John W Jackson Jr.
@UJ
American expat in the Philippines
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14 posts
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About me
American
Lives in Calbayog City Samar
Speaks English
Registration: 15 September 2010
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Life over there. by waymar65
I am 66 years old and I am thinking of moving to Manila, and maybe get married but I also would like to find a job if possbile? in the mean time I would like to meet a friend over there who would write to me about life over there, and what to expect ...
Well Wayne Hall you should check out a couple of ½ûÂþÌìÌÃs and ask questions there. A good one from a guy that lives in that area is: philfaqs.com . He has just about anything you want to know about the PI and in that area. I think he is also 66 ... Read More
Retirement in the Philippines by kmseba
Hi, my name is Ken. I have a finance of many years in the Philippines and I have tried every legal way in the world to get her to the US. I will spare you the details. She lives in a barrio near Santa Barbara where we bought a small piece of ...
Ken. I still have your message here from last December. Has there been any progress with Ada since then? Did you ever contact Dave at the website I recommended: philippinesplus.com He seems like a guy that would be willing to help out with ... Read More
tips on learning a new language by loakes
Hi, I'm a new member and am getting anxious to move to the philippines in february 2013. I have a filipina wife and i want to learn visayas as quickly as an "older, young" man can. Does anyone have basic tips on learning a new language? I know the ...
Yes I have already moved to the Philippines. I have been here since May 2010. I was just answering a question for Loakes. Yeah I know to learn the basic words first, but I need to come up with my own lesson plan too. I will have to figure out the ... Read More
Life over there. by waymar65
I am 66 years old and I am thinking of moving to Manila, and maybe get married but I also would like to find a job if possbile? in the mean time I would like to meet a friend over there who would write to me about life over there, and what to expect ...
i have all i need i raise my own pork, buy chickens wholesale, the fruits and vegetables cheap here, electric and water cheap i have air in the bed rooms, but cool in the days use only fan, i have lot of trees around my house ... Read More
Life over there. by waymar65
I am 66 years old and I am thinking of moving to Manila, and maybe get married but I also would like to find a job if possbile? in the mean time I would like to meet a friend over there who would write to me about life over there, and what to expect ...
I live in the Davao City area, i have a budget of $1,000 USD i make more but we live good on that, i have my own house, and live in the provienceThat's a good estimate, and I have heard of people that can live on less. It mostly depends ... Read More
Life over there. by waymar65
I am 66 years old and I am thinking of moving to Manila, and maybe get married but I also would like to find a job if possbile? in the mean time I would like to meet a friend over there who would write to me about life over there, and what to expect ...
I am 66 years old and I am thinking of moving to Manila, and maybe get married but I also would like to find a job if possbile? in the mean time I would like to meet a friend over there who would write to me about life over there, and what to expect ... Read More
What kind of lifestyle will $5000.USD/mo. afford in the Philippines? by expat1
Just trying to learn cost of living standards in real terms verses the western countries. I see some of these costs (real estate, domestic help, etc...) online. What about utility costs, health insurance, medical care, automobile expenses, taxes, ...
Most of this is good information, some of it is hogwash. With $5000 or $82,000 a year you can live just about anywhere in the Philippines. For me, I've been living here for a little over 2 1/2 years and my wife and I live on about $1200 per month ... Read More
Retirement in the Philippines by kmseba
Hi, my name is Ken. I have a finance of many years in the Philippines and I have tried every legal way in the world to get her to the US. I will spare you the details. She lives in a barrio near Santa Barbara where we bought a small piece of ...
Ken Have you visited the Philippines before? If not, don't go and sell all of your worldly possessions and move to the Phils before you do a long visit. Also, if you have not personally met your fiance, make sure you do and would be better to ... Read More
Retirement in the Philippines by kmseba
Hi, my name is Ken. I have a finance of many years in the Philippines and I have tried every legal way in the world to get her to the US. I will spare you the details. She lives in a barrio near Santa Barbara where we bought a small piece of ...
Ken. You can find out some things about living in the Philippines at my website. I'm the Texan in the Philippines. I and/or my readers will be happy to answer any questions that you have. If you plan on living in the Santa Barbara area, I see ... Read More
tips on learning a new language by loakes
Hi, I'm a new member and am getting anxious to move to the philippines in february 2013. I have a filipina wife and i want to learn visayas as quickly as an "older, young" man can. Does anyone have basic tips on learning a new language? I know the ...
Hi, I'm a new member and am getting anxious to move to the philippines in february 2013. I have a filipina wife and i want to learn visayas as quickly as an "older, young" man can. Does anyone have basic tips on learning a new language? I know the ... Read More
SEEKING ADVISE RE; DEPOSIT U.S. SS CKS INTO BANK, PHILS. by blvdbum7
AS I MAKE PREPARATIONS TO MOVE TO PHILS. AM WANTING SUGGESTIONS WHAT OTHERS HAVE BEEN ABLE TO DO. I'M HOPING ONCE THERE TO OPEN BANK ACCT, THEN INFORM U.S. SS WHERE TO SEND MONTHLY DEPOSIT. SO, WILL IT FLY, OR WHAT IS FOUND BEST WAY FOR THIS. THNKS ...
Howdy blvdbum7 - I can tell you what I do and then tell you what I would prefer. I have my check going to my US bank (Bank of America) and use my Checkcard. But they charge a P200 international transaction fee each time and there is a P10,000 ... Read More