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US Direct File won't happen in 2026, IRS tells states

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Nigi Nigi Noo Noos & Noo Noo Noo's

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Engagement Ring

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WU Transfers

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Making a Filipina a Beneficiary

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Cutting the cord

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Hello there, Kamusta!

Last post 6 days ago by Lotus Eater

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ACR confusion

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Managing meals in the Philippines

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Typhoon Uwan

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Retiring in Clark SEZ/CFZ

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Island of Cebu

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RESTAMPING

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Dual nationality, which passport?

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Google Voice

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WISE Pilipinas

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BENEFICIARY, IRS & TAXES

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US Immigration/Banking

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Where can one find long term luxury rental ?

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What is the best SUV or pick up for very steep hills in Baguio City?

Last post 3 weeks ago by bigpearl

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Internet Service & NTC

Last post 4 weeks ago by Enzyte Bob

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PH Health Insurance

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Why the Philippines stock market is world's worst performer?

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Here we go again: It's the Philippines.

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Starlink in the Philippines

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Amazon Availability in the Philippines?

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We got scammed on Shoppee

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Calling all hams

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Parenting in PH - Common Cough

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Skytrax 100 2025

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US Cola announced for 2026

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FOREIGN AFFAIRS INQUIRY

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Remuneration structure in the Philippines

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Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in the Philippines

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Filipino Gang Life

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WIRE transfers from US to Philippines

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Deportation Philippines

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Aluminium roll up shutters.

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E travel Ph

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Wooden ladder

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Moving to the Philippines

Last post 2 months ago by danfinn

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Over Stay Visa - Child

Last post 2 months ago by Jason_Canadian near Clark

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US SSA Deposits into WISE

Last post 2 months ago by danfinn

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Leni ..'set a new standard when it comes to leadership'

Last post 2 months ago by PalawOne

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Retiring in the Philippines

Last post 2 months ago by danfinn

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Managing retirement savings in the Philippines

Last post 2 months ago by danfinn

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help: Medicare just got me. How to cancel?

Last post 2 months ago by danfinn

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BOC declaration for large wire transfer

Last post 2 months ago by danfinn

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Meat pies and sausage rolls.

Last post 2 months ago by Cherryann01

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Need a Blood Donor

Last post 2 months ago by Cherryann01

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Tax penalty for living in phillpines on americans

Last post 2 months ago by danfinn

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BI E-services

Last post 2 months ago by vehicross100

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Australian Immigration Marches

Last post 2 months ago by Cheryl

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Moral turpitude

Last post 3 months ago by bigpearl

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Proving Residency to HMRC for NT Code (UK-Philippines DTA)

Last post 3 months ago by danfinn

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Road safety in the Philippines

Last post 3 months ago by danfinn

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Philippines overall tariff's reduced to 6.3 on exports to USA???

Last post 3 months ago by bigpearl

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Pacific Cross??

Last post 3 months ago by bigpearl

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US-Japan-Australia-Philippines defence pact?

Last post 3 months ago by Enzyte Bob

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Cebu rentals,ect

Last post 3 months ago by eng itien

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Property insurance

Last post 3 months ago by bigpearl

1 reply

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Lost Green card

Last post 3 months ago by jcole4455

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Family in the Philippines

Last post 3 months ago by Cherryann01

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Best 170/200 liter water drum set up?

Last post 3 months ago by vehicross100

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20 ft shipping container Los Angeles to Bohol?

Last post 3 months ago by Enzyte Bob

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Cost of health insurance 70+

Last post 3 months ago by bigpearl

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Health Care in The Philippines

Last post 4 months ago by AlbertaDonuts

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Typhoons and the aftermath.

Last post 4 months ago by PalawOne

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Life Living amongst every day Filipinos

Last post 4 months ago by bigpearl

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How to acquire firearms license ?

Last post 4 months ago by Cherryann01

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Taking Your Filipina Girlfriend on Holiday in SE Asia

Last post 4 months ago by Cherryann01

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US Social Security

Last post 4 months ago by Jason_Canadian near Clark

2 replies

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lifting of BLACKLIST....does it lift after 5years or never...?

Last post 4 months ago by Lotus Eater

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Moving to Phillipines end of Aug. 2025

Last post 4 months ago by Lotus Eater

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Investment Advisor

Last post 4 months ago by Dok KC

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Police Clearance from home country

Last post 4 months ago by coineken

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SSA social security

Last post 4 months ago by Larry Fisher

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Davao expats

Last post 4 months ago by Travelnman59

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