fgarthon
Trinidadian expat in the Philippines
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About me
Trinidadian
Lives in Province of Camiguin, Northern
Registration: 19 November 2011
Passport held by employer by buko123
Hi all, my employer keeps all foreign workers passport for 'safe-keeping'. just want to ask if this is legal ? is there a law stating that employers are not allowed to keep employees passport? Thank you. Regards
@mugtech they only do that for people who don't have visa for the counties they are visiting . if u don't come back to the ship they will land your passport to the Authority's. because they present your passport for immigration inspection i worked ... Read More
Building on my girlfriends family land - Help please by Burt Figgis
Hi, I have been with my Phillipino girlfriend for 4 years and am planning to get married. Her family aren't wealthy however they have a bit of land which her father and mum live on and which they built a house for one of her brothers. They ...
I would love to say being in love is great but i believe for your life i can only suggest and you will do what ever you want. But its not a good idea maybe your girl friend loves you but of course family's comes first there is no way they will go ... Read More
Building on my girlfriends family land - Help please by Burt Figgis
Hi, I have been with my Phillipino girlfriend for 4 years and am planning to get married. Her family aren't wealthy however they have a bit of land which her father and mum live on and which they built a house for one of her brothers. They ...
@Burt Figgis Hello My friend you know as foreigners you have no rights here in the Philippines .Your wife can kick you out any time .Please be careful and make sure that its true love you have. i believe you should get another land where if and when ... Read More
Looking to rent /House sit
Hello I'm liking for a house to rent here in Pampanga to rent or housesit .I am living here in Angeles and would like o find a house with a concrete yard for dogs. any one os willing please message me if u want to know more about me to house sit or ... Read More
How to send invitation to my friend in Nigeria by elvie perater
How I send an invitation letter to my friend in Nigeria he wants to visit here in Philippines.
Your friend dont need a invitation letter as kong as he has a return ticket and.money to suport him self Read More
How to send invitation to my friend in Nigeria by elvie perater
How I send an invitation letter to my friend in Nigeria he wants to visit here in Philippines.
@Gayonan i hope u know what u are doing have you heard about the nigerian love scam . Read More
13 A visa - Permanent - What would happen if I separate from my wife by Geraldhere
I am a holder of 13A permanent Visa in the Philippines. My wife an I are living separately (no legal process yet) at the moment and I will file for divorce in future (outside Philippines). If this happens what would be the status of my 13A visa, 1. ...
@GuestPoster170 what kind of link is that takes you to advertisement. Read More
Retirement villages by sekmet
Wondering if there are structured retirement centers in the Philippines. Like a complex with different levels of care, everything from independent living to memory care and assisted living. Mostly for foreigners. Thanks
@bigpearl here in the Philippines as long as u have money u would be taken care of .Idint know if u have children who are born in the Philippines but that will help in your.old years andlive in a province not a city. U ever heeard of.camiguen island ... Read More
Retirement villages by sekmet
Wondering if there are structured retirement centers in the Philippines. Like a complex with different levels of care, everything from independent living to memory care and assisted living. Mostly for foreigners. Thanks
@sekmet https://raintreecare.com/Hope this helps Read More
Foreigner 25 year lease by Dennis52
Has anyone had experience in seeking a 25 year lease agreement. My friend purchased a property here in his fiancé’s name and needs to protect himself. Thanks
@Dennis52 First of if you buy the property and lease it from your girl friend u are not protected .it belongs to your girl friend if you break up u have no rights to that property even if you go to court u will lose because the court will say you ... Read More
Philippine Banks by PalawOne
`Forbes, Best Philippine Banks ..This Forbes list published today, "evaluated bank categories such as digital services, customer services, and financial advice."Reference : Rappler APR 24th, 2023 By LANCE SPENCER ...
Hello I hope all is fine with you .With regards to the bank its not complicated and the shoes business that is not true .u can wear what ever you like .as long as u are legal resident of the Philippines if u don't have a rent contract or a proof of ... Read More
Your first days in your home in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Do you remember the first time you set foot in the Philippines? One of your main concerns must have been the settling down process in your new home. Share your experience and tell us what it was like to find your new home in ...
