OzFreddie
Australian looking for information about Philippines
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Registration: 20 April 2014
What is something that is popular that annoys you? by Guestposter13
Hello everyone, Trends are everywhere, and from time to time something comes up that people would "hover over" and if you don't follow the "flock", you would be considered a "caveman". I'm a fan of social ...
Clothes with designer holes in them! I hate to see pants with holes, rips and threads hanging loose. I grew up poor and my mother went to great pains to make sure our clothes had no holes and now people are paying a fortune for new clothes ... Read More
divorce or annulment whats the cost and how quick by spanishpete
Hi there everyone would anybody know the cost of a divorce or annulment in the Philippins and how quick
Just be sure that if/when the annulment is finalised that the lady is not going to say thanks very much and walk away from you as a newly single lady! Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to the Philippines? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in the Philippines, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do ...
Apart from noisy dogs and horrendous driving conditions the thing I hate the most is backyard burning of rubbish. The fumes are disgusting and lead to all sorts of health problems but the barangay doesn't seem to worry at all about it even ... Read More
New members of the France forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the France forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hello I am Frederick, dual British/Australian and I have lived in Australia for many years and the Philippines for the past two and a half years. I am retired and now wish to live in France, a country I love and I speak some French, well, enough ... Read More
Living in France and inviting unmarried partner
I am a dual British/Australian citizen who has been living in Australia for many years and I receive an Australian pension. I want to return to live in U.K. and apply for my Filipino unmarried partner to join me in living there. If that is refused ... Read More
How to get divorce by Pamudi Senanayake
One of my friend have got married Philippine girl before 4 years..now they are separated but not legally.now my friend want to marry srilankan girl and how can he do it? Can he get marry his gf without divorce? It will be legal or not ? Please ...
You don't say if your friend wants to marry a Sri Lankan girl in Philippines or in Sri Lanka. Separation makes no difference in Philippines, legal or not, the couple are still married until the marriage is annulled. Marriage is for life in ... Read More
Imagration dress code by Guestposter98645
Hi all Well just did my visa extension but this time a new security guy...dressed in t-shirt dirty pants tells me that next time I am to make sure I am dressed in long pants Now I did have on a buttoned shirt as well as shoes and shorts So my ...
NEW DRESS CODE POLICY Administrative Circular No. SBM-2013-007 was issued on 01 October 2013 revising the policy on dress code imposed on clients transacting or with official business in the Bureau of Immigration (BI). Policy amendments were made ... Read More
Married Aussies. by DavidWF
A couple of years ago I asked Centrelink what would happen to my aged pension should I marry, and they told me that if I have a live in partner of any description my Australian pension would drop $100 plus ( not sure if that was per month or per ...
I think we would all do well to read the Family Code of The Philippines: Philippines Family Code It's mostly in simple language, but sets out clearly obligations when married or partnered to a Filipino. Property ownership is particularly ... Read More
Married Aussies. by DavidWF
A couple of years ago I asked Centrelink what would happen to my aged pension should I marry, and they told me that if I have a live in partner of any description my Australian pension would drop $100 plus ( not sure if that was per month or per ...
It's correct that if you are a pensioner with a spouse/partner then you are no longer entitled to a single person pension, but if you are in Australia and your spouse/partner is of pension age then you will each get a married/partnered pension. ... Read More
Australian Pension Card. by DavidWF
I am an Australian and have been living in Sibulan for the past 34 months, and I am going back for a visit and medical checkups before my 36 months expires. I notified Centrelink that I would be coming back for a visit and asked how do I get my ...
But you do need an Australian address that Centrelink can assume is your Australian residential address. I was there in January and renewed my Medicare card with no problem and had already received my new pension card, sent to my daughter's ... Read More
Australian Pension Card. by DavidWF
I am an Australian and have been living in Sibulan for the past 34 months, and I am going back for a visit and medical checkups before my 36 months expires. I notified Centrelink that I would be coming back for a visit and asked how do I get my ...
