Gator Posted August 31, 2022 Posted August 31, 2022 2 hours ago, Dave Hounddriver said: They came to visit my in a gated subdivision years ago. The guards did not stop them. In fact, some of the cops lived in the same subdivision. But they only told me about the requirement to register with the barangay and never came back to see if I had done it. I had a similar experience in Cebu. Back in 2014 when I rented an apartment that was managed by a large corporation I was given a notice (with an official looking Barangay header) to register with them. Again, no follow up by the landlord or anyone. I did register and got a certificate of residency, which helped opening a bank account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colsie Posted September 1, 2022 Author Posted September 1, 2022 4 hours ago, Dave Hounddriver said: Good point. Since they left paperwork for Colsie to complete it may be wise to take it to the BI and ask if its legit. That's what I plan to do next week when I get my first visa extention... My GF has just informed me the cop that came around the first time, a month ago, was actually her cousin... and he was one of her cousins that is really nice....opposed to some of the other cousins who are not nice... I think the GF has several thousand cousins though 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Old55 Posted September 1, 2022 Forum Support Posted September 1, 2022 2 hours ago, Colsie said: That's what I plan to do next week when I get my first visa extention... My GF has just informed me the cop that came around the first time, a month ago, was actually her cousin... and he was one of her cousins that is really nice....opposed to some of the other cousins who are not nice... I think the GF has several thousand cousins though Define Cousin. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettGC Posted September 1, 2022 Posted September 1, 2022 3 minutes ago, Old55 said: Define Cousin. Good point... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingpin Posted September 1, 2022 Posted September 1, 2022 2 hours ago, Colsie said: I think the GF has several thousand cousins though Run. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted September 1, 2022 Posted September 1, 2022 3 hours ago, Colsie said: That's what I plan to do next week when I get my first visa extention... My GF has just informed me the cop that came around the first time, a month ago, was actually her cousin... and he was one of her cousins that is really nice....opposed to some of the other cousins who are not nice... I think the GF has several thousand cousins though Something smells fishy. I wonder why your GF is just telling you now that it was her cousin? I wonder why it was her cousin who came - quite a coincidence I'd say. Maybe the family trying to get some intelligence on you, Colsie? Just one of many curious things that happen here when it comes to bureaucracy and likely nothing to it but... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful John Posted September 1, 2022 Posted September 1, 2022 I guess I'm wondering how they would even know where you lived? What does the PNP have that tells them where we live? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettGC Posted September 1, 2022 Posted September 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Peaceful John said: I guess I'm wondering how they would even know where you lived? What does the PNP have that tells them where we live? Barangay Captains. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJReyes Posted September 1, 2022 Posted September 1, 2022 8 hours ago, Old55 said: Define Cousin Any person related by blood or marriage or political affiliation. It is based on a patronage system for mutual benefit and protection. A well-organized group will have military personnel, police officers, lawyers, doctors, nurses, government officials, educators, etc. If you encounter problems with the law, a police officer cousin is expected to take care of it. Your role as a rich foreigner is financial. This may include paying for the education of a poor cousin or buying food for a family get together. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted September 1, 2022 Posted September 1, 2022 3 hours ago, JJReyes said: Any person related by blood or marriage or political affiliation. It is based on a patronage system for mutual benefit and protection. A well-organized group will have military personnel, police officers, lawyers, doctors, nurses, government officials, educators, etc. If you encounter problems with the law, a police officer cousin is expected to take care of it. Your role as a rich foreigner is financial. This may include paying for the education of a poor cousin or buying food for a family get together. Very well said JJ. It may also include foreigners paying (or at least expected to pay) for medical emergencies and funerals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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