ishar18
Filipino citizen
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About me
Filipino
Lives in Makati
Speaks Tagalog, English & Spanish
Registration: 30 April 2011
Freelancing work in philippines video/photo by buli889
Hello everyone. Im from poland, and i have idea about working in philippines. I want do photo and video on wedding or birthdays. I have one guy from philippines with who i want cooperate. We will open company for his name, but i will work time to ...
Hi, it's best to settle first with ur Filipino partner the form of business you will be establishing. Is it sole proprietor which only for Filipinos, or a corporation which will be u are one of the incorporator. In corporation u can have the 9g ... Read More
Property Management Companies
Dave, u can google search those companies offering property management. Call and set appointment with them. Their costs varies. I did not use property management services with my condo. Its the internal property management that took care of the ... Read More
Interested in moving to Baguio City 2018 by 952cccraig20
My Filipino wife and I are interested in exploring moving to Baguio City because of the weather. We are both athletic retired people )(47 and 65) and are interested in renting an unfurnished two bedroom condo, apartment or house in an area of ...
Hi Craig, it's just same. You can already find alot of resto around. Though, there's more access to 7-11 and 24 hour food shops if you live near Burnham park, in case of emergency hospitals are near too. If you want to the beach, La Union is ... Read More
Interested in moving to Baguio City 2018 by 952cccraig20
My Filipino wife and I are interested in exploring moving to Baguio City because of the weather. We are both athletic retired people )(47 and 65) and are interested in renting an unfurnished two bedroom condo, apartment or house in an area of ...
Hi Craig, condos are easily filled up nowadays in Baguio. I would suggest you rent hotel first for few days while looking for condos that will fit your lifestyle. Always ask for water supply if it's 24 hour. Read More
Connections in medical schools in Philippines by Doctor_why
So this is sort of an odd place to post such a thing. But still trying Nevertheless. So, i am looking for someone with good connections in medical schools in Philippines. Preferably the ones outside of manila or the ones with tuition fees on the ...
What do you need from medical schools in Philippines? There are many schools offering for foreigners. Read More
Cost of starting new company in Spain by ishar18
Hi everyone, i wanna know if anybody knows the cost of establishing a company in Spain and in which city is more cheaper to open one?
Great! Thank you for this info, this is a positive move for Social Security especially for start-ups. Read More
Cost of starting new company in Spain by ishar18
Hi everyone, i wanna know if anybody knows the cost of establishing a company in Spain and in which city is more cheaper to open one?
Thanks alot! You're info clears some of the roadblocks I'm having thought of. Read More
Cost of starting new company in Spain by ishar18
Hi everyone, i wanna know if anybody knows the cost of establishing a company in Spain and in which city is more cheaper to open one?
Gracias unitedstatesian for this helpful info. I might be looking for the virtual office option if it's available. Does it mean that 260 euros is the tax applied for Autonomo? Correct me if I'm wrong. Read More
Cost of starting new company in Spain by ishar18
Hi everyone, i wanna know if anybody knows the cost of establishing a company in Spain and in which city is more cheaper to open one?
Thanks David. It will be a B2B company, so the cost i just need is registering the company. Read More
Cost of starting new company in Spain
Hi everyone, i wanna know if anybody knows the cost of establishing a company in Spain and in which city is more cheaper to open one? Read More
Any Pakistanis or Indians in Kosovo? by yasirpira
Hi is there any Pakistanis or Indians living in Kosovo if so please contact me I have a good news for them. Immediately.
Visa in Kosovo is harder nowadays, plus you need to get Turkey visa first to get Kosovo visa. If you don't have clear purpose in entering the country you will be offloaded in Turkey. I'm not discouraging but it did happen during my flight. Although ... Read More
School for my two sons
Hi Cao, you send your kids to study in private school. Price range depends on your location. In manila, the average private school fees is between 30thousand pesos to 80 thousand. Read More
Relocating to Manila this july 2014, need advice for rental .... by Madhumita
Dear all, I will be shifting to Manila soon with my family by July end 2014, looking for 2BHK flat on rent...semi furnished, location preference would be Eastwood, Quezon city since my husband's office is at Eastwood city, need to know approx ...
