Jim
@TeeJay4103
American expat in the Philippines
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American
Lives in Central Luzon
Registration: 11 February 2014
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Travel guidelines for the Philippines
NTERNATIONAL TRAVEL GUIDELINES AS PER IATF-MEI RESOLUTION NOS. 99-A and 100 SERIES OF 2021 Pursuant to Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases and 100 Series of 2021 dated 11 February 2021 Resolution Nos. 99-A and ... Read More
Vaccines required in the Philippines by Diksha
Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in the Philippines, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...
"COVID knows no nationality: IATF to craft vaccination policy of foreigners in PH" https://mb.com.ph/2021/02/22/covid-knows-no-nationality-iatf-to-craft-vaccination-policy-of-foreigners-in-ph/ Read More
SRRV Holders and the steps to return.... by Calif-Native
As most of us SRRV holders have been waiting on clear updates, the path to return is laid out... when you can find it. A Feb 13, 2021 email from PRA states the following: "Dear Retiree-members, Mabuhay! We would like to remind all SRRV ...
From another expat. A PRA response to his inquiry about leaving the Philippines and returning. "We highly recommend to all retiree-members who are planning to fly out of the country to request for re-entry while they are still in the country. ... Read More
SRRV Holders and the steps to return.... by Calif-Native
As most of us SRRV holders have been waiting on clear updates, the path to return is laid out... when you can find it. A Feb 13, 2021 email from PRA states the following: "Dear Retiree-members, Mabuhay! We would like to remind all SRRV ...
An update from the PRA "PHILIPPINE RETIREMENT AUTHORITY PRA Circular No. _Col January 26, 2021 Series of 2021 SUBJECT : ONE (1) YEAR VALIDITY OF PRA I.D. CARD Cognizant of the importance of monitoring the whereabouts of active members under ... Read More
Curfew in Surigao City (w.i.e) by manwonder
A Curfew in Surigao city has just been declared. Barangay captains loudhailer made the announcement w.i.e fm 10pm to 4am and to run till the end of March (t.b.c).
We had strong winds/sea swells/2nites of heavy downpour but nothing too serious where I reside as the "Auring" just passed us by yesterday...today again appears to be a bright sunshiny day. Tropical Depression "Auring" Tropical ... Read More
My developing plans to load my IATA "Travel Pass" -COVID passport by Calif-Native
I have made this a new topic, although it relates to the SRRV topic, it covers nearly all foreign travelers to the Philippines, regardless of visa types. This will be the first time I talk about this here and even when I may use "strange or ...
Calif Native, Thanks for sharing your personal insights and your research. Well stated and helpful as always. Read More
Philippines vehicle licence by Gordon H
I renewed my phil vehicle licence in Aug2016, i have lost the plastic, so.. Question...how many years are these licences good for before they expire Question...if the expiry date has passed is it still easy to renew. When I renewed I was told that ...
Mine is good for 10 years for drivers license. And my vehicle license is good for 4 years.My current driver's license is a five year license and will be renewed in November for 10 years. The license plates on our vehicles are assigned for the ... Read More
Philippines vehicle licence by Gordon H
I renewed my phil vehicle licence in Aug2016, i have lost the plastic, so.. Question...how many years are these licences good for before they expire Question...if the expiry date has passed is it still easy to renew. When I renewed I was told that ...
I renewed mine in 2016 and it is valid for 5 years. Some of your questions can be answered in this article: https://filipiknow.net/drivers-license-renewal/ Best regards. Read More
Vaccine for foreigners by Okieboy
All permanent resident foreigners will receive the vaccine, I have been told by the Barangy I am already registered
All permanent resident foreigners will receive the vaccine, I have been told by the Barangy I am already registeredThanks for the heads up. We'll check with our barangay to see if something similar is happening here. Read More
Advice on Marriage/Situation At HAnd by William Greenlee
I am 59 and have met a 30 year old school teacher who has a child with c/palsy. I too have a Son with c/palsy. I have had my Son by myself for 18 years. I decided I would open to possible marriage but I am only interested in a Filipino. So we met. ...
Moonunit Good to see you back!! Read More
Cost of living on Samar by Gordon H
Hi,I am seriously thinking of moving to Samar, I have lived in Mindanao,I am seeking information of costs of Samar living. Renting a reasonable apartment plus local living costs for 1 person. Comments would be muchly appreciated
I think Samar or Leyte will be fine for me.At Leyte there is chance to get away from "The Northern Typhon belt". E g far south at Leyte there are nice parts. But parts of Leyte have hard earthquakes, which can be ezpensive to recover ... Read More
Death Duties and Taxes by Peter Clark
A morbid subject I know, but these things come along and it looks like I will NOT be the one to go next in our family. My Filipina wife is in a bad way. What do I do to prepare us for the worst? My old scout motto "BE PREPARED". Very ...
A] 1. The legitimate child or children always get at least 1/2 of the decedent's estate. This is what is called the "legitime". In lay terms, a legitime means mandatory share which, as a rule, cannot be reduced.That's wrong. But ... Read More
Death Duties and Taxes by Peter Clark
A morbid subject I know, but these things come along and it looks like I will NOT be the one to go next in our family. My Filipina wife is in a bad way. What do I do to prepare us for the worst? My old scout motto "BE PREPARED". Very ...
An attorney who also teaches law in the Philippines supplied this reference that may be of some assistance to you: "If a person died without a will, and he or she left legitimate and illegitimate children, and a legal spouse, how is his or her ... Read More
Death Duties and Taxes by Peter Clark
A morbid subject I know, but these things come along and it looks like I will NOT be the one to go next in our family. My Filipina wife is in a bad way. What do I do to prepare us for the worst? My old scout motto "BE PREPARED". Very ...
A morbid subject I know, but these things come along and it looks like I will NOT be the one to go next in our family. My Filipina wife is in a bad way. What do I do to prepare us for the worst? My old scout motto "BE PREPARED". Very ... Read More
Rules for travelling. by FindlayMacD
I am wondering if anyone out there can give me some definitive advice about current domestic travel rules here in the Philippines. I need to travel from Cagayan De Oro to Manila for a couple days early next month and I haven't a clue what I need ...
I am wondering if anyone out there can give me some definitive advice about current domestic travel rules here in the Philippines. I need to travel from Cagayan De Oro to Manila for a couple days early next month and I haven't a clue what I need ... Read More