Roy1228
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25+ year old Misdemeanor and SRRV by DocTony
Hello all,As the topic briefly states, I had a misdemeanor for theft back in 1997. It was a stupid misunderstanding that I plead guilty to because I was afraid that since I had just arrived in the state, they would consider me a flight risk and ...
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25+ year old Misdemeanor and SRRV by DocTony
Hello all,As the topic briefly states, I had a misdemeanor for theft back in 1997. It was a stupid misunderstanding that I plead guilty to because I was afraid that since I had just arrived in the state, they would consider me a flight risk and ...
@DocTony have you asked a US attorney about getting the misdemeanor dismissed? Read More
Dating Filipina's - Wadja 6 March 2017 - comments and thoughts? by Lotus Eater
wadja06 March 2017 16:58:19As per what I ve seen in the Philippines, Filipinas are 5 categories:

1- Ugly, chubby, dark skin, that no one would like to date, mainly poor and from far areas. Even in their own countries they are not wanted ...
@whackerdog123 totally agree with you. There are lots of lovely pinays who will give you all their love and ask little in return except your love back.I can only think that those who cannot fond them must be spending their time in the bars or are ... Read More
Marcos pledges to reboot tourism by PalawOne
Department of Tourism redefines key strategiesBy Moises Cruz October 2022https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/10/11/tmt-anniversary/dot-redefines-key-strategies/1861588THE tourism industry has been severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Border, ...
@PalawOne If they would clean up the wires dangerously hanging everywhere which is a complete eyesore, and it wouldn't cost much because they can demand the companies owning them clean them up, it would go a long way towards making it more ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in the Philippines by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts the Philippines, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
This virus is the "doomsayer's" delight! "We will never go back to normal" "The world is forever changed",etc., etc., The world has suffered far, far worse pandemics than this one. In the end, I believe that ... Read More
Independent Financial Advisor by GuestPoster4201
I am trying to find an IFA to help me understand what opportunities and options I and my fiancee have regarding financial investment and protection in the Philippines. Is there a list of IFA's in the Philippines or can one be recommended to me?
She can pay those out of the money you pay her as being self-employed. She is self-employed in the Philippines as a consultant to you because you do not have (presumably) a registered business in the Philippines and thus have no legal standing in ... Read More
Independent Financial Advisor by GuestPoster4201
I am trying to find an IFA to help me understand what opportunities and options I and my fiancee have regarding financial investment and protection in the Philippines. Is there a list of IFA's in the Philippines or can one be recommended to me?
If you are already in the Philippines, I would suggest that you find Epats that have businesses in the Philippines and speak to them first before you find an IFA in the Philippines. Listen to all the horror stories about investments gone wrong ... Read More
Early Retirement With U$1,000,000? by GuestPoster1050
Hi Folks, If I sold my home, rental property, private business shares, and some collectibles, I would have about U$1,000,000 after fees and taxes. Would this be enough to retire comfortably in the Philippines? Assuming 30 year retirement with no ...
Speak to an American Financial advisor. If you are looking to retire in the Philippines and are not looking for an extravagant lifestyle, One million should be enough if properly invested. If you are looking to live near the Subic Bay area, some ... Read More