ATTN: ALL Filipinos in the US. WHAT DO U WISH U BROUGHT WITH YOU IN THE US?

[GaryKO 49]

Ok so i am definetly bringing some dried mangoes as pasalubong

Oh do u think i can bring some dried fish with me? i tot perishable items are prohibited.

Yes you can bring dried fish in your checked luggage, if you get fish at a market just wrap them up real good and tight, the pre-packaged kind you buy like at Robinsons grocery are ok like they come. After you get here find a Filipino store in your area, or there are some online sites for Filipino grocery's for those must have items.

[thinkerlove0212 158]

I will have to wait for Anne to answer this but we just had the corned beef conversation! I would suggest hair and skin items because it may be hard to find one that she likes and works. Some acne may become an issue. Especially with winter upon us... Guys, get some nasal spray and saline, vaseline and lip balms( get a few different ones) because your girls sinuses and lips will dry out and be uncomfortable and hard to breath.

[jeff and rowela 0]

Bring a box of your favorite noodles. The local Asian shop in USA might not have your brand.

Also, if you're running out of luggage space, consider maybe leaving your sweaters and buying new ones in USA. This is only because you're not used to USA winters, and our sweaters might be thicker than the ones you own. Check with your fiance on the winter temperature where he lives.

[neodragon0l 6]

i wanted to go to the dentist before i leave PI, but my fiance told me that we have dental insurance for military spouses, is that true?

If you have insurance, then you are fine. . Many people nowadays just don't have dental insurance.

[thinkerlove0212 158]

If you have insurance, then you are fine. . Many people nowadays just don't have dental insurance.

Do all or anything put off for medical/ dental in Phils. Even with insurance the sticker shock will make her head spin!! even after seeing the grocery bill!

[jeff and rowela 0]

Yeah...just a routine medical checkup costs 1,050 peso ($25) or more.

Edited October 23, 2012 by jeff and rowela

[CJ8611 6]

I will have to wait for Anne to answer this but we just had the corned beef conversation! I would suggest hair and skin items because it may be hard to find one that she likes and works. Some acne may become an issue. Especially with winter upon us... Guys, get some nasal spray and saline, vaseline and lip balms( get a few different ones) because your girls sinuses and lips will dry out and be uncomfortable and hard to breath.

I agree! I'm curious though about the corned beef conversation!

Bring a box of your favorite noodles. The local Asian shop in USA might not have your brand.

Also, if you're running out of luggage space, consider maybe leaving your sweaters and buying new ones in USA. This is only because you're not used to USA winters, and our sweaters might be thicker than the ones you own. Check with your fiance on the winter temperature where he lives.

This too!

[DaveE 178]

My wife wanted to sneak Purefoods hot dogs. She misses those.

[Tintin and Mike 127]

i wanted to go to the dentist before i leave PI, but my fiance told me that we have dental insurance for military spouses, is that true?

Dental coverage is almost nothing. You'll still have to pay big chunk of money for any major procedures

I just want some Kropeks and Belo Essentials Day and Night Cream please?

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Hi VJ,

So my hubby just booked a ticket for me, :dance: leaving early November for US. Now i am already thinking about wat stuff to bring with me in America. For u guys who's in the US now please take time to answer this question..

WHAT DO U WISH U BROUGHT WITH YOU IN THE US? ( Can be food, meds etc.)

Just wondering what should i bring with me aside from some pasalubong.

We jsut went back for our first post marriage visit. My wife brought enough dried fish to feed an Army. it looked like 5 kilos of heroin in the suitcase. Also any of the whitening cream deodorant etc etc.

[Mogambi 96]

You cannot bring dried fish, or any meat products of any kind. They confiscated my Pancit Canton noodles because they had 'chicken' as an ingredient!

Depending on where you are going, in the Bay Area, and Southern California, Seafood City is a chain of Filipino Supermarkets, and they will have a lot of the beauty products, food products you'd want, including shampoo, soap, etc.

So far I have not seen Magic Sarap in any stores though. You might want to bring some of that!!!

Also, bring me some peanut butter flavor Presto Creams, and strawberry flavor Frooties. I can't find them here anywhere

[VirtualLee 12]

In terms of food and beauty products i dont have a problem here in Hawaii cuz we got asian stores here and most of the product from philippines are available, havent seen magic sarap but seen knorr cubes..

but wish i could brought along more medicines, especially pain reliver and my daughter's medicine. Tempra, solmux, neosep syrup..

[IsmoBem 1]

Hmmm, if you have sensitive skin and use a beauty regimen from here, you might want to bring ample supply til you find your "kahiyang" products available in the US. I broke out pretty badly last year when the season shifted from summer to fall, turns out my skin became too dry which caused my break-outs and I've got pretty sensitive skin I was afraid to try products from the US. I wished then that I brought more of my stuff from my dermatologist. But that's me!

If you like corned beef, I still prefer the ones from here - mas malasa and even the noodles (Lucky Me).

NOTED!

Yes you can bring dried fish in your checked luggage, if you get fish at a market just wrap them up real good and tight, the pre-packaged kind you buy like at Robinsons grocery are ok like they come. After you get here find a Filipino store in your area, or there are some online sites for Filipino grocery's for those must have items.

OKEI i will do that. Thanks

I will have to wait for Anne to answer this but we just had the corned beef conversation! I would suggest hair and skin items because it may be hard to find one that she likes and works. Some acne may become an issue. Especially with winter upon us... Guys, get some nasal spray and saline, vaseline and lip balms( get a few different ones) because your girls sinuses and lips will dry out and be uncomfortable and hard to breath.

Ok ok ! Thanks

Dental coverage is almost nothing. You'll still have to pay big chunk of money for any major procedures

I just want some Kropeks and Belo Essentials Day and Night Cream please?

We jsut went back for our first post marriage visit. My wife brought enough dried fish to feed an Army. it looked like 5 kilos of heroin in the suitcase. Also any of the whitening cream deodorant etc etc.

OKEI OKEI!

In terms of food and beauty products i dont have a problem here in Hawaii cuz we got asian stores here and most of the product from philippines are available, havent seen magic sarap but seen knorr cubes..

but wish i could brought along more medicines, especially pain reliver and my daughter's medicine. Tempra, solmux, neosep syrup..

Yes Sis, i am definetly bringing those stuff for me and my son.

[Mogambi 96]

Oh, sorry, I'm mistaken on the fish. But be aware that anything with Chicken as an ingredient they will probably confiscate.

[thinkerlove0212 158]

we want Chow King!!!!