duonguhm
American expat in the Philippines
Forum posts
74
About me
American
Speaks English, Vietnamese, French (reading), Russian (reading)
Registration: 03 November 2022
"Expats" in Baguio City by GRAILSEEKER
Are there any "expats" living in Baguio City? That's where I want to settle sometime in early September. I'm an American living in the San Francisco area, and I could use a few pointers about making a successful transition to ...
@39forever I live part of year in Baguio, or more accurately the Virac baranguay (10 km from Baguio City). Baguio is located in a truly beautiful environment. If you are familiar with the northwest of United States (Oregon/Washington), or Da Lat ... Read More
Help needed for going to the Philippines by Neville2012
Can anyone please tell me everything i need to do so i can fligh out to the Philippines I have not been there for 3 years and it has all changes for the process wood be much appreciated thanks
@aalottjr did you actually have an exit flight 28 days after entry? I had to buy onwardtickets twice because airline gates demanded actual proof of exit flight in less than 30 days. Read More
As an Expat what would you change about your home country. by Lat61
What do you admire about the Philippines and wish you could "export" back to you home country. With your observation, please list home country.
@Lat61 Two things I highly value of the lifestyle in the Philippines: deep family bond to support other family members and the incredible spectrum of simple joys (e.g. street foods) to modern things. Neither would work 'exporting' to the United ... Read More
Help needed for going to the Philippines by Neville2012
Can anyone please tell me everything i need to do so i can fligh out to the Philippines I have not been there for 3 years and it has all changes for the process wood be much appreciated thanks
@duonguhm *indefensible not defensible Read More
Help needed for going to the Philippines by Neville2012
Can anyone please tell me everything i need to do so i can fligh out to the Philippines I have not been there for 3 years and it has all changes for the process wood be much appreciated thanks
@Lotus Eater You have commented the quality of the hospitality industry here and in another forum. I do agree that the fundamental quality for the prices are defensible when compared to Bangkok, KL, Jakarta, Saigon, Hanoi. For example, the Manor is ... Read More
Help needed for going to the Philippines by Neville2012
Can anyone please tell me everything i need to do so i can fligh out to the Philippines I have not been there for 3 years and it has all changes for the process wood be much appreciated thanks
@Neville2012 If you will connect on a new flight like CebuPacific, it flies from T3. I could be confused, of course, NIAA does that to people :) BTW, NIAA run an airport bus (grey) between T2 and T3, for international ticket holders free of ... Read More
VP Kamala Harris visits the Philippines by PalawOne
UPDATES: VP Kamala Harris visits the Philippineshttps://www.rappler.com/nation/united-states-vp-kamala-harris-visits-philippines-november-2022/DEVELOPING / UPDATED 31 MINS AGOUnited States Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting the Philippines for ...
@Jackson4 In London a few weeks ago, the consult general of China Embassy helped grab a Chinese protester from the street into their compound to beat him. Now that was in the sovereign country of United Kingdom. And China-backed police stations are ... Read More
VP Kamala Harris visits the Philippines by PalawOne
UPDATES: VP Kamala Harris visits the Philippineshttps://www.rappler.com/nation/united-states-vp-kamala-harris-visits-philippines-november-2022/DEVELOPING / UPDATED 31 MINS AGOUnited States Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting the Philippines for ...
@Fred. this is a social forum. Share your opinion, don't attack others' view.Now, my view 'better US than China': I am a tax-paying American who has a Filipino family, whose country was napalmed from birth to 12. Sihanoukville, Cambodia: it might ... Read More
Help needed for going to the Philippines by Neville2012
Can anyone please tell me everything i need to do so i can fligh out to the Philippines I have not been there for 3 years and it has all changes for the process wood be much appreciated thanks
@Neville2012 No special entry requirements other than e-Health Pass and onward ticket if tourist visa. Some positive changes in past 3 years: you can drive the expressway from Laguna up north toward Baguio and PAL will fly Baguio-Cebu-Baguio ... Read More
VP Kamala Harris visits the Philippines by PalawOne
UPDATES: VP Kamala Harris visits the Philippineshttps://www.rappler.com/nation/united-states-vp-kamala-harris-visits-philippines-november-2022/DEVELOPING / UPDATED 31 MINS AGOUnited States Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting the Philippines for ...
Better US than China. :) Read More
Philippine Update Visit by Lotus Eater
Arrived back in Manila from Dumaguete last night. Currently staying at the Belmont hotel which is in Pasay City. Convenient for Terminal 3 where I shall fly out of later today to Jakarta. So have to kick my heels for a whole day. Dum d dum.Well ...
