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Sofía Ruiz
TrustedCONTRIBUTOREspañola en Makati. Traduce guías y escribe sobre cultura filipina.
Makati, SpainJoined May 20244 contributions
Articles
Life
Featured
Settling in Makati: a practical first month
From finding a condo to getting a Globe SIM and your first grocery run — what the first 30 days in Makati actually look like, written by someone who just did it.
SRSofía Ruiz6 min read· Sep 20, 2024
Culture
Understanding Filipino time and 'mañana' culture
Why 'see you at 3' sometimes means 4, and how to adapt without becoming the impatient foreigner. A thoughtful look at pacing, relationships, and respect.
SRSofía Ruiz5 min read· Aug 5, 2024
Listings
Community offerManila
Free Filipino (Tagalog) ↔ Spanish/English exchange
Weekly informal meet-up in Poblacion. No fees, no selling. Just practice and conversation. All levels welcome; bring a notebook.
SRSofía RuizFree · trade for Spanish/English practice
Community offersOct 5, 2024
Paid serviceCebu City
English ↔ Spanish translator & interpreter (Cebu)
Sworn-level EN/ES translator for legal documents, marriage paperwork, and notary appointments. Available remotely nationwide; in-person in Cebu and Bohol.
SRSofía RuizPHP 600 / page · PHP 900 / hour (in-person)
TranslationSep 25, 2024