Rammers
English expat in the Philippines
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About me
English, Married with children
Lives in Bohol
Speaks English German
Registration: 05 January 2015
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Dual nationality, which passport? by PalawOne
Hello all,Hopefully, a simple question. My wife has dual nationality, that is, both Aussie and Philippines. We intend to travel to the Philippines for 3 months. Which passport should she (or must she?) present to authorities upon arrival in ...
Present both passports.Our Children had dual Citizenship Philippine and EU. On a trip here we decided to use there Philippine passports. Which was fine untill we were checking in at the Airport to return to Germany. Luckily we had both passports ... Read More
Filipino Gang Life by Cherryann01
For any of you who have access and are interested in this subject. i recently watched a programme on the BBC about Filipino Gang Life in Manila with Ashley Cain a former football player and found it very interesting. In the programme he talks to ...
Never believe anything you see on TV. Read More
Road safety in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in the Philippines as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in the ...
@Cherryann01 I think the worst time to be on Ph Roads is late Sunday afternoon, when everyone is driving home from the Beach, afterdrinking Rum and Coke all day. Read More
Rodrigo Duterte arrested. by Lotus Eater
The former president of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested in Manila by the ICC (International criminal court)Chickens finally coming home to roost Rod?
@mugtech "We always try 'em, before we hang 'em". Read More
Welcome Canada to the USA 51st State lol by danfinn
Donald Trump has said it would be "a great idea" for Canada to become the 51st U.S. state, as the president-elect continued needling Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in what started as a tariff dispute.Trump recently said he would place a 25 ...
@danfinn Didn't Santa Anna win at the Alamo? Read More
Rice Production Contributes 1 1/2% of Greenhouse Gases by Enzyte Bob
According to Bard AI contributors of greenhouse gases.(1) Power Generation 25%(2) Industry 21%(3) Animal husbandry 14.5%(4A) Cars 10%(4B) Croplands 10%, which Rice is 1 1/2%(5) Landfills 3 to 5%In 2022 Solar, Wind and Hydro produced 12% of global ...
Fred is right. ''balderdash''.All green plants convert Carbon dioxide to Oxygen. without them, our planet would be dead.The Tropics are especially valuable in this respect, as the plants here don't shut down for almost half a year in Winter. As do ... Read More
Hot Water Shower by Bannor
Hello, everyone! What has been your experience with hot water in the shower? I notice many places do not have this amenity. Have you found it necessary for your quality of life, or something you have happily dispensed with?
@BannorWe only have hot water in the Guest Bathroom. As our water pipes to the house run overland, water in our Bathroom is never really "Cold". So we have no use for a water heater. Read More
Marriage in Philippines by Kal0
"I want to come to the Philippines and get married there. What are the required documents?"
I was Married in the Philippines over 35 years ago and have never regretted it.At the Time of our Marriage I was a UK citizen working in Germany.My future wife did all the paperwork in Manila. All I had to do was provide a CNI (Certificate Of No ... Read More
Staying 6 Months, Question about Clearance Checks before you leave by livinginsea
I have just started researching retiring in the Philippines. I was watching a youtube video at the weekend and it mentioned that if you need to get a Clearance Check before you leave if you have stayed more than 6 months in the Philippines. If you ...
@Kal0Hi Kal0.To get a Balikbyan Visa you have to be Married to a Philippine Citizen, and enter the Country together.It is good for Twelve Months. One doesn't need a return or onward ticket. Or, I suppose an exit Clearance. Read More
Staying 6 Months, Question about Clearance Checks before you leave by livinginsea
I have just started researching retiring in the Philippines. I was watching a youtube video at the weekend and it mentioned that if you need to get a Clearance Check before you leave if you have stayed more than 6 months in the Philippines. If you ...
@livinginseaI enter Philippines on a Balikbyan Visa, and stay about Six months. (Sometimes a few Days More, sometimes a few Days less) and have neve had to produce an Exit Clearance.During the Pandemic I had to stay 18 Months, and still wasn't asked ... Read More
Marriage in the philippines by windsurfer51
I am planning to get married in the Philippines this summer to a lady from Cebu city, I am Canadian and just wondering if anybody could give me some advise as to whet paperwork i would need to obtain before i go.I have been looking online and it's ...
@windsurfer51If you are planning to return to your Home Country, after the wedding. Try to marry in a Church. Many countries don't recognise Municipality Weddings in the Philippines. My Wife and I were Married in a Catholic Church, and had no ... Read More
Watching the NHL in the Philippines by Dude55
Canucks in particular. Anyone know of any packages in the Philippines? I checked Cignal but their sports packages do not include NHL. I heard talk of 'internet boxes' but my relatives there know nothing of these.
@jozicaWhen I am in Ph, I use a VPN to acess my German Sky account. Which enables me to watch Sporting events not available in the Philippines. Read More
Fuel for an offset smoker/BBQ grill by jcole4455
Ok about to visit the Philippines again (yearly) and contemplating ordering a grill from lazada. But after visiting many times I’m curious as to the type of wood (most available) and /or charcoal (not very available) for the fuel and smoking ...
@Larry FisherNo. But it works for what I want to do. I have a very simple smoker, and only need to smoke 3-4 hours at 150 degrees C. Read More
Fuel for an offset smoker/BBQ grill by jcole4455
Ok about to visit the Philippines again (yearly) and contemplating ordering a grill from lazada. But after visiting many times I’m curious as to the type of wood (most available) and /or charcoal (not very available) for the fuel and smoking ...
@Larry FisherNo.Usually 2 kilos Kassler (German smoked Pork) Very similar to smoked Ham.And yes. The sawdust is so cours, it could almost be classed as Woodchips. Read More
Fuel for an offset smoker/BBQ grill by jcole4455
Ok about to visit the Philippines again (yearly) and contemplating ordering a grill from lazada. But after visiting many times I’m curious as to the type of wood (most available) and /or charcoal (not very available) for the fuel and smoking ...
@jcole445I just go to where I can hear a Chainsaw working and beg some Sawdust. The chains here are so badly adjusted it's like woodchips. The Chainsaw guys are always happy to give it to me. It's usually hardwoods, mostly Mahogony,sometimes ... Read More