@female_expat
American expat in the Philippines
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Lives in Makati
Registration: 09 February 2011
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phililpine Annulment by englishgentleman
Can any kind person help myself and my long term filipina girl friend about advice on annulment , we truly love each other and want to be together in the UK , however she is seperated from her husband who she married about 12 years ago , we think we ...
Anything is possible..... Read More
The Filipino People by funkydelicguy
I have listened to and read, so many generalizations about 聯Filipino People聰 by fellow expats and they tend to fall into two camps. There are those that would tell you they are the most wonderful people in the world and those that have an opposite ...
Miguella, I dont know if you read business section report but perhaps a journalistic article would clear the air as to what expats have been complaining about........"there is so much social strife in the ... Read More
The Filipino People by funkydelicguy
I have listened to and read, so many generalizations about 聯Filipino People聰 by fellow expats and they tend to fall into two camps. There are those that would tell you they are the most wonderful people in the world and those that have an opposite ...
Miguella Your responses sort of intrigued me you may think differently if only you have lived in other countries. Your profile does indicate you wish to go to Canada - a business friendly country. "there are lots of them who did nothing but to ... Read More
The Filipino People by funkydelicguy
I have listened to and read, so many generalizations about 聯Filipino People聰 by fellow expats and they tend to fall into two camps. There are those that would tell you they are the most wonderful people in the world and those that have an opposite ...
I dont think any expat has claimed to have come from a perfect country. The blog of this Chris Bennetts is so outrageous I did not want to read it further. ( http://movetophilippines.blogspot.com/ ) What's happening in the girly bars in red light ... Read More
Tourist complaints by female_expat
The PH gov planned to increase tourism but has no plan how to rid of the problems that is driving the tourists away. PH is a very beautiful tropical country but its tourism industry, despite affordability, is lagging far away behind compared to its ...
To which I love this statement the most : If you want to improve tourism fix the Tourists' experience, not the airport Read More
Tourist complaints
The PH gov planned to increase tourism but has no plan how to rid of the problems that is driving the tourists away. PH is a very beautiful tropical country but its tourism industry, despite affordability, is lagging far away behind compared to its ... Read More
Imported items need not be over inflated by vin30
I've read in some forums about how imported items sold here like electronics and luxury brands particularly American or European are over priced. Although most are correct some are not so if you know the right people or know where to look. For ...
I do understand your point. But how do we know that the stuff that we are buying are actually 'genuine' and not 'counterfeit' ? It is very common in Asia that stores selling counterfeits are not prosecuted. I have been to so many stores looking ... Read More
HSBC Expat survey ranks Philippines #10 in the World by Sydneygirl
This is a survey commissioned by HSBC. For expats with no children, the Philippines was ranked #10 in the world, measured across 2 dimensions (economics and experience) above HK,South Africa,Canada, Switzerland,Australia, United States ...
Sydneygirl Are you so annoyed that someone is not agreeing your opinion ? I don't know which university have you been to but we the western educated learn it to accept that 'others' disagree on our opinion and we still accept it to be ... Read More
Monopoly by female_expat
I have moved so many times in my lifetime. During my early 20s I moved like every 6 months to 12 months... It has become a practice that organizing logistics become a routine. The last time my parents helped me move was 15 years ago. When I moved ...
Agree 100% but we foreigners really do not have a say because as soon as you start saying something, the authoritarian people will attack you. all the economy of the philippines is on chines hands. all of them.cebu pacific , jollibee , chaw king, ... Read More
Imported items need not be over inflated by vin30
I've read in some forums about how imported items sold here like electronics and luxury brands particularly American or European are over priced. Although most are correct some are not so if you know the right people or know where to look. For ...
I dont think the forum discusses imported and luxury brands meant literally per se. What were the discussion was, things that are for average people in most advanced countries, are considered 'luxurious' in the Philippines. Hence it is being taxed ... Read More
All about VISA by graciana
Hello! My sister and his Danish Fiance are planning to work for my sister's visa. The problem is, his Fiance is currently working outside Denmark. If they are to get married, what kind of Visa does my sister needs to apply for? Answers and ...
Your question isn't really clear. Perhaps you may have to add more detailed information. Hello! My sister and his Danish Fiance are planning to work for my sister's visa. The problem is, his Fiance is currently working outside Denmark. If they ... Read More
Monopoly by female_expat
I have moved so many times in my lifetime. During my early 20s I moved like every 6 months to 12 months... It has become a practice that organizing logistics become a routine. The last time my parents helped me move was 15 years ago. When I moved ...
I have not done snagging inspection in a long time but it does not mean that I totally forgot this process. New buildings safety and structure remains to be seen. If the building starts to crack within 10 years (limits to construction liability ... Read More
HSBC Expat survey ranks Philippines #10 in the World by Sydneygirl
This is a survey commissioned by HSBC. For expats with no children, the Philippines was ranked #10 in the world, measured across 2 dimensions (economics and experience) above HK,South Africa,Canada, Switzerland,Australia, United States ...
The rank No. 10 were in terms of 'economics' - based on pay check and 'experience'. If you take out 'economics', the ranking falls down. It does not provide also with overall ranking due to insufficient data to which I am not surprized. Its what ... Read More
Expats safety measures by female_expat
Expats Safety by Joshua Wood: Safety is an important consideration regardless of where you are. The purpose of this article is to provide anyone considering moving overseas with a very basic primer on this topic. It is not our intent to scare ...
Something to think about cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/07/12/philippines.americans.abducted/index.html Read More
HSBC Expat survey ranks Philippines #10 in the World by Sydneygirl
This is a survey commissioned by HSBC. For expats with no children, the Philippines was ranked #10 in the world, measured across 2 dimensions (economics and experience) above HK,South Africa,Canada, Switzerland,Australia, United States ...
I'd rather read an independent media report like CNN, CNBC, MSNBC, BBC, Sydney Morning Herald. Because independent report have less biased opinion. cnbc.com/id/34259482/The_Best_Countries_for_Expats Rank No. 10 is Hong Kong Read More