@Lotus Eater I do enjoy reading your comments and insights among cities/countries. Btw, the uhm in 'duonguhm' refers to the acronym of a university that is part of my hotmail.com. :) Read More
Money Transfer by ppjhm
I am an American living outside Cagayan de Oro. I am looking for some output regarding money transfer from the U.S. to the Philippines other than bank to bank wire transfers as my bank's fees are overbearing. If anyone has any suggestion on ...
@Moon Dog Just curious, you sent the entire amount at once? In US, transactions over 10K is red-flagged. Hell, I was already flagged by US Boder Patrols returning to US the past 3 entries. Not pleasant. Read More
Money Transfer by ppjhm
I am an American living outside Cagayan de Oro. I am looking for some output regarding money transfer from the U.S. to the Philippines other than bank to bank wire transfers as my bank's fees are overbearing. If anyone has any suggestion on ...
@LoneWolfNY thanks for the info on Charles Schwab, although I don't use ATM much in Philippines. Do you know it return ATM fees for use in other countries? Read More
Money Transfer by ppjhm
I am an American living outside Cagayan de Oro. I am looking for some output regarding money transfer from the U.S. to the Philippines other than bank to bank wire transfers as my bank's fees are overbearing. If anyone has any suggestion on ...
@Ivan Cristante I agree with the high cost of exchange rates. In my previous comment, I'll try WISE the next transfer. Read More
SAFEST way to transfer money from US to PI account? by dimplesz14
Hi everyone! Hope all is well with yah all! quick question, what would be the SAFEST, easiest and cheapest way to send money from U.S. to Philippine account? Also, should we have multiple bank accounts back home to be safe? We need to plan this so ...
@tpiro for me the trade-off is the exchange rate: 1peso less could mean a lot for larger amount.I agree with long lag time; however my transfer is regular for house/investment etc.Metro Bank allows an account keeping a balance in USD. For that I ... Read More
SAFEST way to transfer money from US to PI account? by dimplesz14
Hi everyone! Hope all is well with yah all! quick question, what would be the SAFEST, easiest and cheapest way to send money from U.S. to Philippine account? Also, should we have multiple bank accounts back home to be safe? We need to plan this so ...
I set up account w Wise but did not use them. Read More
Philippine Update Visit by Lotus Eater
Arrived back in Manila from Dumaguete last night. Currently staying at the Belmont hotel which is in Pasay City. Convenient for Terminal 3 where I shall fly out of later today to Jakarta. So have to kick my heels for a whole day. Dum d dum.Well ...
@Cherryann01 In Bangkok you stay away from Nana area, and similarly Malate in Manila. Manila is pretty big, Cherryann.NIAA (Manila) airport, to me, is like being an ant dropping in an ant hill then to find a way out.Bangkok airports probably have ... Read More
Philippine Update Visit by Lotus Eater
Arrived back in Manila from Dumaguete last night. Currently staying at the Belmont hotel which is in Pasay City. Convenient for Terminal 3 where I shall fly out of later today to Jakarta. So have to kick my heels for a whole day. Dum d dum.Well ...
@sekmet sorry, *he Read More
Good News Stories Regarding the Philippines 2 by PalawOne
Ateneo leads PH schools in world university rankingOCT 12, 2022 12:29 PM PHTBy BONZ MAGSAMBOLhttps://www.rappler.com/nation/ateneo-de-manila-university-philippine-schools-world-rankings-2023/MANILA, The Philippines – The Ateneo de ...
@PalawOne Your insights of the Philippines are uplifting -- for a country battered with natural disasters, seemingly allergic to any planning, so on. I have nothing but praise for the educators (K-16) in this country with absolute dedication and ... Read More
Good News Stories Regarding the Philippines 2 by PalawOne
Ateneo leads PH schools in world university rankingOCT 12, 2022 12:29 PM PHTBy BONZ MAGSAMBOLhttps://www.rappler.com/nation/ateneo-de-manila-university-philippine-schools-world-rankings-2023/MANILA, The Philippines – The Ateneo de ...
16 Philippine universities officially rank on QS Asia Rankingshttps://www.msn.com/en-ph/news/national/16-philippine-universities-officially-rank-on-qs-asia-rankings/ar-AA1477jP?li=BBr8MknThe past 5-10 years many international students have come to ... Read More
SAFEST way to transfer money from US to PI account? by dimplesz14
Hi everyone! Hope all is well with yah all! quick question, what would be the SAFEST, easiest and cheapest way to send money from U.S. to Philippine account? Also, should we have multiple bank accounts back home to be safe? We need to plan this so ...
