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scos

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Jun 11, 2012
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2012-08-01
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2012-10-16
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2013-05-02
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2013-05-07
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Tagum-N.B. said:
I found a good deal for my wife for sept 10,,,,,936 dollars manila Vancouver Toronto moncton
Ny wife wanted something Aug 18 - Aug 30. Our anniversary is Sept 1st and she doesn't want to miss it (seeing as we just missed her birthday in July). So far the best I could find was Manila to San Fransisco to Toronto. I think that was $1280 or something like that. It was PAL and AC so that wasn't too bad. Though with switching carriers I'm worried how much the extra bag will be (we managed to squeeze all her stuff into 3 bags so we will have to pay for an extra).

I was going to call Cathay and see if anything can be had for points, but all the available flights with them I see now are 3 plane combos with American carriers doing part of the flight.
 

yukon1970

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Apr 16, 2013
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Irisgirl said:
Tagum, is this philippine airlines?? Planning to get this too but unfortunately my ecas hasnt change at all.. Its is still app recvd! Despite the ppr last june 19!! :eek:
we got dm, the visa and COPR our eCAS still says application received...no in progress no decision made nothing since the app and meds were received and from what i've seen here in the forums don't rely on eCas for much use
 

meoh2595

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Mar 10, 2013
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yukon1970 said:
we got dm, the visa and COPR our eCAS still says application received... from what i've seen here in the forums don't rely on eCas for not much use
if we dont rely on eCas how do we know we got approved?
 

cranberries

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Apr 16, 2012
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18/01/2013
AOR Received.
21/01/2013 AIP Received 14/02/2013
Med's Done....
26/11/2012
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N/A
Passport Req..
18/07/2013
VISA ISSUED...
10/29/2013
LANDED..........
12/08/2013
yukon1970 said:
they just emailed us
hi yukon. I was waiting to hear what happened to your wife's visit to the embassy.lol. so they finally gave her the visa?
 

Irisgirl

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Jun 3, 2013
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Thanks yukon... At least still something to look forward to aside from the no use ecas! Lol. Not loosing hope that we can have our daughter's visa within the month. So when is your wife's flight?
 

cranberries

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Passport Req..
18/07/2013
VISA ISSUED...
10/29/2013
LANDED..........
12/08/2013
Someone got his/her ecase changed to DM and most of all his/her visa/copr yesterday. Congratulations to revo2seven!!!!wohoooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!

there is hope!!!!!!!keep believing and keep the love alive!!!!and do this
 

Irisgirl

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Jun 3, 2013
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Cranberries, hope i could keep calm!!! I've been stressing myself for almost a year now and it seems tnat its getting more stressful as my days to stay here in the philippines becomes less and less...
 

cranberries

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Apr 16, 2012
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Med's Done....
26/11/2012
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
18/07/2013
VISA ISSUED...
10/29/2013
LANDED..........
12/08/2013
Irisgirl said:
Cranberries, hope i could keep calm!!! I've been stressing myself for almost a year now and it seems tnat its getting more stressful as my days to stay here in the philippines becomes less and less...
i know it is very very difficult but we have to. some things are just out of our control. tbh, i feel like dying ever single day. I miss my husband sooooooooo much and this journey seems like hell to both of us. but then again, i realized that i won't change the situation if i become negative, it will only make matters worse and i don't want to get sick coz of stress. they say, we are all walking walking up the mountain. we can sing as we climb or we can keep on complaining of our sore feet. either way, we still gotta do the hike. I think its more fun to sing :)

I believe that you did everything you have to do, its time to sit back relax and enjoy the show that life wants you to see .have some vodka with cranberry :p aka cape codder :p :p :p

good vibes!!!
 

Irisgirl

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Jun 3, 2013
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cranberries said:
i know it is very very difficult but we have to. some things are just out of our control. tbh, i feel like dying ever single day. I miss my husband sooooooooo much and this journey seems like hell to both of us. but then again, i realized that i won't change the situation if i become negative, it will only make matters worse and i don't want to get sick coz of stress. they say, we are all walking walking up the mountain. we can sing as we climb or we can keep on complaining of our sore feet. either way, we still gotta do the hike. I think its more fun to sing :)

I believe that you did everything you have to do, its time to sit back relax and enjoy the show that life wants you to see .have some vodka with cranberry :p aka cape codder :p :p :p

good vibes!!!


