Bernswaggle
Australian expat in the Philippines
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About me
Australian
Lives in Cagayan de Oro, Northern Minda
Registration: 15 June 2016
Davao City Butchers
Hi there look for Xpats like germans, europeans who make their own, we live on Bohol Isl and get beautiful bacon, ham and other cold cuts direct from them, if you go to your local pubs someone will know somebody ?? Read More
First time used car buying process in Manila
Hi there do u know a good mechanic that can go over the car before purchase very advisable. make sure OR & CR papers that must come with vehicle are original not copies as many are smuggled into this country, also deed of sale done through ... Read More
Cagayan De Oro is safe ?
yes the top post is correct, i would not go too far from your hotel at night as well as marshall law in place right across the island at present for a period of 60 days, i have been to De Oro quite a few times in the last year and found it quite ... Read More
How does a native Philippine Survive ? by Jove
I have a friend in Davao, I me and became Pen Pals with some six years ago. She is middle aged, separated for years and receives no support from ex husband and has two daughters and two sons, One daughter lives in Dubai, and my friend has her two ...
Hi Terry yes their are some good hospitals overhere, i live in Bohol and hospitals not so good here but Cebu has some of the best in the world where even the rich go rather than travel overseas. As far as health insurance im still considering but ... Read More
Cost of living in the Philippines - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Philippines, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded ...
Have a look at Bohol been living there for 12mths and like it !! 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 ...
Yes spot on you will never win as the pendulum always will swing towards the Phillipana in 99% of cases, keep below the radar ! i rent and can move wherever i want ? dont want to be alarmist but heard a similar story about noise complaint and the ... 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 ...
Hi mate thanks for the advice!! how do i get onto them ?? 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 ...
hi all just one question i was charged 2000 php to go from International airport to Makati Manilla 1st time oblivious yes? had no idea ? i believe it should be around 3 - 400 pesos is this about right as i will be returning on the 30th April, ... Read More
Are there any Kiwis here ??? by steve spickler
Are there any Kiwis here ???
No but plenty of Aussies whats the problem ? we r brothers arnt we ?? Read More
Expat women in Philippines by jewels
I am a mature age Aussie woman living here with my husband. Although I love it here, it can be difficult. For example, most of the Filipino houses are entirely unsuitable for the tropical climate. They tend to be two or three storeys instead of ...
Hi Jewels after reading your post i would be interested to know how your butcher brings in Aussie beef as you know what the local beef is like trying to eat your leather belt lol, I have talked to Aussie Xpats who reckon you just bring it in in your ... Read More
Outbound ticket/ throwaway ticket
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 ... 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 ...
checkout the Mindanao Bob website he offers PI services to check back ground of girls if your that concerned. But also agree with the other posts go for a holiday 1st make no promises (marrage engagement etc) spend time with her as much as you can, ... Read More
Building on my girlfriends family land - Help please by Burt Figgis
Hi, I have been with my Phillipino girlfriend for 4 years and am planning to get married. Her family aren't wealthy however they have a bit of land which her father and mum live on and which they built a house for one of her brothers. They ...
mate seriously dont do it sorry yu will be ripped off big time, i did send u a reply but not sure if you got it,look if you trust your girl to do the right thing all good !! but its usually the parents who orginaise the build!! be aware ripped off ... Read More
Building on my girlfriends family land - Help please by Burt Figgis
Hi, I have been with my Phillipino girlfriend for 4 years and am planning to get married. Her family aren't wealthy however they have a bit of land which her father and mum live on and which they built a house for one of her brothers. They ...
and do u hav clear title ? if its got coconut trees? a mate of mine bought what he thought was clear title block to be cleared for a house only to be told by his neighbour that the the neighbour actually owned all the trees on that block and took ... Read More
Building on my girlfriends family land - Help please by Burt Figgis
Hi, I have been with my Phillipino girlfriend for 4 years and am planning to get married. Her family aren't wealthy however they have a bit of land which her father and mum live on and which they built a house for one of her brothers. They ...
gezze mate you have got to b there on site as they will cut as many corners as they can including 2nd hand electric cables, no rio in your concrete, mate b carefull u sound like your are still at home not in the country you have got to be there ... Read More
Land with coconut trees by lissdjd
I have acess to land with coconut trees are they worth the trouble
just make sure they are actually owned by the property owner and not someone else who has done a deal with the lessor to own and harvest ? Read More
Two little American Girls by Chimes4KD
Hello, to all! :) My husband I want to move to the Philippines. We have no Filipino ties to the people or country. My concern comes from what I've seen and heard about safety for Americans. I'm more concerned about the safety of our ...
Hi there!! seems to be a lot of conflicting info being said here ? yes you can live comfortably here especially on 2 ex vet pensions if you budget wisely, i live in Bohol with my gf and have been here for 9 months, we live outside the main city in ... Read More
Hello again :) by TheDigitalMage
In the wild, hunger causes animals to take potentially fatal risks. If Mr. Duarte has been reading my posts, and if he knows who I am, coming to the Philippines will be my last mistake. He will, no doubt, haul me off the plane when it lands and ...
