you in navigating your professional experience and expat career. We would like to invite you to share ...
Glad I am retired. Read More
Returning to Baguio and Ilocos Sur by mugtech
Arrived at JFK at 9PM on 11/17/24 to check in for a 12:50 AM flight on Korean Air to South Korea then Manila. Had to pay $6 to use a hand truck for our three checked bags and two carryons. Only other time we had to pay for said hand ...
LOL mugtech, I think you have too much time on your hands, perhaps I'm wrong, Â - @bigpearl I never have enough time to do all the things I want to do. Most days I watch two NBA games, some are better than others. I always look ... Read More
Returning to Baguio and Ilocos Sur by mugtech
Arrived at JFK at 9PM on 11/17/24 to check in for a 12:50 AM flight on Korean Air to South Korea then Manila. Had to pay $6 to use a hand truck for our three checked bags and two carryons. Only other time we had to pay for said hand ...
I have read the first 370 pages of a thousand page biography on Harry S Truman, FDR just died and now Harry is in charge, put it down to read some fiction. I currently using the book as a coaster for my drinks as I relax in our living ... Read More
Rodrigo Duterte arrested. by Lotus Eater
The former president of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested in Manila by the ICC (International criminal court)Chickens finally coming home to roost Rod?
How would you like them to be our northern neighbors? - @Enzyte Bob Canada is fine as US Northern neighbor. How many deaths will it take until you know that too many people have died? Read More
Rodrigo Duterte arrested. by Lotus Eater
The former president of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested in Manila by the ICC (International criminal court)Chickens finally coming home to roost Rod?
@bigpearl Is it just an internal matter since it is an International Court? I tend to agree with an earlier post that these international organizations are becoming way to political and failing at their missions. The UN is useless as long as any ... Read More
Balikbayan box checked baggage by jcole4455
Hello all, I’m looking for someone who has recently traveled from the U. S. to the Philippines and used a Balikbayan box as a checked bag. What size box did you use, and did you have any issues at your departure airlines? Thanks in advance. ...
We always send a couple of boxes by sea two months before we return to the Philippines. It is cheaper per pound and less restrictive, gets delivered to our door in Ilocos Sur. Still use two 50 pound suitcases for free on our flight. Read More