OneForTheRoad
English expat in the Philippines
Forum posts
36
About me
English
Lives in Tagaytay City, Calabarzon
Registration: 13 February 2011
Your Best Advice? by PalawOne
`Hi there everyone,Having just responded to an Expat.com private message, I thought members might like to read and write the best advice that we can give Forum members. So Philippines Forum members .. what's your very best newbie ...
Rule no.1..Never invest more money (property.gf. etc) than you can afford to walk away from. Read More
marriage to phillipine gf by Jeprem Sinha
Hi am Prem Sinha ,I was using social media from two years and am really want to thank the creator of facebook ,coz by this i have got my true love partener ,at first we were strangers but now we are each others life,we have concerned to our parents ...
Prem. FIRST YOU MUST GO TO THE PHILIPPINES and check out the facts. Do not send any money until you have do so. Read More
Rude passport control in NAIA by eduardo001
Hello. I living in the Philippines since June 2014 with tourist visa. Last night I arrived from Thailand with all legit documents and ticket to third destination, and had issue with passport control in airport. One young police officer asked me: ...
Yes. I would agree to be most humble when dealing with immigration officials at ANY airport. The harder you make it for them the much harder they will make it for you. Just be polite and answer any questions respectfully. In all just remember they ... 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 ...
Go to the local LTO and ask them for the procedure. If a minor accident settle up there and then. The advice that as a foreigner you are always at fault holds very true. Read More
Naturalisation and citizenship in the United Arab Emirates by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in the United Arab Emirates? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on ...
I think the easiest way to approach this subject is to say it doesn't exist. Read More
Al Ruwais by lani_hammond
I have been assigned to live in Al Ruwais. My company provides transportation to and from work but after hours I am on my own. Any pointers or tips on transportation would be welcomed. For example: What is the best way to get out of Al Ruwais and ...
Company accommodation for any of the (hydrocarbon) companies associated with ADNOC in Ruwais such as Borouge, Gasco, Takreer have excellent accommodation although there is a short waiting list. Accommodation is based on GRADE and FAMILY ... Read More
Looking for friends
Try ADGL golf club. It's to the right of the Dhafra beach hotel. Read More
Hired by an ADNOC company to work in a refinery in Ruwais by Arham Khanzada
I have been hired by an ADNOC company to work in a refinery in Ruwais. I want to know a few things about the companies in Ruwais like What are the working days of the week and either there are 5 or 6 working days per week ? For an engineer are their ...
The benefits you will know from your " package" the working week is usually from Sun thro Thursday ( 5 day week). Depending on your position you could be on call every other weekend or even on shift. No increments for at least the first year....... Read More
Best places to live in philippines by Victoria99
Hello, Young mum of 2 and expecting the 3rd in a few months is relocating to the philippines. Neither I nor my husband had been there and so we don't really know what to expect. We're used to certain standard of life here with the kids in Paris ...
Yes for sure it's not the temperature but the very high humidity that makes the weather uncomfortable . We live up in Tagaytay where the temperature is 4 or 5 deg lower than what is reported in Manila and with lower humidity is very pleasent and ... Read More
Best places to live in philippines by Victoria99
Hello, Young mum of 2 and expecting the 3rd in a few months is relocating to the philippines. Neither I nor my husband had been there and so we don't really know what to expect. We're used to certain standard of life here with the kids in Paris ...
I was just in Manilla this month and my friends Honda had GPS. So I'm sure you can buy a GPS unit of some kind.While a little off subject I would just like to clear up some misconceptions regarding GPS. firstly and most important is to realize that ... Read More
Al Ruwais by lani_hammond
I have been assigned to live in Al Ruwais. My company provides transportation to and from work but after hours I am on my own. Any pointers or tips on transportation would be welcomed. For example: What is the best way to get out of Al Ruwais and ...
Mmmm. If you are a Project worker it is unlikely that you will live in Ruwais. Most Construction camp accommodation is on the road to Giathy. Presently in Ruwais area there are in excess of 50,000 construction workers due to Major expansions in the ... Read More
Al Ruwais by lani_hammond
I have been assigned to live in Al Ruwais. My company provides transportation to and from work but after hours I am on my own. Any pointers or tips on transportation would be welcomed. For example: What is the best way to get out of Al Ruwais and ...
I wouldn't worry about "sandman" comments. Ruwais is the kind of place that you either love or hate. No Guessing which side of the fence "sandman" lies on........ The place is full of Expats from just about every nation you can think of. Western ... Read More
Al Ruwais by lani_hammond
I have been assigned to live in Al Ruwais. My company provides transportation to and from work but after hours I am on my own. Any pointers or tips on transportation would be welcomed. For example: What is the best way to get out of Al Ruwais and ...
skitterling- thank you for the resposne My wife will go before me and they will probably organize her transport from the airport of Abu Djabi to Ruwais. But İ will go afterwards, when she sends me an invatation etc. So İ have to make ... Read More
Best places to live in philippines by Victoria99
Hello, Young mum of 2 and expecting the 3rd in a few months is relocating to the philippines. Neither I nor my husband had been there and so we don't really know what to expect. We're used to certain standard of life here with the kids in Paris ...
