Wilhelm van der Kolk
Dutch expat in the Philippines
Forum posts
33
About me
Dutch
Lives in Cebu City, Central Visayas
Speaks Dutch, German andEnglish
Registration: 12 June 2017
Relationships with Filipinas - Looking for opinions from other expats by Guest6851
Here is some background on me. I'm 64 years old and recently retired from my job here in the US. Over the past 15 years I have vacationed in the Philippines for two or three weeks at a time, once or twice annually, except during COVID. In the US ...
I was almost in the same situation, eleven years ago. Then I met a girlfriend on Filipino cupid. I thaught it was a good one, but i must also take care for here children and brother, financily. She used all my money, so I stopped after 3 years. Then ... Read More
Your best culinary memory in the Philippines by Mickael
Hello everyone, As you know, every country has its own flavours and tasting the local cuisine is a great way to discover the culture of a destination. Whether it's a small typical restaurant to taste local dishes, a traditional meal in a local's ...
My special taste was the Lechon from Hayag little reso and streetrestaurant. Simple, but the taste of the Lechon was and is VERY NICE. Further i miss the vegetables in reataurant and streetfood shops. Also i think: Filipino,s don,t have feeling for ... Read More
Non-Quota Immigrant Visa. by ARnewExpat
How long it takes for the Philippine Embassy to issue the Non-Quota Immigrant Visa.?
Rixhard, it was just before the covid19. I did it beginning Marts. Read More
Non-Quota Immigrant Visa. by ARnewExpat
How long it takes for the Philippine Embassy to issue the Non-Quota Immigrant Visa.?
My visa was also expired after 3 years. I made a short trip to Singapore and bye a single trip to Macau. By return I goth a new visa for 6 month. Read More
Phill Post by Wilhelm van der Kolk
L.S. My daughter send a pakkage the 1e of May. It,s arrived after 4 and 1/2 month. After asking in Cebu-city post and our barangay Talamban post. It was send with insurence.
I want to say: that you can,t trust the Phillpost. Read More
What's it like in the Philippines right now? by Bobby M
For expats not married to a Filipina, is basic travel restricted, can you get to the store, to the bank, to a clinic? How are Filipinos faring? Has the economy screeched to a stop? Has crime increased?
I,m living in Adlaon, Cebu-city. Not married but with a cargiver. I had also a pass from the barangaycaptain and travel every wee. My age is 75. Read More
Phill Post
L.S. My daughter send a pakkage the 1e of May. It,s arrived after 4 and 1/2 month. After asking in Cebu-city post and our barangay Talamban post. It was send with insurence. Read More
Expat Just Bought House, Young Wife Possible Problem by moonunit0103
Hi, An 64 year old expat from Texas has bought a house down the street from me with his 28 year old wife. Since the GCQ has started, she has not allowed him to travel to the house, where things are being readied to move in. She also is not ...
I,m not married. And I,m from Holland. Read More
Expat Just Bought House, Young Wife Possible Problem by moonunit0103
Hi, An 64 year old expat from Texas has bought a house down the street from me with his 28 year old wife. Since the GCQ has started, she has not allowed him to travel to the house, where things are being readied to move in. She also is not ...
The man did,nt makes his homework. You can,t trust anybody. Also not in the Philippines. If had asked information, some people could give him advice. I bought alot and build a hose for my girlfriend. But we make a lease contract by an official ... Read More
Following your life partner in the Philippines by Loïc
Hi everyone, If love can move mountains, it also makes people move abroad, in countries such as Philippines. Following your life partner in a country with different customs and rules is an act of absolute trust and may require a period of ...
Thanks everyone for the positive reactions. Mabey you can give the message to new people who want to live in the Phills, before they make mistakes. Read More
Following your life partner in the Philippines by Loïc
Hi everyone, If love can move mountains, it also makes people move abroad, in countries such as Philippines. Following your life partner in a country with different customs and rules is an act of absolute trust and may require a period of ...
Hi Loic. I found my wife by asiacupid.com. I,m 74 years old now. I came, 8 years ago, 2 months to the Philippines to learn her and the situation in this country. I went back to Holland and know, that i like to live in the Phils. But after 3 years, ... Read More
Home decoration ideas for expats in the Philippines by Bhavna
Hello, After moving to the Philippines, setting up home and turning your accommodation into your personal abode can be a great way to start off your new life and feel at home. We would like to know whether expats are keen on decorating and ...
