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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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
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" ...
I hear you Moab but for us PLDT fibre was a pain in the derriere and impossible to deal with, they were twats. Stayed with the cheap wireless net and been happy. we are not heavy users but can have 3/4 users logged in and no buffers and yes we can ... 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" ...
Hope it works well for you long term Bob. Like Andy we had Globe wireless for a couple of years but they dropped the ball in the end, went to PLDT Smart wireless and it for 5 years has worked well until an extended power outage. Seems their UPS ... Read More
ACR confusion by Brojeslov
Everything i've read online says I need an ACR card to stay in Philippines beyond 59 days (30 days visa free plus 29 day visa waiver) but a dude at Cebu immigration office has just told me I only need an ACR if I intend staying beyond 89 days (30 ...
Yep Andy and as for the US 50 buck ACR1 cost? Weigh up the exit and reentry flight tickets as well as a further exit ticket, The ACR1 card is cheaper and will allow you to open a bank account here but little else from my 15 years knocking about ... Read More
ACR confusion by Brojeslov
Everything i've read online says I need an ACR card to stay in Philippines beyond 59 days (30 days visa free plus 29 day visa waiver) but a dude at Cebu immigration office has just told me I only need an ACR if I intend staying beyond 89 days (30 ...
Hey Bro, no never heard that story. I've always paid my 50 US bucks when extending for the 3rd and 4th months extensions, pick up my ACR1 card with my next visit to extend for the 5th and 6th months. Don't worry your immi office won't miss a trick ... Read More
Typhoon Uwan by pnwcyclist
Back to back typhoons.. Cebu got slammed bad by Tino (Kalmaegi) last week. I hope everyone on Luzon is safe and sound this time around. Steve I just looked and it was over La Union, hope all are fine.
Yeah pnw it was certainly an eyeopener and how vulnerable we are to tidal surges or God forbid a tsunami.We have had tidal surges before, 3 to 4 metres but this one was 6 metres and another 1.5 to 2 metres would have been in the house. Ben and our ... Read More
Island of Cebu by piattepye
I am looking into a decent area to live in Cebu, not in the center of the city, the outskirts of the city and rest of the Island of Cebu is okay. I have to be near good medical for monthly checkups just to monitor health issue and decent housing or ...
Not seen you about for awhile mugtech. Not sure how the roosters would protect anyone and the barking dogs is debatable. The noise though can be very real. Pick where you live.Sorry to hear you get lots of noise, very quiet here aside from the waves ... Read More
Island of Cebu by piattepye
I am looking into a decent area to live in Cebu, not in the center of the city, the outskirts of the city and rest of the Island of Cebu is okay. I have to be near good medical for monthly checkups just to monitor health issue and decent housing or ...
Hi Ken, While I can't help you with Cebu as I've never visited. Your accomodation budget should get you a decent abode.We looked here for years (La Union) before we purchased or rented in your case but the main thing was yes health and management as ... Read More
Typhoon Uwan by pnwcyclist
Back to back typhoons.. Cebu got slammed bad by Tino (Kalmaegi) last week. I hope everyone on Luzon is safe and sound this time around. Steve I just looked and it was over La Union, hope all are fine.
An add on pnw. The typhoon we went through 4/5 months ago was the worst so far, a cat 4 to 5, we got the eye and absolute silence for 20/30 minutes and then hit from the other direction. East then the West.We couldn't get out here for days with the ... Read More
Typhoon Uwan by pnwcyclist
Back to back typhoons.. Cebu got slammed bad by Tino (Kalmaegi) last week. I hope everyone on Luzon is safe and sound this time around. Steve I just looked and it was over La Union, hope all are fine.
Thanks pnw, yeah we survived Uwan, cat 3/4 and as always for the kids scary, lol, more trees down, only 2 fruit trees left after the last few, we were lucky as we never got the torrential rain so no roof or window leaks.Sadly 24 hour later I was ... Read More
What is the best SUV or pick up for very steep hills in Baguio City? by joey5552000
Asking for your suggestion or recommendation for an SUV or Pick up for very steep hills in Baguio City. Currently I am using an MG HS but not so much power especially in steep hills. Thank you
LMAO. How to win friends and influence people.Man up and start a new thread,,,,,, while we are still alive.Cheers, Steve. Read More
What is the best SUV or pick up for very steep hills in Baguio City? by joey5552000
Asking for your suggestion or recommendation for an SUV or Pick up for very steep hills in Baguio City. Currently I am using an MG HS but not so much power especially in steep hills. Thank you
It's interesting that the OP never had the decency to respond to members responding to his asks,,,,,, he first posted some 18 months ago and nada, happens.I never had a problem going to Baguio nor the roads in the area, sure some are steep but even ... Read More
Starlink in the Philippines by PalawOne
`Came across a Tesla problem today, anyone confirm?Happy trails
Hey Travelnman.I don't think you need to pay any one here but would suggest asking questions at all levels with regards to your move.Are you married to a Filipina or single?Are you looking for city or provincial living?Are you on a government ... Read More