Mike
@mikenjane
American expat in the Philippines
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American
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Registration: 27 July 2015
Marrying thousand miles away guy by kaxandra8118
Me and my man plan to get married next year, he is austrian, and I am a filipina. We're never married, so I need your help badly, were planning to get married here in the Philippines please help me what to do first, and what are the process; I ...
Good luck, it is a hard road but worth it. If the guy has money, a solid work history, no criminal arrests, then u should be fine. Read More
Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Mindanao Security Situation by Navajo52
The U.S. Embassy cautions U.S. citizens that there is an ongoing conflict between terrorist groups and Philippine Security Forces in Marawi City, Mindanao. Media reports suggest that there are multiple dead and injured. On May 23, 2017, the ...
Most think it will never happen to them .....until it does. Then they scream for help after they ignored the Embassy suggestions, dont listen then u should be on your own. A US embassy guy said it well when he said " it is not our smartest ... Read More
How to meet the expats here in Manila? by Trigger928
Hey guys, I am new arrival here, 3 weeks so far. all the people i know here is my working mate and my broker. I wish to meet some expat here to learn some tip living in this place, as well as to hang out have some social life. Any suggestions ...
Good luck Tom. Try Tagaytay City. Manila is rated the worst place to live on the whole Planet, and its not getting better. Read More
Philippine visa agency help
Dont bother u will get scammed. Do it yourself and trust nobody. Agency took our 3300.00 usd and disappeared , we were warned but i learned to Listen to others advice. Besides they cant do much as it is only You who the Embassys want to deal ... 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.
First of all YOU dont and cant own land but your Filipina friend, relative, Wife can. I met a couple Expats who could not accept that so it nixed their plans. A guy from Wisconsin somehow fell down the steps and died in Olongapo as i witnessed ... Read More
Some folks just cant be themselves and be honest. by mikenjane
It is great to meet expats and i really enjoy it but what surely irritates most all honest Expats is meeting these guys who all think they ran the Military, was top secret, and was super wealthy in their native country but now live check to check in ...
Hahaha yes indeed i truly agree with you. I am just a broken toy like 85% of Foreigners here. Told the Wife, how could we win a war, all we have is Generals top secret soldiers it seems and no plain old infantry like those who won WW2! Lol Read More
Some folks just cant be themselves and be honest.
It is great to meet expats and i really enjoy it but what surely irritates most all honest Expats is meeting these guys who all think they ran the Military, was top secret, and was super wealthy in their native country but now live check to check in ... 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 ...
I think u got it pretty much right and u got a decent direction for ur future. Yes they sure need hope for the future as the corruption by the rich and the politicians have kept them a 3rd world Country for generations. U wonder then why keep ... Read More
How do I know if my Girlfriend is who she says she is. by Derek.C
I have been chatting to a Lady on Facebook for nearly 4 Years now, But the other day I had a message from someone else saying, My girlfriend is a sex worker and a gold digger, and all her family know about it, and they are only after my money, But ...
Dawg look, u have any woman u find checked out. Sure many have found the age of internet to be an ATM. There are a few things u just do, 1 check her out. If u get the common 'i only been with 1 guy in my life before' or any of that ... 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 ...
I found that Tagaytay City is the difference for me. We are not built to be in Manila type heat and humidity. They say in the US that u get use to living in Arizona in the summer....... NOT same thing here. Wife has land by tacloban but we ... Read More
Buy a car for y months in philippines. by Crocken
I would like to buy a small car for a 6 month stay in philippines...like a Honda city. ..I will be living in samar...but maybe better to find a car in manila ..or angeles...or cebu ?? Any ideas guys ? So many Web sitest but all look old and over ...
remember 1 thing, Filipinos rarely sell anything unless it has a problem. Better chances buying from a foreigner but even then u probably wont get the whole truth. I am retired auto guy and a nice german fella told me of his van that was totally ... Read More
Why are Rentals so expensive in Manila? by Baleze
Hi, I would like to know why the accommodation is so expensive in Manila - NCR. compare to other Asian countries with a high standard level, I noticed that the rent of a rooms, apartment is very high. What's the reason? Also, a lot of workers ...
