samangelevski
Australian expat in the Philippines
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About me
Australian, 60 years old
Lives in Province of Tarlac, Central Lu
Speaks English, Macedonian, Serbian, Croatian, some Polish and Russian
Registration: 26 November 2017
How to deal with stress when moving to the Philippines by Priscilla
Moving abroad is no easy feat. Everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress, so we invite you to share some insights regarding this topic. What are the main factors that contribute to stress when moving to the Philippines (cultural ...
Ok I am not working here no am i in retirement here, iut i did investe in a farms Rice, and shop, you all have extended family here, for sure you invest some too right ?? where you live in Philippines? is where your extended family is, yes some are ... Read More
Parenting in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being a parent can be challenging, and even more so when moving abroad, but it can also be an enriching experience. Tell us more below about your role as a parent in the Philippines. How are you experiencing your parental role ...
ballut are you kidding me what you just said about USA ??? no freedom there ?? you must come from other planet, or you run from there for own reasons,mandatory that is exactly what it means to protect your kids from get sick, and here you get none ... Read More
Passport held by employer by buko123
Hi all, my employer keeps all foreign workers passport for 'safe-keeping'. just want to ask if this is legal ? is there a law stating that employers are not allowed to keep employees passport? Thank you. Regards
I think most people are concerned about the job then who got what over them, after all it is just a passport no big deal they can not sale it or use it, it is yours to have after you finish your contract with them, they just feel more secure if they ... Read More
How to deal with stress when moving to the Philippines by Priscilla
Moving abroad is no easy feat. Everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress, so we invite you to share some insights regarding this topic. What are the main factors that contribute to stress when moving to the Philippines (cultural ...
I am there because of the shop, main road exposure, more customers, it is like give and take thing, if you want business to operate at its best, then you have to sacrifice some thing in life, for me is comfort, but then again as I said if I could ... Read More
How to deal with stress when moving to the Philippines by Priscilla
Moving abroad is no easy feat. Everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress, so we invite you to share some insights regarding this topic. What are the main factors that contribute to stress when moving to the Philippines (cultural ...
arty5987, i see you don't know much about windows then, not sure where you live here, but windows in Philippines are chust cheap China products, and they really not good at all, maybe one day they will improve on some kind of standards, but they ... Read More
driving license by dennesbong1
hi everyone. i'm indonesian, currently working at philippines. i was wondering about applying a new driving license without previous driving license from my country? thanks before
That is great, it is nice o see someone is doing the right things, hope this will flow out to rest of Philippines, I remember one time i was in Manila this motorbike come the wrong way, one car did not want to move or give him way, the biker come ... Read More
driving license by dennesbong1
hi everyone. i'm indonesian, currently working at philippines. i was wondering about applying a new driving license without previous driving license from my country? thanks before
I did not think you need licence for 125cc motorbike or any motorbike, it is philippines right ?? haha joke, i said this because 70% have none but driving and riding whatever they like, and if there is acidante it always will be your fault even if ... Read More
Looking for a sea experience
If he need some exceprinaces on the seas, yes fishing boat but I mean the big fishing boats that go out at the sea for month or so, and wants to be involved with out been payed yes there will be lots, I know in Australia they do this all the time, ... Read More
Parenting in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being a parent can be challenging, and even more so when moving abroad, but it can also be an enriching experience. Tell us more below about your role as a parent in the Philippines. How are you experiencing your parental role ...
I believe parenting is not really something we share, Man anyway not sure about Woman is they share it or not, we all have own ways how to be best parents to our kids, what works for me not necessarily works for others, family life and career? for ... Read More
Cooking like a local in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in the Philippines. What are some of the most popular local dishes that ...
I use Olive oil, but then again only if I roast vegetables, and little of it too, meat got its own fats, but cooking it or frying it slow you render the fat, means fat will come out so not need to add any oil at all, you know when I was little kid ... Read More
Cooking like a local in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in the Philippines. What are some of the most popular local dishes that ...
Adobo is 1 whole chicken or leg and tight part about 1k, 1/2 cup soy/1/2 cup vinegar, Onions and Garlic, bay leaves and peppercorns, this is adobo must try but whatever you do must not use MSG, but before everything eles I cook chicken in mixture ... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Yan what is your comment about ?? Read More
Cooking like a local in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in the Philippines. What are some of the most popular local dishes that ...
well said steve, i have seen it as well, the whole family here are bad cooks, oil and more oil, salt like they never going get one for years, i keep telling them little oil and good oil not just any cheap oil, but yes they fry everything till it is ... Read More
Traffic in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in the Philippines, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend ...
