Yogesh Chhabra
@MrNorway
Norwegian looking for information about Philippines
Forum posts
50
About me
Norwegian, 71 years old
Lives in Kyrksæterøra
Speaks English, Hindi, Norwegian
Registration: 03 March 2015
FC, DIA. How to Utilize before a Trip? by moonunit0103
Hi, I am planning to travel to PH for a 2 month visit, and recently signed up for FC and DIA, and have been inundated with really good looking Pinays showing interest. Some are already demanding exclusivity within 3 or 4 days of chats. There is ...
One more thing: You will always find ladies who will simply like to meet you in person, but they will insist you to allow her to bring someone with her as she feels shy. Here the purpose may not be to meet you, but the real intention may be to get a ... Read More
Sending money from Philippines to India by MrNorway
Can anybody let me know the best and cheapest way to send money to India in a bank account (or Spain) using Debit card from Philippines?
Then I shall rather wait until I go to Philippines again in a few years. Take care. Read More
Sending money from Philippines to India by MrNorway
Can anybody let me know the best and cheapest way to send money to India in a bank account (or Spain) using Debit card from Philippines?
Thanks again. I didn't know everything about Pay Pal, so it was good to get the link. As I can see it is only 400 USD a day I can take out and there is a fee for each such transaction. When small amounts are sent many times I guess I lose lot of ... Read More
Sending money from Philippines to India by MrNorway
Can anybody let me know the best and cheapest way to send money to India in a bank account (or Spain) using Debit card from Philippines?
I dont think PayPal can give me cash. Any how thanks for your efforts. I really appreciate it. Have a nice time. Read More
Sending money from Philippines to India by MrNorway
Can anybody let me know the best and cheapest way to send money to India in a bank account (or Spain) using Debit card from Philippines?
Thanks for your message. For sending money from Western Union in Philippines one has to be physically present at their office in order to fill a form before sending money. Unfortunately I am not in Philippines and want to use my debet card from PNB ... Read More
Sending money from Philippines to India
Can anybody let me know the best and cheapest way to send money to India in a bank account (or Spain) using Debit card from Philippines? Read More
Planning on relocating in CDO by RaineeMe
Hello guys. I'm planning on relocating in CDO. I'm a Filipino citizen, I was living and working in China for ten years. I arrived back here in Manila 3 months ago. Now with the plan to stay here for good and be with my son, I decided not ...
Sorry, the school is AIE, CDO and not ANE. Read More
Planning on relocating in CDO by RaineeMe
Hello guys. I'm planning on relocating in CDO. I'm a Filipino citizen, I was living and working in China for ten years. I arrived back here in Manila 3 months ago. Now with the plan to stay here for good and be with my son, I decided not ...
It all depends whether you want to buy a house or rent it. In any case my advice will be to find a place in a flood free area. Avoid uptown as traffic is awesome during rush hours and driving from central area to uptown can take several hours. But ... Read More
Need advice to live with separated girl by Stemik62
Hi everyone. I have been in a relation for 2 years with a girl who is separated. I was thinking of moving there with her. But I have heard stories warning me of this. Is it true about extortion, being arrested, and maybe death? Her ex has another ...
I shall be short in my comment. I totally agree with Wadja. May be our personality is same. Unfortunately Stemik62 seemed to misunderstood him. I don't think that Wadja meant to be rude to him, rather he was trying his best to warn Stemik62 in a ... Read More
Retiring to the philippines to marry. by Willcel
Hi l am a 71 years young Englishman who has decided after meeting online a young Filipino lady and getting to find out about each other over a long period decided to implement what was in my mind before to retire to the philippines, I have visited ...
Mr Wadja didn't want to get any reply, but still I would like to send you some words so that other readers can read it. For readers I can only say that everything what is written here is absolutely true and experienced by many foreigners. It is ... Read More
Retiring to the philippines to marry. by Willcel
Hi l am a 71 years young Englishman who has decided after meeting online a young Filipino lady and getting to find out about each other over a long period decided to implement what was in my mind before to retire to the philippines, I have visited ...
