mikaelarhelger
German expat in the Philippines
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About me
German, Married with children, 58 years old
Lives in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila
Speaks German, English
Registration: 23 September 2016
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Low Maint Grass by kevinwood
Hi, I have a lot about 10m x 30 and want to have a low maintenance landscape solution I've seen some fake grass and just wanted to see if anyone has any experience of procuring and laying it. Is it worth importing?ThanksKevin
Importing is coupled with potentially wider variety and potentially lower prices, but comes with:Increased hassle: Customs clearance, longer waiting times, potential damage during shipping.Risk factors: Difficulty in returning or resolving issues if ... Read More
Filipino married to Egyptian man by Fretziel
Hi, can I ask an advice? I am a Filipino married to an Egyptian man for 2 years. We got married in Kuwait. However during this pandemic everything was really tough so we decided to come home (Philippines) to start a new small business and he go back ...
@macynthiabaido You can link PayPal and GCash. Not sure if this is helpful to you. Read More
Bringing surplus auto parts to Philippines specifically manila by ADM group
Hi guys, It's a very interesting thread. I am wondering with the situation now, year 2017 and a new administration, can someone give some info on bringing surplus auto parts to Philippines specifically manila. I mean, the way on how it is ...
@Chris Phillips would love to help out. Please see me reaching out to you via direct contact. Read More
concrete hollow block mold by Dave & Ruby
I'm looking to buy a single concrete hollow block mold or a multiple concrete hollow block machine for building my walls for our house. I would like the size of the mold to be 400mm (long) x 200mm (wide) x 200mm (high).
Additional question: My friend wants to mix coconut fibre into making of hollow block. Is that doable? What are the pros and cons here? Read More
Grab yes or no?
What has been your experience investing in a Grab and a driver (I do not want to drive myself)? Read More
Inflation in the Philippines in 2022 by Mickael
In the various media, inflation in the Philippines is becoming increasingly important. This is becoming a concern for some, with fears of an impact on day-to-day budgeting. Today, how does inflation in the Philippines impact on daily ...
@manwonder Consider ROI, lifetime and maintenance! Read More
Real Estate Agent Recommendation by abnpfd
We are considering getting a condo in the Pasay/MOA area because of our frequent visits to the Philippines, and were wondering if we should use a realtor. Are realtors used there like they are here in the U.S., showing listings, etc.? From what we ...
Hi Larry, Check out this link: https://www.dmcihomes.com/whats-new/news/dmci-homes-plans-new-development-in-pasay-city Easy! Mikael Read More
Looking to move and work in Manila by sousama
I'm from Morocco and based in Qatar since 2011, I am currently looking for a job in Philippines, mainly Manila to move and live there as my fiance is living there. I have a total of 17 years of full-time work experience including Call Center, ...
Should you speak French and/or German besides English, then it is relatively easy to get a job by checking on Jobstreet and/or Glassdoor. You can even set filters and be informed periodically. Some companies can provide you with a working visa. ... Read More
How to transfer money from Philippines to India by rainnr651755
I have started working at one of the big organisations in Manila. I'll be getting USD salary so I opened dollar checking account with International Bank in Manila. How do I transfer money USD salary from Philippines to India ? . What are the ...
Should not be a problem. Why should it be? Alternative could be to buy Bitcoins and then transfer? Read More
Advice for looking for a condo in Makati by ClémenceRT
Hi ! I’m from France and I'll be moving to Makati for work in January, I've never been to the Philippines before and I find it challenging to look for a place online. But I’ll start work only a few days after arriving and ...
Got it. Mandaluyong is a decent area; Not too noisy yet still not too expensive. You will like EDSA Shangri-La and SM Megamall and on the weekends Greenfield (besides going out at weekends, I suppose which we do not do much at all). PM me/us when ... Read More
Advice for looking for a condo in Makati by ClémenceRT
Hi ! I’m from France and I'll be moving to Makati for work in January, I've never been to the Philippines before and I find it challenging to look for a place online. But I’ll start work only a few days after arriving and ...
Clémence, Once you are here you can always look for another job. Hit us up and we (my wife and me) could advise you. Plenty around. The going rate for Bilinguals is anything from 70-90k and in some cases more than 100k. Here some other places ... Read More
Advice for looking for a condo in Makati by ClémenceRT
Hi ! I’m from France and I'll be moving to Makati for work in January, I've never been to the Philippines before and I find it challenging to look for a place online. But I’ll start work only a few days after arriving and ...
Not too bad it seems: https://imgur.com/a/Im4gkqI Link: DMCI Condo Studi semi-furnished Read More
Advice for looking for a condo in Makati by ClémenceRT
Hi ! I’m from France and I'll be moving to Makati for work in January, I've never been to the Philippines before and I find it challenging to look for a place online. But I’ll start work only a few days after arriving and ...
Hi Clémence, Check out any DMCI place (airy with laundry shop in basement and water refilling because drinking water is always best to buy but where we live some is even free). A one bedroom fully furnished will set you back Php 20-25k. With ... Read More
Just for fun: History of the Philippines by Diksha
Hello everyone, Whether youÂ’re a history buff or not, hereÂ’s a chance to learn about the history of the Philippines. Below are a few trivia questions to test whether you have the correct facts. 1. Name 3 iconic monuments/structures in the ...
I am really looking forward to the replies. Read More
Help me pls? by Thrisha
Hi! I will ask what kind of interview will do to us to get the legal capacity, my boyfriend is French pls I need your answer thanks in advance.
Easy but do not use any fixer there. They are just scum and the person conducting the interview in our case asked about it and was pleased we (my wife and me) did not make use of any. Read More