It appears to be true. If you read the single pension rate it reduces by about $100 per week if you have a partner. Centrelink probably is assuming that in Oz you either receive a couples pension if the other partner is of pensionable age or if the ... Read More
SRRV some basic questions by Buzzardman
I live in UK and am looking to move out to Philippines on a SRRV. I have been googling away for information on the details of the procedures and have a couple of questions that I am not clear about. Sorry if they seem a bit simplistic, but I would ...
So maybe I'll keep going on tourist visas. A bit of a hassle, but maybe worth it. Perhaps someone will suggest marrying a Filipino as an option but then I lose 25% of my Australian pension! Read More
SRRV some basic questions by Buzzardman
I live in UK and am looking to move out to Philippines on a SRRV. I have been googling away for information on the details of the procedures and have a couple of questions that I am not clear about. Sorry if they seem a bit simplistic, but I would ...
@ dok49 Can you explain what you mean by the statement about paying tax? As far as I can tell, non-resident tax is for income earned in the Philippines and for someone who is NOT resident in Philippines, not for someone who is resident as part of ... Read More
Visa to Australia. by Aussie Dave
I have lived in the Philippines for approx four years and I am going back to Australia in September for a six week holiday, but my lady friend who is a Filipino wants to go with me. Could somebody please help me out here with information on how I ...
The biggest barrier is that she needs to prove in some way that she won't defect and stay in Australia. This is usually done with a letter from an employer and/or by owning real estate or a business or by having children to return to in ... Read More
Filipina got no Bank account. Can I move to Australia? Got a BF by Gloryjoy
Hello everyone. I would Like to asked if, there is a possibility that I can go to Australia without any bank account for my visa, because I don't have any work yet, and I don't have any bank accounts. But I have a boyfriend that ready ...
This link will help you: Australian Visitor Visa info THE most important thing is that the Australian Immigration needs to know that you will return to Philippines, so if you can get some proof that you will return then that will help. A letter ... Read More
Filipina got no Bank account. Can I move to Australia? Got a BF by Gloryjoy
Hello everyone. I would Like to asked if, there is a possibility that I can go to Australia without any bank account for my visa, because I don't have any work yet, and I don't have any bank accounts. But I have a boyfriend that ready ...
If he can show intention to support you with all of your needs and give proof of his income and show copies of bank accounts then you have a good chance, but you may still need to prove your intention of returning to Philippines. If you have a job ... Read More
Visa question for Australian by OzFreddie
I am hoping that I can purchase a one-way ticket from Australia to Philippines and then within 30 days, if I decide to stay longer, extend my stay for 60 days. Can I enter the Philippines with a one-way ticket if I don't know my intended ...
Good post! I discovered the Kota Kinabulu flight back in May when I was returning to Phils from Australia. I purchased a one-way from Manila with Air Asia for $64 AUD ($48 USD). Strangely though, Philippines Airlines didn't ask about my ... Read More
Visa question for Australian by OzFreddie
I am hoping that I can purchase a one-way ticket from Australia to Philippines and then within 30 days, if I decide to stay longer, extend my stay for 60 days. Can I enter the Philippines with a one-way ticket if I don't know my intended ...
It looks like securing an ECC alleviates the problems if you are leaving after 6 months or more in Philippines: "Manila, Philippines---The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reminded foreign nationals to secure an Emigration Clearance Certificate ... Read More
Your new local habits in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in the Philippines is a great way to immerse in a new culture and lifestyle. Have you embraced local customs since you've lived in the Philippines? If so, which one(s)? Did local customs change the way you see things, ...
Thanks for that! Magnolia is the one I use mainly and also I quite like Queensland Butter, nothing to do with Queensland, lol! Made in Philippines, but it's almost like Oz butter. Read More
Your new local habits in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in the Philippines is a great way to immerse in a new culture and lifestyle. Have you embraced local customs since you've lived in the Philippines? If so, which one(s)? Did local customs change the way you see things, ...
LOL! Sorry about your brain being dead! Yeah, I know, it's a joke! I went back to Oz in May to visit daughters and grandkids and I felt a bit like a square peg! I couldn't cope with the cold in the Adelaide hills! I was just longing to get ... Read More
Married Aussies. by DavidWF
A couple of years ago I asked Centrelink what would happen to my aged pension should I marry, and they told me that if I have a live in partner of any description my Australian pension would drop $100 plus ( not sure if that was per month or per ...
