Trouble in paradise

[stevewool]

I know some folk would not call the Philippines paradise et al and there are some that don't like the place one bit, but still they go.
But has it put a block on thinking of going for a holiday or moving for that longer period?
When you read the news and even hear stories on here too.
I know that nowhere is safe these days too.
Not many people the top of the Philippines is it Vigan area, could that be a better choice?

[Ako Si Jamie]

The safest place would be Batanes. 0% crime rate.

[Tawi2]

Some countries are quite volatile politically speaking, could be worse, we could be chatting about somewhere like DRC or Libya

[Harry T]

The safest place would be Batanes. 0% crime rate.

Looks a little bit to remote for my liking okay for a holiday, but to live there ? i dont know, but there again La Roxas, bukidnon is somewhat remote, but thats where t,other half lives so Im biased

[grahamw48]

Earthquake in N.Luzon today. My Mrs felt it up in Pangasinan.

[Harry T]

Earthquake in N.Luzon today. My Mrs felt it up in Pangasinan.

Another joy of living in Phills .

[Longweekend]

As they say, 'it's more fun in the Philippines'...

[jonnijon]

Anyone seen Terpe????????

[grahamw48]

I was wondering that too. Maybe just taking a break from the forums ?

[Arthur Little]

I was wondering that too. Maybe just taking a break from the forums ?

Yes, you're probably right, Graham. Given that he had already stopped taking/responding to Private Messages, I decided to query his [somewhat uncustomary ongoing] absence with the
rest of the Mods, a few weeks ago. And, in turn, I received a reply from Peter himself, reassuring me he was, "safe and sound".

http://filipinaroses.com/showthread....Where-Is-Terpe ...

But ... ... that's the last I've heard!

[stevewool]

He was going on holiday with friends for a week or so, and maybe thought a break for longer was needed.

[Ako Si Jamie]

Not many people the top of the Philippines is it Vigan area, could that be a better choice?

There's a lot to see and do in the Ilocos Region and it's a place on my bucket list. Not sure where I'll be going on my next visit although Guimaras, Concepcion and Isla de Gigantes (below) are distinct possibilities. Perhaps Coron. Maybe Masbate. Even Catanduanes & Caramoan.

[Harry T]

There's a lot to see and do in the Ilocos Region and it's a place on my bucket list. Not sure where I'll be going on my next visit although Guimaras, Concepcion and Isla de Gigantes (below) are distinct possibilities. Perhaps Coron. Maybe Masbate. Even Catanduanes & Caramoan.

I did have a flying visit to Guimaras for a few hours with Jans cousins family earlier this year, to be honest not really fair to comment as it was only for about 4 hours to a resort, i can only say its worth another look, and the Mangos are certainly edible .

[Ako Si Jamie]

I did have a flying visit to Guimaras for a few hours with Jans cousins family earlier this year, to be honest not really fair to comment as it was only for about 4 hours to a resort, i can only say its worth another look, and the Mangos are certainly edible .

Mangos in Guimaras are said to be the best in the world although Zambales might put in a claim. As for Batanes, I agree it's a remote place to reside but if one wants to live the quiet life on Scottish-esque islands in subtropical temperatures it might be an option.

[Tawi2]

Guimaras is ok, nothing super special however. The mangoes there are the same....just Ok Graham, I don't know if you remember but Phil settled in Guimaras for a while, dont know if he is still there? I heard a few weeks ago an old friend of mine, Swiss guy, had died from cancer on Siquijor. Don't hang around making plans carpe diem.

[SimonH]

Yes, you're probably right, Graham. Given that he had already stopped taking/responding to Private Messages, I decided to query his [somewhat uncustomary ongoing] absence with the rest of the Mods, a few weeks ago. And, in turn, I received a reply from Peter himself, reassuring me he was, "safe and sound".

http://filipinaroses.com/showthread....Where-Is-Terpe ...

But ... ... that's the last I've heard!

Obviously only the privileged few can access that page, not us lowly plebs

He's fine, by the way

[Arthur Little]

Obviously only the privileged few can access that page, not us lowly plebs

He's fine, by the way

Talking of 'privileged few' Simon ... how come you happen to be the only person (I'm aware of) who's privileged to know Peter's still OK? Are the pair of you in regular contact?

[grahamw48]

Guimaras is ok, nothing super special however. The mangoes there are the same....Ok Graham, I don't know if you remember but Phil settled in Guimaras for a while, dont know if he is still there? I heard a few weeks ago an old friend of mine, Swiss guy, had died from cancer on Siquijor. Don't hang around making plans carpe diem.

As far as I'm aware,

Phil and family are still resident there... though I haven't corresponded with him for a very long time now.

[stevewool]

Obviously only the privileged few can access that page, not us lowly plebs

He's fine, by the way

I dont know anything, so does that make me lower than a pleb?

[stevewool]

The longer you are away from the forum the easier it is to keep away, but you may just have a sneak look in now and again.

[jonnijon]

Yes, you're probably right, Graham. Given that he had already stopped taking/responding to Private Messages, I decided to query his [somewhat uncustomary ongoing] absence with the
rest of the Mods, a few weeks ago. And, in turn, I received a reply from Peter himself, reassuring me he was, "safe and sound".

http://filipinaroses.com/showthread....Where-Is-Terpe ...

But ... ... that's the last I've heard!

Don't have permission to enter that thread Arthur

[Tawi2]

Plebians of the world unite. Oh to be allowed into the elusive inner sanctum, what sort of initiation ceremony or hazing do we have to undergo oh masters?

[Arthur Little]

Don't have permission to enter that thread Arthur

Normally, you wouldn't ... but what I shared wasn't private - and amounted to the thread's entire content - which allowed me to post it, without breaching forum protocol.

[SimonH]

Normally, you wouldn't ... but what I shared wasn't private - and amounted to the thread's entire content - which allowed me to post it, without breaching forum protocol.

Us plebs cannot be 'trusted' to open the link Arthur

[stevewool]

I wonder if I would be missed once I have gone too?