Hi Madhumita, In Eastwood condominium rentals ranges from 20 thousand pesos or more. Some lessor requires one month advance and 2 months deposit. Some will charge you deposit for bills. For schools, Reedley is more convenient for you, plus its more ... Read More
Moving to Philippines & Starting a Business by kawaiifl7
Hello Everyone, First, I want to express my gratitude towards the individuals that are able to post a response to my inquiry! My boyfriend and I have a BPO Call Center based in the USA. We've been aggressively seeking opportunities to invest our ...
Hi Kawaii, I understand what you've been going through. With your first question, yes you can open 100% ownership if you will employ at least 50 people plus the initial investment required by the government. I would recommend this to save you ... Read More
Looking for Wholesale market of Bags
Merci Celine, i do appreciate ur help :) Read More
Looking for Wholesale market of Bags
thank you Borhan, I will check that area Read More
The other side of the Kosovar postcard
Kosovo is a new country with small population. The people speaks mostly Albanian language, though u can find also some English speaking Kosovan. Coming from a big city, Prishtina is a smaller city where u can even go around by foot. The people are ... Read More
is there international school in Pristina by ishar18
hi all, is there any international school in Pristina? My kids are 7 & 4 and we will be moving there on the first quarter next year. They can only understand and speak english. Any info will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you all for your replies. Yes, I find American School of Kosovo really nice for kids until highschool. And it will be nearer from our place in Dragodan. Most of the population are expats kids. Read More
Looking for Wholesale market of Bags
Merhaba everyone, I have been in Istanbul last January but I haven't found the wholesale market of Bags and ladies stuff. It would be a great help if anyone can give me information where I can buy Bags on wholesale in Istanbul. I will be back ... Read More
can foreigner own company in kosovo?
hi kadri, thank you for helping out. I really appreciate it :) Read More
can foreigner own company in kosovo?
Can a foreigner own a company in Kosovo? Where to get information for this? And what's the law. Read More
Moving house Philippines - Bare or Furnished? (P.2) by morefuninthephilippines
So, you found your new place - negotiated some great terms and you are ready to go? Great! If you are moving into a furnished home (most expats option) then its a fairly simple matter of unpacking your suitcase.. However, if you are looking to be ...
for home decors, you can also try Tiendesitas or Dapitan. For wood carved pieces it's still best in Paete, Laguna. Read More
Coming to Manila end of Nov by huyenle2012
Hi guys I will be arriving Manila end of Nov for more than 2 weeks and I would wanna travel to Manila, Laoag, Donsol, Palawan. Would love to have local tips and meet new friends :) Btw, is it safe for a girl to travel alone here and how about ...
Hi huyene, well everywhere we go especially when alone, we always have to be careful. Have u booked your hotel? you can try staying in my friend's hostel, its cheaper and you will meet young expats like you who are traveling around the country. ... Read More
Moving house Philippines - Bills, bills, bills (P.3) by morefuninthephilippines
For me, the Philippines is odd as it has many contradicting rules.And sometimes that can get me very frustrated. This seems to occur most ( i think as all countries!) when it comes to billing for ammenties etc. You do have the option to transfer ...
try BPI, if u have an ACR its not a problem, you can even pay your bills online. You can easily enroll online banking unlike BDO that took ages before they approve. Read More
Business opportunities by postersteve
Anyone have good ideas for starting a small business around Manila? We are located Alabang. looking at opening a Spa - massage, nails, etc. but not sure as there seems to be one on every corner. Budget 1.5M - 3M Php any comments would be ...
Tacos is for ABC market, its best if you put ur food cart inside the mall but not in the level of cinemas. It took me a year to recoup my capital. Check out belgian waffles, its a new craze now. Be mindful of your investment, you should save for the ... Read More
How to say that I'm not responsible for the family? by Pedro1986
I'm feeling a little bit depressed lately. It has been since the beginning already, but I'm really starting to dislike/hate it that I'm sometimes doubting if I'm starting to hate the family. My wife is Filipina and the longer the more her family ...
