blacksheepjuno
American expat in the Philippines
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American
Lives in Dasmarinas
Registration: 30 March 2021
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New Drivers License for Foreigner by inqgoh
Hi,What should be the requirements to apply for a new drivers license in the Philippines..if my previous license in EU was lost.Do I have to be a residence or apply first for particular visa?thanks,
Sigh. Once again, an interesting thread on life in the philippines gets hijacked. That鈥檚 why this forum loses good people. Read More
Should I worry about the 6 months exit clearance? by rlfletcher60
Is it better to leave in 5 months and come back so that I won't need to do the exit clearance? Can someone explain how it works?
@Moon DogThere is a counter right at the airport. They will gladly direct you to it, lol. Don鈥檛 know if there鈥檚 any place else to pay it in advance, if you were so inclined. Read More
Should I worry about the 6 months exit clearance? by rlfletcher60
Is it better to leave in 5 months and come back so that I won't need to do the exit clearance? Can someone explain how it works?
@Moon DogThats the travel tax at the airport. As the pandemic was ending, I was heading to Singapore to restart my visa. I went directly to the Cebu pacific counter to check in for my flight, she checked me in, had my boarding pass ready to hand ... Read More
Should I worry about the 6 months exit clearance? by rlfletcher60
Is it better to leave in 5 months and come back so that I won't need to do the exit clearance? Can someone explain how it works?
Sorry, hit the button twice lol Read More
Rentals - Lamudi, or....? by Plazz
I'm still in the US and only know of Lamudi for rental browsing. A couple that topped Google searches seemed to only show a couple things over and over again. Are their any good, updated sites anyone can recommend?
I鈥檓 in agreement with Steve. I have never found a good app or company here that has a comprehensive rental list. Go to Facebook and do a search, such as property for rent in 鈥渂lank鈥� replacing the blank with the area you might be ... Read More
Good place for a single, retired expat to land by Plazz
Plan to move to Philippines in 2025. I should have at least 鈧�180,000 ($3,200 USD) per month to live on. In addition, I'll have over 300,000 USD in retirement accounts. I prefer living in a larger place (2 bedrooms is preferred so I have a ...
Dude, your income and lifestyle choices sound perfect for Alabang, just outside the metro area. Upscale condos with swimming pools, about a twenty to forty minute skyway ride to Makati, Bonafacio, or Pasay nightlife, two major shopping malls in ... Read More
An Independent Mindanao? by danfinn
DAVAO CITY, Philippines 鈥� While opposing the people鈥檚 initiative for charter change which he believes is orchestrated by the Marcos administration, former President Rodrigo Duterte says he is pushing the idea to secede Mindanao. He bared ...
As far as Mindanao seceding from the Philippines,聽 I doubt that will happen,聽 because of the Muslim majority eastern half of the island.聽 They would suddenly have a much larger voice in the politics of the island if it became its own ... Read More
Where can I watch sport live match? by ImVictor HI
I want to know where can I watch NBA, PBA..... sport live match.Is there any website or app that I can watch it for free.
for about 499 pesos per Month,聽 you can watch all the nba games live or anytime after. just download the nba app.聽 For the PBA,聽 you can watch it on TV 5 Read More
Cost of living in the Philippines in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in the Philippines, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in the ...
@CherylHi.聽 I live in a gated subdivision in Dasmarinas,聽 Cavite.Here is my average monthly expenses 2024.聽 All in pesos.Rent - 6000. 2 bdr.聽 house,聽 sweetheart deal through a relative.Govt. - 1600 including visas, acrI, car ... Read More
Bankruptcy in U.S when living in the Philippines by Dusty Johnson
How can you declare bankruptcy in the U.S if your living in the Philippines and can't make an in person appearance ? On small amount can you just walk away ?
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/ask-cfpb/can-a-debt-collector-take-my-social-security-or-va-benefits-en-1157/#:~:text=Social%20Security%20and%20Social%20Security,for%20child%20or%20spousal%20support.Here it is, Bhavna Read More
Bankruptcy in U.S when living in the Philippines by Dusty Johnson
How can you declare bankruptcy in the U.S if your living in the Philippines and can't make an in person appearance ? On small amount can you just walk away ?
All the information I provided was fromconsumerfinance.gov Read More
Bankruptcy in U.S when living in the Philippines by Dusty Johnson
How can you declare bankruptcy in the U.S if your living in the Philippines and can't make an in person appearance ? On small amount can you just walk away ?
****The website I quoted from is consumerfinance.govconsumer finance . gov, so it doesn鈥檛 show up as a link under review. Read More
Bankruptcy in U.S when living in the Philippines by Dusty Johnson
How can you declare bankruptcy in the U.S if your living in the Philippines and can't make an in person appearance ? On small amount can you just walk away ?
@danfinn100% agree. Hwydaddy joined the forum way back in Dec., 2023, and already wants to be a bully. It will be nice when he disappears, or gets into it with Coach53, lol Read More
Bankruptcy in U.S when living in the Philippines by Dusty Johnson
How can you declare bankruptcy in the U.S if your living in the Philippines and can't make an in person appearance ? On small amount can you just walk away ?
From the consumer protection financial bureau:Generally no, debt collectors aren鈥檛 allowed to take money you receive from Social Security or VA directly from your bank account or prepaid card. Before that is possible, they have to take legal ... Read More
Bankruptcy in U.S when living in the Philippines by Dusty Johnson
How can you declare bankruptcy in the U.S if your living in the Philippines and can't make an in person appearance ? On small amount can you just walk away ?
@blacksheepjuno abousaly Social Security regardless of the type can be legally garnish by any local, state or federal court.聽 The only pension that can not be garnish is a VA disability, that's it all other pensions can be garnish ... Read More