dirk c
Belgian expat in the Philippines
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About me
Belgian
Lives in Mati, Davao oriental
Speaks english ,french ,dutch and some german
Registration: 30 September 2014
vacination by dirk c
who can give information on vacination in the Philippines? do we need to get registrated first? who will be first once the frontline workers are vacinated? please all who have information share , so we who want to get vacination know what to do ...
well ,we went to the vacination center and after filling in documents i got my first vacination ,all together (walking to and from) it took 1 hr ,i got it becorse i am 60 yrs so senior ,my wife is 47 so she will have to wait ,living in a small town ... Read More
vacination
who can give information on vacination in the Philippines? do we need to get registrated first? who will be first once the frontline workers are vacinated? please all who have information share , so we who want to get vacination know what to do ... Read More
13A yearly stamp
having 13A visa we need to go emigration every yr to get anual report, cost 310 peso ,i wonder with the covid situation do we need to get this or can we wait til the vactinations are done ? i tryed to contact the Davao emigration about this but got ... Read More
Expat Communities by Tariq1983
My cousin has been living in the Philippines for 10 years. I am wondering what cities have the largest expat communities especially American. From what he told me its not wise to live outside an expat community when u first arrive since the ...
from day one i lived whit my wife to be in a all pinoy surounding,her family lived near by and in the other street there was a swedis man with his girl frend,. i like it wen meeting an other expat and have a good conversation or a drink togetter, ... Read More
anyone ever deal with squatters? eviction? by Soonretired
i own a house maybe 20 feet from the ocean at high tide, we own the lot all the way to the ocean. some guy built a "temporary house/shack" in front of my house, about half of it is on my property . it has no foundation but is built on ...
😂🤣😂🤣this idea shows great creativity (and is possible the best if not the only solution) Read More
Hi I'm New - Help!!! by goughling
Hi I'm a new member. My name is Barrie I'm looking to make some new friends and retire to the Philiippines be good to here from some of you guys Thanks Barrie
in Astorga (20 minutes drive from Davao) we rented a house with 3 bdr,2 bathrms, large garden kitchen not atached to the house,2 minutes slow walking from the beach ,also there was in the garden a party corner and a car park and 4 mango trees. price ... Read More
french expat needs repatriation by dirk c
can any body share information on the possibility for a french expat to get back to france as he needs eye surgery for catarak badly as he's going blind, i wood realy apreciate anny info on this as i feel very sorry for the guy and wood love to ...
in france this will cost a lot less and he will be covered for the costs by french healthcare plan and be garanteed high quality medical care wile beeing surounded by family for the after care. the operation is not the only reason he seeks ... Read More
french expat needs repatriation by dirk c
can any body share information on the possibility for a french expat to get back to france as he needs eye surgery for catarak badly as he's going blind, i wood realy apreciate anny info on this as i feel very sorry for the guy and wood love to ...
in Mati ,you know him it's H A and he's in a bad way ,wife left him Read More
french expat needs repatriation
can any body share information on the possibility for a french expat to get back to france as he needs eye surgery for catarak badly as he's going blind, i wood realy apreciate anny info on this as i feel very sorry for the guy and wood love to ... Read More
first time on filipines october 2020 - HELP by mauovernet
Hello, I am a Salvadoran nationality (CENTRAL AMERICA) and i would like to go to philipinas in october to visit a friend. I would go economy class. and I want to be there 4 months that I have to do ? what papers? here not have Philipines ...
after reeding it all i realy do not look at the mirror to know i have an eye brow raised. if you want ph nationality you first of all need to end your salvadorian nationality . getting a woman pregnant will NOT do the trick i realy wonder what your ... Read More
first time on filipines october 2020 - HELP by mauovernet
Hello, I am a Salvadoran nationality (CENTRAL AMERICA) and i would like to go to philipinas in october to visit a friend. I would go economy class. and I want to be there 4 months that I have to do ? what papers? here not have Philipines ...