In Australia things are slightly different and each individual is treated separately. A person's pension ceases on death and is not inherited by the spouse/partner, who receives her/his own benefits, either a spouse/partner pension or a single ... Read More
Married Aussies. by DavidWF
A couple of years ago I asked Centrelink what would happen to my aged pension should I marry, and they told me that if I have a live in partner of any description my Australian pension would drop $100 plus ( not sure if that was per month or per ...
I can see now why this is so. In Australia there is a higher payment for a single pensioner. The rate for a couple is less than twice the rate for a single pensioner. Where one partner only is elegible for the pension the other partner can be ... Read More
House renovation
Firstly, unless you are a Filipino citizen or are married to one, then you can't buy/own land. You can buy and own a condominium, subject to certain conditions. You can lease/rent land to build a house on. Your options to do what you are ... Read More
Married Aussies. by DavidWF
A couple of years ago I asked Centrelink what would happen to my aged pension should I marry, and they told me that if I have a live in partner of any description my Australian pension would drop $100 plus ( not sure if that was per month or per ...
That's $100 per fortnight? Not per month? WOW! I could barely exist even in Phils if that happened! Imagine trying to support a partner with no income if you were in Australia and relying just on the single pension! I can't find any ... Read More
Australian Pension Card. by DavidWF
I am an Australian and have been living in Sibulan for the past 34 months, and I am going back for a visit and medical checkups before my 36 months expires. I notified Centrelink that I would be coming back for a visit and asked how do I get my ...
Hi David I think the problem is that you advised them that you are living permanently in the Philippines. I haven't done that, so I think that is the difference. I am here in Phils on tourist visas that I renew and Centrelink have my ... Read More
Australian Pension Card. by DavidWF
I am an Australian and have been living in Sibulan for the past 34 months, and I am going back for a visit and medical checkups before my 36 months expires. I notified Centrelink that I would be coming back for a visit and asked how do I get my ...
The only way I know is to have an address in Australia where your renewed cards will be sent. I use my daughter's address in Australia and recently while on a visit I collected my renewed pension card and will do the same on the next trip to ... Read More
Married Aussies. by DavidWF
A couple of years ago I asked Centrelink what would happen to my aged pension should I marry, and they told me that if I have a live in partner of any description my Australian pension would drop $100 plus ( not sure if that was per month or per ...
I haven't asked Centrelink what happens to my pension if I have a wife or partner and perhaps I won't ask! I do have a partner here in the Philippines and never even thought about how it could affect my pension. It does seem crazy that if ... Read More
Visa question for Australian by OzFreddie
I am hoping that I can purchase a one-way ticket from Australia to Philippines and then within 30 days, if I decide to stay longer, extend my stay for 60 days. Can I enter the Philippines with a one-way ticket if I don't know my intended ...
Thanks, Matt! What through ticket do you usually purchase? I will return to Oz perhaps once every year, but I understand that in addition to purchasing my return ticket Manila to Australia I will need to purchase an additional through ticket to ... Read More
Visa question for Australian by OzFreddie
I am hoping that I can purchase a one-way ticket from Australia to Philippines and then within 30 days, if I decide to stay longer, extend my stay for 60 days. Can I enter the Philippines with a one-way ticket if I don't know my intended ...
Even with an allround ticket from Manila to San Francisco and my Alien Residents Card and a current visa, I was made to buy a through ticket when returning from San Francisco. The cheapest deal Philippines airlines did for me was through ticket to ... Read More
30k USD annual pension. Can i lead comfortable life in Davao? by baron.ward
Well been to the Philippines a few times and mainly stayed in Manila but loved Davao and I could certainly live there after meeting so many people. I was made redundant in Perth after 21 years in the Government, On my return there is no chance here ...
