Pat Hawkins
@phawkins
Australian expat in the Philippines
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About me
Australian
Lives in Makati City, Metro Manila
Registration: 01 October 2012
Activity
Exporting Lada from Estonia to USA
Hi I am in the process of buying a Lada from Estonia and shipping it to the US for one of my clients. Any help on this process would be highly appreciated Read More
My Wish List (Groceries) by Enzyte Bob
Nathan Hotdogs & Hotdog Potato Buns, Daisy Sour Cream, Vadalia Sweet Onions, Beefstake Tomatoes, Easy Cheese & Reddi Whip (in dispenser pressure cans), Sirloin, Prime Rib & Bone In Ribeye Steaks, Idaho Potatoes, Bananas, Sweet ...
Some of the items I would add to my wish list are: Real Beef Sausages - thin and thick Anzac Biscuits Arnotts Mint Slice Home Made Meat Pies Pub Made Chicken Parmigiana Pavlova Barramundi Fillets Lamingtons Corned Silverside with White Sauce Potato ... Read More
10 years down the line. by Peter Clark
We retire to the Philippines for the warm weather, economical living and to be with our Filipino partner. Following the new home build and purchase of new car we start to look round for something to do. Luckily for some of us that’s not a ...
Gooday I work have to agree - there is nothing better than running into another aussie and sitting down for a long chat about everything and nothing. I have lived in the Philippines since the late 90s after meeting my wife in Saudi where I was ... Read More
Apartment 2 bedroom in The city of Djibouti by nations360
I wonder if you know of an apartment in the city of Djibouti, 2 bedrooms. We are planning to arrive in January but still looking for housing
HI Nations Please contact me on my email and I will send you the details of the agent Take Care Pat Hawkins ** Read More
Apartment 2 bedroom in The city of Djibouti by nations360
I wonder if you know of an apartment in the city of Djibouti, 2 bedrooms. We are planning to arrive in January but still looking for housing
Hi Nations360 There are a ton of agents around the town that would be more than happy to help you out. In addition, Lootah have several 2 bedroom villas in their village in Haramous which is close by the US Embassy. I am aware of a few agents ... Read More
My Comparison of Philippines and Australia by ABCDiamond
I have lived in the Philippines for about 2-3 years, and just went back to Australia, and I am comparing everything right now. This first post is for the Accommodation cost. In both places I have a 1 bedroom furnished condo type place, both about ...
Gooday John I have lived in Makati, Philippines on and off for the last 16 years and would not compare living in the Capital City of a country to living on the Gold Coast better comparison would be living in Batangas or other provincial cities on ... Read More
Recommended Money Changer in Makati by middleborn
Hello everyone. I hope you are all in a good mood! :D So I live in the Ayala avenue and need to change USD to PHP. Do you have any recommended place that has a good rate? Salamat :)
Gooday I tend to use the Money Changer at Greenbelt 1 as they tend to be fair and offer a good rate. Also have used the Money Changer at Makati Cinema Sq instead the phone shop - they also offer a fair rate Pat Hawkins Read More
Cost of living in the Philippines – 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in the Philippines in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Philippines you are living in. How much does it cost to live in the ...
Gooday I have lived in the Philippines for the last 16 years with my wife and 2 children. We have an above average lifestyle and choose to live as an average western family would Accommodation Prices The following units Pio del Pilar in Makati ... Read More
Moving to Manila w/ 1 year old girl by MilaInManila
Hi there I'm hoping some light and confidence can be shed on this by those with similar experience (working mothers/fathers) or local knowledge... I have the opportunity to move to Manila for 2 years next year with my daughter who will be 1yo at ...
Gooday Mila From another aussie who has lived in the Philippines for many years I would suggest finding a reliable day care centre where you can take your little one for the day so that you have some confidence that your child is going to be taken ... Read More
Persian Restaurant by Peter1965
Hello good fellas. Does anyone know an authentic Persian restaurant in Manila run by Iranians and filled with Iranian customers, too? I'm also looking for Iranian friends.
Gooday I know of at least 3 Iranian restaurants... 1 in Greenhills 3 in Makati - Cityland Makati Executive Tower 3 is run by an Iranian Chef and his Filipina Wife, Persian Grill in Legaspi St and the other Iranian Restaurant is at Greenbelt 3 ... Read More
Looking for somewhere to rent August-Sept by Joshh
Okay so I am looking for my next football adventure and in Asia I have options of Singapore, Philippines or maybe Hong Kong until I go to possibly Malta to play next year. For me the safest option will be Singapore but I like taking a few risks and ...
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