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Chapter
13 -
Dealing with Emergencies
Typhoons
| Earthquakes
Other Volcanic
Activity | Other Emergencies
 If
you are living in the Philippines for any
length of time you will undoubtedly experience
typhoons and the problems caused in their
wake although with any luck you will be spared
the ordeal of a major earthquake or other
seismic disturbance. Yet while these are the
two most written about emergency situations
because of their widespread and devastating
effects, yet there are other - more personal
- emergency situations that can arise and
for which contingencies need to be made. These
can cover the whole range of suffering from
medical emergencies (health and sickness,
accidents and even a death in the family),
motor vehicle accidents involving third party
injury or property damage, through to other
hazards such as fire, robbery etc.
Remember that emergency services are not as
well developed nor as responsive as in many
western countries and in dealing with an emergency
situation you will more than likely have to
draw on your own resources in the first instance.
Nevertheless you should acquaint yourselves
with the correct emergency numbers within
your own neighborhood. If you are living in
a condominium then the administration office
or concierge desk will be able to help you.
If you are living in one of the villages then
it will be the village office that will be
able to assist.
The following is not an exhaustive list but
it will be a place to start:
- Police emergency lines;
- Local building or village security office
(most are protected by private security agencies);
- Fire;
- Medical - 24 hour emergency care;
- Dental;
- The nearest 24 hour pharmacy;
- Locksmith;
- Plumber and electrician (many times you
will encounter people who claim to be both
plumbers and electricians as well as automechanics
thrown in for good measure. Usually they are
related to the person making the recommendation.
Remember that a little knowledge can be a
dangerous thing and shop around for professionals
- they do exist);
- And your lawyer.
One good piece of advice is to adopt the "buddy"
system but on a family basis assuming you
have no Filipino relatives. Agree with close
friends - preferably those who live close
by - that you can call on one another for
assistance should a genuine emergency arise.
And if you are unfortunate enough to be involved
in a vehicular accident - no matter who is
at fault legally - you will probably be held
to blame - keep your cool and call on a trusted
Filipino friend for assistance. Remember a
smile and a friendly gesture can go a long
way to cooling tempers.
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Company Profile
Ascott
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"A
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Asia Pacific's
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The Ascott Group is the largest
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chain in the Asia Pacific with
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units in 20 cities across 11 countries
in Asia, Australasia and the United
Kingdom.
The Ascott Group is represented
by The Ascott, Somerset and Oakford
brands. The group's stylish Somerset
Brand, located in the business
hub of major cities, is targeted
at senior to upper management
successful expatriates.
Currently it is now the biggest
in the Philippines with 290 apartments
commanding a 45 percent market
share of the city's deluxe serviced
residence market. With the latest
addition of Somerset Salcedo Makati
to the Ascott family (the recently
rebranded property formerly known
as Stamford Court Salcedo), Somerset
brand now offers a choice of two
properties in the Philippines,
its other property being Somerset
Millennium Makati.
Somerset
Millennium, Makati - 138 units,
104 Aguirre St.,
Legaspi Village, Makati City
The residence is located in the
heart of Makati City's business
and entertainment district. The
Landmark and Glorietta shopping
malls as well as the Pasay Road
fine-dining area are a ten-minute
walk away. It also has easy access
to the Fort center, where the
renowned British School and International
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one can get a panoramic view of
Manila Bay and the Makati Skyline.
Units range from deluxe to two-bedroom
apartments.
Somerset
Salcedo, Makati - 150 units, H.V.
Dela Costa cor
Leviste St., Salcedo Village,
Makati City
The Powerplant shopping and entertainment
mall at Rockwell Centre is a ten-minute
drive away. Nearby, Makati Avenue
offers a variety of fine-dining
restaurants. Within Salcedo Village,
different embassy offices are
located. Units range from studios
to three-bedroom residences.
Enriching
Living Experience
As Somerset serviced residences
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they seek to enrich guests' living
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families with daily living support
services.
Comprehensive
Facilities & Services
Somerset Serviced Residences offers
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reception, and security services.
Each furnished apartment has a
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room with cable television, IDD/NDD
telephone and entertainment facilities.
Across Major Gateway Cities
In its strive towards leadership
in the global serviced residence
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For enquiries and reservation,
please call
Telephone: 888-0505 and 888-6668
E-mail: enquiry.manila@the-ascott.com
Online reservations: www.the-ascott.com
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