No, not in secure subdivisions, but I feel totally safe where I am. We were lucky to get two apartments next to each other, new and spacious. Yes, fairly industrial, but it's close to my partner's family and the kids would need to change ... Read More
30k USD annual pension. Can i lead comfortable life in Davao? by baron.ward
Well been to the Philippines a few times and mainly stayed in Manila but loved Davao and I could certainly live there after meeting so many people. I was made redundant in Perth after 21 years in the Government, On my return there is no chance here ...
I rent 2 apartments in Sta Rosa Laguna. One 2 bedroom apartment is not big enough because my partner has 3 children. The kids go to private school, we eat well and all up, it costs us 900 USD(1200 AUD) monthly. I don't run a car and we live ... Read More
30k USD annual pension. Can i lead comfortable life in Davao? by baron.ward
Well been to the Philippines a few times and mainly stayed in Manila but loved Davao and I could certainly live there after meeting so many people. I was made redundant in Perth after 21 years in the Government, On my return there is no chance here ...
You need to remember that mostly the guys here talk USD. USD30,000 is AUD43,000 Your AUD1000 is only $703 so do your sums by converting, it makes a big difference. Read More
Driving in the Philippines by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the Philippines? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the ...
My gf nephew was shot dead, 6 shots in the face by a hit man because he hit a tricycle driver and put him in hospital without income. Both drivers were unlicensed, no insurance. Beware, my friends! Read More
Driving in the Philippines by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the Philippines? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the ...
Different countries different things. However I did just read a US website that says: "The reverse parking manoeuvre has a reputation for being one of the most difficult test manoeuvres and as a result, fails a great many driving tests.". ... Read More
Driving in the Philippines by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the Philippines? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the ...
Its normal to reverse into car parking spaces. It is illogical to drive forward in, and have to risk reversing out into oncoming cars It's much easier to drive forwards out of a space where you can see the oncoming cars It's interesting ... Read More
Driving in the Philippines by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the Philippines? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the ...
Not in the race by a long shot! I will never complain about Aussie drivers again! Read More
Driving in the Philippines by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the Philippines? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the ...
Yes! Americans would adjust easily, but a challenge for Aussies! Read More
Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...
Hi Viona I am too far south of Angeles City to meet, but I know there are ex-pats living in Angeles City and also in Clark. I have met them at the Immigration office when renewing my visa. Best wishes Read More
30k USD annual pension. Can i lead comfortable life in Davao? by baron.ward
Well been to the Philippines a few times and mainly stayed in Manila but loved Davao and I could certainly live there after meeting so many people. I was made redundant in Perth after 21 years in the Government, On my return there is no chance here ...
That's what people need to know. Shop like locals and it is cheaper, eat like locals and again it is cheaper. Or Jollibee, two serves of 1 piece chicken and rice with coke is 158 pesos (A$5) ;)I can't believe how expensive it is shopping ... Read More
Driving in the Philippines by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the Philippines? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the ...
I am in Malolos, Bulacan. I find it much easier to go north from here, but I do want to visit Tagaytay at some stage. Read More
Driving in the Philippines by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the Philippines? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the ...
Having seen many traffic jams, I think that the lower rate of traffic accidents could be because the traffic is mostly crawling at a snail's pace, particularly in Manila. Read More
Driving in the Philippines by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the Philippines? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the ...
"Only in the Philippines"! But I love the crazy place and my crazy woman! I couldn't enjoy myself so cheaply in Australia! Read More
Driving in the Philippines by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the Philippines? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the ...
I have been driving for 56 years in U.K and Australia, motor bikes, cars, trucks, fork lifts, you name it, but never will I risk my life driving here in the Philippines! Road rules may exist, but I see no one obeying. It's like dodgem cars at a ... Read More
how much can be to build a house? by giovannigio
how much can be cost build a house, mixed with cement and wood, for example floor made in wood. 2 floor , 40 squarmeter
It pays to have a Filipina gf/wife! If you are a foreigner, stay out of the picture when looking at land or building/repair work. Even find a Filippino friend to do the getting of prices and quotes. My gf was looking to buy land and when the agent ... Read More
Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...