LOVE REALLY MAKES YOU BLIND... Read More
Jobs for Indians in Philippines (Manila) by masterappu
Hi. I am an Indian who have completed Masters degree in Electronics and Communication (Signal Processing and Embedded Systems). I have also completed my UG in Electrical and Electronics. Currently I am working in an IT firm. I would like to know ...
That was a strange reply as the question was totally different. Any how the reason may be the same as why Filipinas and Filpinos work in other countries. I guess that you dont mean that it is ok for Filipinos to take work from other countrymen but ... Read More
Looking for Contractor that has INTEGRITY and HONESTY by Wayne 07
Looking for contractor that has honesty, integrity and person that upholds their word. One that does excellent work with references. Prefer on in Bicol region to do finishing work on my home. Please if you don't meet those qualifications ...
But i live in Cagayan de Oro Read More
Looking for Contractor that has INTEGRITY and HONESTY by Wayne 07
Looking for contractor that has honesty, integrity and person that upholds their word. One that does excellent work with references. Prefer on in Bicol region to do finishing work on my home. Please if you don't meet those qualifications ...
Me too looking for a professional as you stated but in Cagayan de Oro City. I have terrible experiences from the home made constructors without any sense of professionality. If someone knows about a good contstructor I would like to know more about ... Read More
Buying land in Philippines by boriloco
As long as I can remember forigners can't buy land,but recently someone told me a new law has been passed,does anyone have more information about this law and it's details?
I am pretty sure that you cant sell the land without her consent or a Power of attorney even if you own 50%. Read More
Jasaan, Mindanao.
Hi Henrik! I am a Norwegian citizen and have my house in Cagayan de Oro for many years. I have farmlands in outer Aplaya that is a part of Jasaan. Jasaan is comparatively very safe compared to many big cities in Philippines. But still you need to ... Read More
How to deal with a car accident in Cagayan de Oro. by MrNorway
I would like to know how to deal with a car accident in Cagayan de Oro. I have heard that one must not move the vehicle even if it makes traffic congestion and chaos on the road. Which number one should ring to Call the police? Is Police Cooperative ...
Pity that no one knows the right answer to this issue. 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 ...
Yes.. it is very true. May be I am unlucky to meet only such type of people or it is a part of Filipino culture. I shall be happy that day I sell everything in Philippines and go back to my country and never come back again. Read More
How to find a sincere caretaker of the house in Cagayan de Oro by MrNorway
I have a vacation home in Cagayan de Oro and I am trying to sell it very hard, but face difficulties to get any buyer. There are many reasons for that. In order to protect the property I hire 2 caretakers who can guard the house all 24 hrs. I also ...
I am still trying to sell my exclusive house in CDO. Read More
How to deal with a car accident in Cagayan de Oro. by MrNorway
I would like to know how to deal with a car accident in Cagayan de Oro. I have heard that one must not move the vehicle even if it makes traffic congestion and chaos on the road. Which number one should ring to Call the police? Is Police Cooperative ...
Can anyone give me a serious answer to my question as I already know that best is to settle down the issues with the other party. But what is legally correct procedure in case I have a comprehensive insurance or just a third party insurnce? Read More
How to find a sincere caretaker of the house in Cagayan de Oro by MrNorway
I have a vacation home in Cagayan de Oro and I am trying to sell it very hard, but face difficulties to get any buyer. There are many reasons for that. In order to protect the property I hire 2 caretakers who can guard the house all 24 hrs. I also ...
Thanks for ur message. But my house is already been given to someone else. Take care and good luck. Read More
International drivers license.
I guess that you need to keep your valid National driving licence from Philippines with you all time in order to drive in Australia With a valid international driving licence from Philippines. So check it With an automobile Association in Australia. ... Read More
How to deal with a car accident in Cagayan de Oro.
I would like to know how to deal with a car accident in Cagayan de Oro. I have heard that one must not move the vehicle even if it makes traffic congestion and chaos on the road. Which number one should ring to Call the police? Is Police Cooperative ... Read More
How to find a sincere caretaker of the house in Cagayan de Oro by MrNorway
I have a vacation home in Cagayan de Oro and I am trying to sell it very hard, but face difficulties to get any buyer. There are many reasons for that. In order to protect the property I hire 2 caretakers who can guard the house all 24 hrs. I also ...