Hi Pedro, you need to tell your concern to your wife and make her understand your point. Don't try to say it directly to your family's wife as it might cause you trouble. Explain to your wife the pros and cons if you continue on giving her family ... Read More
is there international school in Pristina by ishar18
hi all, is there any international school in Pristina? My kids are 7 & 4 and we will be moving there on the first quarter next year. They can only understand and speak english. Any info will be greatly appreciated.
Hi Kadri, thank you for your time, I will check it once I arrive Read More
need information please... by Drew Lyn
I'm from Louisiana, USA and i will be in Quezon City, Philippines for 2 weeks to visit my Filipina fiancee. My Question is .. is it safe to travel alone there?
I would suggest that you book hotel and ask if they provide airport pick-up. That will be more safer for you. You can ask her to meet you in hotel, rather than she bring you somewhere you're not familiar yet. Goodluck! Read More
Not Sure What to get as a Visa by mpatti65
Hi everyone, well now here's a question about visa'a. Ok, so there are 2, hospitals for sale one near Manila, the Other one in Bacoor. Both are secondary hospitals. Well ansyways, what kind of a visa should I explore, a retirement visa, i am 65, or ...
I would suggest the business one. Processing of your visa is not much tedious than the retirement visa. You don't have to deposit large amount of money at the time of processing of your business visa, unlike the retirement visa you need to show ... Read More
is there international school in Pristina
hi all, is there any international school in Pristina? My kids are 7 & 4 and we will be moving there on the first quarter next year. They can only understand and speak english. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Read More
Being an Aussi and moving to the Phil to live by ken49
I am married to a Filipino wife and intend to move there when i retire. Do any of you have any info on dual citizenship and the cost. I have looked at SRRV visa but the deposit that is being asked is a huge amount. Can you please give me your ...
If ur married to Filipina just apply for 13a visa, I did it for my husband in one month time but of course it was costly. File ur application as soon as u arrive. Its also important that u show source of income and bank statements, both from ur ... Read More
Meet Up :) by Ratheesh Ram
Hey Guys, Its high time we didn't organize a meet up in Manila. So please suggest when and where we will conduct a meet up in this month. So please post your suggestions. Thanks :cool: :cheers: Ratz
thats great Ratheesh :) I'm ok on fridays either date Read More
Places to visit in Manila by Julie
Hi, For the ones living in Manila, what would you suggest to discover the region? When you have friends or family visiting you, where do you go with them? What are the must-see places in Manila, the tourist sites? How to visit the region in ...
When my German friends came over, I brought them to Tagaytay had our breakfast and lunch there, after that we went to Laiya, Batangas for nice beach. Had some water sports there and before we go back Manila, we went to Villa Escudero. It's 30 ... Read More
9G Employment Visa costs by Pfiff
Hi! A company might offer me in the upcoming days a position as a consultant. That means that I would have to take care of the tax and visas fees. So I m now trying to estimate how much all of that would cost. For the tax, it seems that there's a ...
Hi Pfiff, The cost you computed are just the official fees. You also have to compute for your transportation costs and documentary fees. Make sure that your visa is not expired at the time you apply for the AEP, otherwise you have to extend your ... Read More
Looking for a shoemaker in Marikina
hi there, there's alot of them manufacturing here... btw i'm living in the area now. Each has its own specialty... e.g. leather shoes for men, sandals, ladies shoes..etc. Read More
13a visa letter from my wife by steph21
hello everyone, so im starting my 13a visa and my wife need to write a letter but what theletter must say? i have know idea what she must say? dose some one who did this can help me? thanks
hi Steph21, the letter given to you is just one of the requirements, but that's not all that immigration will ask you. If you are applying for 13a visa in its head office in Manila, try going inside the Intramuros. There is one area there along the ... 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 ...
yes, showing her previous travel in Singapore will make a difference. But, if she overstayed in Singapore she will be questioned in immigration. Don't worry much, let your girlfriend use her guts in dealing with immigration officials ;) Read More
Opening a bank account in the Philippines by Dennis52
I would like to open an offshore banking account in the Philippines and transfer funds from the US to there. Does anyone have experience with this? I will be there in a few weeks but wanted to confirm an account and transfer funds prior to my trip ...
