Michael Charles Harman (Mickey)
@CharlesHarman
American expat in the Philippines
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About me
American
Lives in Medellin Cebu
Speaks English
Registration: 14 May 2010
Cost of living in the Philippines 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in the Philippines in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Philippines you are living in. How much does it cost to live in the ...
Cost of housing in my area Medellin Cebu is not too bad. A friend just rented a beach cabin for 250 Pesos a day including electricity and an air conditioner. That's about $5.70 per day or 7,500 Pesos or $170.50 per month and it's on the ... Read More
Where in the Philippines can I rent for less money? by four1cents
Hi One Question? Where or city or region can rent for not cheap, but the bang for the USD? :) Least money? Thank you
Hello My name is Michael Harman (Mickey), If you want a quiet life, an area where the air is clear and clean, low crime rate, friendly people clean streets and lots of beaches and resorts nearby, come to Medellin Cebu. Absolutely loving it up here. ... Read More
Friendship by crows54
Hi. I am an Australuan citizen married to a young Philippine woman, I am living in Marikina City. I wish to meet ex Aussies or English speaking couples for friendship, dinners etc. I am a young 70 year old. Love sport and have a wide range of ...
Hello I am Mickey Harman from Cebu I am American and have been here continuously for 3 years 2010 to present. Before that I lived in Texas for 4 years with my Filipina wife and before that I was on Cebu again for 2 years 2004 to 2006. Feel free to ... Read More
Shipping from Sydney to Cebu by Whitty
Hi, Has anyone found a reasonable and problem free way to ship large heavy items ? Planning on selling almost everything I own before moving to Cebu but my tool boxes and Proac response 3 speakers may prove difficult to obtain once in Cebu. ...
Hello I am Mickey Harman, I live on Cebu Island more than 3 years continuously now. the real, and only way to safely send items to the Philippines that bypasses the corrupt customs here is using what is known as a Balikbayan Box. These are shipped ... Read More
Looking to open Small Call Center to grow my company by eugenedna
Hey guys I need some help. I have been looking for a call center company in Philippines. I got some quotes but the price just does not make sense, compare to what I hear these workers are getting paid. After doing some reading it looks like I can ...
wanderingsalsero did you ever make it to Cebu? I have had lots of trouble receiving email here and have missed lots of mail. I was reading over some of the posts here and was wondering if I missed your email. Michael :cool: 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?
Maybe to a Filipino but to an American it's not. If you do it yourself the price is around 11,000 Pesos or $250. If you have someone do it for you the rate is 25,000 or $568 US Dollars. Again might be high for a Filipino. When I got my wife's visa ... Read More
Looking for Musicians to form a Blues Band in Cebu Philippines. by CharlesHarman
I am looking for a professional Drummer that can keep up with the old blues tunes as listed below. Also looking for Horns and rhythm guitarists. Once the band forms we will play the big hotels and private parties. Your leader is a Blues Guitarist ...
Yes Joy, This is very possible, we are just now beginning to form a new band. I have an American Drummer, American Trumpet Player, Me on Bass and I am an American, still looking for a guitarist though the one i had decided not to make the move ... Read More
Cost of living in Germany by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and helpful to start a topic about the cost of living in Germany. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > accommodation prices (how much does it cost to rent or to buy an ...
Beppi, I lived in Germany in 1972 to 1976 Four years in that same area and loved it, I was active duty at the time and was stationed in Zweibrucken Air Base now closed at least as far as the US military goes. The only reason I wanted to be near ... Read More
All the necessary Information about VIsas by LuisF
THAILAND IMMIGRATION, WORK PERMIT, RESIDENCY & SPONSORSHIP Before we delve any deeper, there are several key points to constantly keep in mind regarding immigration and work permits in Thailand. [b]First, the right to live and the right to work in ...
Here's what I have on Visa's for the Philippines. VISA FOR PHILIPPINES 21 day visa - You get this at the airport automatically, to extend you get the 59 day visa. 59 Day visa - Known as the 2 month visa. Good for two months and can be extended ... Read More
Cost of living in Germany by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and helpful to start a topic about the cost of living in Germany. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > accommodation prices (how much does it cost to rent or to buy an ...
OK thanks, I know already my wife can't work in the USA as a Pharmacist but may as an assistant. She plans to try to get a job on the air base doing anything if that is possible. If she works then I will have more money to use. On another website it ... Read More
Cost of living in Germany by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and helpful to start a topic about the cost of living in Germany. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > accommodation prices (how much does it cost to rent or to buy an ...
