bigpearl
Australian expat in the Philippines
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About me
Australian
Lives in Bacnotan
Speaks english
Registration: 27 January 2018
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Making a Filipina a Beneficiary by Cyclone Ed
Hello. I am from the United States and currently living in Lapu-Lapu City. It is my desire to distribute some of my estate to a few citizens/residents of the Philippines who have been kind to me. It seems to accomplish this directly, my ...
An interesting issue bizwizard, one I have thought about long and hard.If you have a trust are you the trustee or have you nominated one? A will in place and an executor to carry out your wishes? Your friends/associates here should open bank ... Read More
Cebu/Lapu-Lapu by Wandsworthbob
Hi I'm looking for a bit of advice, tips or any help really. I'm a uk expat who's lived in Thailand for 20 years, I've never visited the Philippines but I'm considering doing a few weeks a couple of times a year. I'll be coming over for April and ...
So many wonderful locations to live in the Phills and for many can depend on what the better half wants/needs. Choices I suppose. Just b careful where you land.Cheers, Steve.. Read More
Hi, Health Coverage for Expats in Cebu by uhrigg
Hello, I am new here and have no clue what I am doing but... anyways..I just got here to Cebu and I am wondering about health insurance/coverage.. any input ..Thanks..btw, I am George
Yes too true Dan and the fees you quoted seem similar to our hospital. Our hospital was set up 90 odd years ago and is still owned by the same Filipino family so no hand outs to foreign owners.I will keep paying our PhilHealth as I consider it cheap ... Read More
Hi, Health Coverage for Expats in Cebu by uhrigg
Hello, I am new here and have no clue what I am doing but... anyways..I just got here to Cebu and I am wondering about health insurance/coverage.. any input ..Thanks..btw, I am George
Good points Dan and while my experience has been different don't discount what you say after all this is the country we live in.As for the affordability after the thievery? What used to be P2,400 per year for locals has pushed its way up firstly to ... Read More
Hi, Health Coverage for Expats in Cebu by uhrigg
Hello, I am new here and have no clue what I am doing but... anyways..I just got here to Cebu and I am wondering about health insurance/coverage.. any input ..Thanks..btw, I am George
@uhriggGoogle wins the day, then boots on the ground.I posted on one of your other threads "new members" that for us a doctors visit in a private hospital is 400 pesos or around US 7 bucks. I have no complaints.Cheers, Steve. Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't 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 on your ...
@uhriggWelcome to the forum George, enjoy and ask your questions.Is this your first visit? Are you single or partnered? Will this be your retirement destination? Did you do any research? The questions are endless and I'm sure there will be more.Just ... Read More
TOURISM IN THE PHILIPPINES by Enzyte Bob
Recently I saw this Tourism chart, I don't how accurate it is. Remember when the saying was: Don't believe anything you hear and only half what you see, well with IT, Social Media & News Reporting who knows what.Well AnywaysTourism from January ...
Yeah Dan agree, what ever happened to "more fun in the Philippines" that was flogged to death. There are far better destinations but iff you have a Filipino partner the choice becomes clearer.Yep, my annual visitor visa have gone up P6K per year and ... Read More
TOURISM IN THE PHILIPPINES by Enzyte Bob
Recently I saw this Tourism chart, I don't how accurate it is. Remember when the saying was: Don't believe anything you hear and only half what you see, well with IT, Social Media & News Reporting who knows what.Well AnywaysTourism from January ...
I don’t believe the Philippines has ever been a big tourism destination. It’s like Australia, where large-scale tourism by foreigners is basically a myth of the tourist industry and which they justify using the inflated figures of ... Read More
Cebu debut: locations? by It2VN
In March I'm heading to Cebu to see if it could be a place to settle. My idea is to spend a month or two initially in Cebu city or one of its divisions or adjacent cities (Mandaue etc).Staying in a hotel upon arrival then renting an apartment in a ...
Yes Lotus, home can be where you find it and having a good partner that sees the realities certainly helps.Vloggers and bloggers aside that I don't bother with, one simply needs boots on the ground to choose the next destination and I don't mean a ... Read More
Landing in Manila need to go to Beguio by thepvcbikeguy
I need a little help with some information I'll be landing on April 5th at 4 pm in Manila. I need to go to Baggio. I'd like to get a sleeper bus round-trip coming back on May 1, Early morning. I am new to the Philippines, so my dilemma is how to get ...
And simply Lotus? Why God made google. Trees for the forest etc. 40 odd years ago for international travel I went to travel agents time and again, the advent of the net and search engines changed all that big time, all at your fingertips, no need to ... Read More
Landing in Manila need to go to Beguio by thepvcbikeguy
I need a little help with some information I'll be landing on April 5th at 4 pm in Manila. I need to go to Baggio. I'd like to get a sleeper bus round-trip coming back on May 1, Early morning. I am new to the Philippines, so my dilemma is how to get ...
Agree Skip Scott, yellow cab from the airport or Grab.To the OP. for me after 9 or 10 hours on a boring flight no matter country I always book a hotel not too far from the airport, a decent nights sleep, breakfast and start the new day. Buses yes ... Read More
Landing in Manila need to go to Beguio by thepvcbikeguy
I need a little help with some information I'll be landing on April 5th at 4 pm in Manila. I need to go to Baggio. I'd like to get a sleeper bus round-trip coming back on May 1, Early morning. I am new to the Philippines, so my dilemma is how to get ...
@thepvcbikeguyWelcome to the forum, hope you enjoy. Firstly relax as you have months before your flight. I have no idea how long you are planning your trip to the Philippines for but regardless for me no matter what country I'm visiting I order the ... Read More
Green Apple Dental Clinic - Mactan Newtown by Cherryann01
Since I have had my gripes before about things in the Philippines I think it is only fair that I should also mention something positive. On my recent visit my girlfriend developed toothache and we went in search to find a dentist. We were staying at ...
As you are well aware Lotus, many things here are reasonable costs, some cheap and others over the top.No complaints here though.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Green Apple Dental Clinic - Mactan Newtown by Cherryann01
Since I have had my gripes before about things in the Philippines I think it is only fair that I should also mention something positive. On my recent visit my girlfriend developed toothache and we went in search to find a dentist. We were staying at ...
Thanks for sharing Cherry, appreciate your experience. I had a molar that was giving me a hard time for months so tracked down a local dentist working from home, 10 minutes drive, she had all the gear and very modern. My first visit for an ... Read More
Cutting the cord by Enzyte Bob
Having used PLDT, Sky & Converge for internet, I've cut the cord. All three of those services were good at he beginning. But when problems happened, poor customer service, weeks without internet.I became fed up.So my son bought me a "DITO Home" ...
That works Bob, just checked ours. 51 down and 12 up but when all the school kids get home late arvo it drops by nearly half, still works though just a little slower.Cheers, Steve. Read More