@danfinn Thank you for sharing your story I also had lived in Cdo its a very cool place to live, i agr4ee fully with you you need to see the place. But like me I am adventurer i like doing the things with out planning it turns out better .but I ... Read More
13a Permanent visa by Bag56
Hi my spouse is Flapina and has been diagnosed with cancer, if she dies. What happens to the status of my visa? I have a 13A visa which we have had made permanent. Does the death of the Philippines spouse invalidate this visa? We have no ...
Hello thanks for the reply ,are a 13a visa holder did u all have children. Read More
13a Permanent visa by Bag56
Hi my spouse is Flapina and has been diagnosed with cancer, if she dies. What happens to the status of my visa? I have a 13A visa which we have had made permanent. Does the death of the Philippines spouse invalidate this visa? We have no ...
Good day people this is a really confusing topic . Do you lose every thing if your wife passes away by an act of god . I heard u can even inherit the property if you wife leaves no will.so how can that. Imagine a 70 year old man living here for 25 ... Read More
Best dating site to meet a good lady? by bkksaigon
Hi I am planning to move to the PH this summer and I would like to give a try to online dating. I am asking this question because I am not familiar with all the dating sites out there. Can you please share what dating site can be more likely to ...
Well PM me 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 ...
Thanks do u also know if u lose your visa 13A 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 ...
Thanks do u also know if u lose your visa 13A 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 ...
My friend just be careful Pinays can make a good wife. Just look out for the signs like some one is.sick ,my mother is.in the hospital..and when u marry a pinay u marry the whole famiy. Dod u know that in the Philippines if your wife dies before u ... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@Julien well.welcome im not nee i just havent posted .My name is Garthon and i am.from a wonderful place.called Trinidad and Tobago .i use to work.on a cruise ship and becausee there were many pinoys work there i decided to visit the Philippines. I ... Read More
Looking to meet Trinidadian's by fgarthon
Hello I'm looking to meet other people from Trinidad and Tobago living here. I am planning to open a Trini restaurant when I retire in here in the Philippine's. would like some ideas and information like if u know how I can import Trini products ...
@Lotus Eater My mother is from Trinidad and My father is from Grenada. Read More
Best dating site to meet a good lady? by bkksaigon
Hi I am planning to move to the PH this summer and I would like to give a try to online dating. I am asking this question because I am not familiar with all the dating sites out there. Can you please share what dating site can be more likely to ...
@Cherryann01 I would recommend not to date any one from online .The best thing u can do is do u have friends here in the Philippines they can help u. Also a church girl.and also.a girl.from the provinces. There are many girls who go online and ... Read More
Looking to meet Trinidadian's by fgarthon
Hello I'm looking to meet other people from Trinidad and Tobago living here. I am planning to open a Trini restaurant when I retire in here in the Philippine's. would like some ideas and information like if u know how I can import Trini products ...
@bizwizard Me also pamintuan village and work in Angeles city. Read More
Looking to meet Trinidadian's by fgarthon
Hello I'm looking to meet other people from Trinidad and Tobago living here. I am planning to open a Trini restaurant when I retire in here in the Philippine's. would like some ideas and information like if u know how I can import Trini products ...
Im planning to live in camiguen island. Are u in the Philippines..? Read More
Looking to meet Trinidadian's by fgarthon
Hello I'm looking to meet other people from Trinidad and Tobago living here. I am planning to open a Trini restaurant when I retire in here in the Philippine's. would like some ideas and information like if u know how I can import Trini products ...
Thanks for that info .My father is.from Greneda Read More
Looking to meet Trinidadian's by fgarthon
Hello I'm looking to meet other people from Trinidad and Tobago living here. I am planning to open a Trini restaurant when I retire in here in the Philippine's. would like some ideas and information like if u know how I can import Trini products ...
@Deochan Latchman well i would recomend u go here first to yest the water first to see if u can live here.if u are.planning to go here let me.know.i can help u with advise being here 20 years now . Read More
Looking to meet Trinidadian's by fgarthon
Hello I'm looking to meet other people from Trinidad and Tobago living here. I am planning to open a Trini restaurant when I retire in here in the Philippine's. would like some ideas and information like if u know how I can import Trini products ...
