dhnindc
American expat in the Philippines
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Lives in Makati
Registration: 06 September 2010
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Buying a scooter or small motorcycle. Is it difficult? by scott_see
Is it difficult to buy a scooter or small motorcyle? Are there hoops to jump through for foreigners? Thanks, Scott
I live and ride every day in Manila and have never been pulled over by the police. Read More
Buying a scooter or small motorcycle. Is it difficult? by scott_see
Is it difficult to buy a scooter or small motorcyle? Are there hoops to jump through for foreigners? Thanks, Scott
Check the plate and registration on second hand bikes. A lot of bikes that are second hand are on the 3rd or 4th owner and they never bother to register it under their own name. Wont be able to insure it or if it was stolen in the past, you wont ... Read More
vaccinations - practical information? by TheDigitalMage
I see the list of vaccines here: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/clinician/none/philippines Do I really need all that? Malaria, there's no shot. Have to take pills, and they can make you sick :( Besides, my insurance will not pay ...
Tetanus. And hep A/B. If your in the province, stock up on DEET. Read More
Buying a scooter or small motorcycle. Is it difficult? by scott_see
Is it difficult to buy a scooter or small motorcyle? Are there hoops to jump through for foreigners? Thanks, Scott
Just remember to convert your foreign DL to a local DL first. Read More
Properties in philippines is a good investment? by maria romero 2
Properties in Philippines is a good investment?
Seriously, if your thinking about buying property for investment, dont do it unless you really understand the economics. Only people I know who can make a return is being by the call centers or universities and then renting it out like a dorm. Or ... Read More
Properties in philippines is a good investment? by maria romero 2
Properties in Philippines is a good investment?
haha. thats what they all say. Read More
Hello again :) by TheDigitalMage
In the wild, hunger causes animals to take potentially fatal risks. If Mr. Duarte has been reading my posts, and if he knows who I am, coming to the Philippines will be my last mistake. He will, no doubt, haul me off the plane when it lands and ...
Need to rethink coming here if you are not very mobile. Most transport will be by tricycle or jeepney. With a bad knee, will be extremely difficult. Its bad enough with my bad back, but if I had a bad knee, forget about it. If its difficult to get ... Read More
What do you give your yaya/helper for Christmas? by dhnindc
Curious what others give for presents, not including money as she gets the 13th month.
Both are single, no children. Youngest in family but still send wages to support older non working siblings. Read More
What do you give your yaya/helper for Christmas?
Curious what others give for presents, not including money as she gets the 13th month. Read More
Why are Rentals so expensive in Manila? by Baleze
Hi, I would like to know why the accommodation is so expensive in Manila - NCR. compare to other Asian countries with a high standard level, I noticed that the rent of a rooms, apartment is very high. What's the reason? Also, a lot of workers ...
Its a capital market. Obviously people can afford to pay the rent, otherwise they would not charge what they charge. If you cant, then your not making enough money. Dont blame the landlords for charging the rent they do. Blame yourself for not being ... Read More
Offloading in NAIA by Andarhiel
Dear all, I am Andy and I'm from the Philippines. My situation is this, I'm going to apply for a visit visa to Romania to finally meet my boyfriend and this was planned for the next year. Of course, I've researched about the process of ...
Your or my opinion doesn't matter. If you fit the profile, you will get offloaded. - 28 y/o - yes - attractive - yes - unmarried - yes - children - ?? - medical transcriptionist. I dont know. Get a letter from your HR stating your employment ... Read More
organic chicken and eggs manila by silvia1920
Hi, Does anyone know where I buy organic chicken and eggs? I searched on google and there are 2-3 websites with organic vegetables and food, but nobody answers the phone/ email. Also, as I could read, there is no Institution in the Philippines ...
Like you said, dont trust the label. My friend has a farm up in Tagaytay growing vegetables and uses a lot of fertilizer and pesticides. He sells to merchants who bring it into Manila. But when he visited some of the markets, saw they had labeled ... Read More
Offloading in NAIA by Andarhiel
Dear all, I am Andy and I'm from the Philippines. My situation is this, I'm going to apply for a visit visa to Romania to finally meet my boyfriend and this was planned for the next year. Of course, I've researched about the process of ...
If your young, attractive and dont have a good job in Philippines, then there is a good chance you will be offloaded, even with an escort. Have him come visit you here and if it works out, then get married and then you can travel. Not much you can ... Read More
Why are Rentals so expensive in Manila? by Baleze
Hi, I would like to know why the accommodation is so expensive in Manila - NCR. compare to other Asian countries with a high standard level, I noticed that the rent of a rooms, apartment is very high. What's the reason? Also, a lot of workers ...
Range of rent is quite large. And where in Manila? Makati and Fort tend on high side, but Pasay, Pasig, QC are much cheaper. A small 1 br in Makati ban start at 10k while a large 3 br in Fort can top 200k. Price for everyone. Read More
thinking about moving to manila for 2 years through work by lilo21
hi, we've been offered the opportunity to live in manila for 2 years all through work, well my husband has. we.are a young.family with a 1 year old. I am in two minds whether to move to the philippines or not. I've.read lots of pros but the cons ...
If your in BGC or Makati and travel by Uber (wheres your office), will have no problems, except for having women after you. BGC has everything needed for a single guy, groceries ranging from high end Rustans to lower end (but still very good) ... Read More