FYI, I am from San Diego, and have checked on banking. At least here in Diego, the PNB and BPI branches are for remitance only. If i wanted to open an account here in the state I could do so in the Los Angeles main branch. I opened an account here ... 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 ...
hi thailen, if your girlfriend is going out of the country for the first time, the immigration officials will ask her lots of questions to make sure that she is going back to Philippines. It isn't about the money, I go out for the first time with ... Read More
hello expats space restaurant for rent? by Flying Fox
does anyone knows a restaurant space for rent somewhere inside in the philippines.anyone some expats can give me information. thanks viktor
there's one near my office in Cainta, around 30 to 40sqm. Read More
Please I need a flat or room near Ortigas!!!!! by lolapuga
hello, I'm lola from spain, in May I will be in Manila for 7 months, and I need to find a Flat or a room near Ortigas. Maybe you can help me. Thanks very much!!
I have no info on the room/persons but this is indicative of pricing: Room for Rent, Mega Plaza Price : 4-5K Details : Unit is fully furnished, spacious, 2BR/2baths near ADB. Complete with 4 friendly housemates. Rent is all in. Kindly contact me ... Read More
Trekking in Batad Rice Terraces, who wants to join?? by ishar18
Hey guys, my mountaineer friends are going for some adventure in Rice Terraces, on Feb. 11-12, 2012. It's week-end, so it's a good chance for those who want to see this majestic Rice Terraces. WHAT TO EXPECT: • Batad’s 1000 yrs old Amphitheater ...
hi starjj, it was great time to be there. we plan to go again by May while it's not yet rainy season. Will inform you the date if you like to join. :) Read More
Taxi Problems in Bangkok by allreadytogo21
Hi people I am in Bangkok at the moment and i find the taxi system complete joke. I have been here 6 times before and it was bad all these times i came here, but especially this time. Every time i ask a tuk tuk for a taxi they say 200bath when the ...
prettyboy, Try bringing a map with you written in english and thai. Or before you go to another place, ask somebody to write in Thai language the place where you are going. Their taxi drivers are more better than ours in Manila. Sometimes they ... Read More
Public transportation in Iloilo
In Iloilo, you can find taxi cab as you arrive from the airport. The most common means of transportation are jeepney, tricycle and bus. The city is just small, so no traffic except on bottleneck highways. From Iloilo, you can go to famous beach ... Read More
Recreation in Philippines by knucklehead
I am looking for a retirement location with most of the amenities that I am accustomed to here in Canada. I am not looking for luxury as I currently live in a small suite and am perfectly happy with this size of place. If I could find a similar ...
Knucklehead, i agree with them subic, cebu and batangas are good places to start with. But, one place that i think will also be good for you is in Cagayan de Oro or Bukidnon. You can play golf in Del Monte Golf Club. It is located in between a ... Read More
Filipino for foreigners by Nat187
Hi guys! does anyone know - or can recommend a langusga school or a private teacher to learn how to speak Tagalog. thanks!!
Nat, you can try checking out this basic grammar rules from wiki:) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tagalog_grammar Read More
need help about invitation letter for visa in philippiness by ndoshani
hello friends, i m from india going philippines next month on tour visa. i need invitation letter from my friend. can anybody tell me about that which points should be mention in invitation letter?
the invitation letter they require don't normally mean like inviting you to come. I think the letter they need is the "Affidavit of Support and Guarantee" from the Filipino inviting you. It must have the following information: 1. your full name as ... Read More
those of you with spouses with a different mother tongue.. by ECS
whose language do you speak on a daily basis? Yours? Theirs? A third language entirely? Can you speak each other's languages?
my husband talks arabic and urdu and english, and i speak tagalog, bikol, spanish and english. So our kids mixes all languages in one sentence.:D It's really funny when you hear them and made us wondered what they just said. Now we just talk English ... Read More
Buying property in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Philippines? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Philippines? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Acquisition and ownership of land in the Philippines is restricted to Philippine citizens or corporations (at least 60% of equity is owned by Filipinos). To acquire ownership or a land, residential house and lot, or commercial building and lot, ... Read More
Trekking in Batad Rice Terraces, who wants to join?? by ishar18
Hey guys, my mountaineer friends are going for some adventure in Rice Terraces, on Feb. 11-12, 2012. It's week-end, so it's a good chance for those who want to see this majestic Rice Terraces. WHAT TO EXPECT: • Batad’s 1000 yrs old Amphitheater ...