I HAVE BEEN TO JAKARTA, BANGKOK, CAIRO NONE OF THIS ARE HALF AS BAD AS MANILA, SO ANY ONE WHO THINKS MANILA IS GOOD IN TRUFFIC THINK AGAIN OR GO AND SEE THE WORLD, MAYBE THEN YOU WILL BELIEVE WHAT YOU SAYING HERE, MOST CITIES TRAFFIC IS THERE AND ... Read More
Lost Visa! by Jazz14mg
I'm so careless about losing my Visa which actually expired what can I do to put things back to normal?
I tought Visa is stamped on your passport, mine is so if you lose visa you lost passport, is that right ?? 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 read the posts here, no do I agree or disagree to any of you guys, you all have different views on a Woman or a Girl, call me old fashioned Guy but I do believe in Love, and I think if you do then love can find you any way, do not have to be ... 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 ...
aussiekiwi, I guess you both. I to believe you gave good advice to some people here, must be single no kids, never been married, and have a good job, to me this is perfect if you could find one ?? Read More
driving license by dennesbong1
hi everyone. i'm indonesian, currently working at philippines. i was wondering about applying a new driving license without previous driving license from my country? thanks before
you can not transfer your Commercial license to Philippines licence, you will only get ordinary one, for car and that is it, unless you are Citizen of Philippines, the same happened to me, but this is what they have tolled me Read More
Retirement Manila (BGC) by Kevin 380
Kevin and Zenaida from Reading UK. Have Purchased a two bed Condo Uptown Residence Bonifacio Global City. Move there for our retirement this July 2018. Once there will apply for my 13a Non immigrant visa wife being Filipina married 32 years. at ...
yes you need police clearance from your Country, must be current as well, that is if you getting your 13A with in first 6 months of your arrival. Read More
Passport held by employer by buko123
Hi all, my employer keeps all foreign workers passport for 'safe-keeping'. just want to ask if this is legal ? is there a law stating that employers are not allowed to keep employees passport? Thank you. Regards
I know for fact no one has any right to keep any of your belongings, little alone your passport, this is criminal, and they should have been reported to authorities ASAP your passport should be in your safe keepings not others, for me I will never ... Read More
sending money from australia by drkicks
I am selling my house and shifting to Angeles City .I want to know how to send my pension every month . Should I arrange direct debit from my bank account or do I get a good rate by sending it direct to a bank account . I live in Australia My ...
ORBIt hey, i will look in to this too, Read More
Registering a birth in the Philippines by David
Hi, About to have a baby or already had children? Let's share your experience about the paperworks for registering a birth in the Philippines. What are the formalities to obtain a birth certificate? What is the procedure to follow if both ...
Your GF, needs to register your baby on your surname, there is a forms to be filed out for father to recognise a child, I am not sure of full details on this, but it will be very easy for your GF to find this out as she is in Philippines. best is to ... Read More
Registering a birth in the Philippines by David
Hi, About to have a baby or already had children? Let's share your experience about the paperworks for registering a birth in the Philippines. What are the formalities to obtain a birth certificate? What is the procedure to follow if both ...
my case was not the same as yours, my son was born in Australia, and when we come here we had him late registered in Philippines so he can get his own Filipino passport if he chooses one day, but not now, so he is Filipino citizen as from 2 weeks ... 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 ...
I don't know why bob will put it this way, I really do not believe young Girl is there just because of money, yes sure she can have anyone she wants so can wee, but she chose you not anyone else, maybe you need to ask yourself why this young ... Read More
Cooking like a local in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in the Philippines. What are some of the most popular local dishes that ...
we buy fish from local markets, have tried supermarkets but fish not fresh in fact one time and last time I buy from there, fish had bad odor to it, did not eat it throw it in a tresh, Local is fresh, the problem I found is tast bit of mud, but ... Read More
Registering a birth in the Philippines by David
Hi, About to have a baby or already had children? Let's share your experience about the paperworks for registering a birth in the Philippines. What are the formalities to obtain a birth certificate? What is the procedure to follow if both ...