Hello, My name is Michael Charles Harman, Charles on the Expat.com. My wife who is from the Philippines myself, and our three young children want to move and live in Germany near Ramstein Air Base or in the kaiserslautern area. I am a USAF retiree ... Read More
Looking to open Small Call Center to grow my company by eugenedna
Hey guys I need some help. I have been looking for a call center company in Philippines. I got some quotes but the price just does not make sense, compare to what I hear these workers are getting paid. After doing some reading it looks like I can ...
I have a friend Chris Ducker has a call center in Cebu City. facebook.com/chrisduckerdotcom See it that works it did not on my computer chrisducker.com/contact Read More
Going to marry with filipino & any indians in phil.? by ndoshani
hello friend.me nisar from india.i m going to marry with my filipino gf and want to live in philipines.is any advise plz? about which bussinss good for indians in phil.?
My wife, my third, my second died January 2004 Marianne is almost 30 now. Read More
Going to marry with filipino & any indians in phil.? by ndoshani
hello friend.me nisar from india.i m going to marry with my filipino gf and want to live in philipines.is any advise plz? about which bussinss good for indians in phil.?
My friend such is life in this world we find ourselves in. Was that a forced marriage? or did you marry this woman of your own choice and whey the change of heart? Is she unfaithful if so get an annulment if that is possible in India. Your next ... Read More
Looking to open Small Call Center to grow my company by eugenedna
Hey guys I need some help. I have been looking for a call center company in Philippines. I got some quotes but the price just does not make sense, compare to what I hear these workers are getting paid. After doing some reading it looks like I can ...
I heard there was more to this story than what is in this news piece. The Filipino side of this business is whre the problem is, they were often not delivering balikbayan boxes to the recipients. This seemed to be happening quite often in fact. I'm ... Read More
Best places to live in philippines by Victoria99
Hello, Young mum of 2 and expecting the 3rd in a few months is relocating to the philippines. Neither I nor my husband had been there and so we don't really know what to expect. We're used to certain standard of life here with the kids in Paris ...
We just recently investigated several cities to live in in the Philippines even though I have been here a while now we wanted to move somewhere else but each of the major citits had some sort of problem making Cebu City still the best to retire in ... Read More
Looking to open Small Call Center to grow my company by eugenedna
Hey guys I need some help. I have been looking for a call center company in Philippines. I got some quotes but the price just does not make sense, compare to what I hear these workers are getting paid. After doing some reading it looks like I can ...
I was a photographer in the USAF and spent a year in Thailand in support of Vietnam in 1970. I flew over Vietnam once and collected combat pay for that month. I have a Ford Everest here it's a 2012 model and I can pick you up at the airport if you ... Read More
Looking to open Small Call Center to grow my company by eugenedna
Hey guys I need some help. I have been looking for a call center company in Philippines. I got some quotes but the price just does not make sense, compare to what I hear these workers are getting paid. After doing some reading it looks like I can ...
I'm two years older than you born April 1946, ever come to Cebu look me up will buy you a beer. Michael :cool: https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/427988_10150616830303915_1593579114_n.jpg Read More
Looking to open Small Call Center to grow my company by eugenedna
Hey guys I need some help. I have been looking for a call center company in Philippines. I got some quotes but the price just does not make sense, compare to what I hear these workers are getting paid. After doing some reading it looks like I can ...
Look into call centers they are always hiring support people. Michael :cool: Read More
Looking to open Small Call Center to grow my company by eugenedna
Hey guys I need some help. I have been looking for a call center company in Philippines. I got some quotes but the price just does not make sense, compare to what I hear these workers are getting paid. After doing some reading it looks like I can ...
Madhatter, where do you live in the Philippines? :cool: Read More
Looking to open Small Call Center to grow my company by eugenedna
Hey guys I need some help. I have been looking for a call center company in Philippines. I got some quotes but the price just does not make sense, compare to what I hear these workers are getting paid. After doing some reading it looks like I can ...
Tell me your impressions of the Philippines now and how it was presented to you before you came here. I'm referencing "Eye Opening" It seems a lot of what is written online about retiring in the Philippines makes it look so nice here, paradise, you ... Read More
Looking to open Small Call Center to grow my company by eugenedna
Hey guys I need some help. I have been looking for a call center company in Philippines. I got some quotes but the price just does not make sense, compare to what I hear these workers are getting paid. After doing some reading it looks like I can ...
