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Hi, newbie here, I'm Sam from England living in Mindanao since 2017.

I've posted regarding bringing my personal stuff from the U. K. but no reply yet? If anyone can help with advice/info it would be greatly appreciated!

- @slee75

But you had got answers at your question in the topic where you asked it   

Hi, my name is Robert Cooper, 63 just got back to Cebu Jul7 2021. 

@mikePanglao I think it is not to hard to apply for and get the ACR card on your own. But you may need to go to Cebu several times. We did it in Manila which may have been easier because it was nearby, I suggest you post a photo of yourself.

@mikePanglao

Good you have started businesses in the Philippines      Filipinos realy need more jobs.

Hi, I've hear it's nice there. I like southern leyte as well and plan on staying there some when I retire soon.

- @gwaps

People are actually born in the North Cemetery and call it home, check it out on Youtube.

- @Enzyte Bob

@Julien

   I was trying to send message. After filling out the form, I could find no way to send it. I could sure use some help. I sure need help as a new visitor to the Philippines.

Hello kayaker,

Welcome to expat.com!

What problems are you exactly having? Could you kindly message me in private?

Also, feel free to check the Living in the Philippines guide for expats. You will find loads of information there.

Cheers,

Yoginee

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@Yoginee

    Thank you for the quick reply. I was trying to submit a question from the web site. After filling out the form, the submit button was not visible and I could not move the form on my screen to find it. As you might guess, I am not good with the computer.

    The original question I had was, I am on my first extension, and I have to return to the States for a quick trip. Does my visa extension cancel or is it still good on my return? I am trying to get my ACR card and do not want to start all over again. thank you

Kayaker wrote yesterday from Mangatarem, Ilocos ..

"I was trying to send message. After filling out the form, I could find no way to send it. I could sure use some help. I sure need help as a new visitor to the Philippines."

We sure hope things can be sorted out Kayaker.

There are lots of people here who will be able to help you, being as you are a new visitor to the Philippines. We will hope to be able to welcome you to the Philippines Expat Forum group soon.

I will be in the Philippines on Sept 14. Will try to spend much time in Sorsogon, Bicol. I live in Clovis CA So interested to hear your thoughts about this country. Thanks.

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I've travelled to Manilla many times for work, but now I travel to Cebu to live... A new partner and a new life. I've sold my house in the UK and rented here for a year so I am committing to make it work. Next, a car of some fashion, since the Trikes cannot quite get me and my shopping up the very steep hill... I have to pay to push the trike up the steepest hundred yards - Well worth it for the ride home ;-)

Its day 11 and so far, I've navigated the taxis, trikes and motorcycle transport, the supermarkets and the malls. I am getting used to the idea that drinking water is purchased in bottles and does not come out of the tap and that it is hot here - really hot!  The air conditioner is my second-best friend and the fridge the third!  I love the fried/dried fish in place of bacon for breakfast and "rice with everything". I've learnt around 50 words of Tagalog.

I walk a little, swim a bit more, and read a lot.  This is retirement for me, but I am looking for a project too... build something, do some travelling, make some friends.  I like meeting people, talking and trying new things. So many things to try!

Any tips and tricks for a newbie? Any advice welcome...

Is there an expat community in Cebu? Anyone open to a drink sometime (Cebu City - Minglanilla)?

Kind regards,

Jonathan

@SilverBirch

Welcome to the platform Jonathan.

Hello Jonathan,

Welcome to expat.com!

Thank you for this lovely introduction.

I really hope you enjoy your stay in the Philippines.

Feel free to browse on the Philippines forum and to engage in any discussion that you like.

Cheers,

Yoginee

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Salamat, Thank you for the welcome :-)

Any recommendations for places to see, bars to try... or is there a forum for that?

@SilverBirch

Welcome to the group.

As for bars and restos...it all depends what you're looking for and where you're looking for them.

@SilverBirch Welcome. As for projects I have many, sometimes too many. One thing I like to do is work with bamboo. Bamboo is strong, splits easily and is cheap to buy. Mostly you need a good bamboo knife like a sundang but a hand saw, hole saws, a drill, utility knife and wood chisels also come in handy. Watch a few YouTube videos on how to make bamboo furniture and you're good to go. I haven't done a lot of bamboo projects but as I get more free time I will try some chair, loveseat and table projects. I recently made a trellis (see photo) to try and grow some alugbati so I can have more greens in my diet.

@kananaduncan

@Julien

Hello Cillian09carampatana,

Welcome to ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ

Something you would like to add to this conversation?

I invite you to repost your message.

Cheers,

Cheryl

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