Enzyte Bob
American expat in the Philippines
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Lives in Pasig City, Metro Manila
Registration: 26 October 2018
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Want Suggestions on Renewal of 13A & Annual Report. by Enzyte Bob
(1) My stepson is working to file my annual report online.(2) Also my 13A must be renewed in February.****************************When I applied for the ACR-1 & later the 13A it was such a hassle, something I don't want to go through again.Has ...
Lotus Eater said . . . Without wishing to be Bobs spokesperson but I think he would rather deal with an Indian call centre than visit the Bureau of Immigration in Manila.. ******************************Immagine what the Indian BI center would be ... Read More
Want Suggestions on Renewal of 13A & Annual Report. by Enzyte Bob
(1) My stepson is working to file my annual report online.(2) Also my 13A must be renewed in February.****************************When I applied for the ACR-1 & later the 13A it was such a hassle, something I don't want to go through again.Has ...
My stepson did my annual report online via video chat. In the video I only had to hold up my passport & 13A with me in the photo.My stepson selected "priorty" and we were billed approximately P1300.I didn't understand what IS prioritized is in ... Read More
Want Suggestions on Renewal of 13A & Annual Report.
(1) My stepson is working to file my annual report online.(2) Also my 13A must be renewed in February.****************************When I applied for the ACR-1 & later the 13A it was such a hassle, something I don't want to go through again.Has ... Read More
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 ...
Moab762 said . . . . Even buying online is problematic. I used to buy about 100+ products a year from AliExpress when I lived in the US. But the Phillipines is far down the list if priorities for the China owners of most online retail here. Even ... 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
uhrigg said . . . . .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*************************The real answer ... 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 guess visitors get more Bang for their Buck in Thailand.Thailand 21.9 MillionPhilippines 4 million. Read More
TOURISM IN THE PHILIPPINES
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 ... Read More
Annual Report
Annual report time is coming up soon.I'm a 13A holder and my 13A expires in February. Expires after five years.Has anyone renewed their 13A after five years? What paperwork did you have to file and where? Read More
How to get the Philippine evisa software to work ? by stevenkirchner2
can anyone that sees this help me - when I use the philippine government software athttps://evisa.gov.ph/ I can input my passport, driver's license, utility bill, all needed information about me and proof of who i am and complete my profile but when ...
Brojeslov said . . . . But on the other occasions they have only asked to see the exit flight booking. BTW that's my airline asking, immigration has not said anything.*******************************If I recall correctly, the airlines ask because ... Read More
SSA social security by Sumomaster2004
Does anyone have My social security app here in PI?
For early ss (62) there are some pitfalls. If you take SS at 62 during 2026 the maximum you can earn without givebacks is $24,800.In my case I had turned 62 in April, by that time I had already earned surpassed the maximum allowed at the time, so ... Read More
USA SMS 2-Factor Authentication by danfinn
One concern of many USA expats here has been the use by banks and CC card companies of SMS texts for OTP codes when trying to log on to online banking apps and cc's. Since, typically, US cell phone providers would not allow permanent roaming in the ...
Jameelur asked . . . .What happened when you put in a VOIP number? Did it detect and reject that number out right or you just never got an SMS on it after adding it? *******************************danfinn replied . . . . never got SMS otp code when ... Read More
US Direct File won't happen in 2026, IRS tells states by PalawOne
Perhaps of interest .."Direct File won’t happen in 2026, IRS tells states"By Natalie Alms November 4, 2025https://www.nextgov.com/digital-government/2025/11/direct-file-wont-happen-2026-irs-tells-states/409309/The free service that allowed ...
Larry Fisher said . . . .If you have no income you're not required to file. Being an expat has ZERO, ZIP, NADA, NOTHING to do with it.*************************There might be a misunderstanding here. I'm not required to file taxes each year because ... 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 ...
mugtech said . . . My Medicare Advantage plan gets me two cleanings and examinations per year for free plus free fillings and root canals. The cost for all of my medical coverage is $43/month withheld from my monthly social security check. ... Read More
Engagement Ring by AussieLUVPhillipines
hey guys, IF I was to purchase an engagement ring for my Filipina, and for context, she is from the provinces, quite poor.....what are the expectations?. That is, what sort of money should I be spending?I get the feeling a full on gold and diamond ...
What size? One to fit his nose. 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 should mention after the purchase of Dito WoWFi PRO for less than P2000.Each month is P800. Speed this morning 36 mbs. Read More