No I don't work for Chris he's just a friend, I do online website work and advertising and also sell condos and homes here. Michael :cool: Read More
Looking to open Small Call Center to grow my company by eugenedna
Hey guys I need some help. I have been looking for a call center company in Philippines. I got some quotes but the price just does not make sense, compare to what I hear these workers are getting paid. After doing some reading it looks like I can ...
Hello Art, great post by the way. I wonder if my friend Chris Ducker, do you know him he's a call center owner here in Cebu City, wonder if he is having the same turnover problem among his employees, I bet he does. Where are you located? One option ... Read More
Migration to the Filippines by Sieva
[b]I need your advise on migration from Belarus to the Philippines for permanent residence[/b]
Hello, Moving to the Philippines is a big step to take so be careful where you choose to settle. I recommend Cebu City it is the second largest city in the Philippines yet relatively foreigner friendly and safe as long as you stay on the main ... Read More
Going to marry with filipino & any indians in phil.? by ndoshani
hello friend.me nisar from india.i m going to marry with my filipino gf and want to live in philipines.is any advise plz? about which bussinss good for indians in phil.?
What most non Filipinos are doing here is create their own jobs. We open restaurants, beach resorts, Stores, Internet Cafes and more. Then you have a chance to make some money. Our family internet cafe made approximately 60,000 Pesos clear each ... Read More
newest member by tonyrico
Hello, I've been a member of the expat forum for about 1 year now, though this is my first post. I signed up back in the day just to keep up to date on interesting topics in the expat community. I'll be coming to the Philippines shortly, so I ...
Where in the Philippines will you be located? I am in the Cebu City area. Charles :cool: Hello, I've been a member of the expat forum for about 1 year now, though this is my first post. I signed up back in the day just to keep up to date on ... Read More
Expat Blog Christmas Party 2012 by Resuri_Ann
How about an expat-blog gathering before Christmas? :) Let me know your ideas :P
Where I live in Cebu City area anyone want to do this here? :cool: Read More
A job for my wife
Call Centers in both Cebu and Manila are requesting Call center agents. Currently this is in demand here. Practice typing skills before applying, you need to pass a typing test of 25 WPM. And had some very basic computer skills. Good English is also ... Read More
Need Help or Information by Kaushal Kumar
Hello Everyone, When i joined this forum i was so excited and thought i will be visit Philippines very soon. However it has been long time but not getting any information or advice or any partner who can help me on this. I am again writing this ...
Was that you trying to call me? I am a little hard of hearing so was going to give it to my sister-in-law to answer but maybe you gave up and hung up. It may be easier to communicate by Facebook: facebook.com/charles.harman1 Read More
what business can i have in the philippines? by steph21
Hi, im new here and been surfing on line about philippines and business there. I am planing on moving to the philippines im married to a pinay and want to move there and open a biz but from what i read and what people tell me, its not so good to ...
Hello Charles Harman here we had a family business that started out as a internet cafe but you can make any money in that these days so along with the internet we offer a variety of PC related options like Virus Removal, PC Repair, Publishing and ... Read More
Need Help or Information by Kaushal Kumar
Hello Everyone, When i joined this forum i was so excited and thought i will be visit Philippines very soon. However it has been long time but not getting any information or advice or any partner who can help me on this. I am again writing this ...
Hello Kaushal, I have an informational only website you can go look up information on many different topics related to the Philippines RetiringPhilippines.org I also have my email and address there... at your service, ask away please. Charles Read More
3rd month and still no friends by 5000iujk
Hi,im stephanie and ive been here for 3 months.I love the Philippines,its a beautiful country but its not been easy making friends. I am studying to have a 2nd degree (cos i dont like what i studied earlier)online and i dont have a job,but i have ...
Hi I'm Charles and I am white but my best friend here is Black. I also have a couple mixed that are coming in November and she is black maybe I can send you her info and you two can connect up. Umm Aziza Jamila on facebook first name is Jamila and ... Read More
new member by abby888
Hi everyone., im from Philippines., just want to meet new friends., :)
MLM multi-level-marketing, online marketing, making money online, most will not succeed in this in fact it's a whopping 90 % fail at it. It takes a certain kind of person like a salesman to make this work I know I tried for years only one time did I ... Read More
Best places to live in philippines by Victoria99
Hello, Young mum of 2 and expecting the 3rd in a few months is relocating to the philippines. Neither I nor my husband had been there and so we don't really know what to expect. We're used to certain standard of life here with the kids in Paris ...