Rated the worst major city in the world to live in , i wouldnt live there if it was dirt cheap. man get out to nicer areas of the Country where u are not bugged for money, u are safer, cleaner living enviroment, and so on. Just my humble opinion ... Read More
Looking for new friends in Manila, Fort Area, Makati. by Ana Patricio
I am brazilian, speak portuguese and english. Me and family moved here 3 months ago, and look for new friends and contacts. Thank you Ana
Hi, there are some very nice foreigners here but at the same time u will meet some that are a little left of center so just pick those who are most mainstream, no perverts, drunks, gossips, liars, or those who control their women is my goal. Over ... Read More
Bringing surplus auto parts to Philippines specifically manila by ADM group
Hi guys, It's a very interesting thread. I am wondering with the situation now, year 2017 and a new administration, can someone give some info on bringing surplus auto parts to Philippines specifically manila. I mean, the way on how it is ...
use a balikbyan box, might take a long time to get here but nobody messes with it. I am just doing a more hurried thing myself with an american waterpump and related parts and surely i will not only pay 4500php for mailing it here but i look for ... Read More
Foreigner getting work by kiwi19
Hi, I am currently living and working as an expat in Vietnam with my Filipina wife and our two children. I am a NZ citizen and my wife is Filipino citizen and our children have dual citizenship. We own a property in Bacolod city and are thinking ...
What most find is if u start a business keep ur pale face well hidden and let Filipinos run it. I have seen guys even buy good businesses and not heed that advice only to later go out of business. On just pure job type thing there is non and it ... Read More
Outbound ticket/ throwaway ticket by Bernswaggle
Hi to all the Xpats out there, can someone advise me the best way to get an outbound ticket out of the Phillipines as im in Aus at present and may need to show a ticket at Phil customs? not that ive ever been asked for proof yet? but always the 1st ...
5 dollar throw away ticket is a scam usually. can make ur own itinerary with a printer. The 5 guy will take ur money but u wont hear from him. That is what i found out and a few people i met found the same. good luck Read More
How much would it cost to live in the Philippines by Snappo
Hi everyone. I am new to this website. I am trying to figure out two things: 1) How much money do I need in the bank to retire in PH. I am thinking I might do OK with P10M to P15M in the bank. 2) What would my monthly bills be in PH. Here is ...
If u like a livable climate then try Tagaytay City for sure. Where not to go is Manila, it is rated the worst big city in the world for a reason and u will have to hide inside all day from the heat. In Tagaytay City we are just an hour to hour ... Read More
Retirement visa, how soon does it need to be used? by scott_see
I'm planning on getting a retirement visa, but may not be able to leave the US right away. Does anyone know if there's a time limit by which it needs to be used? Thanks, Scott
good idea, the Visa game here in the Phils is not very foreigner friendly as they are in ur pocket every minute they can. I never realized how expensive it is to be in a 3rd world country. We just found that when i reupped my resident visa they guy ... Read More
Internet shopping by RodBoud
Has anyone had any bad experiences receiving internet purchases? I see the costs are outrageous for a Fed Ex package.
Yeah Rod what i found is the damn taxing by the Filipinos to be nuts. They are one of the few countries left who have not figured out how valuable the Expat is to the Country. They rob the expat from the minute u touch ur feet on the soil until ... Read More
SAFEST way to transfer money from US to PI account? by dimplesz14
Hi everyone! Hope all is well with yah all! quick question, what would be the SAFEST, easiest and cheapest way to send money from U.S. to Philippine account? Also, should we have multiple bank accounts back home to be safe? We need to plan this so ...
IT is easy. we keep our money in the USA then use REMITLY or XOOM and can transfer our money we want in 10 minutes for 4.95 or under. We tried Remitly out and was impressed, fast to register and no bs when sending or money held up, it was to ... Read More
Moving balikbayan list by Flatpik
I'm a single 68 year old man moving to the Subic area in July. I know bringing the least amount of junk with me is wise, but that said, I see no reason not to ship some good stuff I might want and which might be hard to find here. So here's ...
And if u fancy any foods, even peanut butter is cheaper and better in the States. We did not do furniture or vehicles because the Pinas have a real gray area there and u cant trust u wont get taxed 4 times what the stuff is worth, even on the ... Read More
Expand your social circle in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Moving to the Philippines means leaving one's family and friends behind. Creating a circle of friends or joining an existing one should therefore be paramount in order to fight loneliness in your host country. But how can one ...