I did the same to my son, we had him late registered, the process take about 3 months to be finalised, it is not and we applied in 13th january 2018, all we have to do is go to main in Manila and pick the birth certificate, but make sure you have ... Read More
Ultra weak WiFi signal by Silvercobra
Can you give me advice on how to boost my Globe WiFi signal. During the day 7.00am until after 11.00pm the signal is so weak I sometimes can’t even do a speed test. After 11.00pm the down load signal has been as high as 10mbps I am a retired ...
you may have to buy somethin on line, I was looking for internal antenna for my internet, but guess what no one is selling it here, I even believe they don't know what I was talking about, but any external antenna will fix your problem, yes you ... 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 ...
you right navajo, me to at home and been married for 5 years, yes she can call me any thing she likes i will never ever get upset with that, but some people are not talking about home but public places, I strongly believe if there is any disputes or ... Read More
Ultra weak WiFi signal by Silvercobra
Can you give me advice on how to boost my Globe WiFi signal. During the day 7.00am until after 11.00pm the signal is so weak I sometimes can’t even do a speed test. After 11.00pm the down load signal has been as high as 10mbps I am a retired ...
silver any tower will emit signals up 20k, if you outside this zone then you need what they call is a receiver booster or antenna what is call in philippines, which is the box you just told me about, but if nothing is improving then maybe problem ... Read More
Ultra weak WiFi signal by Silvercobra
Can you give me advice on how to boost my Globe WiFi signal. During the day 7.00am until after 11.00pm the signal is so weak I sometimes can’t even do a speed test. After 11.00pm the down load signal has been as high as 10mbps I am a retired ...
I am in province too, but i have to travel by car to get there, 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 ...
I will say one more thing about this silly topic and nothing more, we all know and we all call our partners by some pet names, or nicknames, bigpearl i did not say any thing to you by calling your partner baby or my Man, this are normal terms on ... Read More
Ultra weak WiFi signal by Silvercobra
Can you give me advice on how to boost my Globe WiFi signal. During the day 7.00am until after 11.00pm the signal is so weak I sometimes can’t even do a speed test. After 11.00pm the down load signal has been as high as 10mbps I am a retired ...
I did not get that, we did personal call, in the office here in Concepcion, they have been very good at this, done the next day, they like to keep customers. Read More
Ultra weak WiFi signal by Silvercobra
Can you give me advice on how to boost my Globe WiFi signal. During the day 7.00am until after 11.00pm the signal is so weak I sometimes can’t even do a speed test. After 11.00pm the down load signal has been as high as 10mbps I am a retired ...
I have Globe, what they did to mine to have good signal is installed external antenna, this was free of charge by them. that fixed my problem, 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 ...
We all make statements one way or the other, if you guys think you never offend anyone we all again, we all do it directly or indirectly, i have nothing to defend my self for, but if you people think that way then, you want to be called daddy then ... 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 ...
ok i am out on this one. no help given no help taken, nice one. i have good advise for you, take a chance in life, only way to know for sure 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 ...
ok Guys read it back, i said i do not like to be called daddy and yes i said morally wrong to me, not to you, and I did say if someone comfortable with been called daddy fine with me, every one to its own ways, at the end of it all who really cares, ... Read More
Registering a birth in the Philippines by David
Hi, About to have a baby or already had children? Let's share your experience about the paperworks for registering a birth in the Philippines. What are the formalities to obtain a birth certificate? What is the procedure to follow if both ...
so you know in philippines you can have what they call late registry of the birth, this can be done even some years after the birth, common here. Read More
Registering a birth in the Philippines by David
Hi, About to have a baby or already had children? Let's share your experience about the paperworks for registering a birth in the Philippines. What are the formalities to obtain a birth certificate? What is the procedure to follow if both ...
carnin baby can have your name any thing you like baby to have as you are father, no one can remove this rights from you not even in philippines, as long you recognize you are the father of the baby, please it is not hard to do so so easy, do not be ... Read More
How to deal with stress when moving to the Philippines by Priscilla
Moving abroad is no easy feat. Everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress, so we invite you to share some insights regarding this topic. What are the main factors that contribute to stress when moving to the Philippines (cultural ...
bob you are such are great guy with sound advice, i wish someone have told me this before, I will have done the same, great idea all around, what are stress relief. 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 got lost in this conversation. whatever it happens or whatever is going on, i have no idea, he is trying to find a woman to support him till pension, good luck on that and good luck sleeping on wooden beds and mosquitos, but they bite remember ... 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 ...
gbdermid i have nothing to say about your wife been 40 years younger then you, well done and good for you, we all have younger Wifes much younger then what we are, all I was saying is that I do not like someone to call me daddy if not my child, but ... Read More
Noise music by Wayne 07
I live in the province in Bicol. People play loud music so everyone can hear it reqardless of if they want to hear it or not. Many times this go until 3-4 am. I understand there is a law that states music should stop at 10 or 12 pm. But like other ...
