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BACK TO THE BASICS : A WEBSITE FOR EXPATS, BY EXPATS

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Taking Your Filipina Girlfriend on Holiday in SE Asia

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Investment Advisor

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Davao expats

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Three PH islands prove that zero waste works :-)

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Photographers and photography group and other hobbies.

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F1 on big screen

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and Embassy Davao City Outreach:

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Disability Benefits

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looking for a good, honest cohost in Davao city.

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VFS Tasheel Davao

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Wood working/building things

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Accountant in Davao

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Moving to Davao City

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how to move our household furniture and pet to Davao

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Retirement in province

Last post 2 years ago by pnwcyclist

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SRRV VISA good or bad

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Davoa Exchange Rates - Cdn $

Last post 3 years ago by Enzyte Bob

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crypto

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How much will it cost to build a house?

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My Trip/Requirements and Rant

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Solar providers

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Renew tourist visa behind 3 years of stay

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can seniors travel to Davao immigration office

Last post 4 years ago by Enzyte Bob

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Chinese debt to Americans

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buying real estate in philippines

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Looking for Real Estate Lawyer in Davao City

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Lifting of Travel Ban on Foreign Nationals

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Gathering of EXPATS in Davao

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Barking dogs

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Expat Communities

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Who Are Required to File Income Tax Returns in the Philippines?

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Travel insurance.

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Moving company to the Philippines

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Punishment of Seniors

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Best bank to use

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1 BR Apartment

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samal island - how much would building a house cost - any contractors?

Last post 5 years ago by Munchie

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I live in Alaska but hope to retire in the Davao

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Areas to live Davao

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Subdivision amenities cost

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Dermatologist in Davao City

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Moving to Davao City with family

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Can foreigners get work in Davao?

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Healthy eating

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Documents needed to emigrate to Philippines

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SHIPPING

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British and filipino passport for baby

Last post 7 years ago by giovannigio

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Davao: where change money with a good exchange rate?

Last post 7 years ago by DanCee

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New US Passport question

Last post 7 years ago by Navajo52

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safest way to send $$ from Aust. to Davao

Last post 7 years ago by davaobound

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Expat Meet-Up?

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Needle in a Hay Stack

Last post 7 years ago by Scott Gourlay

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Systemic over billing by hospitals for foreigners

Last post 7 years ago by pnwcyclist

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Married to Filipino and would love to move to her place (Davao City)

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Marrying A Filipina

Last post 8 years ago by FortuneFavorsTheBold

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cost of undeveloped land Davao City

Last post 8 years ago by Fred

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Are there any Kiwis here ???

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So you think daveo is a great city

Last post 8 years ago by Bhavna

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Tagaytay year around apartment??

Last post 8 years ago by mugtech

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Retirement visa, how soon does it need to be used?

Last post 8 years ago by MaroBautista

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expats in Mati , Davao Oriental

Last post 8 years ago by dirk c

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How does a native Philippine Survive ?

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Visa question for Australian

Last post 8 years ago by AsiaRob

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30k USD annual pension. Can i lead comfortable life in Davao?

Last post 8 years ago by James Mitchel

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Property prices in Davao

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living in phils

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Moving from NorCal to Davao, container shipping cost

Last post 8 years ago by ahaddow

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Looking for a house or lot near Davao near the beach (no subdivision)

Last post 8 years ago by dinky2408

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Moving to Davao and would like information on business and area

Last post 8 years ago by dinky2408

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Buying a scooter or small motorcycle. Is it difficult?

Last post 9 years ago by giovannigio

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Dive!

Last post 9 years ago by scott_see

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where I live

Last post 9 years ago by steve spickler

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What is a money-changer with the best exchange rate in Davao?

Last post 9 years ago by dirk c

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Urgent Need A or O Negative Blood Donor In Digos/Davao area!

Last post 9 years ago by TeeJay4103

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looking for house for rent

Last post 9 years ago by steve spickler

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I look for an apartment in Davao. help!

Last post 9 years ago by steve spickler

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I'm looking for a bigger sized condo or house to rent

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Difference of DTI and SEC Registrations

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