Wow and my welcome again but I have to say your questions leave a lot to be desired and are very open ended and unlearned. 1. if I marry a philipina, am I a citizen or a resident, or is it much easier to apply? Clutching at straws rings a bell, ... Read More
Will property prices go down due to COVID-19 by Lat61
Will there be house and land bargains to be had in the Philippines because of the world wide economic downturn ?
i never worked more than 1 job i always had enouhf to have plenty food beer or what ever even now whit my pension i am saving money i realise that i have to say thanks to the very social sistem in my country that made it so. greets Dirk Read More
New Here. Moving to Philippines soon by Tariq1983
[b]Hey my names Tariq im new to the forum. im 36 planning on moving to the philippines next year.i work as a truck driver and id like to save between 40 and 60K before going over. as far as making money i was thinking of starting an online business ...
in panacan relocation (Davao) we rented a very nice 2bdrm house that was completely renovated for 6000 peso a month , just saying , looking around pays. in Astoria 15 mins drive from Davao we rented a 3 bdrm,2bathrm house whit large garden 2 mins ... Read More
New Here. Moving to Philippines soon by Tariq1983
[b]Hey my names Tariq im new to the forum. im 36 planning on moving to the philippines next year.i work as a truck driver and id like to save between 40 and 60K before going over. as far as making money i was thinking of starting an online business ...
how much you need for 6 months depends on your life style ,i can only say that my wife and i live very well on 2000$ a month and even safe some on that,we rent a house 6000peso ,utilitys around 5000peso,food and entertainment around 15000peso ... Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in the Philippines by Loïc
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts the Philippines, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
repatriating ;?,NOPE inpact of lockdown?minimal plans for the future?as soon the lockdown ends (hopefuly before my next (60th) birthday) get my open water and then advanced open water dive license and enjoy the underwater world and life in general ... Read More
Barking dogs by tonyboost
Does anyone know if there is a law that can be enforced to make owners to control their dogs from barking??
the thing issss,there dogs all over but no one is paying atention to it as they all used of hearing them bark . i'm up late at night often and one time i hear a dog bark but not just barking to make noise out of frustration of beeing chained up ... Read More
cost of a plumber by bebelynaccessdoors
What does a plumber charge per hour?
many cal them selve plumber elctrician,carpenter mechanic and so on but only few if enny have technical education. this is the reality in the Phils ,sad situation . i have seen situations i could almost not beleve,were it was claimed that he was a ... Read More
How did you find housing - renting a house? by SHarvey
How difficult was it to find a house to rent? Did you know someone who helped you or did you answer an ad? How long did it take to find a rented home?
walking talking and asking is THE way to find a place to live,or having a person of trust who can look around for you works to ,never ever will i use an imo agent (i dont wanna be scammed) this is my advise. greets Dirk Read More
Divorcing in the Philippines by Diksha
Hello everyone, Reaching the decision to seek divorce can be hard. Filing the papers as an expat in the Philippines can be as taxing since a good grasp of legislations is needed and the process can prove to be tedious. Where and how do you ...
Once a Muslim always a Muslim, ppl who leave Islam risk prosecution by Muslims who according to Islamic rules can kill those who leave Islam. Easy ways are mostly not good ways to do things. Read More
Best cities for retirement in the Philippines by Bhavna
Hello everyone, An increasing amount of people want to spend their retirement abroad. Would you consider giving a few tips to those looking into the Philippines for their retirement? What are the most attractive cities for retirees in the ...
Have a look on Mati city, Davao Oriental, provincial city, no traffic congestion, supermarket and wet market just around the corner, nice free beach or beach resort les than 15 mins drive whit scooter, we rent 1 bedroom house (newly build) 6000 peso ... Read More
Get a driver's license in the Philippines as a foreigner by chesspsps
Hi guys, I'm a 23 y.o. French and I'd like to get a driver's license just in case... but in France, it's really expensive and it takes forever to get it, same in Japan, so I'm thinking about getting one in the Philippines, ...
Wen I arrived here I had an oficialised translation of my license whit me, whit this it took a few hrs at LTO to get my pinoy license, forgot the costs but it was cheap, hahaha, greets Dirk. Ps, I was on 59 day tourist visa at that time. No fixer ... 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 ...
divorce you can in your own country ,in the philippines there's NO divorce possibol,but as i understand this will do to mary in an other country as the divorce will be legal in your own country greets Dirk Read More
Barking dogs by tonyboost
Does anyone know if there is a law that can be enforced to make owners to control their dogs from barking??
choose the location well,we do not here dogs at night were we live,only once i here a dog barking at night and wen i took a look it was a dog who was barking becorse there was a wanabe burgler on the balkonie of my naibor who ran away becorse a had ... Read More
Visa 13A
in Davao emigration office i payed 11200peso for provisionary 13A and it took 1 month to get visa and ACR I- card. that IS the official price ,if you pay more you'r getting scammed. greets Dirk ps had to pay layer 500 peso to make the letter ... Read More
Traffic in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in the Philippines, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend ...
strange ,like i was thinking this was about traffic,seems i was wrong and it is about politiks ,still stranger some one who is not living here, and if he wood be it wood be as an expat ,telling how the country sood be run ,wonder how he wood react ... Read More
Traffic in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in the Philippines, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend ...
