Tedster
American expat in the Philippines
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American
Lives in Cebu
Registration: 09 November 2012
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documents required for marriage by fadi.abdurahman
I am christina .. I'm 26. I have a boyfriend. He is syrian citizen.. and he is planning to visit in phillippines. If ever I would like to know what are they needed requirements documents.. His purpose to visit there to get married with me. As ...
Ditto to the waxytweety list. That about sums it up neatly. There is a validity period on the marriage license as well so cant get it too early before the wedding or else it will fall outside the window and you will need to repeat the license ... Read More
visa: what rules? by pierougo
hi to all i'm in vietnam and i would like to meet a penpal friend in philipines i read messy rules normal visa is for 30 days you can extend visa going in manila or directly paying in airport when you are leaving... BUT if you haven't ...
crocodiles in the airport ? say it isnt so... Read More
Live in Philippines - can a foreigner become an owner? by Fabien Occhipinti
Hello i want to know if a foreigner in pinas can become an owner ?
Sorry I mentioned renouncing US Citizenship :) You can do it but has to be through US Goverment officials, and reason I mentioned US Consulate before is because I live in Cebu where a US Consulate is located. However, as I said, its absolutely not ... Read More
Moving to and opening a photo booth in the Philippines by bsmith14u
I am a U.S. Marine and Photo Booth Business Owner. I will be retiring soon from the military. I would like to move to the Philippines and hopefully live comfortably. My retirement check will be a little over $2,000 a month so I was hoping I could ...
ditto. import duties are brutal in Philippines. Forget importing a car and for anything else need to examine cost vs benefit. ditto also expat mom about the selfies. Philippines is the selfie capital of the world. Unless you are doing ... Read More
Live in Philippines - can a foreigner become an owner? by Fabien Occhipinti
Hello i want to know if a foreigner in pinas can become an owner ?
Seems your husband would benefit from becoming a Filipino citizen. There are many who do so under the table but to do so legally might be beneficial if you and he do not plan to return to the usa. If he becomes a Philippines citizen, currently he ... Read More
Healthcare in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in the Philippines ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in the Philippines? Thanks in advance ...
Exactly what Im talking about. Even with insurance in the USA people pay alot with co-pays, and deductables, and we wont even talk about prescription meds unless you are eligible for the military retirement Tri-Care pharmacy program...and that is ... Read More
Healthcare in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in the Philippines ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in the Philippines? Thanks in advance ...
Philippines is definitely not the United Socialist States of America with its welfare system out of control but the pay for what you get system in place has its merits as you do not have a lot of freeloaders immigrating illegally the country as you ... Read More
Healthcare in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in the Philippines ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in the Philippines? Thanks in advance ...
I read the post by Timpotte about payments being required up front. Im glad to hear the friends and family stepped up to help. This is true and should be carefully noted and panned for by anyone wishing to use Philippines Healthcare. Most major ... Read More
Healthcare in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in the Philippines ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in the Philippines? Thanks in advance ...
Healthcare & Dental care in Philippines is on par quality wise with USA. The difference is cost. While Medical insurance may be helpful, especially if you have Military Retirement TriCare or Employer paid/shared coverage but for dental, I ... Read More