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I am just curious if there is any way to combine the trip to Manilla for the exam with the trip for the interview.

my fiance lives and works in Cebu so taking 10 days to stay in Manilla doesn't seem as rational as going twice, but that's alot of travel for someone not used to traveling....

anyway, just want to make sure I was thinking logically and not overlooking something, given I'm not real familiar with the Phil. logistics etc.....

Thanks,

Tom

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Even though a PITA, 2 trips will probably be less expensive overall than 1 long stay. Look at it this way after the first CP flight she will be an experienced traveler, building up air miles. If she is ever unsure tell her to ask, ask, ask questions for assistance. I say ask 3 times because often there will be different answers. Go with the majority, haha.

Back to being serious, she will be ok I'm sure. It really will build her confidence level.

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Posted

I am just curious if there is any way to combine the trip to Manilla for the exam with the trip for the interview.

my fiance lives and works in Cebu so taking 10 days to stay in Manilla doesn't seem as rational as going twice, but that's alot of travel for someone not used to traveling....

anyway, just want to make sure I was thinking logically and not overlooking something, given I'm not real familiar with the Phil. logistics etc.....

Thanks,

Tom

In a good week and without any hang-ups you can do the medical on Monday/Tuesday, CFO on Wednesday and the interview on Friday. It can be done but it is tight and everything must go well.

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Posted

In a good week and without any hang-ups you can do the medical on Monday/Tuesday, CFO on Wednesday and the interview on Friday. It can be done but it is tight and everything must go well.

?? this is what i did. Saved me us lots of $$ than having 2 trips. But the stress level was so high. I was really praying everything is okay at the medical. If not, then the rest of the trip will be a failure.

It is possible.

Posted

Chinook is from Bacolod. She flew to Manila and stayed there there for 14 days. She went there with a fellow K-1er.

She completed her medical on Monday and Tuesday. She attended the CFO seminar on Wednesday. Then, she had her interview on the following Monday. Finally, she flew home on Saturday.

She enjoyed her off days in Manila. She hung out with her friend, went shopping, and ate some good food.

They stayed at CityState, which is in a convenient location, is safe, and is reasonably priced.

 
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