@Heavyoil3616
English expat in the Philippines
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About me
English, Married
Lives in Puerto Galera, Mimaropa
Registration: 15 February 2017
Activity
Solar system... no technical support, no service... by PalawanBob
I have a solar system on the roof that is mostly sitting there, doing nothing. My inverter broke down after only one year of use and it's impossible to get parts from China. The MOTOLITE DEEP CYCLES are real trash that keeps going bad every 9 ...
Yes, move to Lithium batteries, they are available here in Mindoro. More expensive but definitely worth it. Read More
Greetings everyone.. by Arnaud MW
My name is Arnaud. After about 8 visits to Ph past few years, mostly Cebu-City, I decided to live in Ph for longer periods of my time. I'm Dutch originally and moved to Oz in 2008. I've been designing and fitting-out (wooden) yacht ...
Welcome Arnaud....... Read More
Pension for retired Brit expat. by Fremonte
Has any Brit retired expat living in the Philippines had any problems accessing his/her pension there.
Hi, I get my forces pension, not due for OAP for another 2 years. I still have it paid into my UK bank account and transfer when needed but was informed OAP should be able to be paid into my Phil bank if I want. Read More
Expats in Albuera Leyte by Heavyoil3616
Hi, I am a Brit expat coming to Albuera next Thursday (5th October) for a week. Are there any expats in the area that can advise a nice bar and would like to meet up for a cold one or two. Rgds Mike
Always ready for a cold few with fellow expats. My No is *** is you get the chance to be in the area. Rgds Mike Read More
Expats in Albuera Leyte
Hi, I am a Brit expat coming to Albuera next Thursday (5th October) for a week. Are there any expats in the area that can advise a nice bar and would like to meet up for a cold one or two. Rgds Mike Read More
Boyfriend stuck in PH for 18 years as a minor by Rinnietin
Hi, my boyfriend has been stuck Philippines for 18 years. He is half filipino by his mother but was born in Japan and never became a "citizen" of the Philippines. The story is his parents went there from Japan to visit for a little when ...
Good luck to you both... Read More
Boyfriend stuck in PH for 18 years as a minor by Rinnietin
Hi, my boyfriend has been stuck Philippines for 18 years. He is half filipino by his mother but was born in Japan and never became a "citizen" of the Philippines. The story is his parents went there from Japan to visit for a little when ...
If he has been there illegally for 18 years then surely his passport must have expired? Read More
Dallah hospital by Lulou
Hi everyone.. I'm just new in this site..Anyone who knows Dallah Hospital and Riyadh Care Hospital in Riyadh? Which is better from the two? Thank you very much and your response will be appreciated.😊
This is the Philippines section you are on, not Saudi.... Read More
I need a prepaid credit card I can top UK in sterling in the uk by FrankLancs
Hi, I'm Frank and as you guess I'm from England. I have a beautiful girlfriend and we are getting married next year however what I really need is a prepaid credit card I can top up hear in the UK with sterling, I look forward to hearing from ...
Really? I opened mine through my wife with PNB no problem. Read More
I need a prepaid credit card I can top UK in sterling in the uk by FrankLancs
Hi, I'm Frank and as you guess I'm from England. I have a beautiful girlfriend and we are getting married next year however what I really need is a prepaid credit card I can top up hear in the UK with sterling, I look forward to hearing from ...
To be honest, it would be easier to set up a bank account here for her. Read More
I need a prepaid credit card I can top UK in sterling in the uk by FrankLancs
Hi, I'm Frank and as you guess I'm from England. I have a beautiful girlfriend and we are getting married next year however what I really need is a prepaid credit card I can top up hear in the UK with sterling, I look forward to hearing from ...
Hi Frank, I'm a Brit also, I use my Barclaycard here with no problems at all and pay it from my UK bank account as usual. Not sure what your problem is ? Read More
Hotel in Ormoc
Hi folks, I'm coming to Ormoc on Sunday for 5 days, can anyone recommend a decent hotel ? Thanks. Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to the Philippines? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in the Philippines, would you heartily say "letÂ’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do ...
Wow, good stories and bad ones........ I used to live in Phuket, had a nice house and pool and a great girlfriend who had her own (proper) beauty salon. All was fine for 2 years until I found out that money I had given her for a new driveway in her ... Read More
Expats on Leyte by goingabroad
Hello Everyone, I am new to this forum. Our family moved to the Philippines in 2015. Currently, we are living in Ormoc City, Leyte. My wife's hometown. Just wanted to see if there were any other expats near this area?
Hi Guys, We live in Puerto Galera, Mindoro but have a house and some animals in Albuera. We should be coming over in the near future, my 1st time there, my wife is from Albuera. Would be nice to touch base with some fellow expats. Read More