Consider Cebu City it's the second largest city in the Philippines, yet has much less traffic and crime. We rarely get Typhoons most go up over Manila, we rarely get flooding except minor street flooding in major storms. Cebu is protected from ... Read More
Coming to the Philippines!!! by Satcomguy
I'm not new to Expat.com, but new to the Phillipine forum. Looking to be there by the end of the month and hoping to make some new friends. I've been there before but would like to go to some new places.
There is so much to do in Cebu City you would never run out of things to do and places to go. Soon we are moving to Talisay Cebu which is a town right next to Cebu City and growing, we have one huge SM going up with lots of cool stuff in the Talisay ... Read More
Coming to the Philippines!!! by Satcomguy
I'm not new to Expat.com, but new to the Phillipine forum. Looking to be there by the end of the month and hoping to make some new friends. I've been there before but would like to go to some new places.
Hello Charles Harman here, I live near Cebu City the absolutely best place in the Philippines to live. Read the many posts on my informational web site dedicated to those wanting to come to the Philippines. retiringphilippines.org Currently I have ... Read More
Baguio Move for US Missionary
Hello Pastor Steve, Charles Harman here, My wife and I are most likely moving to Baguio soon, she, my wife that is, is in college here in Cebu City and wants to switch to a college in Baguio. Maybe you and I can get together and have a bible study I ... Read More
Looking for Musicians to form a Blues Band in Cebu Philippines. by CharlesHarman
I am looking for a professional Drummer that can keep up with the old blues tunes as listed below. Also looking for Horns and rhythm guitarists. Once the band forms we will play the big hotels and private parties. Your leader is a Blues Guitarist ...
Send my your email and I will send you a map with photos on how to find it. basically its. Go through the CSCR Tunnel heading south towards Talisay, Stay on the Cebu South Coastal Road. go all the way down past the New SM they are building, keep ... Read More
Looking for Musicians to form a Blues Band in Cebu Philippines. by CharlesHarman
I am looking for a professional Drummer that can keep up with the old blues tunes as listed below. Also looking for Horns and rhythm guitarists. Once the band forms we will play the big hotels and private parties. Your leader is a Blues Guitarist ...
We are playing in Pooc Talisay on the beach every sunday at 2:00 PM we are in a covered building just a few feet from the ocean. We will be adding a new member soon playing the sax he is from Houston Texas, I am from Fort Worth and Richard the lead ... Read More
Expat Friend Needs a Job, Now Broke by CharlesHarman
I have a friend here named Dan an American, he is too young for pension or Social Security. At one time he had a business and homes however his x-wife took all that away and left him with nothing. Currently he has just about sold everything he owns ...
I gave the contact info to Dan. Read More
Looking for Musicians to form a Blues Band in Cebu Philippines. by CharlesHarman
I am looking for a professional Drummer that can keep up with the old blues tunes as listed below. Also looking for Horns and rhythm guitarists. Once the band forms we will play the big hotels and private parties. Your leader is a Blues Guitarist ...
I posted this as a classified but it now says I have no classifieds. should I post it in Jobs or will that be deleted also. Read More
Looking for Musicians to form a Blues Band in Cebu Philippines. by CharlesHarman
I am looking for a professional Drummer that can keep up with the old blues tunes as listed below. Also looking for Horns and rhythm guitarists. Once the band forms we will play the big hotels and private parties. Your leader is a Blues Guitarist ...
The right kind of music here along with the right connections can go big. The older social lights like the 50s, 60s and 70s music not what 99% of the bands here are playing including the band I manage. Then we use a professional and semi-famous ... Read More
Looking for Musicians to form a Blues Band in Cebu Philippines.
I am looking for a professional Drummer that can keep up with the old blues tunes as listed below. Also looking for Horns and rhythm guitarists. Once the band forms we will play the big hotels and private parties. Your leader is a Blues Guitarist ... Read More
i am italian chef look for working to philippines
Your best bet is to open a restaurant either by your self or find a business oriented partner so you can do the cooking and he runs the business. Finding work is not that easy here in the Philippnes as most jobs are reserved for Filipinos. :cool: Read More
All the necessary Information about VIsas by LuisF
THAILAND IMMIGRATION, WORK PERMIT, RESIDENCY & SPONSORSHIP Before we delve any deeper, there are several key points to constantly keep in mind regarding immigration and work permits in Thailand. [b]First, the right to live and the right to work in ...