Any Aussies on here residing in Malolos, Bulacan? Thanks! Read More
Taking girlfriend to Australia & USA by OzFreddie
I am an Australian citizen with dual Australian and U.K. passports. I am about to relocate to Phils(in 8 weeks) and have a girlfriend there already, with whom I will be living. I would like to take her and her young son to Australia in August for a ...
The Australian Tourist Visa is easy and much cheaper. A$135 (4,725 pesos [July 2015]) :) Those earlier costs for marriage Visa, are for residency.Thank you. I wondered if that was the case. Read More
Taking girlfriend to Australia & USA by OzFreddie
I am an Australian citizen with dual Australian and U.K. passports. I am about to relocate to Phils(in 8 weeks) and have a girlfriend there already, with whom I will be living. I would like to take her and her young son to Australia in August for a ...
Love, yes, hahaha! She has a bankbook in her name. She also owns a house and land freehold, no loans and another plot of land, freehold. She is keeping working 2 days each week and her salary is staying in her bankbook. Her boss is willing to say ... Read More
Taking girlfriend to Australia & USA by OzFreddie
I am an Australian citizen with dual Australian and U.K. passports. I am about to relocate to Phils(in 8 weeks) and have a girlfriend there already, with whom I will be living. I would like to take her and her young son to Australia in August for a ...
If you do plan to take her back to Australia under a marriage visa, the application is basically the same as under a Fiance visa, and costs the same. Stage 1: Prospective Marriage visa (subclass 300) costs $4,630 or The Partner (Provisional) visa ... Read More
Best way to get documents sent from Australia to Philippines by OzFreddie
I have some important documents to be sent from Australia to Philippines and would like advice on the best way to get them here safely. In the past year I sent just 2 packages from Australia with Australia Post. One didn't arrive at all and the ...
DHL also offer a tracking service and Electronic Proof of Delivery (scanned signature) - dhl.com.ph/en/express/tracking.htmlThat sounds good! Thanks. Read More
Best way to get documents sent from Australia to Philippines by OzFreddie
I have some important documents to be sent from Australia to Philippines and would like advice on the best way to get them here safely. In the past year I sent just 2 packages from Australia with Australia Post. One didn't arrive at all and the ...
Thanks for that info. Hopefully they will deliver door-to-door and require a signature! There is no house delivery where I am, although in a modern sub-division. The local post office phoned the householder and advises there is mail available, ... Read More
Best way to get documents sent from Australia to Philippines
I have some important documents to be sent from Australia to Philippines and would like advice on the best way to get them here safely. In the past year I sent just 2 packages from Australia with Australia Post. One didn't arrive at all and the ... Read More
Wanted, a car expert by OzFreddie
I have seen an advert on tsikot.com for a 2003 Toyota Prado for 140,000 pesos only done 60.000 kms It looks in pristine condition and the seller says he is going overseas in November and needs to sell. The price looks too low, but he sounds ...
Thanks. That is what I think, but I have checked the price with the seller 3 times and he says 140,000 every time! Read More
do i move to the phil, or is it easier to get my wife out to australia by rod iddles
im undecided what to do,try to get my Filipino wife to Australia or I cum to Davao city to live with her . can somebody there advise me which of the 2 is easier and cheaper. ....cheers Rod, from down under..
I hear what you're saying. I have witnessed it firsthand, and there are plenty of anecdotal stories of the Filipina wife in Oz skipping after 2 years. It's about striking a balance I think. For very little money I have given enough that my ... Read More
Wanted, a car expert by OzFreddie
I have seen an advert on tsikot.com for a 2003 Toyota Prado for 140,000 pesos only done 60.000 kms It looks in pristine condition and the seller says he is going overseas in November and needs to sell. The price looks too low, but he sounds ...
Thanks for the reply. Have all of the low kms vehicles come from Japan? I know they have strict policy in Japan about how many kms cars are allowed to travel before scrapping or exporting. Read More
do i move to the phil, or is it easier to get my wife out to australia by rod iddles
im undecided what to do,try to get my Filipino wife to Australia or I cum to Davao city to live with her . can somebody there advise me which of the 2 is easier and cheaper. ....cheers Rod, from down under..