see,,,thisss is why i moved out of Davao City to mati city ,even in rush hour one can drive tru this very provincial city in about 10 to 15 minutes hehehe,al stores and the public market and bus terminal are less than 10 minutes walk ,i drive our ... Read More
Online shopping in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in the Philippines? Which sites or apps do you use most ...
to compaire uk postal servis whit the philippine postal servis is a bit naive i think. :lol: greets Dirk Read More
What is the best prepaid debit card for the philippines? by Bill Talk
Hi everyone, I'm new to this site. Thanks in advance for any help. I'm planning to move to Dumaguete City and would like to know what debit card if any I can bring with me? i am retired on pension and have no bank account just a debit card ...
Hi Rob, i'm belgian so i use belgian bank prepaid masterCard ,have no limits on it,big advantige is wen i use it for shopping ,i have no costs charged on it .i also use my regular bank card to take money from ATM as the costs are the same as ... Read More
Filipinas who develop a bad attitude when they marry a foreigner by GuestPoster254
I'm really annoyed at how some Filipinas develop a bad attitude when they marry a foreigner. They become aloof, arrogant, whiny, complaining "female dogs," which they weren't before they got married. My parents had such a tenant who complained on ...
to my opinion the original filippines culture was lost under spanish colonialisation and now there is an americanised culture whit witch they struggle. but than i think who are we to even try to judge other ppl there culture greets Dirk Read More
Online shopping in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in the Philippines? Which sites or apps do you use most ...
hi am Belgian living in the Philippines ,i order often on lazada ,most of the times the orders arrive on time ,for payments i use master card prepayd.never had any problems. galleon i will never use there shipping prices are highway robbery ... Read More
Filipinas who develop a bad attitude when they marry a foreigner by GuestPoster254
I'm really annoyed at how some Filipinas develop a bad attitude when they marry a foreigner. They become aloof, arrogant, whiny, complaining "female dogs," which they weren't before they got married. My parents had such a tenant who complained on ...
male or female it's like a lottery he,as far as i know that is .i got lucky,very lucky. ask your self a few questions,questions like ;did he ever lie to me?wen we'r going out who is looking at (you or other girls)?do you have the same ... Read More
Filipinas who develop a bad attitude when they marry a foreigner by GuestPoster254
I'm really annoyed at how some Filipinas develop a bad attitude when they marry a foreigner. They become aloof, arrogant, whiny, complaining "female dogs," which they weren't before they got married. My parents had such a tenant who complained on ...
we'r maried 3 yrs and the only change was that we both gained some extra weight hehehe. we have a great life together and are planning to build our house soon .my wife have an atitude but it is a great one never complains, always happy even ... Read More
Filipinas who develop a bad attitude when they marry a foreigner by GuestPoster254
I'm really annoyed at how some Filipinas develop a bad attitude when they marry a foreigner. They become aloof, arrogant, whiny, complaining "female dogs," which they weren't before they got married. My parents had such a tenant who complained on ...
it is my observation that Filipinas coming from a hard working background usualy not change much .but some expats look to find gf in bars and those can get serious atitude ,as the wise man sayed "the girl can be taken out of the bar but the bar ... Read More
What to expect when moving to the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to the Philippines? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing ...
wen looking for a house to rent it is a lot cheaper to just move around surching and ask local ppl to do so to.to give an example wilevisiting a frend we came up on a house for rent and just coud not beleeve the price ,3 bedroom master bedroom had ... Read More
What to expect when moving to the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to the Philippines? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing ...
Davao emigration,1 form to fill ,7300 peso and same morning leave the office whit 6 month visa extension greets Dirk Read More
What to expect when moving to the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to the Philippines? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing ...
Davao immigration i find very polite and helpful never had problems there. it helps a lot to show due respect and politenes wen interakting whit ppl ,not only oficials and not only in the Philippines,i been around the world a few times and all the ... Read More
What to expect when moving to the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Is there anything you wish you had known before moving to the Philippines? For example, transportation, internet speeds, types of housing, aspects of the culture or social life. In your opinion, what's the most important thing ...