Good question, we live in Tagaytay and have not met many expats nor have i heard if there is a group who meets or not. Seems some expats tend to be introverts which nothing is wrong with that either. Read More
importing a car in the Philippines by werner1
Dear members, I'm planning to import a car in the Philippines. Actualy this is not a normal car but a car what is used for the transportation of invalid people,it contains a special lift for wheelchairs. Can anybody tell me if i can get a lower ...
was going to do that too but found out better not, plus they want cars under 5 yrs old imported. I was in the car business all my life and had a couple nice toys i wanted to bring over along with a vintage Cycle but canned the whole idea. I even ... Read More
Environmental protection in the Philippines by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in the Philippines? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and ...
then need a leader in the Pinas to take control and install tough pollution standards, will that happen, history shows NOT. Read More
Environmental protection in the Philippines by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in the Philippines? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and ...
There is no excuse for the pollution , It is not hard to make buses, jeepneys, etc go to a green fuel such as methonol or LP . All their Gpvt vehicles should be green. When u see the way the world is changing due to pollution there is no ... Read More
importing a car in the Philippines by werner1
Dear members, I'm planning to import a car in the Philippines. Actualy this is not a normal car but a car what is used for the transportation of invalid people,it contains a special lift for wheelchairs. Can anybody tell me if i can get a lower ...
I spent considerable time on the subject and talked to several people who did it also, i ended up deciding to not import my vehicles. A country with a history of corruption in Govt and no set fees you are rolling the dice. One couple thought they ... Read More
Best cities to live in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to the Philippines. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost ...
there are several new subdivisions in the area. I found it to be a real secure place even ten yrs back , but we all look at stuff differently of course. Hell i feel much safer here speaking of just the people, than i do in any part of the ... Read More
Best cities to live in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to the Philippines. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost ...
Interesting... I found the smog to also be nasty for a place who wants to attract first world tourists. The only city i saw even half way managed well here is Olongapo (Subic area). They have an anti smog program set by the mayor and people ... Read More
My expat husband is facing a legal problem by annaganda
Good day to all,This is about my husband who is a swiss national who just moved with me in the Phils. Last Christmas,our neighbor had a party and started playing the videoke at 2pm in the afternoon until 4am the next day.. aside fm the loud ...
You move away like the whitepig said, best advice. Then u talk to your Hubby and tell him he either learns manners or go back to where he is from. No matter what an expat does here he is pissing in the wind when challenging a Filipina in his own ... Read More
Best cities to live in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to the Philippines. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost ...
well put ! I have a friend from US that lives down your way and he likes it also, is in a higher elevation so that works for him. To each his own, as i was telling a friend in the states this is so much better than the rat race in the States, ... Read More
Best cities to live in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to the Philippines. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost ...
Do u know if there a place in Tagaytay Expats meet? Thx Read More
Best cities to live in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to the Philippines. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost ...
I dont think u have a clue to what we are talking about in best places to live. Chill out, have another beer. Read More
Best cities to live in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to the Philippines. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost ...
I sure respect that and probably pretty correct.. The people who are hard to understand though are those who will go to a 3rd world country then look for work. lol Dahh...... I think i would stay in my 1st world country if i want to make a ... Read More
Best cities to live in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to the Philippines. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost ...
Norm, i can see if you dont agree with someone but hey u still need to show respect to everyone and not make it personal by name calling. lets just all get along !! Read More
Best cities to live in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to the Philippines. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost ...
Hi, for all the places we stayed over the years Tagaytay would be my hands down favorite. The weather is excellent, i have a new split a/c system i bought last year and still have never turned it on. Going places is not overcrowded. For single ... Read More
feel liked or disliked in Tagaytay??? by mikenjane
From Subic to Cebu to Angeles, even Manila, over the years Pinas have always been smiling and nice. This time we are in Tagaytay and it seems the world difference. The weather is great but it seems the people have a disdain for foreigners for some ...
That is good to hear, maybe we just havent been here long enough. It was a feeling i got when compared to other parts of the Philippines, maybe they were more use to foreigners,. I know Subic and Tacloban/Palo/Cebu really like Americans for ... Read More
My expat husband is facing a legal problem by annaganda
Good day to all,This is about my husband who is a swiss national who just moved with me in the Phils. Last Christmas,our neighbor had a party and started playing the videoke at 2pm in the afternoon until 4am the next day.. aside fm the loud ...
extremely well put and correct. Read More
Best cities to live in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to the Philippines. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost ...
i agree . these people are mostly good and kind. Read More
Best cities to live in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to the Philippines. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost ...
