MikeandCo
American looking for information about Philippines
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Leaving or living in the Philippines by TeeJay4103
It seems that many who live here in the Philippines have little to be happy about. If you are so unhappy, why are you here? Just wondering why. For those who have found a happy life here, have you simply overlooked the negatives and chose to be ...
FilAmericanMom: Touché ! Very well done. I'll bet a lot of people know that you nailed the perfect response there. I have a hunch you'd be a great friend for my wife when we get over there. May I ask (approx) which part you live in ? Read More
Best and Trusted Home Builders in Tarlac
Me too ! In a few years... Keep me in the loop. Thanks. Read More
Tablas Island by Expat2philippines
I'm looking for something rural, and beachfront that also has good internet. Is that even possible? Just seems impossible. Does anyone know if Tablas Island is a good safe place for an expat to live? Was looking at some huts on the beach ...
Wow. That would bring "some negative press" to a whole new level !! Read More
looking to buy land in Philippines and build my house by drjones2013
I looking to buy land in Philippines and build my house. Please will someone give me contact information on builders and places where I can buy material.
City: Pay $X X 2.5, and tell your lungs to enjoy the pollution ! Read More
What do you like the most in the Philippines? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in the Philippines? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in the Philippines and the reason ...
The problem is in PH that there's so much poverty, the politicians arguably possess an even higher degree of selfishness and complete lack of empathy for their fellow man. They drive past a country of poor, not a large minority as in the ... Read More
Moved to Lapu-Lapu City last February by CharlesHarman
Hello I just moved here last February, anyone here near us? We lived in Bogo which is north of Cebu City from 2004 through 2006, then we moved to Texas. We lived in Texas from 2006 until 2010 then moved to Lapu-Lapu city Mactan. Our place is near ...
Maybe it's not the easy life of poverty they're missing. Maybe it's the balance they strike between work and time with family, that sort of thing..putting the dollars and cents of it aside for a moment. Their preference may be based on ... Read More
What do you like the most in the Philippines? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in the Philippines? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in the Philippines and the reason ...
I'm glad you said that. Thanks ! I was concerned that it was me that couldn't understand that post. And should you believe that, then I may have a bridge here in New York City which I'd like to offer to you ! Read More
Fake marriage registered in NSO by winnerin
I am forced to marry to be able to work abroad as a couple. I didnt know that the fake papers were registered in NSO. The witnesses' names and signatures, parents signatures are fake. There was no ceremony and the venue and ministers are also ...
People have no shame about asking for anything..and some can appear to be a wee bit selfish. Read More
What do you like the most in the Philippines? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in the Philippines? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in the Philippines and the reason ...
Shouganai.. 1) No thank you, I won't be googling Horace Mann. 2) You lost me at the Prussia border. Read More
What do you like the most in the Philippines? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in the Philippines? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in the Philippines and the reason ...
Thanks ABCDiamond. A new voice of reason. Read More
What do you like the most in the Philippines? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in the Philippines? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in the Philippines and the reason ...
Norm.. You guys ? We think we own it ? Nice job generalizing there. You didn't go for the "I've met too many American who..().." You go right to the "You Guys..", which essentially means ALL Americans. Well done, sir. ... Read More
What do you like the most in the Philippines? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in the Philippines? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in the Philippines and the reason ...
Nailed it, Dirk C !!! Enjoy The Phil. Read More
What do you like the most in the Philippines? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in the Philippines? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in the Philippines and the reason ...
make your own sausages...yummy ! Read More
Your experience of culture shock in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in the ...
Oh yeah ?! I see a little white spot between the eyes of your smiley face, dude ! Read More
Your experience of culture shock in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in the ...
1) Loving mullato type Filipino type skintone as I do, I always found the whitening phenomenon, which I saw from my first trip to Phil 15 years ago, unusual..but of course explainable, unfortunately. 2) Michael Jackson was at the forefront of this ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in the ...
But you smell terrific ! (so I'm told) Read More
Leaving or living in the Philippines by TeeJay4103
It seems that many who live here in the Philippines have little to be happy about. If you are so unhappy, why are you here? Just wondering why. For those who have found a happy life here, have you simply overlooked the negatives and chose to be ...
Hi.. I remember you had some interesting post(s) months ago. Hope to meet you when we retire over there. weird story: I was lucky enough to run into Mr. Mooney. Me white-my girl not so white. Him black-his girlfriend not so black ! Not awkward at ... Read More
Leaving or living in the Philippines by TeeJay4103
It seems that many who live here in the Philippines have little to be happy about. If you are so unhappy, why are you here? Just wondering why. For those who have found a happy life here, have you simply overlooked the negatives and chose to be ...
SIRROB: Well said. I sense that there's truth to that for sure. I sense it in the tone of the criticisms; some sense of "I can't believe I came to live here with....you people". And these folks pining for their homeland and how bad ... Read More
A dumb idea. by sirrobcentral
Many of you leave me scratching my head. I have decided to take issues with your insistence on starting a business here. The main reason is because you have come to a third world country and you actually have the gall to think you are going to blaze ...
Yes, that's the bottom line. Know your market (or lack thereof), be prepared for success or failure. No matter the country. Read More
Your experience of culture shock in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in the ...
Amen to that ! We're looking forward to that day. Read More
Your experience of culture shock in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in the ...
Much better said than some of the people whose experiences probably could have been avoided with a little more foresight and better judgement of their fellow man. Such generalizations, wow ! I've been Phil. (Tarlac) to visit my wife's family ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in the ...
Well written, TeeJay ! we're hoping to semi-retire there not too many years down the road (Tarlac). Read More
Greetings from Mindoro
Well done, James. It's a big world out there. who's to say you're supposed to stay in the western world...without the beautiful wife and beach and child... I think you'll be OK ! We plan to move there in 1-5 years..but probably up ... Read More
The cost of living in the Philippines. by clarencew
I wanted to talk about the cost of living here in the Philippines. Where I live is pretty good, I been living here for almost two years now and I don't work, I live off of my retirement and still manage to save money each month. Me my girlfriend and ...
Excellent. To you as well. Read More
The cost of living in the Philippines. by clarencew
I wanted to talk about the cost of living here in the Philippines. Where I live is pretty good, I been living here for almost two years now and I don't work, I live off of my retirement and still manage to save money each month. Me my girlfriend and ...
Well done young man !..good plan, and great philosophy. wishing you the best. I look forward to continuing the "e"-chat. -Mike Read More
The cost of living in the Philippines. by clarencew
I wanted to talk about the cost of living here in the Philippines. Where I live is pretty good, I been living here for almost two years now and I don't work, I live off of my retirement and still manage to save money each month. Me my girlfriend and ...
Well said Joe. Good luck to the guys. They are guys, right !? Read More
The cost of living in the Philippines. by clarencew
I wanted to talk about the cost of living here in the Philippines. Where I live is pretty good, I been living here for almost two years now and I don't work, I live off of my retirement and still manage to save money each month. Me my girlfriend and ...
James.. thanks for your thoughts..much appreciated ! We'll be planning and planning..and maybe living on the family famr for a year or two while finishing up our studies..and figuring out how & where to open a little café with great ... Read More
The cost of living in the Philippines. by clarencew
I wanted to talk about the cost of living here in the Philippines. Where I live is pretty good, I been living here for almost two years now and I don't work, I live off of my retirement and still manage to save money each month. Me my girlfriend and ...
Hello ! We'll be moving there(Tarlac) in the next few years..and looking to start a café. Where exactly are you from originally, if I may ask ? Read More