i prepared by letting all my documents translated and officialysed by the Philippines consulate in belgium ,this was a good thing witch saved my a lot of time and money. by having long conversations whit my future wife on skype i understood things ... Read More
water heaters by onemore
Has anyone had any success with the instantaneous water heaters, as i just installed an AEG water heater in the house being built, but only get about 30 seconds of warm water. thanks
outside Caraga Davao Oriental is our land,away from the big citys ,it is unspioled and unpoluted region . about the waterheater ,i plan to conect it so i have dubbel fossets evry were so the hot and cold water can be mixed to the desired ... Read More
water heaters by onemore
Has anyone had any success with the instantaneous water heaters, as i just installed an AEG water heater in the house being built, but only get about 30 seconds of warm water. thanks
most of the build i will do my self or be there to oversee what is done ,all the plumbing in and outside i will do my self to, the used water drainige wil have a downfall of 1 to 2 % 1 to 2 cm per meter,any other downfall garanties blokiges of the ... Read More
water heaters by onemore
Has anyone had any success with the instantaneous water heaters, as i just installed an AEG water heater in the house being built, but only get about 30 seconds of warm water. thanks
make sure the water pressure is high enoufh,i suspect that is the problem this problem can be solved by instaling a small watertower or a hydrophore ,if this is not it, i advise to seek a good electrician ,the best are those who worked on merchant ... Read More
Filipinas who develop a bad attitude when they marry a foreigner by GuestPoster254
I'm really annoyed at how some Filipinas develop a bad attitude when they marry a foreigner. They become aloof, arrogant, whiny, complaining "female dogs," which they weren't before they got married. My parents had such a tenant who complained on ...
cant be bothered by mosquito noises small minded comments mostly are given by small minds hehehe. to be honest i never was really looking for a filipina bride ,i got my eye on the caribean to end my days ,but than i got in tuch whit Perlie ,who ... Read More
Filipinas who develop a bad attitude when they marry a foreigner by GuestPoster254
I'm really annoyed at how some Filipinas develop a bad attitude when they marry a foreigner. They become aloof, arrogant, whiny, complaining "female dogs," which they weren't before they got married. My parents had such a tenant who complained on ...
mi wife was hard working and surrounded by family warning here to watch out for foreigners as they make false promises ,well we found each other and she has not changed a bit, except maybe a few extra pounds but i find that cute, so we'r good ... Read More
Filipinas who develop a bad attitude when they marry a foreigner by GuestPoster254
I'm really annoyed at how some Filipinas develop a bad attitude when they marry a foreigner. They become aloof, arrogant, whiny, complaining "female dogs," which they weren't before they got married. My parents had such a tenant who complained on ...
you can take a girl out of the bar but you can not take the bar out of the girl. they just keep the bar mentality ,not marridge material for level headed men,only fools go there to get married and then get only lies and distorted truth's wile ... Read More
expats in Mati , Davao Oriental by dirk c
were do expats meet in Mati City ??? We ressently moved to Mati and woold like to meet other expats living there ,to have a chat and ( or ) a drink . greets Dirk
as we leave our house that we rent in Mati it will be for rent in august,small house newly build very clean ,1 bdr ,bathroom,very nice location ,walking distance from market ,bus terminal and supermarket.quit naiborhood,rent only 5000 peso a month ... Read More
expats in Mati , Davao Oriental by dirk c
were do expats meet in Mati City ??? We ressently moved to Mati and woold like to meet other expats living there ,to have a chat and ( or ) a drink . greets Dirk
we rent a house in Mati and we visit resorts walk around all over in the city and live in a pinoy naiborhood ,never been bothered by any thing,so yeah i gues this is a safe place. wen ever you visit here feel free to visit us aswe live 2 minutes ... 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 ...
i must be a "white raven" i dont get charged more than philippinos wen i go market or eat out or go to repair shop and i met but frendly often helpfull ppl here wen my trike broke down in the middle of no were in no time i was surrounded ... Read More
Cost of living in the Philippines - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Philippines, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded ...
advising on were to liveis kinda dificult and depends on what one whants i gues,personal ,am not interested in night life or teatre or museums and so on ,so all i wanted is living easy life ,building a boat wich i will soon do,and go foshing ... Read More
Cost of living in the Philippines - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Philippines, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded ...
we'r in Mati 1 yr now, seen no crime exept some vandalism against a small basket bal court were the lokal kids play morning and evening,this happend at night .helpt to do the repairs,was not thinking on anny consequences wen i was doing that but ... Read More
Cost of living in the Philippines - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Philippines, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded ...