I will be in Malolos, Bulacan, north of Manila I have spent some time there and it is within fairly easy reach of nice beaches and national parks in Bataan. Shops don't interest me much, but there is a Robinson's mall close and several ... Read More
Wanted, a car expert
I have seen an advert on tsikot.com for a 2003 Toyota Prado for 140,000 pesos only done 60.000 kms It looks in pristine condition and the seller says he is going overseas in November and needs to sell. The price looks too low, but he sounds ... Read More
do i move to the phil, or is it easier to get my wife out to australia by rod iddles
im undecided what to do,try to get my Filipino wife to Australia or I cum to Davao city to live with her . can somebody there advise me which of the 2 is easier and cheaper. ....cheers Rod, from down under..
G'day, cobber! I am taking the plunge and going to my lady in the Philippines. She does have her own house, so that is a bonus. My living expenses will be very low and we will be able to afford to travel and live a good life. I am planning for ... Read More
Visa question for Australian by OzFreddie
I am hoping that I can purchase a one-way ticket from Australia to Philippines and then within 30 days, if I decide to stay longer, extend my stay for 60 days. Can I enter the Philippines with a one-way ticket if I don't know my intended ...
Leaving anywhere in Australia, it seems that we will be asked. They have asked me every time in Sydney, Brisbane and Darwin. I do read that many from the US never get asked at their departure airports though. The option to buy a refundable and ... Read More
Visa question for Australian by OzFreddie
I am hoping that I can purchase a one-way ticket from Australia to Philippines and then within 30 days, if I decide to stay longer, extend my stay for 60 days. Can I enter the Philippines with a one-way ticket if I don't know my intended ...
Many thanks for your helpful advice! I have to say that like you, Philippines Immigration didn't ask to see my ticket on my last visit there.I can't recall if I was asked in Darwin. I will play it safe. Read More
Visa question for Australian
I am hoping that I can purchase a one-way ticket from Australia to Philippines and then within 30 days, if I decide to stay longer, extend my stay for 60 days. Can I enter the Philippines with a one-way ticket if I don't know my intended ... Read More
Scams - fake agencies - WARNING by wishpianoentertainer
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Sorry, I didn't notice that one! :D Read More
Scams - fake agencies - WARNING by wishpianoentertainer
.FAKE !!! SCAM !!! .FAKE !!! SCAM !!! .FAKE !!! SCAM !!! .FAKE !!! BE WARNED - SCAMS ARE IN FULL SWING - DON'T LET THEM FULL YOURSELF - DON'T SEND ANY MONEY TO....!!! kensingtonukborderagency.2013@live.com UK IMMIGRATION ...
I think the poor English is a pointer to a scam! Read More
Top 5 tips to live in the Philippines by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in the Philippines. What recommendations ...
Corruption is rife in all of those countries that you mention and is hardly detected and prosecuted at all. There is also poverty in all those countries. In Australia there is corruption at all levels of government and business that goes ... Read More
Taking girlfriend to Australia & USA by OzFreddie
I am an Australian citizen with dual Australian and U.K. passports. I am about to relocate to Phils(in 8 weeks) and have a girlfriend there already, with whom I will be living. I would like to take her and her young son to Australia in August for a ...
Thank you for that info. Yes, we do intend to get married in Philippines. Read More
Taking girlfriend to Australia & USA by OzFreddie
I am an Australian citizen with dual Australian and U.K. passports. I am about to relocate to Phils(in 8 weeks) and have a girlfriend there already, with whom I will be living. I would like to take her and her young son to Australia in August for a ...
Thanks for the reply. She has her own freehold house and land - no mortgage or loan, but she will probably stop working when I arrive. Would a letter from my sister and her husband in USA help with the USA visa? Read More
Taking girlfriend to Australia & USA
I am an Australian citizen with dual Australian and U.K. passports. I am about to relocate to Phils(in 8 weeks) and have a girlfriend there already, with whom I will be living. I would like to take her and her young son to Australia in August for a ... Read More
Manila Taxi rules by swegolf1956
Manila Taxi Rule. Taxi drivers will undoubtedly try to cheat you. Expect it. One occasion as the price climbed to 1600 pesos per kilometer I just nodded my head. When we got stopped in a decent area in heavy traffic I got out and walked the ...