BRGY is ok i guess, but problem with it is everyone will know, as you all know they do not keep secrets, and special if you foreigner for sure everyone will know, down side to that is more noise and even closer to your house, no sleep at all, your ... Read More
How to deal with stress when moving to the Philippines by Priscilla
Moving abroad is no easy feat. Everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress, so we invite you to share some insights regarding this topic. What are the main factors that contribute to stress when moving to the Philippines (cultural ...
you right silver, we can deal with stress if we pick it on time, but when stress takes over your life, then so much more difficult to remove it, we are all stressed mostly every day, but do not forget stress in small doses can be good too, I ... Read More
Noise music by Wayne 07
I live in the province in Bicol. People play loud music so everyone can hear it reqardless of if they want to hear it or not. Many times this go until 3-4 am. I understand there is a law that states music should stop at 10 or 12 pm. But like other ...
wayne philippines and to people here is way of life, can someone change this not really not soon anyway, and most likely not in our lifetime, but there is lack of police patrolling any area at all, they chose to seat drink coffee booz, or play cards ... Read More
Registering a birth in the Philippines by David
Hi, About to have a baby or already had children? Let's share your experience about the paperworks for registering a birth in the Philippines. What are the formalities to obtain a birth certificate? What is the procedure to follow if both ...
As we all know you do not have to be married to a person to have a baby, and this Philippines Government know as well, so there will be not change when you come to register your baby, for birth in Philippines, and she or her will be automatically ... Read More
Return flight tickets by Pelayo1830
Hi guys Question... you have to show a return flight ticket when going to manila. However if you get an extended tourist visa for a year throught the embassay in london do you still need a return ticket
The ticket you get from travel agents, for small fee, I paid $75 AU for mine, it is kind of reservation, which shows dates going out and coming back, the people at the Airport check in, can not Physically check if your ticket is genuine or not, as ... 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 ...
Why will she chose foreigner over everyone, well simple here as you all know Guys do not give a sheet about a Girl, second she is more secure with older guy. But lets see say she has one or more children, she will look for foreigner he will supply ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
What i read here on living expenses in Philippines, definitely not on the cheap, but there is exception to this and that is if you kind of convert to Filipino and eat and do as they do, I believe for some this is the way to go, I am not there yet, ... Read More
Money transfer from Centrelink directly to Philippines bank by Silvercobra
Hi expats, I would like to talk to Australian expats who transfer their pensions directly from Centrelink to a Philippine bank. How does the exchange rate compare to other methods is my main concern. I’m looking for a way that is of ...
I do not think any of this is personal, Banks are Public Companies, and if we do not like some of them we have right to say, after all it is democracy, telling about money wow not a big deal about it, and I think everyone here is talking about ... Read More
Money transfer from Centrelink directly to Philippines bank by Silvercobra
Hi expats, I would like to talk to Australian expats who transfer their pensions directly from Centrelink to a Philippine bank. How does the exchange rate compare to other methods is my main concern. I’m looking for a way that is of ...
Ok silvea I am not on pension but I do transfer my rent money to Philippines bank Metrobank, my rent transfer is $1300, my bank St George is charging me $10 for transfer, but then Bank here which is Metrobank charge me 1000 php, not sure for what, ... Read More
Solar system... no technical support, no service... by PalawanBob
I have a solar system on the roof that is mostly sitting there, doing nothing. My inverter broke down after only one year of use and it's impossible to get parts from China. The MOTOLITE DEEP CYCLES are real trash that keeps going bad every 9 ...
Hi Silver no I do not have or am I not an expect in Solar Systems, I do know how they work and what is needed, I have one installed back home in 2012, it is 3kw, but our systems run on the grid, it is what they call buyback, you sale to them first ... Read More
Solar system... no technical support, no service... by PalawanBob
I have a solar system on the roof that is mostly sitting there, doing nothing. My inverter broke down after only one year of use and it's impossible to get parts from China. The MOTOLITE DEEP CYCLES are real trash that keeps going bad every 9 ...
