john w adams
@Okieboy
American expat in the Philippines
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658
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About me
American
Lives in Calinan Davao City
Speaks english
Registration: 20 October 2011
Activity
Rodrigo Duterte arrested. by Lotus Eater
The former president of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested in Manila by the ICC (International criminal court)Chickens finally coming home to roost Rod?
@hmorris70 Isreal is not a member nation of the ICC, the Philippines was at the time of the alleged crime, even if you leave you are still liable for crimes committed when you were a member Read More
Buying condos as investments? by Zodel
 Not sure if anyone is successful in doing this here. In the United States real estate investor’s is very competitive. All though I haven’t had to evict anyone in a while I was wondering what the process is in makati? Also I was ...
During an earthquake here in Davao a few years ago 2 condos were damaged so bad the residents were not allowed to return, the worst thing they are going to have to pay for the demolition Read More
Rodrigo Duterte arrested. by Lotus Eater
The former president of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested in Manila by the ICC (International criminal court)Chickens finally coming home to roost Rod?
Duterte was arrested at the airport when he returned from Hong Kong on a warrant from Interpol the Philippines had no choice Read More
American ex-pats social security payments. by FindlayMacD
Now that Elon Musk has taken over the US Treasury Payments System and installed his own people in there to run it, his own people being a bunch of 6 kids he calls IT Specialists, all aged between 18 to 24, are any of the American ex-pats on here ...
@FindlayMacD Over 100,000 Government employees have your information, if you have ever used PayPal Musk has your information, the employees of banks, credit card companies all have your information, my granddaughter a newly hired analyst for the ... Read More
American ex-pats social security payments. by FindlayMacD
Now that Elon Musk has taken over the US Treasury Payments System and installed his own people in there to run it, his own people being a bunch of 6 kids he calls IT Specialists, all aged between 18 to 24, are any of the American ex-pats on here ...
@FindlayMacD Over 100,000 people have access to your information, if you ever used PayPal Musk already has your information, Musk has nothing to do with your social security funds unless your over 150 Read More
Jollibee the favourite brand in Southeast Asia by PalawOne
Jollibee is the favourite brand in Southeast Asia :) By Meg J. Adonis / Philippine Daily Inquirer / October 25, 2024https://business.inquirer.net/486433/biz-buzz-oh-joy-jollibee-is-fave-brand-in-southeast-asiaThe iconic Chickenjoy is taking the ...
@PalawOne McDonald's is owned 100% by a Filipino corporation, I don't know how it operates as far as real estate, as McDonald's USA is in the real estate business not selling burgers, Jolly bee should go and see how McDonald's operates, half as many ... Read More
my personal motorcycle shipped from USA, Los Angeles area to Manila by lookingglas2
heard bad stories about trying to ship a bike from USA to Philippines. Who as info for me. just want the most important, how much does it cost, how long does it take, and how long to get here.
There is 100% tax on vehicles Read More
my personal motorcycle shipped from USA, Los Angeles area to Manila by lookingglas2
heard bad stories about trying to ship a bike from USA to Philippines. Who as info for me. just want the most important, how much does it cost, how long does it take, and how long to get here.
@colin wright How will you get it registered Read More
GCash Newbie - Canada to Philippine and vice versa by chris_j11
i'm currently in Canada - flying to Philippines in a few monthsi just sign up to gcash using my canada phone #😀questions to gcash expert:- what are all the options i can cash-in / load cash to my gcash here in Canada- can someone in PHL send ...
I have two gcash accounts, they charge after a certain limit to cash out, so I have two, I would not use it like a bank account, there has been trouble with money missing from accounts, I have BDO debit and credit card but put money in gcash to ... Read More
Renew US Passport Online by PalawOne
Some countries require your passport must be valid for at least six months after the start of a trip, so you may need to renew your passport sooner than you think."Why Right Now Is the Best Time To Renew Your US Passport""US passport processing ...
@PalawOne I had mine renewed in 2018, at that time I had to get a bank transfer from BDO fill out a form, send old passport to American embassy in Manila, got the new one and old one back in about two weeks it was $105 USD than Read More
GCASH Requirements by avedisiandavid
Okay I know.... I'm an idiot but....I thought that I could set up a GCash account prior to my arrival in the Philippines next month. But, it tells me that I must be a Philippines citizen? Is this true?
@avedisiandavid If your permanent resident, no problem use your I card as ID I have two gcash accounts and one Pay maya Read More
Pig farm starting up in Philippines by renegadesric529
Could anyone give me some more info on pig far
@renegadesric529 I use to raise for my own consumption, so cost if feed was not that big of a problem, you cannot make much buying commercial feed you would have to produce your own feed, I know a few pig farmers who make a living off of pigs but ... Read More
Online Passport Renewal by Moon Dog
Just received my new passport here in the US that I ordered 11 days ago. It was supposed to take "6 to 8 weeks". The info page is now plastic with some raised characters. I will have to have my SRRV transferred to the new passport next time I'm in ...
@Moon Dog use your old passport if you need to show your visa that is what I do Read More
Online Passport Renewal by Moon Dog
Just received my new passport here in the US that I ordered 11 days ago. It was supposed to take "6 to 8 weeks". The info page is now plastic with some raised characters. I will have to have my SRRV transferred to the new passport next time I'm in ...
Renewed my passport here in the Philippines, no problem went to BDO got a dollar transfer to US Embassy sent with my old passport by courier, received my new and old passport back in two weeks by courier Read More
Just another "Expat in Baguio City" post by BOONDOCK-SAINT
I live in the PNW of the US, I'm not cut out for severe heat. I have aspiration of spending time in Baguio, the opinion changes frequently depending on which video I watched last.Anyhoo, I would like to know from people who actually live in Baguio ...
Look at Davao city and surrounding areas transportation no problem I live 30 kilometres from Davao in the province, if your really looking peaceful and quite 45 minutes cool and rain in the mountains, bus to Davao less than $1.50 run all night Read More