@Moon Dog wow im glad you enjoyed roti .are u in the Philippines..? Read More
Looking to meet Trinidadian's by fgarthon
Hello I'm looking to meet other people from Trinidad and Tobago living here. I am planning to open a Trini restaurant when I retire in here in the Philippine's. would like some ideas and information like if u know how I can import Trini products ...
@bigpearl it is but i need to do.some thing inalways.wanted to.do nit on a htand scale..onwanna get carib beer to see the reactions. Read More
Looking to meet Trinidadian's by fgarthon
Hello I'm looking to meet other people from Trinidad and Tobago living here. I am planning to open a Trini restaurant when I retire in here in the Philippine's. would like some ideas and information like if u know how I can import Trini products ...
@Moon Dog Thanks i am planning to do that alao inwant to.see.the reaction of the.people.id.its some thing they will buy. Read More
Looking to meet Trinidadian's by fgarthon
Hello I'm looking to meet other people from Trinidad and Tobago living here. I am planning to open a Trini restaurant when I retire in here in the Philippine's. would like some ideas and information like if u know how I can import Trini products ...
Wow.how nice to see so many people..is it possible.to share a.little.about tour self.not giving too much information Read More
Looking to meet Trinidadian's
Hello I'm looking to meet other people from Trinidad and Tobago living here. I am planning to open a Trini restaurant when I retire in here in the Philippine's. would like some ideas and information like if u know how I can import Trini products ... Read More
Which bank u can get a credit card and loan
I.have been 9 months i have an a ount at Security bank .the service is really terrible i thunk that as a foreigner here.its.like.u are discriminate .i have dollars plus.i have direct deposit from salary. Yet they never granted a loan and.never give ... Read More
I would like to live in Tandag
Tandag is nice very quiet u need to rent a cheap place it's not expensive you can send me an email I'll answer your questions *** Read More
Looking for a place budget five thousand
OH i should say pesos. Read More
Looking for a place budget five thousand
Hello i live here just moved from Camiguen i got a job herein manila close to Guadulupe need a small apartment or a studio type either in makati or Guadalupe or McKinley hills market market area. does any one knows of a place where i can rent for ... Read More
My Recent Trip to the Philippines - mini report by female_expat
Edited as requested
I dont understand why you cant leave . i think at home you would be better off cause of nsurance and easier to find a job. what country your from . well im still surviving i have a couple of interviews line up for call agencys Read More
How to meet the expats here in Manila? by Trigger928
Hey guys, I am new arrival here, 3 weeks so far. all the people i know here is my working mate and my broker. I wish to meet some expat here to learn some tip living in this place, as well as to hang out have some social life. Any suggestions ...
Hey guys and gals i live here a long time the most interesting things to do is to go around the place dont stay in manilla only theres so much to see and do with i a budget . thers hot cold springs i Camiguen whte island sunken cemetarys . you have ... Read More
My Recent Trip to the Philippines - mini report by female_expat
Edited as requested
Wow""" How interesting ive been living here for almosy fifteen years . and i say here is just like every where else i travell all over the world like europe and asia here is the same. in my cou ntry the crime is so bad but yet only thing we can do ... Read More
overstaying my visa by a couple days? by sperry81
I will be in the philippines with the wife and family for about 64 days and my visa is good for 59 as you already know, what will happen if i overstay for those few days? i have heard a few diffrent situations but am still confused!! any answers are ...
Yes extending is easier but if you want to xtend do it in the provines like Batangas Bicol it only takes ten minutes in manilla whole day. Read More
Living Here in the phillipines by fgarthon
Well my friends the philipines is a wondefull place to live. but with money be careful i have lost all my money here cause i trusted the wrong kind of people. aAny way living hee is easy you just need t ave money to live here .
Hello Friends , wh do i want to live here i ts because simple living here you dont ne to dress up you can go any where with the formallities . You the persons who i trusted i just dint know them lke a month its like a two years and they dont even ... Read More
Living Here in the phillipines
Well my friends the philipines is a wondefull place to live. but with money be careful i have lost all my money here cause i trusted the wrong kind of people. aAny way living hee is easy you just need t ave money to live here . Read More