Jon

Many replies. Dumaguete City is good place for foreigners. Silliman Universty graduates nurses by the hundreds. Great place to find a life partner BUT. Nurses everywhere, at concession registers. Waiting to go OFW. That being said, the people ... Read More

If live in it is much less. Not getting into other regulations. Just remember this is the Philippines. Things are more shades of grey than black and white. Less just say I have a friend that only pays few pesos as need to run earns to market and ... Read More

Yes, but I would refer to them as helper or house helper. They appreciate those titles. Read More

There is a maid / helper here that just finished training to go OFW. Appears good person from what I can tell. Good thing she has just finished train. Think 10 to12k Read More

My two children, boy and girl came to live with me recently. They loved the idea of a tropical island with beach and water everywhere. WOW, what an awaking. Day one they were not happy. Their Western credit card culture! 2 weeks and back home. ... Read More

Guys, lot's of jokes but the new guy ask a good serious question. Can we get back to what forum is all about and share helpful information. Read More

Just went through a divorce and had these issues pop up. Garnishment so SS is allowed by any creditor. VA disability can only be garnished for child support. Not even alimony Not 100% dure about military retirement but as I recall it's open ... Read More

Not sure what type of visa you have. Here is a link to the exact page on the Philippine government we site to answer tour question. Quick response 72 hours prior valid for 1 month from date Do no change ... Read More

Not getting into much here but you should not pick a word "we" and use it out of context. Just to restate the word "we" was used in the same posting message with the first line "Any retired military on site". All in ... Read More

Sorry guy. I offer nothing nyself. You need to know what you are talking about before making comments. Check with the Philippines Retirement A before you talk. Courtesy Retirement Visa is available with benefits if you have honerably served in US ... Read More

Transfer money. I used the many transfer sources costing what I feel is high fees. Crazy but true. Checking out at wallmart will waking out there was a transfer desk offering 7usd rated per 1000usd. Tried and the darn thing worked. Conversion rate ... Read More

Responding taking cash over over. Looking to open account as well. Interim for last year there are 3 bank absorbing atm transaction fees. I use all three never any problem getting cash. Fidelity Investments bank, State Farm Bank, USAA. All online ... Read More

Can't remember name of club but is shortstop or something baseball. Owned by guy from south carolina. Embarrassment to expats the way hostess are talked about. We walked out. Read More

First, you have made a good choice moving to Philippines. Where is complex decision. Suggestions what to bring. Everyone has idea cloths can be purchased in Philippines. Yes, if you are xsmall size in usa. Hard to find a size in Philippines. My ... Read More

I too am arriving Manila in late May continuing to Dumaguete. How long did it take to receive you SRRV? Read More

Thanks for sharing. One answer brings twenty questions. Can the SRRV be issued by Philippines Consulate in USA or only after arrival in Philippines? Read More

Agree about airbnb being easiest to find home atmosphere. Few suggestions while searching on bnb. Location/access to public transportation, air conditioning, mosquitoe protection and even in homes becautiosof bed bugs. Already stepped into these ... Read More

Found a way to get money from my account to pesos. Opened cash management account with Fidelity Investments. Issued ATM card and checks. NO foreign transaction fee and if foreign institution has service charge they reimburse. Statefarm Bank does ... Read More

Might try the correct thing to do. Tried same as you to resolve helper, contract and pay issues. Came down to one issue. Despite poverty, population, and all issues of Philippines they only want population working abroad IF it is contracted as OFW ... Read More

Been here in Cuba Cuba City four months. Only thing foreigners need to be concerned is forgetting they are foreigners. As explained to me by several Philippine friends is the perception all "white men" are rich in a poor country. Not ... Read More