@Pampanga1
American expat in the Philippines
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Lives in Tarlac City
Speaks English only
Registration: 21 August 2013
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Any ideas what to bring to make a quick buck? by expatfever
Hi Everyone, Well I'm doing it. Booked my flight over to the PI for Thursday. Anyone out there have any ideas what I might be able to bring that might yield me a quick profit in the Philippines. Laptops? corned beef? anything that has more ...
Most of the items I see listed here are good but are also available already in many places. Trouble with trying to bring items is that you may be charged duty at the airport by customs. Also, trying to sell things here is or would be considered as ... Read More
setting up bank accounts by John50
hello, I have questions about banking and exchange. First off I am Disabled so I recieve a monthly check from SSD. I already have a Bank Of America account I have my check Direct Deposit. Now the Questions: I am told by Philippine ...
hello, I have questions about banking and exchange. First off I am Disabled so I recieve a monthly check from SSD. I already have a Bank Of America account I have my check Direct Deposit. Now the Questions: I am told by Philippine ... Read More
Philippines Stopping Filipinas from Leaving As A Tourist? by thailen
I have a filipina girlfriend who I invited to live with me in Thailand. She is hearing that Thailand immigration is stopping filipinos at the Bangkok airport for not having enugh thai money, for not having a valid reason to come in, etc., even ...
Hi, Most of the time it is difficult for a local to travel out of the country-even as a OFW, they try to make it difficult. I'm not Filipino but rather an expat here from the US. I would contact or visit in person the closest Dept of Foreign ... Read More
Smart network in the phil really bad by youandi
First time ever experience an expensive plan of telecom network, smart, that service really really not good. On and off signal in places within phil since i travel most of the time. smart internet connection? worst service smart has. who agrees ...
Yep, ISP's in the Philippines leave a lot to be desired. Each one seems to work well in some areas and are garbage in other areas of the country. I think it's a lack of decent equipment and worse yet, a complete lack of any desire to make things ... Read More
Moving to the Philippines by phnom-penh-services
Hello to all, I am a British national living in Cambodia, I have been here since Feb 2012 and now wish to move on to greener pastures. I want to move to Cebu, this seems to be as good a place to live in the Philippines as any other city? After ...
Anti money laundering laws makes it near impossible to open a bank account. I tried to open one with BPI using my ACR-1 visitors. Card. They refused me. I think you can just keep trying different banks, you might get lucky. I read that if you can ... Read More
Flights to Baguio from Melbourne by allgone
G'day, was hoping someone could point me in the right direction to get to Baguio from Melbourne, Australia. Webjet (and QANTAS) spit the dummy when I try to put Bagiuo into the destination. Any ideas on what would be the closest? Cheers
Howdy, Air service to Baguio was stopped completely several years ago due to the safety of the approach into the airport without needed navigational aids for pilots. That leaves you with flying into Manila and then a bus to Baguio. Only other ... Read More
Palawan info by Mr Bill O
Hello Everyone, I am currently living in the US, have lived in the Caribbean for 10 years and now Considering the Palawan area. Specifically Busuanga or surrounding islands. Any info regarding: Cost of living, internet, fuel, cable, etc would be ...
Hello Everyone, I am currently living in the US, have lived in the Caribbean for 10 years and now Considering the Palawan area. Specifically Busuanga or surrounding islands. Any info regarding: Cost of living, internet, fuel, cable, etc would be ... Read More
Vacation tour to Phillipines by Chijioke
Am from Nigeia, I live in Abuja doing private business as school proprietor. I want to take a vacation tour to Phillipines for just 2 weeks in this September. But I will like to know which city in Phillipines is safe in terms of the storms that I ...
Really? My major concern is that I can't swim, hence I don't want to find myself struggling In an unpleasant situation. Thanks all the same. But how can I connect with a Nigerian over there or possibly a tourist company that can provide me with a ... Read More
We are glad to live here now by rocchidavide
Hi , we are an Italian family. At the end of 2012 we decided to move to a Philippine island . My name is Davide, my wife's name is Simona and our 22 year old son Andrea. I was a manager in a private company , my wife worked in the public ...
Hello Rochidavide, This is the first time I have seen your posts, I came to the same conclusions several years ago about retiring in the Philippines. I live in Sydney Australia with my Filipina wife. I will reach retirement age in 2014. I too, ... Read More
Are foreigners allowed to establish a business in the Philippines by shalinit
Hi, Needed to know if foreigners are allowed to establish any kind of business in the Philippines. If so, what are the possible avenues?
Hi, I have some relevant information for all foreigners who are already or want to move to the Philippines. This information is not to scare you but this can happen to foreigners there. Philippines Denies Human Rights Inspectors By Ehollander | ... Read More
We are glad to live here now by rocchidavide
Hi , we are an Italian family. At the end of 2012 we decided to move to a Philippine island . My name is Davide, my wife's name is Simona and our 22 year old son Andrea. I was a manager in a private company , my wife worked in the public ...
Davide, You're very gutsy to move here without having a prior connection. Yet, I know a few others who have done this and have made it. Best of luck.It really is amazing the number of people that are starting to consider moving here without a ... Read More
Permanent Residency 13a, Does it Affect your Social Security Checks? by CharlesHarman
If you get your permanent residency 13a does it affect your ss checks. That is if you become Dual Citizen or permanent resident, can the US take away your social security check? Also if you are permanent resident can you get a Filipino Passport?
Flying Fox: I plan to stay here permanently not interested in returning to the US. I was also told by someone else that if you have your Permanent Residency for 5 years you can apply for a Philippine Passport, however this is not that important, I ... Read More
is this a common practice by Bang_bang
So im on the job seekers site in the phillipines looking to fill some marketing postions. I find that most of the employers and job posters are asking for your photos attached with your resume, a majority of them also requires that you be less than ...
Apparently the member raised two issues here, one is age and the other is about pics. You might want to read my reply again as it only and solely concerns about the pic issue, and it did not mention anything bout the age. If you are so stuck with ... Read More
situation in ARMM? by freshair
Hi everyone, I'm looking for information regarding the security situation in ARMM. Cebu's having a sale right now so I'm considering going to Tawi Tawi, Sulu, and Basilan for the beaches. I understand that it was tense until last year, what about ...
yeah I saw that Cebu has commercial flights to Tawi Tawi and thought maybe it's gotten better over the past year. @Pampanga: What do you mean most of Mindanao is dangerous? I'm under the impression that from Davao up north is ok.Exactly as stated. ... Read More
situation in ARMM? by freshair
Hi everyone, I'm looking for information regarding the security situation in ARMM. Cebu's having a sale right now so I'm considering going to Tawi Tawi, Sulu, and Basilan for the beaches. I understand that it was tense until last year, what about ...
The situation there has not changed really-except to get worse. Most every government has travel warnings and advisories against going there for any reason. To do so is to put your life and safety in the most serious risk possible. Even the island ... Read More