Hi Anne15, Thank you for appreciating my post. I haven't been there myself and really looking forward to it. Definitely will join it, getting excited :). If you want to trek again, you are welcome to join. It's gonna be great to post here Expats on ... Read More
Helloooo Everyone!! Newbie to Manila (From Canada) by Johnny5
Hello Everyone! I have posted on a few other topics here but figured I should properly introduce myself here :) I'm from Vancouver, BC and am arriving in Manila January 6th and will be traveling for about 1 year... I work online and the weather ...
Hello Johny, welcome to warm Philippines! You can join us, sometimes we go to tagaytay or subic. Day trip will do. Ciao:) Read More
Public transportation in Cebu
Hi Armand, In cebu, the means of transportation are taxi, bus, jeepney, and tricycle. There's no train yet in the city. In riding jeepney, ask some local for the signage code before hopping in. You'll gonna end up in the wrong place if you don't ... Read More
Where are all the friendly people? by mkitava
I find that people aren't as open and friendly as i am, and given the world we live in i get it. It seems it's not that easy to make friends on the blog. Does anyone else experience this? My fun-loving, free, open-minded age-mates.... get in ...
I comment but havent got a response i guess they dont like old people LoL. David1946Old people should be treasured & respected. That's what old people tell me anyway.totally agree :) Read More
how do you say I LOVE YOU in your own language... by superanjanet
in cebu philipines we say it...GIHIGUGMA KO IKAW... :)
in my father's native language: NAMUTAN TA IKA :) Read More
custom fees by stizzlnhere
about to move to cebu. curious about any website for custom fees for a car and motorcycle if anyone can help
about to move to cebu. curious about any website for custom fees for a car and motorcycle if anyone can helpHi stizzlnhere, these are the computations i got when i paid for my car. 15% duties 12% tax 2% excise they will multiply that according ... Read More
Going to marry with filipino & any indians in phil.? by ndoshani
hello friend.me nisar from india.i m going to marry with my filipino gf and want to live in philipines.is any advise plz? about which bussinss good for indians in phil.?
NGB, Love is the last thing you two will remember when everybody's against your relationship. It is not easy to accept and revert to another religion just for the sake of love. And how strong is your man to resist the will of his parents? You are ... Read More
Trekking in Batad Rice Terraces, who wants to join?? by ishar18
Hey guys, my mountaineer friends are going for some adventure in Rice Terraces, on Feb. 11-12, 2012. It's week-end, so it's a good chance for those who want to see this majestic Rice Terraces. WHAT TO EXPECT: • Batad’s 1000 yrs old Amphitheater ...
Hi Christine, I'm just sharing. Hope our expats can have a good time traveling out of Manila. :) Read More
Trekking in Batad Rice Terraces, who wants to join??
Hey guys, my mountaineer friends are going for some adventure in Rice Terraces, on Feb. 11-12, 2012. It's week-end, so it's a good chance for those who want to see this majestic Rice Terraces. WHAT TO EXPECT: • Batad’s 1000 yrs old Amphitheater ... Read More
Do you need T.R.V , AEP or both to work in the Philippines by crissone01
I applied for a CSR job here in manila in several comp.The good part is that i get called for the interview after submitting my resume,but midway in the interview,they tell me i cant be proceessed further because i dont have a work permit.. I ...