We are talking about Philippines here, as I remember when it was the first solar systems, many many problems with it, but they got them all fixed now and runs perfect, now in Philippines the technology is as you call it new, but not in real sance, ... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
well said French, he accusing us of negative opinions, but what we said to him was nothing negative all is positive yet we are in wrong, haha go and work this one out ?? Read More
Return flight tickets by Pelayo1830
Hi guys Question... you have to show a return flight ticket when going to manila. However if you get an extended tourist visa for a year throught the embassay in london do you still need a return ticket
I have the feeling that every one things they can do what ever they like in Philippines, come in as you please go out when ever, but maybe there few that are lucky but what happens when you get caught where you go then who you see then, my absolute ... Read More
divorce or annulment whats the cost and how quick by spanishpete
Hi there everyone would anybody know the cost of a divorce or annulment in the Philippins and how quick
I will think it will be cheaper just to change your name, start all over again, haha Read More
Compare Manila and Kuala lumpur by GuestPoster12341
Hi everyone. Has anyone here lived in both Kuala lumpur and Manila would you give me some advice where I should to live. I am confusing I just received offer job from Manila but I am working in Kuala lumpur. My purpose is need to improve my ...
it is not up to me to tell you what you should do, you are adult work it out your self, as we all did, take a chance try your luck who knows you maybe the lucky one. Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
It is not your problem Silver, do not be hard on your self, the Guy is an Idiot, he asked questions to us, we have as good people replied what is like in Philippines, what you can buy or not and how, then he said we did not ask him a question?? how ... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
The only way you can buy land is with someone here you trust, most guys here will chose a Girl, and young one at that, but then again if you so close of coming here to live, I take it permanently, you will have done reserch by now, but then you will ... Read More
Compare Manila and Kuala lumpur by GuestPoster12341
Hi everyone. Has anyone here lived in both Kuala lumpur and Manila would you give me some advice where I should to live. I am confusing I just received offer job from Manila but I am working in Kuala lumpur. My purpose is need to improve my ...
chin, you are trying to run from one problem place to the other, both are very much similar in everything Tax, truffic climate, but you have more beautiful Girls there then here, and yes taller, food is way better then Philippines, . I see the ... Read More
Return flight tickets by Pelayo1830
Hi guys Question... you have to show a return flight ticket when going to manila. However if you get an extended tourist visa for a year throught the embassay in london do you still need a return ticket
Bhavna why will you edit my post, every foreigner knows about dummy tickets, how do you think we travel around the world and stay in place longer then 28 days, come on it is ridiculous what you doing, I am not offending anyone or telling lies just ... 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 ...
so if you find a Girl before your retirement and she can support you, you will move here and wait for your pension, how nice of you and how cleaver, but then you forget to explain if you here how will you save $75,000 dollars ?? I think you are ... Read More
How to deal with stress when moving to the Philippines by Priscilla
Moving abroad is no easy feat. Everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress, so we invite you to share some insights regarding this topic. What are the main factors that contribute to stress when moving to the Philippines (cultural ...
I will go with mugtech on this one, dogs and cats are ok as I have a dog and he gives me sheets some times, Music well I can live with it at times, but what gets me most is notice from motor bikes and some cars, and to get 8hrs sleep is never on ... Read More
Nuvali Area
All I can say if you come to live in Philippines do not expect miracles, they build house the best way they know how, at times they not the best but some are really good too, I build my house by Local builder, am I happy with it maybe 60% only, no ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
This is very good budgeting for the family of 4, Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
I think if you apply from Australia, you must wait there, I know we applied from Philippines and she got both at the same time, temp and permanent under 11 months, but from here we could have applied for Tourist visa and gone to Australia, but when ... Read More
Return flight tickets by Pelayo1830
Hi guys Question... you have to show a return flight ticket when going to manila. However if you get an extended tourist visa for a year throught the embassay in london do you still need a return ticket
With tourist Visa you must show return ticket, but then again when i come last time i only had one way for me and my Son, Wife is Filipina, ****** but if you work it out you will find that return ticket is cheaper then getting two single tickets or ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Baracuda well done Man, I like Baguio for weather, but I did visit few times all ready, fund in way to much truffice and very crowded, or maybe this is seasonal only, is that right ?? Read More
A good hospital for child 11 years old by FrankLancs
Had my step daughter to a couple of doctors but got conflicting results. Is there an actual CHILDREN'S hospital in Manila or Angels? We are in Ararat Pampanga. Thanks in advance. Frank
Silver he asked you to stop smoking ??? this don't sound good to me, so what is wrong my Man?? 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 ...
