Cody&Razely

or even 2023 or 2300 

They extended the ban on Foreigner Entry until April 30th, No surprise news to anyone. 
 
Palace: PH govt extends travel ban on foreigners until April 30 – The Manila Times
 
 
 

Yes, I see that the Philippines wants to "borrow" the AstraZeneca vaccine that isnt approved yet in the US.  We all know what "borrow" means.   Just shows the desperation of the situation when a country is willing to inject its citizens with a vaccine that is still being scrutinized.  

I see the US is giving million and million of US Dollars to Philippine in the name of COVID.
 
And the Philippine will not let US Citizens enter the Philippines.
 
US should ban all citizens from PI unless they have a child or spouse in the USA
 
Make this thing fair, Now the Philippines is begging for vaccines from the USA.

Yeah, I found at least one nice and private hospital with the packages as you say, though it does not cover post natal for the baby only for the mother which is a bit odd to me. My Fiancée does have Philhealth so I'll ask her if she has kept it up to date. Thank you for the insight on this. 
We haven't run inot the C-Section thing yet, but I will definitely keep an ear out for if starts being brought up in conversation. 

Research some different hospitals on fees etc.  I dont remember the exact name, but hospitals will offer a "package" that includes all of the fees etc that will be directly related to the birth.  I highly recommend to do this, but double check the breakdown on what fees are covered.  I paid for this "package" about 1 week before my son was born and didnt have to worry about anything else related to costs.  If you dont do one of these "packages", you run the risk of costs getting out of control.  Also, make sure she has Phil Health.  It covered about 50% of the cost as well.  Even if she has let Phil Health coverage lapse, go to the Phil Health office and ask for them to backdate it so the coverage is continuous. They will do this for you.
 
Be careful as well on doctors pushing you to do a C-section.  Almost all Philippine doctors will push for a C-section, mainly because fees are double to triple compared to a normal child birth.  C-sections are supposed to be done in an emergency only or if the mother had known complications of a previous pregnancy.  If your doctor starts pushing for a C-section weeks or months before the due date, find another doctor.

I guess the question for your fiancee now is whether it's more important for her to stay with the current OB or to have you with her in the delivery room.  It seems that with the current OB, it's going to be a matter of choosing between her or you, no compromise.
 
Good luck and congrats on the baby, whether you get to witness the birth or not.
 

The issue is find competent medical in the Philippines.  Many hospitals lack modern equipment and many places in the province there are no hospitals.
 
I tried to get my fiance on Depo shot back in the Davao area, The first doctor told her she was too young for birth control, the second doctor told her she would go sterile from Depo shots.  
 
From what I have seen about Medical care in the Philippines, I wouldn't let them take care of my dog

I know several husbands/partners who were in the delivery room for their children's birth. But that was pre-COVID. The hospital policies may have changed to prevent infection, not just for the parents and staff in the delivery room, but for all the other patients in the same hospital.
 
If you don't agree with the hospital policy or unhappy with how your OB explains things to your fiancée, you are free to choose another hospital / OB.

Sometimes problems such as this can be solved by paying a "fee."

NO, there is no such law in the Philippines that requires women to give birth without their loved ones present.
 
But, many hospitals have a policy of restricting entry of non-medically-essential persons in the delivery room.  They could be even more strict about this now.  Remember, many of these hospitals are private institutions, so they can set whatever policy they want.  Like with most other private commercial institutions, if you are not happy with their policies or services, you are free to take your business elsewhere.  There is also no Philippine law that forces women to stay in any particular hospital or with any particular OB.
 
If being present in the delivery room is important to you, the article below may be helpful.  Note that it was posted pre-COVID, so the listed hospitals may have changed their policies in line with recent restrictions.  Best to call the hospitals directly to confirm.  https://www.smartparenting.com.ph/pregnancy/labor-and-childbirth/hospitals-allow-husbands-labor-delivery-room-a00041-20181114-lfrm
 

I was at my sons birth, but there are hospitals in the Philippines that restrict the fathers from being there for the birth.  My understanding is its not necessarily a law, but a policy of some hospitals.  However given that, there are alot of ridiculous laws in place which are not followed consistently through the country.

DanielMarianne wrote:
 
Hi everyone, after exhaustive work to get this off the ground, the it looks like the Milligan lawyers will be posting a onboarding link to their website either over the next few days (possibly Monday). I’m so happy that we may hopefully have some relief soon. If you want more info, please send me a PM.

This thread began and has continued with an overly dismissive tone toward more than one important subject, the OP has adequate advice to consider, and it's now closed to further comment.  Do not restart this thread.
 
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Hmmmm. That sucks! I am only a couple hours from Mexico haha.
I think I'll be doin the third county

I don't think this will ever be over. I mean we have a vaccine now and there are still people calling for masks and social distancing after getting it.
 
Thanks, I agree with you that is what I should do. I can't wait though. I'm gonna get this done one way or another.

Thank you! Thats what I've been trying to say!

Yes, millions have. How there they die and prevent you from meeting a girl?! The nerve of the these dead people.

The Government has many people in the Philippine this is the second coming of the black plague.  You want to talk about going overboard.
 
Bureau of Immigration in Philippines said today on Facebook they are hoping to open tourism up by the 3rd quarter of this year, So they are shoting for October 2021 which probably means some time in the summer of 2022.

On a side note. I can't believe places are still shut down. Is everyone rolling over and dying because of the sniffles?

This entire thing is a mess and I don't know who is to blame. These lockdowns are pointless in my opinion. People under 15 or over 65 still not allowed to go outside. My fiancée's two young children.. 5 and 7 have only been outside of their apartment a few times in the past year. I can't imagine the psychological and other effects this is having on people. 

It very confusing for me to understand as well in the Philippines, They have all these classification of lockdown, GCQ, etc, it really kinda stupid.  And then it appears the President will make a declaration, and then a mayor will over ride their city with a proclamaiton, and then a barangay captian will try to impose there own rules.  It must be a confused madhouse over in the Philippines.
 
 

We needed to wake up months ago as this is exactly what the new administration promised to do.

All I can say is good luck enforcing this. I hope people start to wake up and see their freedoms being taken away.
 
Jordan

Expedite requests are requested with the consulate not NVC for k1s