Thanks appreciate the response, I will look for a Thai Embassy if we have one here, if not then we need to go to Manila. Charles Read More
All the necessary Information about VIsas by LuisF
THAILAND IMMIGRATION, WORK PERMIT, RESIDENCY & SPONSORSHIP Before we delve any deeper, there are several key points to constantly keep in mind regarding immigration and work permits in Thailand. [b]First, the right to live and the right to work in ...
LuisF, I am an American Expat living in the Philippines, my wife is a Filipino Citizen or "Filipina" I carry a US Passport and hers is from the Philippines. Can the two of us just fly to Thailand, and get access for a 2 week vacation? Charles ... Read More
a spanish in the Philippines! by angelaguerra
hello everybody! i´m a spanish expat in Hanoi looking for an amazing trip to Philippines, I already booked the flights on April to Manila, but really i need some advices! when you are a expat you want to see something different than in Lonely ...
Hotel Cesario Quezon Highway Pusok, Lapu-Lapu City Mactan, Philippines Phone 340-0211, 6332 340-0615 Standard Room is P1,460 about $33.00 per night Located beside the Bella Vista Hotel, this hotel is physically connected to the Bella Vista Hotel ... Read More
a spanish in the Philippines! by angelaguerra
hello everybody! i´m a spanish expat in Hanoi looking for an amazing trip to Philippines, I already booked the flights on April to Manila, but really i need some advices! when you are a expat you want to see something different than in Lonely ...
When you arrive in Cebu remember I am almost in sight of the Airport I live on Mactan Island and where I am is between the Gaisano Mactan Island Mall and the Airport or about five minute drive from my place to the Airport baggage pickup. I'm so ... Read More
Doing business in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, are foreign investors welcome in the Philippines? Is it complicated to register a company in the Philippines? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in the Philippines? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would ...
I know a British guy named Chris who owns a 250 man call center here in Cebu City. He hires only Filipino call center personnel, because he likes their work ethics. This is a large company and it has been in business more than 10 years. He seems to ... Read More
Doing business in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, are foreign investors welcome in the Philippines? Is it complicated to register a company in the Philippines? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in the Philippines? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would ...
I have one here also broke business Cassava business out of business. So far I am still at it with my web site services business and our 12 year old "Cool Zone Internet Cafe" in Bogo Philippines is still doing business. This one used to produce ... Read More
Can an American visitor open a bank account in Philippines?
Sure you can we have several different accounts in two banks here Philippine National Bank Bank of the Philippine Islands Security Bank Corporation First Agro-Industrial Rural Bank Inc. FAIR Bank We also have Citi Bank here in Cebu City. :cool: Read More
a spanish in the Philippines! by angelaguerra
hello everybody! i´m a spanish expat in Hanoi looking for an amazing trip to Philippines, I already booked the flights on April to Manila, but really i need some advices! when you are a expat you want to see something different than in Lonely ...
Another suggestion is to buy one of the cheap Cherry Mobile cell phones they work great and only cost Php 799 each. I don't mean this as an advertisement rather a suggestion, cellphones are stolen every day here so having a nice expensive model is a ... Read More
a spanish in the Philippines! by angelaguerra
hello everybody! i´m a spanish expat in Hanoi looking for an amazing trip to Philippines, I already booked the flights on April to Manila, but really i need some advices! when you are a expat you want to see something different than in Lonely ...
Thinking of visiting the Philippines, alone...be Street Smart For a stay in Manila you need more than one day to see the main attractions. My last visit to Manila was for a week and I still did not see all there is to see. I strongly suggest you ... Read More
a spanish in the Philippines! by angelaguerra
hello everybody! i´m a spanish expat in Hanoi looking for an amazing trip to Philippines, I already booked the flights on April to Manila, but really i need some advices! when you are a expat you want to see something different than in Lonely ...
Hello angelaguerra I run a blog all about the Philippines called retiringphilippines.org in it all your questions should be answered. Check it out and let me know. Read More
Doing business in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, are foreign investors welcome in the Philippines? Is it complicated to register a company in the Philippines? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in the Philippines? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would ...