Hahaha! Nice one, Dave! You sound like a good bloke. Goodonya! Only an Aussie would admit to having had a down day! Not sure about the Rolfie quote though! Read More
Living 2014 on $5000.00 a month in Philippines (living in provience) by Wayne 07
In 2010 I read a question on blog of what is it like living on $5000.00 (U.S A. Dollars) a month in the Philippines. It is 2014 soon to be 2015. I would like to know now how life would be like living on that amount in both the city and country. I ...
Yes, I agree! Dental expenses however, in Australia, are not free, unless as a pensioner you are prepared to wait for 2 years to get anything other than emergency treatment done. Dental work in Philippines is a miniscule amount compared to ... Read More
Possible scam? by OzFreddie
I have known a young woman in the Philippines for a few weeks. She hasn't asked me for anything. No money. I offered to buy her a tablet and get it posted to her. She refused. She says she works a 6-day week as a clerk for a factory. She lives in ...
Thank you! Currently I am going to visit the Philippines in September on my way to USA from Australia, and I will stay there fro a week, visiting some friends and staying with a wonderful lady that I have met online. If all goes well, I will be ... Read More
Possible scam? by OzFreddie
I have known a young woman in the Philippines for a few weeks. She hasn't asked me for anything. No money. I offered to buy her a tablet and get it posted to her. She refused. She says she works a 6-day week as a clerk for a factory. She lives in ...
Some good sites around with names and /or photos of ... Read More
Possible scam? by OzFreddie
I have known a young woman in the Philippines for a few weeks. She hasn't asked me for anything. No money. I offered to buy her a tablet and get it posted to her. She refused. She says she works a 6-day week as a clerk for a factory. She lives in ...
Is that true? Girls from the provinces have more need to escape I think. Thoughts? Read More
Possible scam? by OzFreddie
I have known a young woman in the Philippines for a few weeks. She hasn't asked me for anything. No money. I offered to buy her a tablet and get it posted to her. She refused. She says she works a 6-day week as a clerk for a factory. She lives in ...
She tried the money request, I dumped her! Read More
Possible scam? by OzFreddie
I have known a young woman in the Philippines for a few weeks. She hasn't asked me for anything. No money. I offered to buy her a tablet and get it posted to her. She refused. She says she works a 6-day week as a clerk for a factory. She lives in ...
Thanks, James. I have made a good contact on here and he has a possible introduction to a lady and I could even take over his condo as he is returning to US. I am getting some good advice on this forum and really appreciate how helpful everyone has ... Read More
Possible scam? by OzFreddie
I have known a young woman in the Philippines for a few weeks. She hasn't asked me for anything. No money. I offered to buy her a tablet and get it posted to her. She refused. She says she works a 6-day week as a clerk for a factory. She lives in ...
We chatted on FaceBook and she kept saying we would cam, but it didn't happen. Too public apparently :o Read More
Possible scam? by OzFreddie
I have known a young woman in the Philippines for a few weeks. She hasn't asked me for anything. No money. I offered to buy her a tablet and get it posted to her. She refused. She says she works a 6-day week as a clerk for a factory. She lives in ...
Yeah, thanks! I said goodbye to her today! It didn't make sense. I said how do I know you're not spending all day on the beach, living in a luxury condo then going to the Internet cafe every night getting guys to send you money? She really didn't ... Read More
Possible scam? by OzFreddie
I have known a young woman in the Philippines for a few weeks. She hasn't asked me for anything. No money. I offered to buy her a tablet and get it posted to her. She refused. She says she works a 6-day week as a clerk for a factory. She lives in ...
We've been chatting on FaceBook every day for 3 weeks. I have been suspicious because every evening she goes to the Internet cafe and goes on FB from there, but then she goes home and we chat on FB using her phone and she gets free data because of ... Read More
Possible scam? by OzFreddie
I have known a young woman in the Philippines for a few weeks. She hasn't asked me for anything. No money. I offered to buy her a tablet and get it posted to her. She refused. She says she works a 6-day week as a clerk for a factory. She lives in ...