Hi there great post !! consider the island of Bohol !! ive lived here 8 months so far and enjoying !! meeting lots of down to earth expats who genially have your back !! so please come and experience for yourself !! Waggle Read More
airfreight package
Hi TeeJay thanks for your reply no i didnt but will check them out thanks !! Read More
airfreight package
Hi all !! are their any Aussies out there who can tell me how to get packages over here by air from Aus cheap ? Read More
English passport renewal by Bernswaggle
Hi all i have an old pommie landlord who is not that tech savy trying to renew his english passport which is about to run out which would not be good as he has resided here many years, his problem is!! after all the information he has submitted ...
thanks for that info so does that mean last postal address in the UK of the applicant ? Read More
English passport renewal
Hi all i have an old pommie landlord who is not that tech savy trying to renew his english passport which is about to run out which would not be good as he has resided here many years, his problem is!! after all the information he has submitted ... Read More
What kind of lifestyle will $5000.USD/mo. afford in the Philippines? by expat1
Just trying to learn cost of living standards in real terms verses the western countries. I see some of these costs (real estate, domestic help, etc...) online. What about utility costs, health insurance, medical care, automobile expenses, taxes, ...
Thanks for your kind reply mate we will definatley come over there and have a look !! Read More
What kind of lifestyle will $5000.USD/mo. afford in the Philippines? by expat1
Just trying to learn cost of living standards in real terms verses the western countries. I see some of these costs (real estate, domestic help, etc...) online. What about utility costs, health insurance, medical care, automobile expenses, taxes, ...
Hi Tommyboy where abouts are you in Mindano ? as thats very cheap rent i pay more than double that in Bohol ?? Read More
Am confused - how to go about buying or building a native house? by DavidWF
Can somebody help me out here please, I have $60,000.00 dollars (Aust) and my dream is to build or buy a native house, but am unsure of how to go about it. Have been living in Dumaguete for three years plus with the same lady, and have been renting ...
Hi so does that mean i can buy a condo outright in say Cebu if its foreign owned ?? Read More
Am confused - how to go about buying or building a native house? by DavidWF
Can somebody help me out here please, I have $60,000.00 dollars (Aust) and my dream is to build or buy a native house, but am unsure of how to go about it. Have been living in Dumaguete for three years plus with the same lady, and have been renting ...
Hi David ive only been here 3 months from Aus but would be surprised if you cant buy land and build for a way lot less than your budget that you have in mind hey i could be wrong but it will be interesting to see what sort of replies you get here ?? ... Read More
What is balikbayan ? by sirrobcentral
I've been here 3yrs and to this day I still don't know what balikbayan is.... I hear it reference as a person or persons...as events...as shipment.... please tell me first what the definition is and secondly what the definition ...
Its basically a certain size carton 550 x 600cm that ph overseas workers can send back to Phillipines ratified by ph government but open to expats to use as well you can pack it full of cement if you want weight is not a problem ? it goes from your ... 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 ...
The only thing that concerns me is customs in Manilla through to De Oro if they open up your boxes its apparently very common for either stuff to go missing or they will tax you extra for anything that could be saleable like phones, laptops anything ... Read More
Visa extension by Bernswaggle
Hi all just wondering if someone out there can explain visa extensions? i thought i knew what i was doing and approached immigration in Bohol thinking that i would get more that 28 days extension with a week to go on my first visa since arriving ...
Thanks for your hard work on this Pete looks like i should be able to extend it here Bernie Read More
Visa extension by Bernswaggle
Hi all just wondering if someone out there can explain visa extensions? i thought i knew what i was doing and approached immigration in Bohol thinking that i would get more that 28 days extension with a week to go on my first visa since arriving ...
Ok yhanks for your advice much appreciated Regards Bernie Read More
Visa extension by Bernswaggle
Hi all just wondering if someone out there can explain visa extensions? i thought i knew what i was doing and approached immigration in Bohol thinking that i would get more that 28 days extension with a week to go on my first visa since arriving ...
No apparently thats next visa extension ?? Read More
Visa extension by Bernswaggle
Hi all just wondering if someone out there can explain visa extensions? i thought i knew what i was doing and approached immigration in Bohol thinking that i would get more that 28 days extension with a week to go on my first visa since arriving ...
Thanks Pete but still wonder why i have to travel to Cebu ? Read More
Visa extension by Bernswaggle
Hi all just wondering if someone out there can explain visa extensions? i thought i knew what i was doing and approached immigration in Bohol thinking that i would get more that 28 days extension with a week to go on my first visa since arriving ...
Ok thanks Tony that expains a lot except do i need to travel to Cebu to get this ? why cant i apply for this in Bohol ?? Read More
Visa extension by Bernswaggle
Hi all just wondering if someone out there can explain visa extensions? i thought i knew what i was doing and approached immigration in Bohol thinking that i would get more that 28 days extension with a week to go on my first visa since arriving ...
Hi Tony yes i did ? Read More
Visa extension
Hi all just wondering if someone out there can explain visa extensions? i thought i knew what i was doing and approached immigration in Bohol thinking that i would get more that 28 days extension with a week to go on my first visa since arriving ... Read More
Bohol by longqi
Moving to Bohol to work with wildlife rescue Having difficulty arranging simple accommodation there New to Philippines but used to Asia Possibly not using the correct terms in my searches? Please advise
Hi there is it possible to find a house on bohol for around 10k or so with air con kitchen bathroom etc in the province areas ? Read More
is ok to travel to ozamiss by private rent a car at present
Hi there its bernie from aus and have just moved here to be with my girl who i have known for 15 months and have met previously in ph, her family are in ozamiss and have some land outside of the city, im in two minds whether its safe to go there and ... Read More