I applied for a CSR job here in manila in several comp.The good part is that i get called for the interview after submitting my resume,but midway in the interview,they tell me i cant be processed further because i dont have a work permit.. I ... Read More
work visa. by ekalpoe004
Hi everybody, I like to move to the Philippines and apply for multilingual jobs. But first i need to have the work visa. I am from Ireland. Can anyone advise me how and where to apply for this visa. Thank you and best regards. Erwin
Yes what neth said. The problem is every call center HR staff in Cebu will not help me process work visa/permit and I have mid-level experience from U.S. To me I think they are lazy,discriminate toward foreigner,and nobody wants to really help since ... Read More
work visa. by ekalpoe004
Hi everybody, I like to move to the Philippines and apply for multilingual jobs. But first i need to have the work visa. I am from Ireland. Can anyone advise me how and where to apply for this visa. Thank you and best regards. Erwin
Hi everybody, I like to move to the Philippines and apply for multilingual jobs. But first i need to have the work visa. I am from Ireland. Can anyone advise me how and where to apply for this visa. Thank you and best regards. ErwinYou need to ... Read More
start my own business in Philippine by alexwi
i want to move and start my own business in Philippine, what i need like paper?
Hello alexwi, For foreigners to open business here, you must have a local counterpart. In addition to that, you can only open corporation with 40% foreign ownership and 60% Filipino. If you have local partners already, you just need passport copy ... Read More
What else to do in a weekend in MANILA aside from partying?
Which is the best beach near to Manila?try Laiya in San Juan, Batangas. Would recommend Aquatico resort or La Luz. After that, visit the Villa Escudero. Read More
Expats safety measures by female_expat
Expats Safety by Joshua Wood: [i]Safety is an important consideration regardless of where you are. The purpose of this article is to provide anyone considering moving overseas with a very basic primer on this topic. It is not our intent to scare ...
I always tell my expat husband these reminders: DonÂ’t trust strangers easily Never divulge your exact address. If somebody wants to meet you, meet them half-way . DonÂ’t engage in conversation that asks about your personal info If you need to ... Read More
how to start company in Spain for non-EU nationals
Will be moving in Spain and would like to open a trading company in Madrid or Barcelona. I'm a non-EU national and I've read that the process is more tedious than EU nationals. Useful information and tips in opening trading company will be much ... Read More
Moving to Manila - Advise by tushima
Hi, Am moving to Manila in early July. Would like to know the following: 1. Am planning to buy a grill here in USA and bring it there. IS Charcoal better or Gas. is propane gas easily available in Manila? 2. Any maid agency numbers or referrals? We ...
Hi Tushima, 1. Grill - it's available here in Makati, u can find it in Handyman or Ace Hardware. But it depends on you if you have any specific brand from USA to bring here. If you will be living in condo, better use gas or propane, though charcoal ... Read More
RH Bill by seeker of truth
Do you support RH Bill? Why?
Hi seeker of truth :) That should be a personal decision not a national issue. These government officials should be focusing on reducing the corruption to address poverty. So why not they pass a bill of Death Penalty for guilty Corrupt ... Read More
getting married. by david15769
hi all,i getting married very soon the the phils,i have all the documents needed except the legal capacity to contract marriage.im told i need this from british embassy.even though i have my proof of non marriage. ive emailed british embassy in ...
Hi David, hope its not late. female_expat is right, you have to go to British Embassy here in Philippines. Present your proof of non-marriage. They will be the one who will give you the Certificate of Legal Capacity. goodluck!! Read More
Indian couple planning to move to Manila, Makati City for a year. by mprachi20
Hi All We are planning to stay in Makati for a year for higher studies. Can anyone give us information regarding following: 1) Availability of indian food. 2) Cost of housing 3) Food and other items which we should carry from India. Any other ...
Hi Prachi, There are lines of Indian grocery stores along U.N. Avenue. And it's near the Temple. From there you can find masalas, chapati, and it's almost complete. It's near Makati so you don't have to worry. For accommodation, it's best you ... Read More
Obtaining a Work Visa by gregormax
Hello, im an Australian looking to move over to Manila, Is it legal to look for work while on a tourist visa? And are employees willing to do the paperwork to obtain the visa for you, is it a long process??
Hi gregormax, As far as I have done working visas for several expats. There are ways to obtain working visa. Normally, to obtain the AEP ( Alien Employment Permit) you must be hired first before you can get the working visa. Because, to change ... Read More