Jesse777
Taiwanese expat in Malaysia
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Registration: 27 August 2020
Vaccines required in the Philippines by Diksha
Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in the Philippines, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...
no one is requiring covid vaccine for travel and you can't provide a source that say otherwise you getting confused between covid negative test that is requirement for travelThe airlines and not the government are discussing creating a vaccine ... Read More
is tourist flights open in february 2021 ? by mauovernet
is tourist flights open in february 2021 ? someone insid philipines toldme that flight are open this year is that true to travel from LATIN AMERICA ? central america ? thanks
got a friend who do that but you better know the law because you cant just come and go you got customs & immigration to deal with just like everybody else Read More
Expat With Kids From Previous Marriage by moonunit0103
Well, it seems after a FB exchange with my oldest daughter, 33, I am now estranged from all 3 of my kids. This is after buying her a PortoCrib two days ago for her second baby due in April. She seems really miffed that I have not sent her money, ...
too many external influence ruin kids today culture is what used to make kids strong now there only one culture world over and that is pop culture aka crap culture Read More
Vaccines required in the Philippines by Diksha
Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in the Philippines, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...
When I came here in 2018 the US State Dept. advised but did not require me to get vacinated against Hep A and B, which i did through the VA. Philippines does require (as far as I know) to have the covid vacine and they DO require this for domestic ... Read More
Retired philippine expat with a much younger partner = ATM machine by manwonder
I posted this topic so as to gather any feedback/info on how some of *us are actually perceived as...please no offence meant in my asking. I too have a partner with an age gap of close to 30yrs...I know for a fact that every family member/her ...
They just test you. What they have to lose? They only got something to lose if they don't try. All you got to do is say no. Some people not strong enough to do that and once you show that you weak it's like blood in the water. No different ... Read More
Why are Rentals so expensive in Manila? by Baleze
Hi, I would like to know why the accommodation is so expensive in Manila - NCR. compare to other Asian countries with a high standard level, I noticed that the rent of a rooms, apartment is very high. What's the reason? Also, a lot of workers ...
they used to teach supply/demand in schools back when people were very ignorant Read More
Air Purifiers, How Effective are they? by hellorosie
How much is HEPA filter replacement? Is filter replacement for Table Top Air Purifier available? How much is air filter replacement? Do we need to change the filter or is it for lifetime? Does your table top air purifier have aromatherapy feature?
air purifier is snake oil Read More
Bringing silver coins to the Philippines. by eduardo001
Hello guys. Next month my mom will move to the Philippines and she will bring around $5000 worth silver bullion coins with her. I found very limited information about it in google, so if some of you have experience with it, please share with ...
melt it down into golf club problem solve Read More
How much will it cost to build a house? by dimplesz14
Hi there, please advice - we're wondering how much would it cost to build a 120sqm house with 3-4BR and 2BA (bungalow/ranch style) doesn't need to be expensive but decent/strong enough materials to live for many many years. I just want to ...
more than they tell you bfore you start building Read More
New scam at NAIA. by Rammers
For anyone arriving at Manila Airport the Shuttel-Bus Service between terminals has been suspended. Instead they are offering a car service at one's own cost. For a transfer between Terminal2 and Terminal 3, we were told the cost would be 1500 ...
that's not new they did that kind of thng year 2000 but was maybe 1000 peso then inflation Read More
Barking dogs by tonyboost
Does anyone know if there is a law that can be enforced to make owners to control their dogs from barking??
there are vague law about noise but no one take it seiously you are asking same question maybe million people already ask and gave up asking due to frustration maybe buy bose quiet comfort or explode firecracker next to your ear to aid in ... Read More
How is the drinking water in the Philippines? by Jackson4
Do you trust tap water where you live? Well water? Delivered 5 gallon filtered or purified water? Any GI issues from drinking the water? Back in the 90's, we would drink beer instead of water when we go the China or S. Korea. Bottled water in ...
philippines is not monolith water different in different places one thing is tap water never good idea (same anywhere in the world with few exceptions) local bottle water: be sure you trust them or else you may just get tap make well for your ... Read More
Leaving phillipines, returning to Singapore by Richard Yan
What are the requirements/ procedures? 1) leaving phillipines, exit permit, etc. 2) returning to Singapore 3) which Airline is good? Thanks bros for input.
hurry befoore crazy airline demand to stick needle in you Read More
Info regarding international tourism. by Arcadieus
My girlfriend follows some Filipino reporter back home *apparently this guy is in the know and the government is afraid of him?* International tourism will resume in May 2021 and a vaccine will also be available by the end of April. Clearly this is ...