Any moron that comes to a third world country, where they are suppose to be a guest, moves to what has been named the 'worst city in the world (manila)" and tries to take a poor little bastards job away is a waste of humanity. Most i ... Read More
Best cities to live in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to the Philippines. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost ...
yep well that would be the worst mistake they made in their life. I didnt drop off the chicken truck last nite son. Read More
Is there a balikbayan type shipping back to the States?? by mikenjane
We all know of the balikbayan box shipping to the Philippines, but how about if we want to ship something back? Can we do it as cheap and easy? God knows my Wife knows as she shipped 30 boxes here, maybe we should of tested the stay first ...
yep, looks like if i did ever pull the plug here i can kiss a lot of stuff goodbye. Thanks Read More
My expat husband is facing a legal problem by annaganda
Good day to all,This is about my husband who is a swiss national who just moved with me in the Phils. Last Christmas,our neighbor had a party and started playing the videoke at 2pm in the afternoon until 4am the next day.. aside fm the loud ...
Thanks Brother, sometimes ya just got to be straight forward and honest in that stuff. Read More
Best cities to live in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to the Philippines. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost ...
It is raping the poor coming here and competing with them for their few jobs that pay peanuts. Sorry but that is how i have seen it. You want a job u go to a 1st world country and make big bucks , not in one of the poorest countries on the ... Read More
Is there a balikbayan type shipping back to the States??
We all know of the balikbayan box shipping to the Philippines, but how about if we want to ship something back? Can we do it as cheap and easy? God knows my Wife knows as she shipped 30 boxes here, maybe we should of tested the stay first ... Read More
My expat husband is facing a legal problem by annaganda
Good day to all,This is about my husband who is a swiss national who just moved with me in the Phils. Last Christmas,our neighbor had a party and started playing the videoke at 2pm in the afternoon until 4am the next day.. aside fm the loud ...
NO dont file a case. Your Husband or whatever is a guest in this country and should of minded his own business. If u try to challenge a Filipino here the expat will end up with more trouble than he can imagine and will never win. Just like ... Read More
Best cities to live in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to the Philippines. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost ...
There are no such things as jobs for foreigners. The Filipinos are massively unemployed , many hungry. I dont even think u can compete with them for jobs legally here, nor would i come to a 3rd world country and try to take their jobs. If u ... Read More
Best cities to live in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to the Philippines. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost ...
Well said, and riding the bike with the beauty almost made we want to start packing. lol My brief stay in Cebu in '07 was right across from the Mall at a hotel and didnt get around to see much. People seems very friendly though and that was ... Read More
Best cities to live in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to the Philippines. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost ...
Yes the Subic area i liked minus the humid part of it and heat of course. It seems all over the country i have seen properties raise 5 fold in about as many years, and they say as there becomes more investment interests things are going to keep ... Read More
Best cities to live in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to the Philippines. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost ...
i liked it in Baguio but when we were there it was foggy, rainy, and downtown was a smog pit. the people were nicer that i find in tagaytay , and the girls prettier. might be married but it is still nice to see pretty surroundings in all ... Read More
Best cities to live in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to the Philippines. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost ...
True,,,,, my thought would always be when is a radical Islamic type decide u are the American he wants to cut of your head. Monkey see monkey do is rampant. I agree though with almost all articles who give the words of wisdom to expats, 'u ... Read More
Best cities to live in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to the Philippines. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost ...
I can agree with most about Tagaytay, but u will notice the people are not as friendly as other parts of the country such as Subic, Cebu, even Manila, as it seems they feel they are being pushed out by foreigners. By no means are they mean but ... Read More
Moving balikbayan list by Flatpik
I'm a single 68 year old man moving to the Subic area in July. I know bringing the least amount of junk with me is wise, but that said, I see no reason not to ship some good stuff I might want and which might be hard to find here. So here's ...
If i build here i will wire for both 120V AND 220v, But the bringing stuff that is 120v down here from the states i can say is the thing to do because the 220 to 120 conversion transformers are high here and u need a few of them. For cheaper i ... Read More
feel liked or disliked in Tagaytay??? by mikenjane
From Subic to Cebu to Angeles, even Manila, over the years Pinas have always been smiling and nice. This time we are in Tagaytay and it seems the world difference. The weather is great but it seems the people have a disdain for foreigners for some ...