Mati Davao Oriental,whit bus 5 hrs from Davao city whit van 3 hrs .see google maps and or you tube . it is nice here if you do not depend on inported food or night life,for ppl who want to settle away from big city polution trafic conjestion and ... Read More
Cost of living in the Philippines - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Philippines, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded ...
new build 1 bdr house whit garden nice and quite naiborhood ER supermall 10 mins walk ,market 2 mins walk and bus van terminal 1,5 mins walk,nice price (5000 peso a month),a lot les hot than Davao or Manila,very nice beaches,see Dahikan on youtube,i ... Read More
How has your life changed in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Has your life changed since you moved to Philippines? If so, in what way? Tell us more about all the changes in your life regarding your family, job, or friends. What about your frame of mind? How would you define your mood? ...
a one way ticket is not a good idea as you risk beeing refused to board the plane towards the filippines.i had a ticket to leeve for Singapore ,never used it . greets Dirk Read More
Cost of living in the Philippines - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Philippines, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded ...
costs of living , can be as high or as low as ya choose it to be ,depending on,do you want to maintain a western or assian life style. for my selfe i did not come here to live a western life as i had it with that,so one can say i live cheap ,but,i ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Philippines? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you ...
rule nbr 1 do not think western ,think pinoy rule nbr 2 adapt to pinoy thinking and doing things rule nbr 3 do not start a relation before mutual trust is establist rule nbr 4 enjoi life and relax not all ppl you meet are scammers,but stay aware ... Read More
Do and don't in the Philippines by expat.com
Are you living in the Philippines? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in the Philippines? Could you please share with us a list of the [b] do's and don't's in the ...
reading the posts here i can not shake the feeling some ppl live in a state of fear,i just behave as i am ,respectful and polite,always willing to communicate,preffere to smile over a sad or unhappy face and always reddy to explain why i came here ... Read More
Dating in the Philippines??? by Nathan juan
I'm curious to know of others experience with dating here. My question is how is dating intercultural? I've noticed that most men and women are married and no one ever wears wedding bands to signify if they are married. So just how does ...
Nathan ,i dont think you ore any other person have a problem ,we all have a problem that's called racism .but this was about dating so lets talk about that . but if ya wanna know my stand on the problem am always willing to adres it in pvt convo ... Read More
Dating in the Philippines??? by Nathan juan
I'm curious to know of others experience with dating here. My question is how is dating intercultural? I've noticed that most men and women are married and no one ever wears wedding bands to signify if they are married. So just how does ...
see this is were we agree ,who behave racist atracts racisme. and if a place is disapointing why not move on? many ppl from all kinds of life and from all over the world found what they were looking for to be happy . greets Dirk Read More
Housing Is it better to build or buy
personaly i wood build and if i was not dooing the building my self i wood supervise all the time,just to make sure all is done as i want it to be done greets Dirk ps: i have seen your places that you are looking at to live,not my choise,we had a ... Read More
Beat the heat by exeterman
I was in Manila in May a few years back and it was sooooooo hot and humid. I got heat rash and found it difficult to cope with the humidity. If one lives in the Ph for a while and you are Caucasian, do you get use to the heat? Does your body adapt ...
in the big city's the heat is worst ,so after staying 1 yr in Davao we moved to Mati city ,a smal provincial coast town and it is good living here ,ofcorse inported products are scars here butthis is compensated by low rents ease of trafic (no ... Read More
Dating in the Philippines??? by Nathan juan
I'm curious to know of others experience with dating here. My question is how is dating intercultural? I've noticed that most men and women are married and no one ever wears wedding bands to signify if they are married. So just how does ...
to me the filipinnes people are the les prejudice i ever met (been around the world a few times) i met my wife on a dating site ,we both were looking to find a partner for more than 6 months before we met . most conversations whit filippinos i had ... Read More
Dating in the Philippines??? by Nathan juan
I'm curious to know of others experience with dating here. My question is how is dating intercultural? I've noticed that most men and women are married and no one ever wears wedding bands to signify if they are married. So just how does ...
id i did not know better ,i wood be offended by you saying white men hate black ppl ,but i understand . i am white and i teached my kids to respect all and openly to disaprove prejudige in all it's forms. to generalise is to be prejudicial,in ... Read More
Dating in the Philippines??? by Nathan juan
I'm curious to know of others experience with dating here. My question is how is dating intercultural? I've noticed that most men and women are married and no one ever wears wedding bands to signify if they are married. So just how does ...
well maybe filipinas are not looking for macho's or muscle men but for men that are loving, honoring,caring and faitfull, no mather of race,i also think financial security is on the agenda but this is so for wimmen all over the world ,not just ... Read More
Cost of living in the Philippines - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Philippines, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded ...
about not letting you leave whit out setteling the bill,just explain that if they do not let you leave you will file a complaint for beeing held hostige ,you will be alowed to leave greets Dirk Read More
Cost of living in the Philippines - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Philippines, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded ...