Right now I already have 2 caretakers. By the way, when do u want to og back to CDO? Read More
Buying land in Philippines by boriloco
As long as I can remember forigners can't buy land,but recently someone told me a new law has been passed,does anyone have more information about this law and it's details?
Let me correct my last response. You can sell the lot even if the child is minor provided the mother of the child gives her consent to sell it. If this case comes to the court you need to convince the judge that the money will be used for the ... Read More
Buying land in Philippines by boriloco
As long as I can remember forigners can't buy land,but recently someone told me a new law has been passed,does anyone have more information about this law and it's details?
It is not only condominium that you can own in Philippines as a foreigner. If you can divide any type of house into a building and a lot, you can own the building, but not the lot. If u have a child from a filipina, you can put the lot in the name ... Read More
How to find a sincere caretaker of the house in Cagayan de Oro by MrNorway
I have a vacation home in Cagayan de Oro and I am trying to sell it very hard, but face difficulties to get any buyer. There are many reasons for that. In order to protect the property I hire 2 caretakers who can guard the house all 24 hrs. I also ...
I am interested to get my house sold. Please email me at:** Read More
How to find a sincere caretaker of the house in Cagayan de Oro by MrNorway
I have a vacation home in Cagayan de Oro and I am trying to sell it very hard, but face difficulties to get any buyer. There are many reasons for that. In order to protect the property I hire 2 caretakers who can guard the house all 24 hrs. I also ...
No..i never had any flood problem. Read More
How to find a sincere caretaker of the house in Cagayan de Oro by MrNorway
I have a vacation home in Cagayan de Oro and I am trying to sell it very hard, but face difficulties to get any buyer. There are many reasons for that. In order to protect the property I hire 2 caretakers who can guard the house all 24 hrs. I also ...
My house is in Nazareth, and due to New family situation (divorce) it is only used as a vacation home by me. I am in a process to sell it off, but it is not all that easy. So until that time I want 2 caretakers to stay in one room and guard it ... Read More
Problems for expats buying a house and lot by Aussie Engraver
The requirement that your Filipino wife owns the land you buy for your house and lot is well known. I think it's a good idea - unlike here in Australia where huge amounts of real estate are owned by foreign people. BUT - How can the husband ...
Hi guys! May be we all stick to the main subject for our arguments, viz, "Problems for expats buying a house and lot".. Read More
Problems for expats buying a house and lot by Aussie Engraver
The requirement that your Filipino wife owns the land you buy for your house and lot is well known. I think it's a good idea - unlike here in Australia where huge amounts of real estate are owned by foreign people. BUT - How can the husband ...
Even if it doesn't mean anything to some readers here that our Investment in properties are taken away from us by our filipinas, it does mean a lot that my other children who never tried to cheat me get them rather than our cheating filipinas. ... Read More
Maids and Nurses - cost of? by pej1111
Just wondering what peoples thoughts are for the cost of a maid and or a nurse? (live in or otherwise) I am planning for the future and if I make the move here it will be for life.
Do u also have caretaker who can stay in the house in Cagayan de Oro? Read More
How to find a sincere caretaker of the house in Cagayan de Oro
I have a vacation home in Cagayan de Oro and I am trying to sell it very hard, but face difficulties to get any buyer. There are many reasons for that. In order to protect the property I hire 2 caretakers who can guard the house all 24 hrs. I also ... Read More
Problems for expats buying a house and lot by Aussie Engraver
The requirement that your Filipino wife owns the land you buy for your house and lot is well known. I think it's a good idea - unlike here in Australia where huge amounts of real estate are owned by foreign people. BUT - How can the husband ...
You will never be a part of filipino Family as long as you are not as poor as most of them from the beginning. Come to the real world of filipinos. Read More
Problems for expats buying a house and lot by Aussie Engraver
The requirement that your Filipino wife owns the land you buy for your house and lot is well known. I think it's a good idea - unlike here in Australia where huge amounts of real estate are owned by foreign people. BUT - How can the husband ...
You will never be a part of filipino Family as long as you are not as poor as most of them from the beginning. Come to the real world of filipinos. Read More
Problems for expats buying a house and lot by Aussie Engraver
The requirement that your Filipino wife owns the land you buy for your house and lot is well known. I think it's a good idea - unlike here in Australia where huge amounts of real estate are owned by foreign people. BUT - How can the husband ...