Thanks. We been living here just a couple months and i guess it is i just was comparing to other places in the country i been over the years. It was just a feeling, nobody actually has been rude at all. Will hang in there . thx again Read More
Moving balikbayan list by Flatpik
I'm a single 68 year old man moving to the Subic area in July. I know bringing the least amount of junk with me is wise, but that said, I see no reason not to ship some good stuff I might want and which might be hard to find here. So here's ...
I am waiting for my food boxes i shipped in Dec to show up...... just some stuff u cant get. I like Subic alot, stayed last out at Baloy beach apts, the wife is a Pina and Husband Danish. I am up in Tagaytay , love the weather but i find the ... Read More
feel liked or disliked in Tagaytay??? by mikenjane
From Subic to Cebu to Angeles, even Manila, over the years Pinas have always been smiling and nice. This time we are in Tagaytay and it seems the world difference. The weather is great but it seems the people have a disdain for foreigners for some ...
no, i am not on epat to be solicited. If i need ur service i will find You. thx Read More
feel liked or disliked in Tagaytay???
From Subic to Cebu to Angeles, even Manila, over the years Pinas have always been smiling and nice. This time we are in Tagaytay and it seems the world difference. The weather is great but it seems the people have a disdain for foreigners for some ... Read More
Moving balikbayan list by Flatpik
I'm a single 68 year old man moving to the Subic area in July. I know bringing the least amount of junk with me is wise, but that said, I see no reason not to ship some good stuff I might want and which might be hard to find here. So here's ...
List looks good to me. I also did the boxes only and not the furniture or vehicles even though i so wanted to bring the motorcycle, too many tax horror stories on all of the above. I still have a dozen boxes coming and now wondering where to put it ... Read More
Retirement in sindangan Zamboanga Philippines by Peter.levica
I'm considering retirement in Sandangan Zamboanga Phillippines primarily for the cost of living and possible marriage to a local. What is the risk of getting my butt shot of in this area. I'm a military veteran and am well versed in hand to ...
I see what you mean. As a former Marine Recon in Vietnam , i also worked for Black Water, so i feel i can handle myself yet but time does tarnish the skills more than we want to admit. I was told the firearms is taboo for sure. I then found the ... Read More
Making phone calls in the Philippines by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in the Philippines, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in the Philippines? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank ...
didnt assume anything, just said "I" am from USA and it works for us. Surely there are VOIP for other countries too as i mentioned. Read More
Making phone calls in the Philippines by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in the Philippines, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in the Philippines? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank ...
we use Magic jack plus. hook to your computer and it doesnt know if it is in the philippines or New York. We keep our US phone number but u can get a number from anywhere u wish and it works fine in any country, For 30 usd a year i cant ... Read More
Boyfriend in Norway Under NAV by lady_diver
I am a Filipina and I have a Norwegian boyfriend who is under NAV due to his depression. He visited me once for 4 weeks here in the Philippines and now we are planning for me to visit him for 3 months. Is there anyone here who has a boyfriend under ...
I admire you staying power in the root of his issues but first of all you need to consider Your welfare, and if this guy is under the NAV he has got some serious issues. Sadly to say there are a lot of women who go abroad to troubled men and end up ... Read More
AIRCONDITONER.... INVERTER AIRCON OR NON INVERTER AIRCON ???????
Some reading I been doing seems to point to the fact that inverter aircon units have a poor reliability record. Some models are said to be subject to geckos, mice, bees, shorting out the circuit boards, others say they are cheaply made. Has anyone ... Read More
Volunteering in the Philippines by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in the Philippines? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which ...
Oh yes u are correct , that is so sad to see the kids on the streets. I couldnt eat at McDonalds till i went back to the counter and bought 10 sandwiches then took them outside to the kids.. What is as bad is there are grown ups who force many ... Read More
Driving in the Philippines by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the Philippines? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the ...
I never saw any situation with a cop that some pecos in his hand does not fix everything. they just seem to disappear like magic! When in a corrupt society u forget your prim and proper ways of your country and u play their game as good or ... Read More
Driving in the Philippines by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the Philippines? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the ...
LAWS LAWS LAWS, I sure hope the Philippines does not start making laws for everything like USA does. Hey if u want to wear a helmet then i suggest u wear one. If the next guy doesnt want to the it is his business and not yours Part of the ... Read More
Driving in the Philippines by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the Philippines? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the ...
Yeah a bit cooler and I like that. I never been to where u are I don't believe. Subic we use to stay and that was decent and good air. Been to Cebu,. I read the other day they rated Cebu as the 5th cheapest city to live in the world, I ... Read More
Driving in the Philippines by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the Philippines? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the ...