you seems to have a very luxurious lifestyle as your costs are more than 3 times ours,and we have the idea we have a very good life here.but what i dont understand is ,if you find it so bad here, why stay?go live were you not have these ... Read More
Dating in the Philippines??? by Nathan juan
I'm curious to know of others experience with dating here. My question is how is dating intercultural? I've noticed that most men and women are married and no one ever wears wedding bands to signify if they are married. So just how does ...
i met my wife on asian dating ,i'l have to admit i was about to give up on that ,and so was she.as ya stated many scammers from my view and from her view many men who were not looking for what we both were looking ,a serious loving comited ... Read More
Cost of living in the Philippines - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Philippines, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded ...
i have no idea if these drugs or generik versions of them are availebol ,think hey will be availebol but for the price i think it wood be better to go to the pharmacist and ask them ,maibe your gf can do that . greets Dirk Read More
Cost of living in the Philippines - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Philippines, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded ...
wen i was sick i went to a dokter and i was wondering how he got his diploma (maibe he found it in the garbich can ),how ever,i went than to a small hospital in Toril and got all the care i needed ,the consultation there kost me 1500 peso and 1800 ... Read More
Cost of living in the Philippines - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Philippines, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded ...
rent 5000 peso electricity 1800 peso internet 1299 peso kabel tv 500peso groceries 15000,we buy few inport products ,am i coca cola slave kosts us about 1600 a month hehe,meat, fish ,fruit and veggys we all buy in the market great quality-nice ... Read More
Studying in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Would you recommend studying abroad in the Philippines? Every year, 4 million young people from all over the world choose to study abroad for one semester or a full academic year. Would you encourage them to come and study in ...
what have an i... like trump to do whit philippine education ? Read More
Whats the easiest way to find a rental home? by GLeV
Hi, Im new here, I've been doing a lot of research and see on websites that properties are 15,000 php and up a month. I've also seen people getting rental properties between 3000-5000 php a month. I plan on moving to Angeles City if that ...
if you are on your own i do think you sood take some caution . things like waving cash around and faling in love fast are not wise . take time to look around,and if you are looking for a partner dont rush in at full speed ,things can go fast here ... Read More
Whats the easiest way to find a rental home? by GLeV
Hi, Im new here, I've been doing a lot of research and see on websites that properties are 15,000 php and up a month. I've also seen people getting rental properties between 3000-5000 php a month. I plan on moving to Angeles City if that ...
hi ,the first house we lived in was alredy rented in my name by my wife to be .not all can take this what some cal risk,i know. my advise is to first rent a room and look around and ask frends tolook out for a rental (a finders fee helps)the second ... Read More
Am confused - how to go about buying or building a native house? by DavidWF
Can somebody help me out here please, I have $60,000.00 dollars (Aust) and my dream is to build or buy a native house, but am unsure of how to go about it. Have been living in Dumaguete for three years plus with the same lady, and have been renting ...
i tooght this was about buying or building a house,mus be getting senile hehehe greets Dirk Read More
Ways to save money when Living in the Philippines! by pej1111
Feel free to post all and everything about saving money. From money transfers through to growing your own food, and everything in-between.
as far as fresh meat fish vegys or fruits conserned we get it at the local market,reason is ,the price as wel as the quality is the best. that's itt things as siagarets cooking oil or canned foods the best price will be at the super market ... Read More
living in phils by mogo51
I am wishing to move from Australia to retire in Phils, have had several areas recommended out of Cebu, Dumaguette, Palawan, Subic Bay, can anyone give me an update on rough costs. I am currently single but not wanting to stay that way, and wish to ...
if you believe the information they put out you would not leave your house any were in the world, i hear this crap all the time, i have been here off and on for 40years i see more crime in the western world,i can't remember the ... Read More
Studying in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Would you recommend studying abroad in the Philippines? Every year, 4 million young people from all over the world choose to study abroad for one semester or a full academic year. Would you encourage them to come and study in ...
and here we go again ,atacking eachother and bosting about our own doings.i tooght the topic was how westand about advising studying in the philippines . i wood not advise it as to my opinion the education level in general is low . that's ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in the Philippines can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in the ...
if i trust her ,yes. if there is no such trust than why marie? Read More
Studying in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Would you recommend studying abroad in the Philippines? Every year, 4 million young people from all over the world choose to study abroad for one semester or a full academic year. Would you encourage them to come and study in ...