I did,nt make any special decoration. Whyle we live always outside on our terras. We only sleep and eat inside. There only hanging some charcoal signed pictures from jazz musicie on the wall. But I,m supporter from www. stichtinggoed.nl That,s a ... Read More
Payment methods in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once youre settled in the Philippines, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common ...
Thanks Steve. But I have a translater on my laptop. So I thought, when I,m writing in Dutch, the t ranslator made it in English.Sorry. Greetings Wilhelm. Read More
Payment methods in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once youre settled in the Philippines, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common ...
You,r German talk is very bad. But I wrote in Dutch. Read More
Payment methods in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once youre settled in the Philippines, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common ...
No translater on you,r P.C.? Read More
Payment methods in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once youre settled in the Philippines, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common ...
In de stores, Malls zijn meer medewerkers dan klanten. Als je wat moet weten komen er4 of 5 verkopers omheen staan en niemand kan het goede antwoord geven. Wat voor opleiding krijgen die mensen? S,morgens eerst bidden en dan de regels van het ... Read More
Payment methods in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Once youre settled in the Philippines, you will need to make some basic purchases, like groceries or pay bills. Hence, it is essential to know the payment methods available in your host country. Which are the most common ...
En zit daar dan een uur op de wachtstoel, terwijl tientallen medewerkers heen en weer lopen. Read More
Has anyone got an identification card in the Philippines? by npr321
Has anyone got an identification card in the Philippines like the UMID card or the new national id card? How is the process and the requirements? Thanks.
Money.... money that,s important for the Filppines. Read More
Music day in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Music day will be celebrated this 21st of June across the world. It is an opportunity for new expatriates and expats-to-be to discover and get excited about new ways of celebrating this special day in the Philippines. Would you be ...
You have to make music on the weddingparty? Read More
Music day in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Music day will be celebrated this 21st of June across the world. It is an opportunity for new expatriates and expats-to-be to discover and get excited about new ways of celebrating this special day in the Philippines. Would you be ...
Hi Geolefrech. Thanks for you,r answer. Is the restaurant between the Mormonchrch and the Elementaryschool? Mabey I can come with my partner. And like to play some Dixieland numbers on my washboard. I wait for a reaction. With regards, Wilhelm van ... Read More
Music day in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Music day will be celebrated this 21st of June across the world. It is an opportunity for new expatriates and expats-to-be to discover and get excited about new ways of celebrating this special day in the Philippines. Would you be ...
I wait for respons Priscilla. Thanks for the reaction. Wilhelm. Read More
Music day in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Music day will be celebrated this 21st of June across the world. It is an opportunity for new expatriates and expats-to-be to discover and get excited about new ways of celebrating this special day in the Philippines. Would you be ...
Hi Priscilla. Nice to read about musicday. I play washboard, also with my amplifier and dixieland jazz I want to know, are there activities in Cebu, that day? I wait for you,r answer. With regards Wilhelm. Read More
ACRCard payment made but no card. by Whitehall1212
Hi, I’m a British citizen married to a Filipina. I arrived in Butuan on Sept 4th 2018 with the intention of staying for 6 months. Initially I arrived visa free for 30 days, toward the end of that 30 days I went to the BI office in Butuan on ...
The Acr card, you can pick it up after a few month. Here in Cebu, some restaurants given discount, when you give the card whenyou pay the bill. Read More
Cost of a Chiropractor and Dentist in Philippines? by fixfireleo
Not sure where I want to move to yet. Was strongly looking at Bohol however I thought that they may not even have a chiropractor there and I need to go at least once per month for an adjustment. Maybe Cebu, maybe Baguio, who knows. Anyone know an ...
There is a chiripractor in Ayalla Mall. Read More
Legal services in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, Legal services can be a headache when you don't have the relevant and necessary information, especially upon moving to a new country. Please share some tips regarding legal services in the Philippines. What types of legal services might ...
I did,nt pay. I.m not stupid. But i also did,nt rapport it. I don,t like to geth a knife in my back. Danao people are criminals. Read More
Legal services in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, Legal services can be a headache when you don't have the relevant and necessary information, especially upon moving to a new country. Please share some tips regarding legal services in the Philippines. What types of legal services might ...
The most good service is :;S.S.S. in Cebu. My intervieuw for my papers was ready in 10 minutes. Second: The immigration in Cebu city. In 1 jour amd a half the visa is ready, without extra paying under the table. The bad office is : L.T.O in Danao. ... Read More
Paying bills in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in the Philippines? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the ...
Hello Precilla. I pay the rent of the direct on to the landlord. The electric and waterbill, i payed cash by western Union and S.M store. I have mobile wi-fi. And load up every month. Read More