vipulpradhan
New memberIndian expat in the Philippines
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About me
Indian, Single
Lives in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila
Speaks English Marathi Hindi Gujarati Bhojpuri ...and a lil bit of Tagalog
Registration: 21 July 2016
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Specially-abled freelancer seeking Visa guidance
Hello, I'm specially-abled (unable to stand/walk due to arthritis in knees) and I spent last 2 years, living in Manila all by myself. I can use wheelchairs on my own, and I also got a powered one in 2017, during my stay in Manila. I started on ... Read More
Online shopping in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in the Philippines? Which sites or apps do you use most ...
I ordered a couple of nutrition supplements from GalleonPH and only because the pricing seemed OK to me, that'd justify the shipping cost and less hassle dealing with customs etc., and then these factors depend on person-to-person. But I do ... Read More
Online shopping in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in the Philippines? Which sites or apps do you use most ...
Hi Kev, I understand that costly items would be taxable, and that'd be perfectly fine. However, it's my first time ordering from AliExpress to be shipped at a Manila address, and I purposely ordered a small/cheap and light-weight package to ... Read More
Online shopping in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in the Philippines? Which sites or apps do you use most ...
I've used Lazada, GalleonPH & Zalora. Had absolutely not issues with these. Then, I used AliExpress to order small items like toaster bags. Instead of delivery, I get a letter from the post office. It's like, for something that is worth ... Read More
My move to Manila - Suggestions on baggage by vipulpradhan
Hi, Got a visitor's visa and I'm flying to Manila in a few days. Looking to get a visa extension once I get there. Wish to travel and explore, and meet up with friends. I'm a freelance professional and usually prefer to use a desktop ...
Just an update: I successfully traveled with all the above mentioned items. No issues whatsoever. I flew in to Manila, through CathayPacific. All went smoothly. Special thanks to Fred. Thanks for your response :) Moderators can close the thread. Read More
My move to Manila - Suggestions on baggage
Hi, Got a visitor's visa and I'm flying to Manila in a few days. Looking to get a visa extension once I get there. Wish to travel and explore, and meet up with friends. I'm a freelance professional and usually prefer to use a desktop ... Read More