bigpearl
Australian expat in the Philippines
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About me
Australian
Lives in Bacnotan
Speaks english
Registration: 27 January 2018
About
Occupation
I am Businessman.
My expat journey
Bacnotan, Philippines
sunshine coast, Australia
Activity
FB Problems today? by Enzyte Bob
Anyone in the Philippines experiencing problems with FB today?
@Enzyte BobWorking fine here Bob, has done all day, did you try and reboot your router? Good luck.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Rental nightmares in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Finding a place to live in the Philippines can be exciting, but it doesn’t always go as planned. From misleading listings and apartments that look nothing like the photos to strange landlords, hidden rules, unexpected ...
Perhaps we should wait for Bobs 2 bobs worth given his personal situation? For many it could be an option to go into an aged care facility, My turn might come and only time will tell for each of us. OMO.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Rental nightmares in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Finding a place to live in the Philippines can be exciting, but it doesn’t always go as planned. From misleading listings and apartments that look nothing like the photos to strange landlords, hidden rules, unexpected ...
Thanks for posting that vehicross, definitely food for thought and after a little look see far cheaper than Australia. When I consider our monthly costs here now of around P120K per month could one day be a worth consideration even though the ... Read More
Australian age pension by Rex71
I am living in the Philippines on a long term basis and receiving the Australian age pension. I have been told that once Centrelink decides that I am out of Australia on a permanent or long term basis they will stop indexation of my pension. Does ...
@Rex71All on the website but I know benefits if out of the country for 6 months reduce. I don't bother so much as I don't qualify for the age pension after 45 years of paying tax,,,,, apparently I worked too hard and according to the powers that be ... Read More
Coffee Meetup this Saturday? My wife is looking for Friend by hassansarip6
Coffee Meetup this Saturday? My wife is looking for Friend
Perhaps a location for a meetup could be a good suggestion? Mindanao or Luzon?Cheers, Steve. Read More
Budget for move to Palawan by Carl75
Hello!I am about to acquire a plot near El Nido on 50 years lease basis fully paid in advance (foreigner) and would really appreciate any comments or suggestions on the budget I have made, most likely I have left some items out. Plot (250 sqm) close ...
Yes Jackson, they are real but need to be set up properly, lots of thought and preparation.I've had a long term lease for 9 years, partner owns the land, I own everything that sits on it. I also had the titled lot encumbered with the lease so it ... Read More
Budget for move to Palawan by Carl75
Hello!I am about to acquire a plot near El Nido on 50 years lease basis fully paid in advance (foreigner) and would really appreciate any comments or suggestions on the budget I have made, most likely I have left some items out. Plot (250 sqm) close ...
Ain't that the truth Lotus Eater and countries matter little. As I say certainly don't expect a good life here if you are living on a basic pension or the bones of your ass. All the expats I've met over 15 years are certainly not poor, many are snow ... Read More
Budget for move to Palawan by Carl75
Hello!I am about to acquire a plot near El Nido on 50 years lease basis fully paid in advance (foreigner) and would really appreciate any comments or suggestions on the budget I have made, most likely I have left some items out. Plot (250 sqm) close ...
Yes P1, Aussies seem to dominate these games for some reason. I don't follow personally but see the results on the news.Incomes? My better half also retired here by 29 Y/O but does lots of stuff on the property for us, the/our caretaker does all the ... Read More
Budget for move to Palawan by Carl75
Hello!I am about to acquire a plot near El Nido on 50 years lease basis fully paid in advance (foreigner) and would really appreciate any comments or suggestions on the budget I have made, most likely I have left some items out. Plot (250 sqm) close ...
@PalawoneChoices. Like noses we all have one.My lowly advice is simple, eyes wide open and boots on the ground for extended periods, slow and steady wins the race.Took me 6 years back and forward from Oz to here and in that time I spent 2 x 6 months ... Read More
Budget for move to Palawan by Carl75
Hello!I am about to acquire a plot near El Nido on 50 years lease basis fully paid in advance (foreigner) and would really appreciate any comments or suggestions on the budget I have made, most likely I have left some items out. Plot (250 sqm) close ...
Welcome back Jackson4. Appreciate what you say but I don't consider what we pay him ridiculously low, when he worked here as a simple labourer he was paid 500 per day and a supplied bed in our bunkhouse with 6/7 other dudes., large kitchen, their ... Read More
E-visa to convert to residency by alaa tabeeb
I have an issue. I am Jordanian and married to a Filipina wife. I came here on an e-visa, and when we were processing residency, they told us the e-visa cannot be converted to anything else and that I have to leave the country for my homeland to ...
An add on alaa tabeeb. If you are married and your wife has a passport, you can simply fly to a close country, return and apply for a BB visa on your return, make sure you have all your paperwork in order.Cheers, Steve. Read More
E-visa to convert to residency by alaa tabeeb
I have an issue. I am Jordanian and married to a Filipina wife. I came here on an e-visa, and when we were processing residency, they told us the e-visa cannot be converted to anything else and that I have to leave the country for my homeland to ...
@bigpearl is it possible to just go to Malaysia and apply from there without having residency there? - @alaa tabeebNo idea hence my suggestion to spend a few Pisos and consult a migration agent, get the correct answers and the path you need to ... Read More
E-visa to convert to residency by alaa tabeeb
I have an issue. I am Jordanian and married to a Filipina wife. I came here on an e-visa, and when we were processing residency, they told us the e-visa cannot be converted to anything else and that I have to leave the country for my homeland to ...
Consult a migration agent for the options available. SIRV, SRRV or seeing you are married a 13a visa.Good luck.Cheers, Steve. Read More
America tops Philippine tourism market by PalawOne
US tops Philippine tourism market, propelled by strong ties, even stronger dollarThe Philippines, however, attracted just 2.1 million of Southeast Asia’s 48.5 million tourist arrivals in the first four months of this yearBy Sam Beltran ...
A good read P1.Growth corridors happen in all countries, for most of us Manila is/can be a frustrating experience unless you intend to do business there and personally we avoid like the plague. We are up in La Union so Clark is 2 hours closer, have ... Read More
America tops Philippine tourism market by PalawOne
US tops Philippine tourism market, propelled by strong ties, even stronger dollarThe Philippines, however, attracted just 2.1 million of Southeast Asia’s 48.5 million tourist arrivals in the first four months of this yearBy Sam Beltran ...
Golly Bulacan is not that far from Clark international airport that has operated for years, a very nice int airport and less than 2 hours to Manila central depending on the time of day, Only 3 and a half hours for an international flight instead of ... Read More