Cherryann01
English looking for information about Philippines
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Cebu quiet? Possible? by Moab762
I hope to move to Cebu Island from Panglou Island, Bohol next month. I'm hoping to find a quiet place to live. (I know that's an oxymoron in the Phillipines.) One to an hour and a half outside Cebu City is preferable. But outskirts is fine too. A ...
Since my girlfriend is from Lapu Lapu (I am in the UK), I did a little research and there is a pace 1 to 1.5 hours from Cebu City called Balamban which is nestled in the cooler hills of Western Cebu. What I read said it offered a peaceful lifestyle ... Read More
New High Seas Treaty by PalawOne
China and DiplomacyWill new High Seas Treaty open a fresh front-line in South China Sea disputes?Effective January 17, the framework protects unique marine biodiversity and ecosystems in areas beyond any individual country’s ...
Heh . . . . a little long - @Enzyte Bob Agreed Bob - we will be on page 2 soon haha Read More
Long Term Stay in PH by RoyHolland
Hi everyone.I’m coming to Cebu from the UK and will be staying four weeks.This is not my first visit to PH as I have visited three times and travelled from Banaue to Cagayan De Oro and many places in between. But my last visit was about twelve ...
I would like to chip in with some advise that I was given previously by Lotus Eater and it did make a great deal of sense to me and I am in a similar situation to the O/P - renting here in the UK. The advice was that if I could afford to - Spend the ... Read More
Buy British by Enzyte Bob
Today on FB an add popped up saying Buy British, it said Authentic British Groceries.Since it seems URL's get blocked here, just Google Buy British Philippines.
Give me a nice English pork pie when I'm in the UK Maybe some delicious fish and chips. Not going to happen here. I make our fish and chips here, not battered but crumbed and like the chips shallow fried. When SM opened locally here they had an ... Read More
Buy British by Enzyte Bob
Today on FB an add popped up saying Buy British, it said Authentic British Groceries.Since it seems URL's get blocked here, just Google Buy British Philippines.
@bigpearl Hope you have a great time in Hong Kong. I was there just under a year ago for a dew days and loved the place, food and people. I stayed Kowloon side and loved walking down by the bay. Read More
China and Philippines by PalawOne
This is a bit creepy ..My wife and friends are currently in the middle of PalawanThe island is 20klm wide, from east to west, where we farmEarlier this week, waking up on the farm, they were shaken by a loud explosion. Numbers of folks told me ...
@Lotus Eater Good look with your language course with your beautiful, sexy teacher. Read More
China and Philippines by PalawOne
This is a bit creepy ..My wife and friends are currently in the middle of PalawanThe island is 20klm wide, from east to west, where we farmEarlier this week, waking up on the farm, they were shaken by a loud explosion. Numbers of folks told me ...
cherryann01 asked . . . Can somebody please explain to me why Americans call a liquid gas, I have always wondered why. ******************* (1) Gas . . . . is short for Gasoline a liquid. (2) LPG is short for Liquified Petroleum Gas - @Enzyte Bob ... Read More
China and Philippines by PalawOne
This is a bit creepy ..My wife and friends are currently in the middle of PalawanThe island is 20klm wide, from east to west, where we farmEarlier this week, waking up on the farm, they were shaken by a loud explosion. Numbers of folks told me ...
bigpearl said . . . . Dan, Drill baby Drill, Climate change is a hoax, Affordability is a hoax, Shoot anyone that disagrees with me. ************************** President Trump said in Davos "The new green deal is a Hoax". Al Gore who was at Davos ... Read More
Renewal of 13A by Enzyte Bob
Sometime ago I ask if anyone used an agency for renewal of the 13A, the reason is because I had a major obstacle which I did not disclose on this forum when I asked for help.As you know the 13A grants you permanent status if married to a Filipino. ...
So sorry to hear about your loss Bob but glad you managed to get your 13A sorted. 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 ...
@Andy_1963 I will be visiting Boracay after a month in Cebu. Noticed the logistics needed to get from the airport to the beach resort. At least I am three years younger than you are so am OK with getting some steps in. Perhaps I should have made the ... 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
Check out a post of mine from 12 July 2025 titled Healthcare In The Philippines. It explains about a vlogger who interviewed and Ex Pat on the subject and he had experience in the field and was talking about Cebu. See if you can find the video by ... 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 ...
Try the Sports Bars of which there seem to be a few in Lapu Lapu although I have never been in one there. Back in May/June I was staying in Cebu City and went into a Sports Bar called Billy's which was near my hotel and not far from the Ayala Mall. ... 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 actually love Boracay and have visited twice. I do understand what Andy said about the difficulty of getting there but the last time I visited (November), I paid the premium for a resort transfer and everything ran smoothly. Of course the charge ... 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 ...
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 ... 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 ...
Check out a video by Chad Foster from 6 months ago (7 minuets from IT PArk). He visits a friend living in an apartment block by Marco Polo Plaza and gives a room tour. The rooms look big and according to the video there is a Farmers Market every ... Read More