Yah, i would rather sing too than focus on my sore feet. I was all positive until the last few days when the news of this strike dampen my spirits! But we cant do anything but wait... Its just hard for me as a mom i guess to leave my daughter in case it comes to that point... But what the heck.. Lets try some of that vodka instead!! ;D
 

cranberries

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Apr 16, 2012
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AOR Received.
21/01/2013 AIP Received 14/02/2013
Med's Done....
26/11/2012
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
18/07/2013
VISA ISSUED...
10/29/2013
LANDED..........
12/08/2013
Irisgirl said:
cranberries said:
i know it is very very difficult but we have to. some things are just out of our control. tbh, i feel like dying ever single day. I miss my husband sooooooooo much and this journey seems like hell to both of us. but then again, i realized that i won't change the situation if i become negative, it will only make matters worse and i don't want to get sick coz of stress. they say, we are all walking walking up the mountain. we can sing as we climb or we can keep on complaining of our sore feet. either way, we still gotta do the hike. I think its more fun to sing :)

I believe that you did everything you have to do, its time to sit back relax and enjoy the show that life wants you to see .have some vodka with cranberry :p aka cape codder :p :p :p

good vibes!!!


Yah, i would rather sing too than focus on my sore feet. I was all positive until the last few days when the news of this strike dampen my spirits! But we cant do anything but wait... Its just hard for me as a mom i guess to leave my daughter in case it comes to that point... But what the heck.. Lets try some of that vodka instead!! ;D

oops I'm sorry i missed the daughter part (not drinking yet lol). I'm sorry to hear that, it must be extremely difficult for you. I am 99% sure God/life is buying you some time so you can be with your daughter a lil longer. Try to cherish every second.

Cheers!!!!
 

Tagum-N.B.

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Irisgirl said:
Tagum, is this philippine airlines?? Planning to get this too but unfortunately my ecas hasnt change at all.. Its is still app recvd! Despite the ppr last june 19!! :eek:
ITS AIR CANADA BUT PHILIPPINE AIRLINES TO VANVOUVER ON ( cone travel )
 

Tagum-N.B.

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Jan 11, 2013
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Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-01-2012
AOR Received.
manila 20-03-2012 in process july1, 2013
IELTS Request
remeds request july11 remed complete july17-aug 1
VISA ISSUED...
AUGUST 31.2013
LANDED..........
SEPTEMBER 25, 2013
scos said:
Ny wife wanted something Aug 18 - Aug 30. Our anniversary is Sept 1st and she doesn't want to miss it (seeing as we just missed her birthday in July). So far the best I could find was Manila to San Fransisco to Toronto. I think that was $1280 or something like that. It was PAL and AC so that wasn't too bad. Though with switching carriers I'm worried how much the extra bag will be (we managed to squeeze all her stuff into 3 bags so we will have to pay for an extra).

I was going to call Cathay and see if anything can be had for points, but all the available flights with them I see now are 3 plane combos with American carriers doing part of the flight.
SHE CANT TRAVEL THROUGH UNTED STATED HAS TO BE TO CANADA VANCOUVER OR TORONTO :eek: :eek: :eek: DONT BOOK THROUGH
 

Tagum-N.B.

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Jan 11, 2013
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Category........
Visa Office......
manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-01-2012
AOR Received.
manila 20-03-2012 in process july1, 2013
IELTS Request
remeds request july11 remed complete july17-aug 1
VISA ISSUED...
AUGUST 31.2013
LANDED..........
SEPTEMBER 25, 2013
Tagum-N.B. said:
SHE CANT TRAVEL THROUGH UNTED STATED HAS TO BE TO CANADA VANCOUVER OR TORONTO :eek: :eek: :eek: DONT BOOK THROUGH
SCOS Filipinos cannot travel through united states to Canada unless they have a united states tourist visa,,,,,,,,your booking has to to be to Canada which is either Vancouver or toronto
 

xxdieselxx

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Jun 18, 2013
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June 16, 2014
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Tagum-N.B. said:
I found a good deal for my wife for sept 10,,,,,936 dollars manila Vancouver Toronto moncton
When traveling internationally, I usually start with the following website: matrix DOT itasoftware DOT com and then book with the airline direct using the codes from my search. I think it's the same software travel agents use. I can usually get better prices cutting out the middle man. I entered your Van-moncton trip on the 10th of Sept and it came out to $904. Not a lot of savings from what you got but every little bit helps. Maybe you or someone else can find it useful.

Cheers,

D.