Hello Julien, Charles here, our family has had a internet cafe in operation here for about 12 years. We have had to diversify to survive but stayed in business all these years as others came and went. Like a lot of things here the business is in my ... Read More
Buying property in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Philippines? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Philippines? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Tell me about it I am still trying to sell my Bogo house since 2008. Considering renting it out by the room or the entire house. :cool: Read More
Looking to open Small Call Center to grow my company by eugenedna
Hey guys I need some help. I have been looking for a call center company in Philippines. I got some quotes but the price just does not make sense, compare to what I hear these workers are getting paid. After doing some reading it looks like I can ...
Chris Ducker is a British expat living in Cebu City, find his blog here: virtualbusinesslifestyle.com Get on his mailing list then you can email him right from his automated email system and he does read his mail. I have contacted him myself this ... Read More
Buying property in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Philippines? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Philippines? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
By the way the lady charges 50,000 for the complete processing of 13A Residency. But I found out it will run you 25,000 if you do it all yourself. So maybe worth it. Just send me a private email and I will respond with all the details and contact ... Read More
Buying property in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Philippines? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Philippines? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Good advice about the attorney, so happens I have a friend who will be here visiting us in a week and he is an attorney actually a probate attorney so he will know about wills. I actually did write one when we were still in Texas and have it here on ... Read More
Cost of Housing
You can build your own dream home in the Philippines for as low as $50,000 US Dollars or less. I built mine in 2004 for 85,000, but I went all out for luxury. Actually Wish I had just settled for a much leaner structure but I was new to the ... Read More
thinking about moving to the philippines- need a nice-safe apartment by kccowboy170
need to find a nice safe apartment for under $200.00-anywhere in the philippines-need all of the info i can get about moving there and living there-thanks-gary
Hello, Lapu-Lapu City has apartment vacancies ranging from 100 to 200 per month. Come to Tumulak Village, Lapu-Lapu City, Mactan Island, Philippines, which is a controlled access compound of mostly wealthy Filipinos. Living here you are not bothered ... Read More
how is your married life with filipina in philipines?
Well I have been married to Marianne for 7 years. For me it is heaven on earth, literally. I married her in 2004, built her a nice home and she has returned love to me continuously since then. I am now putting her through College. We have never had ... Read More
Living Here in the phillipines by fgarthon
Well my friends the philipines is a wondefull place to live. but with money be careful i have lost all my money here cause i trusted the wrong kind of people. aAny way living hee is easy you just need t ave money to live here .
Oh by the way I have only been kind of sort of robbed once here. This was in a Bus stopover in Carmen Philippines. I had gone into the bathroom and I was the only one in there. A guy followed me in and started asking me for money, I pulled out a 20 ... Read More
Living Here in the phillipines by fgarthon
Well my friends the philipines is a wondefull place to live. but with money be careful i have lost all my money here cause i trusted the wrong kind of people. aAny way living hee is easy you just need t ave money to live here .
My brother in law is setting up an area on our 5 hectares to raise goats for their goat milk, and dried fish, is buying a fishing boat now. He will sell the goat milk to the Koreans and dried fish to the Filipinos and possibly export some. This is ... Read More
Expat Friend Needs a Job, Now Broke by CharlesHarman
I have a friend here named Dan an American, he is too young for pension or Social Security. At one time he had a business and homes however his x-wife took all that away and left him with nothing. Currently he has just about sold everything he owns ...
Personally I think he just needs to go out and look for work there are jobs out there it will take time but he can do it. Read More
Expat Friend Needs a Job, Now Broke by CharlesHarman
I have a friend here named Dan an American, he is too young for pension or Social Security. At one time he had a business and homes however his x-wife took all that away and left him with nothing. Currently he has just about sold everything he owns ...
He's existing on donations and sales of his stuff, donations are few. I personally have donated to him several times closing in on 10,000 pesos over several months, and I don't expect that back. Daily and twice daily internet access may be hard for ... Read More
Expat Friend Needs a Job, Now Broke by CharlesHarman
I have a friend here named Dan an American, he is too young for pension or Social Security. At one time he had a business and homes however his x-wife took all that away and left him with nothing. Currently he has just about sold everything he owns ...