not knowing is not a lack of inteligence but a lack of good education ,that is the point i try to make ,so the poor quality of the education sistem is the reason i wood not advise to study here . i was lucky to have education were i cood go in to ... Read More
Child birth in the Philippines by ElGatoNegron
My wife and I are living in Davao City. We are expecting twins in May. I'm looking for prices/costs principally. What will child birth/deluvery cost us, Though certainly any experiences you have with hospitals, doctors, ambulance services, etc ...
is this a dokters opinion or an uneducated gues??? having twins is NOT a medical reason for c-section. Read More
The truth by expatfever
Question, here in the states I've noticed that we live in a era that everyone avoids telling the people the truth because we don't want to hurt other people's feeling. Anyone else see a problem with that? If we can't say the truth because people get ...
if it was me i wood not say "your fat",but wen given the oportunity and it conserns a person i care about i woold start a conversation about the medical risks of overweight and how i try to ceep fit to avoid these medical problems ,i think ... Read More
Child birth in the Philippines by ElGatoNegron
My wife and I are living in Davao City. We are expecting twins in May. I'm looking for prices/costs principally. What will child birth/deluvery cost us, Though certainly any experiences you have with hospitals, doctors, ambulance services, etc ...
cesarian is often done whitout enny medical reason ,just to up the bil.choose the genacologist careful ,demand to explain the reason for the procedure in writing and get second opinion greets Dirk Read More
Studying in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Would you recommend studying abroad in the Philippines? Every year, 4 million young people from all over the world choose to study abroad for one semester or a full academic year. Would you encourage them to come and study in ...
filipinos are not dumb at all ,to my view it is the education that needs to inprove drastikly to the 21frst century level. greets Dirk Read More
Studying in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Would you recommend studying abroad in the Philippines? Every year, 4 million young people from all over the world choose to study abroad for one semester or a full academic year. Would you encourage them to come and study in ...
if it was my son our daughter i wood strongly advise to go to Belgium, germany ,the netherlands ,the UK or one of the scandinavian countrys to study as the education is top quality and the diplomas are valid all over the world .i do not say this ... Read More
Buying a scooter or small motorcycle. Is it difficult? by scott_see
Is it difficult to buy a scooter or small motorcyle? Are there hoops to jump through for foreigners? Thanks, Scott
last year i went to LTO and as i have a belgium license i had a, by the embassy oficialised , translation with me and the same day i had my ph license ,maibe it is easyer in Davao city ,but i must say i never had any problem whit emigration ,LTO or ... Read More
Buying a scooter or small motorcycle. Is it difficult? by scott_see
Is it difficult to buy a scooter or small motorcyle? Are there hoops to jump through for foreigners? Thanks, Scott
i renew visa every 6 month got license converted no problem greets Dirk Read More
Buying a scooter or small motorcycle. Is it difficult? by scott_see
Is it difficult to buy a scooter or small motorcyle? Are there hoops to jump through for foreigners? Thanks, Scott
the advantige of the racal trike i both are ,no need for helmet hehe it takes quit some load like lugage or building materials room for several ppl very comfortebol seet for the driver can even be used to dump load hehe racal have site were one can ... Read More
Buying a scooter or small motorcycle. Is it difficult? by scott_see
Is it difficult to buy a scooter or small motorcyle? Are there hoops to jump through for foreigners? Thanks, Scott
buying second hand in a dealer shop is quit safe as they handle documentation for you.and then there are repo sales at dealers were one can do nice buys at nice prices ,on those the documentation is always ok greets Dirk Read More
Buying a scooter or small motorcycle. Is it difficult? by scott_see
Is it difficult to buy a scooter or small motorcyle? Are there hoops to jump through for foreigners? Thanks, Scott
new prices starts from around 50 000peso (1000$) better to pay cash down ,down pay ments can almost dubbel the price,we did the calculation once and i was amazed ,my wife not hahaha greets Dirk Read More
Buying a scooter or small motorcycle. Is it difficult? by scott_see
Is it difficult to buy a scooter or small motorcyle? Are there hoops to jump through for foreigners? Thanks, Scott
no for visa no medical,and for drivers license in LTO davao just bring your dl as it is alredy in english ,the medical you can get next door to LTO,NO NEED TO USE FIXERS hahaha i dont know if you plan to buy new or second hand ,were i boght my trike ... Read More
Buying a scooter or small motorcycle. Is it difficult? by scott_see
Is it difficult to buy a scooter or small motorcyle? Are there hoops to jump through for foreigners? Thanks, Scott
did that soon after my arrival here hehe kosts only 800 peso medical clearance included ,took one day . went to LTO whit translation( and officialisation of that translation by embassy )of my drivers lisence and it was smooth sailing all the ... Read More
