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Entries from September 2008

Someone sent me flowers today

February 28th, 2008 · No Comments

Just a few minutes ago (around 9:00), our doorbell buzzed and I heard the man say bloemen. I thought he made a mistake and told him he might be looking for the wrong person and asked him who it was for. It sounded like my name but still I had doubts [...]

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Tags: Career · Personal

Taking a break from Work

February 26th, 2008 · 4 Comments

One would say that things happen for a reason. I am now taking my needed rest and relaxation from my stressful job (for a couple of weeks), and this has been taken cared of. One thing I can admit is that inspite of the other complains I have of this country — it [...]

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Tags: Personal

A Dutch Cafe in Manila

February 24th, 2008 · 4 Comments

Hey! I found a Dutch Cafe right in the heart of Manila called Juris Cafe. My husband was so thrilled to see that they serve Bitterballen, Stamppot with Andijvies and Unox sausage and sinigang which are his favorites. Wow, they also serve Belgian beers. The owner is also an Amsterdammer. [...]

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Tags: Interesting websites · News

More on Dual Nationality for Filipino - Americans

February 24th, 2008 · No Comments

After reading forums and reading the Advice about Possible Loss of U.S. Citizenship and Dual Nationality these are the main implications of retention of Philippine Citizenship:

taking an oath, affirmation or other formal declaration to a foreign state or its political subdivisions (Sec. 349 (a) (2) [...]

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Tags: Immigration · Philippine Immigration

A Visit to the Philippine Embassy

February 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

Yesterday, I decided to do finally complete my paperwork errands for my Mom by going to the Philippine Embassy in Den Haag. And at the same time, I figured, I could inquire more about the visa options that we have in line with our plans to come back to the Philippines and stay long-term.
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Tags: Immigration · Philippine Immigration