He is registered here already, problem is he had to sell his computer to eat so the only time he gets online is when he stops by here. That's why I posted this for him. He is also not very good at writing things. I copied this down and will get him ... Read More
Expat Friend Needs a Job, Now Broke
I have a friend here named Dan an American, he is too young for pension or Social Security. At one time he had a business and homes however his x-wife took all that away and left him with nothing. Currently he has just about sold everything he owns ... Read More
Typhoon Heading For Cebu 48 Hour Warning by CharlesHarman
I hear there is a Typhoon Heading our way, was told 48 hour warning. Anyone heard anything about this I rarely watch TV so have not seen anything. :cool:
It's up to 1000 now, just heard this morning. Read More
Buying property in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Philippines? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Philippines? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
I will contact her monday and let you know. Read More
Typhoon Heading For Cebu 48 Hour Warning by CharlesHarman
I hear there is a Typhoon Heading our way, was told 48 hour warning. Anyone heard anything about this I rarely watch TV so have not seen anything. :cool:
Wow had no idea it was that bad, don't watch much TV even though we are in the city. Can you send me the link so I can publish that on my blog. Charles Read More
Buying property in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Philippines? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Philippines? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
There is a woman in Lapu-Lapu who does all the processing and running around for you for the 13A processing, that is she completes all the paperwork and makes runs to your home to get signatures and paperwork. I can send you her contact and price ... Read More
Typhoon Heading For Cebu 48 Hour Warning by CharlesHarman
I hear there is a Typhoon Heading our way, was told 48 hour warning. Anyone heard anything about this I rarely watch TV so have not seen anything. :cool:
Yesterday it rained off and on for a while some times pretty hard, then suddenly stopped today it is partly cloudy or it is partly sunny... anyway no rain today so far. Read More
Typhoon Heading For Cebu 48 Hour Warning by CharlesHarman
I hear there is a Typhoon Heading our way, was told 48 hour warning. Anyone heard anything about this I rarely watch TV so have not seen anything. :cool:
blueoakey, Thanks I checked my underground weather and did not see anything. It looks small though hope it stays that way. The bedroom/office in my apartment has a sheet of plywood over the window so I can sleep days as I often do. I am afraid in ... Read More
Buying property in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Philippines? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Philippines? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Thinking of building some small apartments on our land in northern Cebu The Koreans are investing heavily in that area, alreayd putting up a condo which anyone can own here, and they have a gulf course, not sure how that works. Anyone have any ... Read More
Buying property in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Philippines? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Philippines? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Yes I agree this is a great Forum Best I have ever come across. and it Is my personal favorite. :cool: Read More
Typhoon Heading For Cebu 48 Hour Warning
I hear there is a Typhoon Heading our way, was told 48 hour warning. Anyone heard anything about this I rarely watch TV so have not seen anything. :cool: Read More
Buying property in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Philippines? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Philippines? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Cool, trying to get that started so far no one's there. Read More
Marriage formalities by Jona3300
Hello all, I have a unique problem that I would like advise on. I was married to my wife in April 2010 in IloIlo, upon my return to the U.S.A I learn that my divorce from a previous marriage did not officially finalize until 2 weeks after my ...
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Buying property in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Philippines? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Philippines? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
That's exactly what happened with my friend Dan his wife left him and took all his money and houses he now has nothing flat broke As for Marianne we now have 3 kids and I am putting her through College. I seriously doubt she will leave at this late ... Read More
Buying property in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Philippines? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Philippines? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Flying Fox is correct on the ownership of land. Our house is on land owned by my wife but the house is in both our names. We also purchased 5 hectares of land in northern Cebu, this land is in Marianne's name only. Land is cheap up there, in some ... Read More
just thinking... by ngb
I saw and heard that there are many Indian men who are married with Filipina women.... may i know the reason why??? aside from they are in love..what does Indian men saw in Filipina women that made them to fall in love with them?
I have been married to my wife Marianne for 7 wonderful years, we now have 3 kids and a great life together. We have not had an argument in all this time. Sure we have had small disagreements once in a while but they are always very civil and we get ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Baguio by CharlesHarman
Can anyone fill me in on daily life in Baguio? I'm thinking of moving there this April. Mostly to remove ourselves from a undesirable family situation near us. 1. What is it like living there? 2. How are the people towards foreigners? 3. What is the ...
To blueoakey, Thanks Pete for the comments on moving, Yes I think this move will be difficult for us also, as we have a house full of stuff a car and motorcycle or scooter as you say. I am very is it cold natured or warm natured anyway I like the ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Baguio by CharlesHarman
Can anyone fill me in on daily life in Baguio? I'm thinking of moving there this April. Mostly to remove ourselves from a undesirable family situation near us. 1. What is it like living there? 2. How are the people towards foreigners? 3. What is the ...
