Pinoy in Singapore

One Pinoy’s journey to adapting to life in the Lion City and make it a home away from home…

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Entries from October 2007

Watch PBA on the internet

October 31st, 2007 · No Comments

We didn’t subscribe to TFC because the only thing Mr. Tsiken wants to watch from the Philippines is PBA and as much as I love watching celebrity gossip shows, I don’t think I’m that addicted to want to pay extra just to get them here on cable.
So after months of trying to find out how [...]

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Tags: Entertainment

Barclays Singapore Open 2007

October 31st, 2007 · No Comments

Tomorrow, November 1 marks the first day of the 2007 Barclays Singapore Open at the Sentosa Golf Club.  It’s a chance for golf lovers like Mr. Tsiken and golf newbies like me to watch how the pros and the up and coming players play the sport.  Big names like Phil Mickelson (leftie like me), Ernie Els, [...]

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Tags: Event

How to take the MRT from the Changi Airport

October 22nd, 2007 · No Comments

For backpackers and budget travelers who find that taking a taxi from the airport to the city is not part of their budget, they can always take the MRT from the Changi Airport. Those arriving at the Budget Terminal can ask for the free shuttle service to Changi’s Terminal 2 to get to the MRT.

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Tags: Transportation · Visit Singapore

Bayshore Delicious - Good food, reasonable price

October 2nd, 2007 · No Comments

Salted Fish Fried Rice

Mixed Vegetables

Black Pepper Crab
Since we’ve been here, our place has been like a bed and breakfast for relatives and friends visiting Singapore. We’ve had guests every month, and some months guests arrive by the week.
During the first few months, we treated our guests to Chinese restaurants like No signboard Seafood Restaurant [...]

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Tags: Food

More on becoming a Singapore Permanent Resident

October 1st, 2007 · No Comments

While doing my own research on the pros and cons of applying for PR status, I came across this flyer from KPMG.  I think a lot of Pinoys who, like us, are considering whether to apply for PR or not will find this informative. 
One of the important things to consider but is probably not given much thought [...]

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Tags: Employment · Employment/ Dependent Pass · Permanent Resident