Click on link expecting information instead get rumor from radio host that everyone know in whole nation. What is his field of medical expertise? Is he vaccine specialist? Immunology? that right hes none of that and he has no idea what lies ahead ... Read More
anyone ever deal with squatters? eviction? by Soonretired
i own a house maybe 20 feet from the ocean at high tide, we own the lot all the way to the ocean. some guy built a "temporary house/shack" in front of my house, about half of it is on my property . it has no foundation but is built on ...
aside from stealing markers it is against the law to move a boundary Read More
when are flights resuming by Tariq072283
Im looking to travel to Pampanga February or March. I was wondering what what is the situation with flights now and when they were likely to resume. I was told by a friend that the Philippines is only accepting long term visas and i was planning on ...
If you would said one year ago that 12 months later the world would be shut down and face diapers required to leave your house stupid people would say you were a conspiracy theorist. stupid people never change in 12 months when we are still shut ... Read More
when are flights resuming by Tariq072283
Im looking to travel to Pampanga February or March. I was wondering what what is the situation with flights now and when they were likely to resume. I was told by a friend that the Philippines is only accepting long term visas and i was planning on ...
these guys got their finger on the pulse of the world https://www.zerohedge.com/ and they were tossed by the insiders so many times are you not entertained? Read More
when are flights resuming by Tariq072283
Im looking to travel to Pampanga February or March. I was wondering what what is the situation with flights now and when they were likely to resume. I was told by a friend that the Philippines is only accepting long term visas and i was planning on ...
bob already told you its not about the disease man you looking at the distraction and trying to make sense of itBob didn't explain anything. He literally said it wasn't about the virus *which is why we were all shut down, not even sure why ... Read More
when are flights resuming by Tariq072283
Im looking to travel to Pampanga February or March. I was wondering what what is the situation with flights now and when they were likely to resume. I was told by a friend that the Philippines is only accepting long term visas and i was planning on ...
Bob may be closer to correct than anyone want to believe. fact is Bob telling it too soft people still thinking we go back to normal but that is not going to happen not ever if you pay attention bob make some subtle points people need to think ... Read More
when are flights resuming by Tariq072283
Im looking to travel to Pampanga February or March. I was wondering what what is the situation with flights now and when they were likely to resume. I was told by a friend that the Philippines is only accepting long term visas and i was planning on ...
Years lol. Jesus dude did you even think before you posted this? The Philippines can't survive years without tourism. It's a pretty crucial part of their GDP.Bob may be closer to correct than anyone want to believe. fact is Bob telling it ... Read More
anyone ever deal with squatters? eviction? by Soonretired
i own a house maybe 20 feet from the ocean at high tide, we own the lot all the way to the ocean. some guy built a "temporary house/shack" in front of my house, about half of it is on my property . it has no foundation but is built on ...
please forgive because I am not nitpicking and you have some really excellent advice but one small issue that needs correction it is not "at el" but "et al" below which is latin for and others that is all and do please forgive ... Read More
is 13000 MYR is sufficient for a family of 4 to live in Malaysia by SaravananK
Myself is working and I got an Offer of 13000 MYR with no benefits. My wife is not working. My Daughter and son were studying in 1st Standard and Nursery in Bangalore. Can you suggest if 13000 MYR is enough for a family of 4 in Malaysia, ...
8. Transportation 9. Healthcare 10.electric;tv;phone;net Read More
No fee for international transfer in foreign currency by Okieboy
I have received email from Bank of America there are no fee for international money transfers in a foreign currency anyone use this?
they charge no fee but screw you on exchange rate total scam even if it is a better deal than some other I would not give them business on principle because they lie Read More
Teaching English as a source of income by Tariq072283
I enrolled in a tefl course a few days ago to get my certification to teach English internationally online. I have a friend of mine already in Pampanga teaching English and he gave me his view on it but I'm curious from the members in here is ...
running place that sell TEFL certification is pretty lucrative Read More
Balikbayan privilege by Whitehall1212
Hi...I arrived in the Philippines in October 2019 with my Philippine wife....we asked for and was granted a balikbayan privilege. I plan to return to the UK before the balikbayan expires on October 21dt this year....my question is. Am I correct in ...
read dis http://www.immigration.gov.ph/images/OPERATIONSORDER/2015_Issue/SBM-2015-009.pdf Balikbayan is "vaild tvv" that means you so you can get ecc at airport if you stay over 6 months but less than 1 year Read More
anyone ever deal with squatters? eviction? by Soonretired
i own a house maybe 20 feet from the ocean at high tide, we own the lot all the way to the ocean. some guy built a "temporary house/shack" in front of my house, about half of it is on my property . it has no foundation but is built on ...
So sorry to tell you this, Soonretired, but you and those replying to you are sadly mistaken. You do not own the land down to the ocean. In Philippines it is the government that owns all beach. It is called foreshore. You seem to have never seen ... Read More