Of all the major money transfer services, I am settled with XE (https://www.xe.com/), Canada-based. It charges zero fee and has the highest exchange rate. What you see is what they receive! I transfer bank-to-bank (US bank to BDO). Only ... Read More
Philippine Update Visit by Lotus Eater
Arrived back in Manila from Dumaguete last night. Currently staying at the Belmont hotel which is in Pasay City. Convenient for Terminal 3 where I shall fly out of later today to Jakarta. So have to kick my heels for a whole day. Dum d dum.Well ...
Manila is the only major city that I cannot really walk (other than neighborhoods like BGC) when compared to all major ones in SE/Pacific Asia. I like going there from Baguio and enjoy my time there. All of us here in the forum are experienced ... Read More
Philippine Update Visit by Lotus Eater
Arrived back in Manila from Dumaguete last night. Currently staying at the Belmont hotel which is in Pasay City. Convenient for Terminal 3 where I shall fly out of later today to Jakarta. So have to kick my heels for a whole day. Dum d dum.Well ...
@pnwcyclist Jakarta is as modern as any big city in SE and Pacific Asia (excluding Japan, Korea, Singapore, HK, Taipei). It is equally unique that the city is truly sinking. Sadly. I love their sky train system and dedicated bus lanes. My first ... Read More
Good News Stories Regarding the Philippines 2 by PalawOne
Ateneo leads PH schools in world university rankingOCT 12, 2022 12:29 PM PHTBy BONZ MAGSAMBOLhttps://www.rappler.com/nation/ateneo-de-manila-university-philippine-schools-world-rankings-2023/MANILA, The Philippines – The Ateneo de ...
https://baguiocityguide.com/baguio-cebu-flights-to-open-on-december-16-2022-flight-schedules-here/Direct flights Baguio-Cebu-Baguio starting December 16th. Hehehe. Read More
Good News Stories Regarding the Philippines 2 by PalawOne
Ateneo leads PH schools in world university rankingOCT 12, 2022 12:29 PM PHTBy BONZ MAGSAMBOLhttps://www.rappler.com/nation/ateneo-de-manila-university-philippine-schools-world-rankings-2023/MANILA, The Philippines – The Ateneo de ...
@mugteck Kutztown University is very beautiful. The town is so Germanic similar to Mout Angel on the opposite coast in Oregon. My family resettled in that town when we arrived from Viet Nam. They hold the best Octoberfest Festival in September ... Read More
Good News Stories Regarding the Philippines 2 by PalawOne
Ateneo leads PH schools in world university rankingOCT 12, 2022 12:29 PM PHTBy BONZ MAGSAMBOLhttps://www.rappler.com/nation/ateneo-de-manila-university-philippine-schools-world-rankings-2023/MANILA, The Philippines – The Ateneo de ...
@PalawOne One of my best friends lives in Sydney. He works as a plumber. The requirements for licensure are astounding. Anyway, the guy used to spend a month in France skiing Chamonix. His house looks partially out to Sydney Bay. He used to ... Read More
Good News Stories Regarding the Philippines 2 by PalawOne
Ateneo leads PH schools in world university rankingOCT 12, 2022 12:29 PM PHTBy BONZ MAGSAMBOLhttps://www.rappler.com/nation/ateneo-de-manila-university-philippine-schools-world-rankings-2023/MANILA, The Philippines – The Ateneo de ...
@Enzyte Bob actually my siblings have done very well, Bob. Pure luck, hard work, and some good genes. Read More
Good News Stories Regarding the Philippines 2 by PalawOne
Ateneo leads PH schools in world university rankingOCT 12, 2022 12:29 PM PHTBy BONZ MAGSAMBOLhttps://www.rappler.com/nation/ateneo-de-manila-university-philippine-schools-world-rankings-2023/MANILA, The Philippines – The Ateneo de ...
@mugteck I worked a year at Kutztown University. Very German in that area. Of course, Dutch Amish is so much part of the social fabric. Things are not perfect in the Philippines, but the communists sure have f*cked the country of Viet Nam and its ... Read More
Good News Stories Regarding the Philippines 2 by PalawOne
Ateneo leads PH schools in world university rankingOCT 12, 2022 12:29 PM PHTBy BONZ MAGSAMBOLhttps://www.rappler.com/nation/ateneo-de-manila-university-philippine-schools-world-rankings-2023/MANILA, The Philippines – The Ateneo de ...
@Enzyte Bob ah, basket weaving... well, if that did not exist 1000s of years ago, museums the world over would be lesser today for us modernists to view and enjoy. :) Read More
Good News Stories Regarding the Philippines 2 by PalawOne
Ateneo leads PH schools in world university rankingOCT 12, 2022 12:29 PM PHTBy BONZ MAGSAMBOLhttps://www.rappler.com/nation/ateneo-de-manila-university-philippine-schools-world-rankings-2023/MANILA, The Philippines – The Ateneo de ...