Hi Bob, you right I will never disagree with you on this, and I to think there is more to life then money, or more to love than money whichever suits, but then again you can't blame a guy to have some reservations when it comes to younger Woman, ... 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 ...
Ok I thought i had the 10th one, hmmm you made me think now, but in any case i am happy for now, and hope it will be for long time, and if not then it is leap of faith, but at the end it is my actions that makes mt faith, and on the other side of ... Read More
A good hospital for child 11 years old by FrankLancs
Had my step daughter to a couple of doctors but got conflicting results. Is there an actual CHILDREN'S hospital in Manila or Angels? We are in Ararat Pampanga. Thanks in advance. Frank
you could be right too silver, i know sinus is strange one, come out throat the nose, drops through the throat and causes infection in the throat, then as you say can be thyroid, but then that will be like a golf ball stuck in a throat, hard to ... 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 ...
NO ONE DOSE STEVE, JUST SOME PEOPLE FALL FOR IT, AND THAT IS A SHAME, THAT GUYS CAN NOT SEE AND THEY BELIEVE WHATEVER, AND STEVE SORRY FOR COMMENT EARLIER. Read More
A good hospital for child 11 years old by FrankLancs
Had my step daughter to a couple of doctors but got conflicting results. Is there an actual CHILDREN'S hospital in Manila or Angels? We are in Ararat Pampanga. Thanks in advance. Frank
Frank you right about Doctors in Province, but then not much batter in a big City too, I am sure you can find good one, but that is just a luck, I remember when my Wife was pregnant and we did go for regular Visits, the test she did and med they ... 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 ...
Hi guys just like to say what happen to the thing, try before you buy, same applies to a Woman right, and what is this about virgine?? you are all not serious about this bull they will tell you, my advice is do not fall for this old old tricks Woman ... 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 ...
Silver the same with my parents whatever mom cooks we must eat or go without it, all comes down to what they can afford for food, there was no choices and for sure kids were not allowed to chose food, I know what food i do miss from Au, and can ... Read More
A good hospital for child 11 years old by FrankLancs
Had my step daughter to a couple of doctors but got conflicting results. Is there an actual CHILDREN'S hospital in Manila or Angels? We are in Ararat Pampanga. Thanks in advance. Frank
Ok guys so you know i do believe no one will rip you of when comes to doctors here and what they will charge you, I know been there with my Son, I to tought they will charge a lots, but they just charge me as they do any one here, no more no less, ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Yes Steve is doing well, I know about every two months I have to add more to the budget, it is impossible to just live on the same budget day in and day out, I wish I could but can not, at times we like to take short holidays, some way, can be even ... 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 ...
I know myself it took me long time to adjust to this life. mostly was the weather, food so and so, as I can cook my own, and Filipino food is not that bad, I remember when I use to live with in laws, they cook Filipino food, i eat all of it, the ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
Own house, own car 6000 to 7000 Power bill, I do use more then one aircon 1000 internet unlimited 750 cignal TV 15000 food and beer 5000 dine out, KFC or Mcdonalds, some times we try others too. 5000 fuel, but then there are services and reperst as ... 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 ...
Navajo well Man this is the best advice i have ever heard from any one, the only thing wrong here is, hope the Man can afford several trips to Here, then will be perfect, but even then nothing is guaranteed in life, I think everything is different ... 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 ...
Willcel, you right people do know when they been used, but most chose to do nothing about it, like a riding in a train, but you don't know where it will stop, but you know it will stop someway, Read More
Philippines Stopping Filipinas from Leaving As A Tourist? by thailen
I have a filipina girlfriend who I invited to live with me in Thailand. She is hearing that Thailand immigration is stopping filipinos at the Bangkok airport for not having enugh thai money, for not having a valid reason to come in, etc., even ...
Paj, she is fine as a tourist, return ticket, have a job here and family, must have invitation letter from you that she is visiting you there and will stay with you, and you will support her financially for whatever days she will be there for, if ... Read More
Cooking like a local in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in the Philippines. What are some of the most popular local dishes that ...