......Just be prepared for a HUGE change in culture, the Philippines remains a 3rd world country with only a few 1st world bubbles to escape to so as to retain your sanity. Only the larger cities have some of those. The best advice I could give you ... 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, ...
There is a good article on the Living in the Philippines site - http://liveinthephilippines.com/content/2011/03/can-you-really-afford-to-live-in-the-philippines-myth-vs-reality/ it lists some of the myths of living in RP. The author lives in Quzon ... 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, ...
I AGREE WITH FEMALE_EXPAT 5,000.00 USD = 217,300.03 PHP i just used a converter to check at least and for you to know how much 5k USD is equivalent to pesos. as you can see it's more than enough. if an average family (with 4-5 members),with this ... Read More
A special request to British nationals by Rayonel
Hi Sir/Madam! Good day! I am a business administration student from Mapua Institute of Technology in Makati and together with my group members, we would like to seek for some help for our feasibility study on a beachfront retirement community to be ...
Hi Sir/Madam! Good day! I am a business administration student from Mapua Institute of Technology in Makati and together with my group members, we would like to seek for some help for our feasibility study on a beachfront retirement community to be ... 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, ...
Female expat - Good response. People are always trying to convince others that living in RP is all lying on beaches sipping mai tais. And money will pour in from your Internet ventures. If so, why does > 10% of population leave their country to ... 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, ...
Can someone define what is living like a king? I know monarchs have a mansion, yacht, rolls Royce, shopping at Saks. Based on my computation, 5k doesn't even afford renting a mansion, or even renting a 3br serviced condo Sorry to blunt but I don't ... Read More
Best places to live in philippines by Victoria99
Hello, Young mum of 2 and expecting the 3rd in a few months is relocating to the philippines. Neither I nor my husband had been there and so we don't really know what to expect. We're used to certain standard of life here with the kids in Paris ...
OneForTheRoad, I dont know what you mean by GPS. I have 3 gps system, garmin for car and garmin for mountaineering, which are now both replaced by just the "motorola android mobile". Whenever I use my android gps, I just type the destination ... Read More
Sponsoring widow mother on residence in Abu Dhabi
Yes I went through this problem (quite)a few years ago. It's a big problem and as you say the "rules" change from time to time. However when I finally managed to get a residence Permit (for my mother) I needed to provide an affidavit from the home ... Read More
Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi City
Abu Dhabi emirate is one of the 7 emirates the others are Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al-Quwain. Abu Dhabi City is not only the capital of Abu Dhabi emirate but also it is the capital of the UAE. Read More
Female friends.. by BlueBlue
Hi ladies, I am in Abu Dhabi for almost four years and yet I still don't have too many female friends.. I really need more to hit the town with.. Go for coffee, have a few drinks, go for a walk, or shop with. I am 30 years old and have mostly time ...
You are obviously going to the wrong Bars !!! Read More
At the Bars at the hotels are a man and a woman allowed to makeout? by mpearlman
I am wondering about this because I read that men and women aren't allowed to do anything if they aren't married. So, let's say I am living at housing that is given to me by my employer and I meet another ex pat, are we allowed to spend the night ...
To answer your question. NO you are not allowed. ------------------------------------------------- However discretion is the key. Hotels these days ask for proof of identity and if your surnames are different you will not be allowed to stay. If you ... Read More
Best places to live in philippines by Victoria99
Hello, Young mum of 2 and expecting the 3rd in a few months is relocating to the philippines. Neither I nor my husband had been there and so we don't really know what to expect. We're used to certain standard of life here with the kids in Paris ...
Victoria99, Even those of us who have Filipino roots get culture shock whenever we go to PH. Here are some info I can share with you:- Automobile In PH there is no GPS, so its really frustrating to go around even if you can drive a vehicle. ... Read More
Al Ruwais by lani_hammond
I have been assigned to live in Al Ruwais. My company provides transportation to and from work but after hours I am on my own. Any pointers or tips on transportation would be welcomed. For example: What is the best way to get out of Al Ruwais and ...
Two One is the Danat 5* hotel newly constructed the 2nd one is from the 1980's called the Dhafra Beach Hotel. However both under same management. Both in same area. danathotels.com/Hotels-Resorts/Dhafra-Beach-Hotel/Location Read More
Al Ruwais by lani_hammond
I have been assigned to live in Al Ruwais. My company provides transportation to and from work but after hours I am on my own. Any pointers or tips on transportation would be welcomed. For example: What is the best way to get out of Al Ruwais and ...
I have been assigned to live in Al Ruwais. My company provides transportation to and from work but after hours I am on my own. Any pointers or tips on transportation would be welcomed. For example: What is the best way to get out of Al Ruwais and ... 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, ...
Are you for real ? 5000 USD a month You could cruise all over S.E.A. a month here a month there as the mood takes you and live like a king. Read More
Best places to live in philippines by Victoria99
Hello, Young mum of 2 and expecting the 3rd in a few months is relocating to the philippines. Neither I nor my husband had been there and so we don't really know what to expect. We're used to certain standard of life here with the kids in Paris ...
Hello, Young mum of 2 and expecting the 3rd in a few months is relocating to the philippines. Neither I nor my husband had been there and so we don't really know what to expect. We're used to certain standard of life here with the kids in Paris ... Read More