Thanks! My instinct tells me that it is probably not her phone and she knows I will check the ownership if she gives me the number. My instinct also told me that if I refused to send her money then she would disappear. I refused and she has stopped ... Read More
Possible scam? by OzFreddie
I have known a young woman in the Philippines for a few weeks. She hasn't asked me for anything. No money. I offered to buy her a tablet and get it posted to her. She refused. She says she works a 6-day week as a clerk for a factory. She lives in ...
We've been chatting on FaceBook every day for 3 weeks. I have been suspicious because every evening she goes to the Internet cafe and goes on FB from there, but then she goes home and we chat on FB using her phone and she gets free data because of ... Read More
Possible scam? by OzFreddie
I have known a young woman in the Philippines for a few weeks. She hasn't asked me for anything. No money. I offered to buy her a tablet and get it posted to her. She refused. She says she works a 6-day week as a clerk for a factory. She lives in ...
Well, she just asked me for 5k pesos because she owes it to her uncle! Period was last week. She knows I want her phone number and she wont give it. Boyfriend's phone? Maybe! Read More
Possible scam? by OzFreddie
I have known a young woman in the Philippines for a few weeks. She hasn't asked me for anything. No money. I offered to buy her a tablet and get it posted to her. She refused. She says she works a 6-day week as a clerk for a factory. She lives in ...
Thank you. She doesn't live with parents, they are far from her. Read More
Possible scam? by OzFreddie
I have known a young woman in the Philippines for a few weeks. She hasn't asked me for anything. No money. I offered to buy her a tablet and get it posted to her. She refused. She says she works a 6-day week as a clerk for a factory. She lives in ...
I can load to her provider online with my PayPal account easily. That's what made me suspicious. Read More
Possible scam? by OzFreddie
I have known a young woman in the Philippines for a few weeks. She hasn't asked me for anything. No money. I offered to buy her a tablet and get it posted to her. She refused. She says she works a 6-day week as a clerk for a factory. She lives in ...
Thanks, James. Apart from not giving me her cell phone number and mentioning Western Union she seems really genuine. Well as far as I can tell from here! I'm going to head there later this year, hopefully, and meet a family I've been friends with ... Read More
Possible scam?
I have known a young woman in the Philippines for a few weeks. She hasn't asked me for anything. No money. I offered to buy her a tablet and get it posted to her. She refused. She says she works a 6-day week as a clerk for a factory. She lives in ... Read More
Legal rights for de facto wives by OzFreddie
Can anyone please explain to me what rights a de facto Filipina wife has in the Philippines? I'm considering a move to the Philippines from Australia to stay there permanently and the woman I would live with doesn't particularly want to get ...
Thank you for your reply. I see there is much to consider. She has no family there. Her parents live a distance away and have their own house. It seems it may be best to do things through an ex-pat. That's good advice I hadn't thought of. Read More
Legal rights for de facto wives by OzFreddie
Can anyone please explain to me what rights a de facto Filipina wife has in the Philippines? I'm considering a move to the Philippines from Australia to stay there permanently and the woman I would live with doesn't particularly want to get ...
Thanks, James. I'm an Australian, so I'll check what applies here. I'll assume that if there is realty involved in Philippines I can will it to my de facto as an individual rather than as a wife or de facto.t. I could probably also assume that as ... Read More
Legal rights for de facto wives
Can anyone please explain to me what rights a de facto Filipina wife has in the Philippines? I'm considering a move to the Philippines from Australia to stay there permanently and the woman I would live with doesn't particularly want to get ... Read More
So you think daveo is a great city by Subdoc
I have been going to Phil for years, some of you must have forgot how violence and goverment goes hand in hand in daveo. Political parties killing each other. Prices have gone crazy due to speculators. Bad enough paying higher prices because of skin ...
and all over the world, my friend. Nowhere is immune from all problems that exist in human societies. Humans are basically predator animals and hopefully the majority of us have risen above that and evolved, but there remain the dregs of society ... Read More