Yeah thats true. It is just nuts there. We will be up in Tagaytay . Probably build on some farm land down by Tacloban at some point but no hurry to do so. Where are you abouts? Mike Read More
Driving in the Philippines by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the Philippines? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the ...
good luck with rolling those dice. lol Read More
Driving in the Philippines by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the Philippines? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the ...
that's for sure. I agree in Philippines u can have lots of fun for less plus the ladies are dolls so the view is always nice! Read More
Driving in the Philippines by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the Philippines? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the ...
In places like the US the pedestrian has the right of way but know that is not the case in the Philippines. People in the States will take their time and walk right in front of U knowing u have to stop but in the Philippines they do that and they ... Read More
Helper/maid/kasambahay in a condo by chris_balikbayan
Hi guys, I relocated to my birth country last november and its been 9 months here in Metro Manila. I live in a small condo I was wondering if anyone else here has a helper that lives with them in a condo? I know a house is better for livein ...
there you go, florie253 is looking and seems aggressive enough to come here and look which is good sign. Good Luck Read More
Driving in the Philippines by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the Philippines? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the ...
Got to agree with you! People still have their hearts in the right place in the Philippines and everything isn't about career and what u have or don't have like in the States for example. Freedom is it and I don't want people making ... Read More
Driving in the Philippines by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the Philippines? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the ...
:D Yes sir that is driving in Asia. I was once told if u want orderly and rules and traffic cops then go to the States or likewise Country so I strapped on the seat belt in Manila and drove like I was a kid still driving dirt track racing and I ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Davao by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Davao Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
There is an American guy I know in Davao that would sure like such a thing. His name is Rex and his email is scraxy@msn.com if u want to drop him a message. thx Mike Read More
Helper/maid/kasambahay in a condo by chris_balikbayan
Hi guys, I relocated to my birth country last november and its been 9 months here in Metro Manila. I live in a small condo I was wondering if anyone else here has a helper that lives with them in a condo? I know a house is better for livein ...
You might consider a person who is not a live in maid, but goes home when work is done. If not then a bigger place might be the answer if u want a live in. Read More
importing a car in the Philippines by werner1
Dear members, I'm planning to import a car in the Philippines. Actualy this is not a normal car but a car what is used for the transportation of invalid people,it contains a special lift for wheelchairs. Can anybody tell me if i can get a lower ...
Good deal, thats what we will do then. We got 13 hrs so a bus trip wont hurt. I was surprised i would have to get my luggage, thought it would somehow end up in Manila,. Yep it is Narita we fly in to from Chicago,. Then have to go to Haneda,. ... Read More
importing a car in the Philippines by werner1
Dear members, I'm planning to import a car in the Philippines. Actualy this is not a normal car but a car what is used for the transportation of invalid people,it contains a special lift for wheelchairs. Can anybody tell me if i can get a lower ...
Yeah i will do that on the boxes. Thanks alot. We are suppose to fly over December 9th. I made a big mistake on the flight as the last thing i would think is an airline would have us fly into Tokyo at one airport then fly out at ... Read More
importing a car in the Philippines by werner1
Dear members, I'm planning to import a car in the Philippines. Actualy this is not a normal car but a car what is used for the transportation of invalid people,it contains a special lift for wheelchairs. Can anybody tell me if i can get a lower ...
Jumbo boxes?? i am going to check that out because the balikbayan boxes we have been sending just dont get it. The boxes we are using now are 28'x18'x16" (inches) . I been thinking, 'there has to be something better and still cost ... Read More
importing a car in the Philippines by werner1
Dear members, I'm planning to import a car in the Philippines. Actualy this is not a normal car but a car what is used for the transportation of invalid people,it contains a special lift for wheelchairs. Can anybody tell me if i can get a lower ...
Yeah i thought about taking it down to the core bike and gutting a refrigerator and putting it inside. my guess is they arent opening everything that comes in there. The US says they only got time to check a little over 1 percent that comes to the ... Read More
importing a car in the Philippines by werner1
Dear members, I'm planning to import a car in the Philippines. Actualy this is not a normal car but a car what is used for the transportation of invalid people,it contains a special lift for wheelchairs. Can anybody tell me if i can get a lower ...
