Tyrion Lannister
Active memberAmerican expat in the Philippines
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Registration: 19 August 2021
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Alert Level 1 Now being Considered by Enzyte Bob
Alert Level 1 now being considered starting on March 1, 2022.
This would be great news! Thanks for sharing... Read More
anyone here to advise me on buying island in the Philippines by evansvincent84
looking for a foreigner or local who knows all procedures to acquire Island
https://www.privateislandsonline.com/region/philippines?availability=sale Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Hi Everyone, My name is Jimmy and I'm looking at semi retiring in the Philippines at first some time early next year. My wife is Imee and she is a Filipina. Kind of waiting to see how this covid crazyness pans out. Thanks...Hi Jimmy, Plenty of ... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Third wish is one of those Alphorn's (horn) famous in Switzerland and maybe short pants with suspenders when I use it to annoy neighbors when necessary.I just hope you can Yodel :whistle:Lady-O Lady-O Lady-Ohttps://i.imgur.com/5hcpNrO.gif Read More
anyone here to advise me on buying island in the Philippines by evansvincent84
greetings to everyone, can anyone in the Philippines advise me on how to buy and invest on island in the Philippines? Kindly email or message me.
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How to get a credit card for a foreignor in the Philippines by onefogarty
Hello there! I have an excellent credit score in my own country, Canada. However, here in the Philippines, I have yet to establish some kind of credit history as it were with my bank (BDO). That said, I would assume that having some kind of ...
I tried BPI. If I deposit P10,000 and leave it in the bank, only then will BPI give me a credit card. I would rather have the use, of my money, and no credit card. The credit card becomes useless.That is the definition of a secured credit card. ... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Where about are you in the Philippines? I am in Angeles City Pampanga.I am that city loved by so many expats in these forums.... Manila! :lol: Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Greeting Abe! Welcome... Read More
Grease Money by Enzyte Bob
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has alerted foreign visitors against the proliferation of fake entry permits being offered on social media. The Immigration Bureau has received complaints about a new scam asking unsuspecting visitors to contact an ...
Yes grease money rears its ugly head in other departments too : https://ph.yahoo.com/news/rich-asians-jump-booster-shot-queue-amid-vaccine-shortages-042010302.htmlFrom that article: "The Philippines capital region is under a strict lockdown ... Read More
Applying for social security while living in the Philippines by Sumomaster2004
Has anyone applied for their social security while living in the Philippines? What requirements did they ask for and how long did it take for them to approve it?
Yours was faster than mine. I applied at the beginning of November, did an in person interview in the states (pre COVID), was told I could expect my first dd in January, didn’t drop until March, (but it did include back pay from the January ... Read More
Applying for social security while living in the Philippines by Sumomaster2004
Has anyone applied for their social security while living in the Philippines? What requirements did they ask for and how long did it take for them to approve it?
Thank you for your help! And patience... ill let you know the result after my interview on the 21st.Glad to help and that's what these forums are, or should be, about IMNSHO! One more thing how long after the interview did you find out if you ... Read More
closing a globe fiber account. by frankanderson
I have 2 and I no longer reside at my old residence where the lines are located. I talk to the Globe lady in my lobby and she told me I had to go to the Globe Store, so I went and they told me service not available at my new residence so they gave ...
ha ha ha So true FFTB, so true... Read More
Applying for social security while living in the Philippines by Sumomaster2004
Has anyone applied for their social security while living in the Philippines? What requirements did they ask for and how long did it take for them to approve it?
Hello again bro. Can i ask was your interview just a formality or were they negative? At any time did you feel like they might not approve your request.Not negative at all. They questioned me about some of my employment periods and I also have a ... Read More
closing a globe fiber account. by frankanderson
I have 2 and I no longer reside at my old residence where the lines are located. I talk to the Globe lady in my lobby and she told me I had to go to the Globe Store, so I went and they told me service not available at my new residence so they gave ...
Customer service are two words that don't exist in the vocabulary of Philippine companies.The words exist but the meaning is very different from what I have experienced in most other countries... Still, it is what it is so I just deal with it! Read More
closing a globe fiber account. by frankanderson
I have 2 and I no longer reside at my old residence where the lines are located. I talk to the Globe lady in my lobby and she told me I had to go to the Globe Store, so I went and they told me service not available at my new residence so they gave ...
I went with my wife, she's a Filipina and she was the one that talked to the Globe Rep in store, we went to actually move the line, but was told not possible due to service area no covered. off Topic: Love your name, love the series even more. ... Read More