

detgator
Australian looking for information about Philippines
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Australian, Single
Lives in puerta gallera mindoro
Speaks english & german
Registration: 29 December 2016
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One **** "CIGAR" ? by Enzyte Bob
In a country where you can buy a pack of Marlboro Cigarettes for 75 Peso why can't you buy one Cigar without mortgaging your house or selling your youngest child. Every now and then I like to chew on a Cigar while doing some complicated work ...

Geezes thats mild compared to thailand customs rorts !! Had special drill shipped over via DHL from australia !!!! 8000thb duty !! 3500thb 3 day storage !! 5200thb ""tax:" ??? No one could explain the fees !! I said happy days ... Read More


Long term stay by kennywriter
I’m getting ready to move to the Philippines and need to know the best way to stay without renewing a visa every 30 days.

Good topic !look fwd to viewing replies ! Read More


Passport held by employer by buko123
Hi all, my employer keeps all foreign workers passport for 'safe-keeping'. just want to ask if this is legal ? is there a law stating that employers are not allowed to keep employees passport? Thank you. Regards

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Passport held by employer by buko123
Hi all, my employer keeps all foreign workers passport for 'safe-keeping'. just want to ask if this is legal ? is there a law stating that employers are not allowed to keep employees passport? Thank you. Regards


Return flight tickets by Pelayo1830
Hi guys Question... you have to show a return flight ticket when going to manila. However if you get an extended tourist visa for a year throught the embassay in london do you still need a return ticket

Yep ! All fair comments ! Read More


Return flight tickets by Pelayo1830
Hi guys Question... you have to show a return flight ticket when going to manila. However if you get an extended tourist visa for a year throught the embassay in london do you still need a return ticket

I totally cocure with your statement !!!!! Why edit facts when this can be assisting people ! Cannot see lodgic here ? Read More


Need advice to live with separated girl by Stemik62
Hi everyone. I have been in a relation for 2 years with a girl who is separated. I was thinking of moving there with her. But I have heard stories warning me of this. Is it true about extortion, being arrested, and maybe death? Her ex has another ...

Damn good advice !!!!! Leave now !!! Read More


Intercultural relationships in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in the Philippines. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed ...

Whu cant you dpeak factually ???? Read More


Pension payments by Silvercobra
I am retired and living in the Philippines. My pension is paid into an Australian bank then I transfer to my Philippines bank. Centrelink can transfer directly to my Philippines bank but I want to know how much will get here. For example if I send ...

Very good topic ???? Am very interrsted also as looking to retire in phill within 12 mths & just getting conflicting info !!! Read More


Your best business development ideas in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in the Philippines is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your ...

For the boys from the constriction industry's !!!! One would like to think that some of our expertises were fitting for this industry in phill !! ESPECIALLY from education as to trades skills& quality control !!!! From what ive witnessed ... Read More


Warning for soft hearted men by Wayne Bernitt
The perils of falling love with a Filipino girl. (Hi hope this post is readable I have to cut out several past to get past the moderator this is the third attempt (Fred I understand)) This is a warning to soft hearted men and to one in particular ...

Unfortunately did not see posting however have heard some real life hortor stories from ( credible )ex overseas phill workers !!! It is very suprising to me that some of the "agencies" & the "employers" are not investigated ... Read More


volunteering in the Philippines by das75
So not to go off-topic with "The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in the Philippines", wondering about about volunteering. Seems like a there's lots of skilled expat's wondering how receptive the communities are with ...

Great topic ! It appears there are numerous ecpats with much knowledge to be passed on however local govts not helpful nor receptiive to idea for unknown or explained reasons ! Read More


fishing buisness by rafic50
Anybody knows about fishing business in a small scale> i am wondering if I buy a second hand fishing boat in Iloilo , around 250.000 p , and rent it out to fishermen, can I make my living from it ? thank you

Unfortunately predominantly doing or "trying " to run a business in phill or especially entrusting people to run such is fraught with failure !!!!!! Phill is basically a cash society & ""greed "" is rife !!!!! Read More


Legal question - Affidavits to withdraw a fake criminal complaint by Rogerdelta
During a visit to Philippines, the Filipino girlfriend and the American boyfriend had a dispute and the guy attempted to walk out of her house. The girl then screamed rape and abuse and the police came and took them to the police station where the ...

Have similar problem with very jelous ex gf ! She is well connected and has indicated will get me barred from immigration in phill ! Is this possible we it out founding ?? Read More


Marrying A Filipina by bizwizard
And yes, we have spent enough time together in Davao (and Boracay and Puerto Galera and Dumaguete and Manila) that I know her well. I have met her (big) family and we like each other (of course, it helps that she's about the only one that ...

Run !!!!!!!!!!! Read More