Davao: some questions please
in that case i woold not look for that lady in the night life but at day in the malls hehehe ,more likely to find the right one there ,only just my opinion ,i can be wrong . greets Dirk ps we lived in Davao but it was way to buzy for me so we ... Read More
Dive! by Skiffle
Hello Me and my boyfriend are looking for Dive Buddies. He is a naui course director and I am on my advance course for CMAS. Please keep in touch if you're in davao and want to dive all around the island of Talicud and Samal. Carms/Willem
your welcome, wen ya watch Mati City on youtube first thing wil probaly be Dahikan beach or blue bless resort both very nice but i am more ,lets say authentik ,and fan of Gregorio beach resort,be aware Mati is a small town very provincial and in ... Read More
Davao: some questions please
regular girls???? what do you mean whit that? if you think on changing girl frends like you change t shirt you will be building a reputation on that and will be avoided exept by those you dont want to meet . it seems you have some wrong ideas about ... Read More
Dive! by Skiffle
Hello Me and my boyfriend are looking for Dive Buddies. He is a naui course director and I am on my advance course for CMAS. Please keep in touch if you're in davao and want to dive all around the island of Talicud and Samal. Carms/Willem
if you like snorkeling ,wel i dont like to brag but ,ressently we had australian visitors and we went snorkeling ,they sayed it was great and the corals them had seen could compete whit the great barier reef in australia and i know even better but ... Read More
Ways to save money when Living in the Philippines! by pej1111
Feel free to post all and everything about saving money. From money transfers through to growing your own food, and everything in-between.
wen building a house ,let the roof hang over so far the sun dont get to shine on the walls , that will safe on cooling inside also,a serious layer of insulation under the roof is also a very good way to use less cooling for the house . whit a ... Read More
Round trip airfare ticket to Philippines required? by FCStraight
It's been a long time since I traveled to the Philippines so I need to know if the immigration authorities in the Philippines would require me to produce a return ticket when I get there. Here's a possible scenario: I am not sure yet ...
on wich site can i find those cheap tickets to singapore you mentioned please ? this wood be a great help as in august next yr i wil be here 3 yrs and i wil have to leave the country and come back ,but as i am maried to a filipina we woold take a ... Read More
Ways to save money when Living in the Philippines! by pej1111
Feel free to post all and everything about saving money. From money transfers through to growing your own food, and everything in-between.
the differance in prices between the mall and the publik market learns me that buying vegys ,fruits fish and meat in the market safes us a lot of money and the quality is way better than the mall. buying inported goods will drive the expenses up,so ... Read More
Buying a scooter or small motorcycle. Is it difficult? by scott_see
Is it difficult to buy a scooter or small motorcyle? Are there hoops to jump through for foreigners? Thanks, Scott
it is not dificult at all.i both a new trike at the RACAL branche in Davao,Racal takes care of the registration ,this however can take quit some time ,in our case it took 1 yr hehe but we had a nbr plate "for registration",wich is legal to ... Read More
The Philippines- Views from a woman's standpoint? by Kimimela
So, I've been reading this forum for some time, and had gotten quite excited about possibly settling there. Until, I spoke to another woman on the forum. Now, the forum is absolutely dripping with glowing testimonials from males about how perfect ...
first of all Mindanao is as the rest of the Philippines mostly katholic,there are more muslim orientated places here ,and as far as tolerance go's ,wel the ppl here i find extreem tolerant .i am ateist and my wife is katholic as is most of her ... Read More
Buying Safer meat/poultry in the Philippines by Calif-Native
With Thanksgiving upon us, we American expats often have "extended family-like eating events" where we go out a bit more with meal preparations to bring some of those memorable past fall events from yesteryear, that remain embedded in our ...
even SM i found to sel meat that had been frozen several times and had a bad colored shine to it .i am quit familiar whit meat quality as we used to butcher our own meat in my country and i worked in a meat factory at times in vakation jobs . so i ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in the Philippines can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in the ...
we live in Mati City ,Davao Oriental,no problem here and we live not in a enclosed neiborhood whit guards. we have muslim relatives who deeply regret the fanatics problem,we love to visit them they have the same pinoy hospitality as others have and ... Read More
What is a money-changer with the best exchange rate in Davao? by SanLucifer
Hi, can you tell me a money-changer with the best exchange rate in Davao please? In Davao is there the around same exchange rate than in Manila? Thanks for your info.
ask for the singapore man ,he have the best rates. greets Dirkask a taxi driver if he knows Aldovinco near the Marco Polo hotel and if he know the Singapore man who changes money ,very likly he wil know if he dos let him bring ya to him. or just ... Read More