To: princessbadge Thanks for the good information I posted this on my website along with some additional info and photos. See it here: retiringphilippines.org/2011/12/07/move-cool-baguio Read More
Banking and available money subject by toptroll
I'm about finished with most everything to make the final move to Bohol. We already own properties and we plan to build soon. The question which keeps coming up is as follows. "I have no idea what I should do about the availability of money from ...
I'm still using my home ATM card and my home bank for ATM transactions they are only charging me $1.00 per transaction. Been kind of slow getting things switched over to a Philippine bank. :cool: Read More
Thinking of moving to Baguio by CharlesHarman
Can anyone fill me in on daily life in Baguio? I'm thinking of moving there this April. Mostly to remove ourselves from a undesirable family situation near us. 1. What is it like living there? 2. How are the people towards foreigners? 3. What is the ...
Thanks everyone we are planning a visit out there soon. It would be nice if there were someone who actually lives there. Charles Read More
Thinking of moving to Baguio
Can anyone fill me in on daily life in Baguio? I'm thinking of moving there this April. Mostly to remove ourselves from a undesirable family situation near us. 1. What is it like living there? 2. How are the people towards foreigners? 3. What is the ... Read More
Business
We had one in Mandaue City, a canteen that is, problem was the location was all wrong which surprised me it was a busy area turns out the people were either in a hurry to get to work or get home no one during the non rush hours except a Honda dealer ... Read More
Business
My wife and I have always been interested in opening a fast food business like Chow King or McDonalds, are you looking for partners, or someone to run it? Charles Harman Read More
Going to marry with filipino & any indians in phil.? by ndoshani
hello friend.me nisar from india.i m going to marry with my filipino gf and want to live in philipines.is any advise plz? about which bussinss good for indians in phil.?
Boracay is a wonderful place but a bit costly, everything there is more due to it being a big tourist destination. Cebu has the best of both worlds you can find 5 star beach resorts and some nice ones that the rest of us can afford like Portofino ... Read More
Going to marry with filipino & any indians in phil.? by ndoshani
hello friend.me nisar from india.i m going to marry with my filipino gf and want to live in philipines.is any advise plz? about which bussinss good for indians in phil.?
Where are you going on your vacation, I am in Mactan Island near Cebu City. I do tours here of the island of Cebu 197 per person. Read More
Going to marry with filipino & any indians in phil.? by ndoshani
hello friend.me nisar from india.i m going to marry with my filipino gf and want to live in philipines.is any advise plz? about which bussinss good for indians in phil.?
vijay.singh Hi can you contact me via email or on my network here: retiringphilippines.org I was stationed in Udorn Thailand in 1970 and had an indian friend there who was a business owner in town. Good friendship but lost contact over the ... Read More
Living Here in the phillipines by fgarthon
Well my friends the philipines is a wondefull place to live. but with money be careful i have lost all my money here cause i trusted the wrong kind of people. aAny way living hee is easy you just need t ave money to live here .
I had another friend while flying over here had more than 10,000 in cash stolen out of his pants pocket while he slept on the plane. I recommend using a cheap (around ten bucks) money belt keeps the money safe around your waist where no one can get ... Read More
Living Here in the phillipines by fgarthon
Well my friends the philipines is a wondefull place to live. but with money be careful i have lost all my money here cause i trusted the wrong kind of people. aAny way living hee is easy you just need t ave money to live here .
To be honest with you It's even worse in the US. It's the US that I switched form back pocket to front and then to the bag. There they like to bump into you then grab your wallet. I heard about this so I switched and so far not theft. In the ... 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
Living Here in the phillipines by fgarthon
Well my friends the philipines is a wondefull place to live. but with money be careful i have lost all my money here cause i trusted the wrong kind of people. aAny way living hee is easy you just need t ave money to live here .
I carry my wallet in my front pocket not back and in a crowd I keep my hand in my pocket holding the wallet. I also use a little bag with a strap over my head, then hold it in crowds and on jeepneys. I'm an American who lives in the Philippines and ... Read More
Permanent Residency 13a, Does it Affect your Social Security Checks?
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? Read More
Banking and available money subject by toptroll
I'm about finished with most everything to make the final move to Bohol. We already own properties and we plan to build soon. The question which keeps coming up is as follows. "I have no idea what I should do about the availability of money from ...
MONEY MATTERS: You can have your social security sent to several different Banks in the Philippines Go to a call center where you can call the US or find someone like myself that has a MagicJack internet phone and call them and have it switched ... Read More