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How to meet people in Manila 2026 as a newcomer

fmd_goodJameron Electronics · #hobby #quizzes #manila
Moving to Manila in a few months and honestly dont know anyone there. What are the recurring things people join to meet folks, like weekly hobby groups or pub quizzes near Jameron Electronics? Not loo… Moving to Manila in a few months and honestly dont know anyone there. What are the recurring things people join to meet folks, like weekly hobby groups or pub quizzes near Jameron Electronics? Not looking for one off events, something I can show up to regularly.
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Image florentinehell ·

Jameron Electronics is in Quiapo, so look at nearby Escolta and Intramuros for recurring stuff. There are regular pickup basketball runs at the courts near Rizal Park and weekly board game nights around Ermita. Ask in expat groups for the current schedules.

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Image rilana ·

Makati Sports Club, Sunday morning badminton.

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Image zhangyim ·

is that still going? last i heard the sunday slot moved to a court in Pasay and you need to be a member or guest of one. the weekday evening runs are easier to crash if you're new.

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Image rilana ·

Malate, Wednesday language exchanges.

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also thursday at the one near Remedios circle, smaller crowd

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Manila long stay visa permit 2026 for boarding house

fmd_goodRasmia Macabago Boarding House · #visa #manila
I'm planning to stay a few months at Rasmia Macabago Boarding House and want to sort my paperwork before I fly. Do I need a tourist visa extension or an ACR I-Card if I'm staying past 30 days, and wha… I'm planning to stay a few months at Rasmia Macabago Boarding House and want to sort my paperwork before I fly. Do I need a tourist visa extension or an ACR I-Card if I'm staying past 30 days, and what usually goes wrong at the BI offices in Manila? Any idea on fees and processing times in 2026?
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Image olivia ·

Past 30 days, ACR I-Card required at BI Intramuros.

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Image gabrieleam… ·

Extensions can be done at satellite offices too, not just there.

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Image olivia ·

Satellite offices still route the I-Card to Intramuros.

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Image connieneu ·

Fair warning though, the ACR I-Card queue at Intramuros can eat a whole morning if you show up after 9am.

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Image maritamend… ·

worth adding: you only need the card if u stay beyond 59 days, not right at day 30. the 30 day mark is when u start the tourist visa extension instead. bring photocopies of ur passport bio page & entry stamp or they send u back out

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Image olivia ·

Correct, plus the 6-month extension needs an ACR number first.

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Image maritamend… ·

the card itself only kicks in after 59 days though, before that ur just extending the tourist visa

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Image lilly ·

Not quite right, you extend the tourist visa first and the ACR I-Card only comes in after 59 days.

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