You guys are all right, food here is not a good one, but then all this is up to people who live here, they accept any kind of food good or bad, if bad just trip and use it any way, the same with meat, trim and use, problem they always get some kind ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
my own experience in Philippines if you wish to live on the cheap side of things, then find a nice Province not to fare from any of the City's there, there a lots of Provinces to choose from, but yes must look at safety part of it too. any way ... Read More
Designing your home
Peter I like the way you explain how to keep happy with weather i take it, but not every way you can get cool brizes in after noon or night times, maybe where you are you can, you lucky but, my house is well thought of from the start, yes we do not ... Read More
Intercultural relationships in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in the Philippines. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed ...
That post was offencive you kidding me right, what are we now all turning into feminine side of life, where is real Man in this world ??? I think you all need to get down on this earth, and stop living in some type of fantasy world, where you all ... Read More
Intercultural relationships in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in the Philippines. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed ...
I see so you are saying Foureneres should stay here with their wives, when they return back home with them, then all is over, this cross my mind many time why foreigners like to live here with Wifes but not back home, most say it is cheap here, I do ... Read More
Intercultural relationships in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in the Philippines. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed ...
I do not get it why my post was removed, all I said is the truth here, and then few things about French that is it, but there was no need to remove it, but when other talk about just full on crap there are ok, double standards here too, well done. Read More
Immigrant Visa by Marriage (13A) probation: Work? by mikaelarhelger
I am getting my Immigrant Visa by Marriage (13A). For now it will be probationary (one year). Is it allowed to work here during that time?
Hi mika what do you mean by 13a to double check, do you know something we do not, please tell. Read More
Intercultural relationships in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in the Philippines. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed ...
I am too married to Filipina, I come from different culture and I know they have their own too, I respect that but I need them to respect my culture, it is two way street, I made this very clear from day one, yes I live here for last 3 years, in ... Read More
Intercultural relationships in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in the Philippines. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed ...
I do not need to know the concept of ripping off people, all I am saying is what other thousend are thinking, and if you think it is not about money, let other say the same as you, but I can tell you no one shares your views Read More
Intercultural relationships in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in the Philippines. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed ...
I just like to ask, what will happen when a Husband say no to Wife, every time she is asking for money to help others, family or friends, Filipinos help is always about money, they don't know any other form of help Read More
What's it like Living in the Philippines May to October by kilgore99
Hi, only visited the Philippines in the cooler less humid months, wandering how do your retirees (65+) cope in the 'low lands' (excepting Tagaytay , Bagio, etc) during May-October
Forget Baguio, it is to busy and when comes to any holidays to much pollution, I have not been to Tagaytay yet, but every one keeps saying is nice to live in. Read More
Intercultural relationships in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in the Philippines. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed ...
Morgacj, you are kidding me right? I know lots of foreigners here too, and I do not see not even one of their Wives working, in fact they do not want to work or they just simply do not like it, this in fact is Philippine culture not to work, so not ... Read More
What's it like Living in the Philippines May to October by kilgore99
Hi, only visited the Philippines in the cooler less humid months, wandering how do your retirees (65+) cope in the 'low lands' (excepting Tagaytay , Bagio, etc) during May-October
Mugtech said it all, without Aircon for sure i will die, I am not good with humidity at all, this is one reason I am going back to Australia. Read More
The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some information regarding the job market for expats in the Philippines. This information will be incredibly helpful to anyone considering moving there, so we're very grateful for your contribution. What are the ...
Stemik do not believe that for a moment, all is one big bull so you can leave your cash here, or lose it both are the same to me, my GF said that to me too. now is my Wife, and I build a shop to be open for a business, but soon after I got here, I ... Read More
Used car parts for restoring car here by Frank Stien 2020
I purchased a 69 camaro and need to restore it I have found engine drive line parts in America and need info how to go about getting parts here With out spending way to much on tariffs Gov web sites don't cover this
the only Goldwing I like is the tike one, love them and love to own one but very expensive to buy one but almost impossible to get one here. Read More
Dual citizenship by Silvercobra
Hi expert expatriates, I'm Australian and my wife of almost 10yrs is Filipina. We have two children a son almost 9 and a daughter 6. Our son has an Australian passport by decent. Question is does his having an Australian passport affect his ...
I am getting my son a Philippine passport, he is Australian born, but it is great idea to have dual citizenship for him, process has started all ready, first he must be registered in Philippine embassy, in conjunction with Australian embassy, very ... Read More