@bigpearl
Australian expat in the Philippines
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About me
Australian
Lives in Bacnotan
Speaks english
Registration: 27 January 2018
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Relocation to Philippines by pacer
Dear all, I am planning to relocate to the Phils. I am Swiss currently based in Hong Kong. Relocation to Phils is not as easy as I thought and thus I am seeking some advise from anyone who has moved to the Phils before. The big issue I have is the ...
@Bigguy70Welcome to the forum.Have you tried the Balakbayan shipping route?We sent a 20 ft shipping container packed back to front/floor to ceiling from Australia to Manila and the forwarders then shipped from there 7 hours north to our home, ... Read More
Are the Philippines still relevant to the USA? by PalawOne
Are we still relevant to the USA?By Fidel Abalos - The Freeman - January 25, 2025https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-business/2025/01/25/2416737/are-we-still-relevant-usaBuried in the euphoria of a record-breaking Sinulog Festival 2025 was the ...
Well P1 all I can say is that you are the OP and dragged the US into the debacle, aside that's what open forums appear to be about. As you well know us Aussies are thick skinned and can easily take it on the chin.Back to all things Filipino, I liked ... Read More
SRRV deposit by teesquared
First posting here.I am hoping to land sometime within the next 15 months or so.If I apply successfully for the SRRV and pay my $20,000 how difficult is it to get that back when purchasing a property or a land lease?Does anyone have any experiences ...
@martyn27I would argue the toss on what you were advised. Read the fine print with regards to converting your deposit to property or lease, Your funds are still tied to either or and can't be spent willy nilly. The long and short of it all is ... Read More
SRRV deposit by teesquared
First posting here.I am hoping to land sometime within the next 15 months or so.If I apply successfully for the SRRV and pay my $20,000 how difficult is it to get that back when purchasing a property or a land lease?Does anyone have any experiences ...
@teesquaredThanks Tee. I would suggest given you have 15 months before arrival there is plenty of time for research, do it well and properly.Good luck.Cheers, Steve. Read More
SRRV deposit by teesquared
First posting here.I am hoping to land sometime within the next 15 months or so.If I apply successfully for the SRRV and pay my $20,000 how difficult is it to get that back when purchasing a property or a land lease?Does anyone have any experiences ...
@teesquaredFirstly welcome to the forum, enjoy the info with searches.There are many posts on this topic from many members with opinions on this question.Firstly I would ask married, partner or single, your status can change the options but back to ... Read More
Banned For One Week by mugtech
On Cruise Critic I posted on a thread about weather in the Gulf of Mexico. The OP was concerned about the weather on a cruise later this year. Told him the name was gonna change to the Gulf of America, then the weather would improve. ...
There are some sick puppies in the world.I if I could ask the admin to shut this thread down as is seems a supposed EXPERT from a country far removed from the Philippines and has never been here wants to constantly stir the thread, many threads over ... Read More
Banned For One Week by mugtech
On Cruise Critic I posted on a thread about weather in the Gulf of Mexico. The OP was concerned about the weather on a cruise later this year. Told him the name was gonna change to the Gulf of America, then the weather would improve. ...
Sad Fred, no constructive input, like a kid in a Lolly store, wants it all especially attention.As FAM stated "get a life" I and many others it seems concur.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Banned For One Week by mugtech
On Cruise Critic I posted on a thread about weather in the Gulf of Mexico. The OP was concerned about the weather on a cruise later this year. Told him the name was gonna change to the Gulf of America, then the weather would improve. ...
@FredSo your bio is lie?Personally If I were you I would move on as you seem to revel in stirring sh1t here,,,,, wonder how many other expat sites suffer your diatribe?I'm more than glad that FAM filled us in on a little of your questionable ... Read More
Banned For One Week by mugtech
On Cruise Critic I posted on a thread about weather in the Gulf of Mexico. The OP was concerned about the weather on a cruise later this year. Told him the name was gonna change to the Gulf of America, then the weather would improve. ...
Thrilling Fred.Cheers, Steve, Read More
Banned For One Week by mugtech
On Cruise Critic I posted on a thread about weather in the Gulf of Mexico. The OP was concerned about the weather on a cruise later this year. Told him the name was gonna change to the Gulf of America, then the weather would improve. ...
@FredI'm sure Bob is old and ugly enough to deal with his finances,,,,, He is still alive and kicking and obviously made it thus far.Foreign countries politics and religions always stir up a storm here and I see clearly who stokes the fire. An ... Read More
Banned For One Week by mugtech
On Cruise Critic I posted on a thread about weather in the Gulf of Mexico. The OP was concerned about the weather on a cruise later this year. Told him the name was gonna change to the Gulf of America, then the weather would improve. ...
Let it go Fred, not worth it. Perhaps focus on the country you live in?OMO.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Marcos looks forward to working closely with POTUS by PalawOne
Marcos looks forward to working closely with POTUSBy Helen Flores - The Philippine Star - January 22, 2025https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/01/22/2415949/marcos-looks-forward-working-closely-potusMarcos looks forward to working closely with ...
I had enough pop corn but I'll play the game.May haps the deportations are because no one will pick your cabbages or clean house?Do the menial work that is beneath many citizens living in the US?I fully agree that undocumented infiltrators should be ... Read More
Marcos looks forward to working closely with POTUS by PalawOne
Marcos looks forward to working closely with POTUSBy Helen Flores - The Philippine Star - January 22, 2025https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/01/22/2415949/marcos-looks-forward-working-closely-potusMarcos looks forward to working closely with ...
LMAO. Time for the comfy recliner and some pop corn, as said more fun than a circus.Fred while many disagree with Trumps tantrums and vindictiveness remember a clear majority put him back in power, right or wrong the people spoke and will live with ... Read More
Banned For One Week by mugtech
On Cruise Critic I posted on a thread about weather in the Gulf of Mexico. The OP was concerned about the weather on a cruise later this year. Told him the name was gonna change to the Gulf of America, then the weather would improve. ...
Thrilling Fred and we won't hold that against you.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Banned For One Week by mugtech
On Cruise Critic I posted on a thread about weather in the Gulf of Mexico. The OP was concerned about the weather on a cruise later this year. Told him the name was gonna change to the Gulf of America, then the weather would improve. ...
A lot more research mugtech on your behalf and not believing a high school students version of events. The Philippines was predominately Muslim until the Spanish arrived 5 0r 600 years ago and crambed Christianity down the throats of the conquered, ... Read More