Yes , I agree there are so many things that can pop up. We have a place in Tagaytay,. In Leyte a little land we hope to build on at some point. Yeah i got my doubts if i will bother doing that dismantle thing. Would i crate it on a pallet in ... Read More
importing a car in the Philippines by werner1
Dear members, I'm planning to import a car in the Philippines. Actualy this is not a normal car but a car what is used for the transportation of invalid people,it contains a special lift for wheelchairs. Can anybody tell me if i can get a lower ...
Surely if anyone has found a way to do it they are not going to share it and endanger what they done, and for sure wont on any forum. Read More
importing a car in the Philippines by werner1
Dear members, I'm planning to import a car in the Philippines. Actualy this is not a normal car but a car what is used for the transportation of invalid people,it contains a special lift for wheelchairs. Can anybody tell me if i can get a lower ...
Yes i understand, with so many 'fixers" being out of business there it is going to be hard for you to find a clear cut path with no grey area. Much more likely to run into someone who will take the cash and run like heck. lol Well i dont ... Read More
importing a car in the Philippines by werner1
Dear members, I'm planning to import a car in the Philippines. Actualy this is not a normal car but a car what is used for the transportation of invalid people,it contains a special lift for wheelchairs. Can anybody tell me if i can get a lower ...
In reflecting over the past ten years, it is clear to see i have heard more horror stories on importation of cars, trucks, motorcycles, then the successful ones by far. It seems to me the only successful ones are the people who paid more than the ... Read More
importing a car in the Philippines by werner1
Dear members, I'm planning to import a car in the Philippines. Actualy this is not a normal car but a car what is used for the transportation of invalid people,it contains a special lift for wheelchairs. Can anybody tell me if i can get a lower ...
The govt came down on those who do that a few years back so it is hard to find but can be done yet. I too had the same concerns as you, and why i decided not to send the HD but instead i found a nice older goldwing, i figure if i lost the thing ... Read More
importing a car in the Philippines by werner1
Dear members, I'm planning to import a car in the Philippines. Actualy this is not a normal car but a car what is used for the transportation of invalid people,it contains a special lift for wheelchairs. Can anybody tell me if i can get a lower ...
I think u have the right idea as after years i still have not met anyone who successfully and happily brought their car or truck in. I scrapped my furniture idea too after we saw a local couple get taxed 10k usd on what was suppose to be free ... Read More
importing a car in the Philippines by werner1
Dear members, I'm planning to import a car in the Philippines. Actualy this is not a normal car but a car what is used for the transportation of invalid people,it contains a special lift for wheelchairs. Can anybody tell me if i can get a lower ...
Brother everyone i have spoken to over the years tell me they have yet to see someone get a car in untaxed, one couple told us that in Manila they just ignored the paperwork with a laugh and taxed them 4k for an aging ford ranger. It seems it is a ... Read More
importing a car in the Philippines by werner1
Dear members, I'm planning to import a car in the Philippines. Actualy this is not a normal car but a car what is used for the transportation of invalid people,it contains a special lift for wheelchairs. Can anybody tell me if i can get a lower ...
right u are and i would wonder if all that work is worth the end result. Thanksfor the reply. Will probably just scrap the idea all together. Read More
importing a car in the Philippines by werner1
Dear members, I'm planning to import a car in the Philippines. Actualy this is not a normal car but a car what is used for the transportation of invalid people,it contains a special lift for wheelchairs. Can anybody tell me if i can get a lower ...
thanks that really helps and makes alot of sense too. I met one guy down there that said he got asked only one time and a few pecos to the cop and there was nothing more to question as he disappeared like a genie, lol thanks again, Read More
importing a car in the Philippines by werner1
Dear members, I'm planning to import a car in the Philippines. Actualy this is not a normal car but a car what is used for the transportation of invalid people,it contains a special lift for wheelchairs. Can anybody tell me if i can get a lower ...
Well i read enough scrap my idea of bringing a goldwing in. I had met guys that had gotten bikes in and once riding never got a problem, or one said he had to flip a cop some pecos once to go away but thats all. My luck dont roll like that so best ... Read More
importing a car in the Philippines by werner1
Dear members, I'm planning to import a car in the Philippines. Actualy this is not a normal car but a car what is used for the transportation of invalid people,it contains a special lift for wheelchairs. Can anybody tell me if i can get a lower ...
Sorry to hear that but corruption has no heart. Same with farm equipment after Yolanda , people starving but no life on taxes for farm equipment. I guess they would rather have their invalids not mobile and their farmers driving caribou. Well i ... Read More