I have 6 Norwegian friends married to filipinas and all have the same problem including me that filipinas married us due to strong economical reasons. Generally speaking, the real family of a Filipina is her own family from Philippines. Because it ... Read More
Safety in India by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in India? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there is ...
The topic for debate is "Safety in India". It is a particular issue related to whole India, and you simply don't divide India in to North or South just by mentioning the correct fact that it is generally safer to stay in Southern India ... Read More
Safety in India by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in India? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there is ...
The topic for debate is "Safety in India". It is a particular issue related to whole India, and you simply don't divide India in to North or South just by mentioning the correct fact that it is generally safer to stay in Southern India ... Read More
Problems for expats buying a house and lot by Aussie Engraver
The requirement that your Filipino wife owns the land you buy for your house and lot is well known. I think it's a good idea - unlike here in Australia where huge amounts of real estate are owned by foreign people. BUT - How can the husband ...
Let me tell you that most of my friends in Norway who are married to young Filipinas faced / are facing the same problem like me. They all gradually lost control over their wives and properties after they invested in properties in Philippines. It ... Read More
Problems for expats buying a house and lot by Aussie Engraver
The requirement that your Filipino wife owns the land you buy for your house and lot is well known. I think it's a good idea - unlike here in Australia where huge amounts of real estate are owned by foreign people. BUT - How can the husband ...
Leasing contract has nothing to do for the division of your assets with your ex-wife, but to protect you from your new Filipina or your ex-wife (in case you later transfer the lot into the name of your minor child that you have from your ex-wife) ... Read More
Problems for expats buying a house and lot by Aussie Engraver
The requirement that your Filipino wife owns the land you buy for your house and lot is well known. I think it's a good idea - unlike here in Australia where huge amounts of real estate are owned by foreign people. BUT - How can the husband ...
Never invest in a big property in Philippines even if you will share 50-50% with your filipina wife according to Philippine law. Then you can risk to be blackmailed by your wife and her whole family will take control of your property that you bought ... Read More
How much would a daily maid cost by ABCDiamond
How much do people pay for a maid to come in one day a week, for a full days work? Is is much different between City and province ? Also the same question but for a live in maid, what would be the monthly rate ?
I live in Norway. The house is in Cagayan de Oro city. I need a care taker from June 01. She must stay in the house and take care of it. There is already one lady caretaker and the other is leaving so I need replacement. Salary is 4000 pesos and I ... Read More
How much would a daily maid cost by ABCDiamond
How much do people pay for a maid to come in one day a week, for a full days work? Is is much different between City and province ? Also the same question but for a live in maid, what would be the monthly rate ?
I live in Norway. The house is in Cagayan de Oro city. I need a care taker from June 01. She must stay in the house and take care of it. There is already one lady caretaker and the other is leaving so I need replacement. Read More
Wheat Flour by MrNorway
I often go to Cagayan de Oro for vacations from Norway. There I can't find wheat flour to make roti / chapati. Can anybody tell me whether there is any shop in Manila, Davao or Cebu where I can buy these things and whether the shop owner can ...
But there must be some Indian food stores in Philippines who sell wheat flour. That way I can buy the right quality (not too fine and not too rough). Read More
Wheat Flour by MrNorway
I often go to Cagayan de Oro for vacations from Norway. There I can't find wheat flour to make roti / chapati. Can anybody tell me whether there is any shop in Manila, Davao or Cebu where I can buy these things and whether the shop owner can ...
Thanks very much for the replies. Read More
Wheat Flour by MrNorway
I often go to Cagayan de Oro for vacations from Norway. There I can't find wheat flour to make roti / chapati. Can anybody tell me whether there is any shop in Manila, Davao or Cebu where I can buy these things and whether the shop owner can ...
Is it really so difficult to get an answer to my simple question about where can I buy wheat flour in Philippines? Read More
Wheat Flour
I often go to Cagayan de Oro for vacations from Norway. There I can't find wheat flour to make roti / chapati. Can anybody tell me whether there is any shop in Manila, Davao or Cebu where I can buy these things and whether the shop owner can ... Read More