@Enzyte Bob Very nice, Bob, and congratulations. St Luke Med is top, top. I understand it is the only medical facility outside the US that accepts payments and services for Americans through US Medicare. Let's hope it does when I retire in 5 ... Read More
Good News Stories Regarding the Philippines 2 by PalawOne
Ateneo leads PH schools in world university rankingOCT 12, 2022 12:29 PM PHTBy BONZ MAGSAMBOLhttps://www.rappler.com/nation/ateneo-de-manila-university-philippine-schools-world-rankings-2023/MANILA, The Philippines – The Ateneo de ...
@PalawOne I do appreciate your effort to focus on the positives of the Philippines. Truthfully, anyone of us can pick out 101 problems with these islands. Hell, I can point out 1000s of problems in the US and state of California. Salud. Read More
Good News Stories Regarding the Philippines 2 by PalawOne
Ateneo leads PH schools in world university rankingOCT 12, 2022 12:29 PM PHTBy BONZ MAGSAMBOLhttps://www.rappler.com/nation/ateneo-de-manila-university-philippine-schools-world-rankings-2023/MANILA, The Philippines – The Ateneo de ...
@mugteck I believe the US accepts anyone from Philippines who passes the NCLEX (nursing exams) to work immediately in US health system. Kudos to the educational standards of the Philippines. China is at $15 trillion GNP. It has maybe 4-5 top ... Read More
Good News Stories Regarding the Philippines 2 by PalawOne
Ateneo leads PH schools in world university rankingOCT 12, 2022 12:29 PM PHTBy BONZ MAGSAMBOLhttps://www.rappler.com/nation/ateneo-de-manila-university-philippine-schools-world-rankings-2023/MANILA, The Philippines – The Ateneo de ...
Good news in the Philippines...https://metrosundaily.com/baguio-launches-test-run-for-electric-mini-bus/regions/ Read More
Good News Stories Regarding the Philippines 2 by PalawOne
Ateneo leads PH schools in world university rankingOCT 12, 2022 12:29 PM PHTBy BONZ MAGSAMBOLhttps://www.rappler.com/nation/ateneo-de-manila-university-philippine-schools-world-rankings-2023/MANILA, The Philippines – The Ateneo de ...
@mugteck In US, community colleges could do more to provide high skills for work that keeps any society running (bus, train, planes, boats, elevators, electricity, etc.) This vocational skills development is missing in Philippines or similar ... Read More
Good News Stories Regarding the Philippines 2 by PalawOne
Ateneo leads PH schools in world university rankingOCT 12, 2022 12:29 PM PHTBy BONZ MAGSAMBOLhttps://www.rappler.com/nation/ateneo-de-manila-university-philippine-schools-world-rankings-2023/MANILA, The Philippines – The Ateneo de ...
@Enzyte Bob there is something else, many university graduates don't have the money to take the professional exams in their academic fields. I don't have the exact data but mostly anecdotes.College education in the modern area is a dilemna -- and I ... Read More
Good News Stories Regarding the Philippines 2 by PalawOne
Ateneo leads PH schools in world university rankingOCT 12, 2022 12:29 PM PHTBy BONZ MAGSAMBOLhttps://www.rappler.com/nation/ateneo-de-manila-university-philippine-schools-world-rankings-2023/MANILA, The Philippines – The Ateneo de ...
Ateneo, I have been told by locals, is a strong university where families with moola sending their kids to study. Read More
Good News Stories Regarding the Philippines 2 by PalawOne
Ateneo leads PH schools in world university rankingOCT 12, 2022 12:29 PM PHTBy BONZ MAGSAMBOLhttps://www.rappler.com/nation/ateneo-de-manila-university-philippine-schools-world-rankings-2023/MANILA, The Philippines – The Ateneo de ...
https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/08/12/news/regions/university-of-the-cordillerastop-school-in-criminology-exams/1854273Should check out their location on the hill overlooking Burham Park.@PalawOne thanks for the constant have-full insights. :) Read More
Marcos pledges to reboot tourism by PalawOne
Department of Tourism redefines key strategiesBy Moises Cruz October 2022https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/10/11/tmt-anniversary/dot-redefines-key-strategies/1861588THE tourism industry has been severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Border, ...
Between February 2021 and October 2022, my wife and I spent time in Colombia, Morocco, Cambodia, Thailand, Viet Nam, Malaysia, and Singapore. I have been in the Philippines since February 2022. We traveled to the first two out of desperation to be ... Read More
Good News Stories Regarding the Philippines by PalawOne
Marcos' goal: Build 1 Million low-cost housing every yearBy Catherine S. Valente Manila Times November 10, 2022 30 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/11/10/latest-stories/marcos-goal-build-1m-low-cost-housing-every-year/1865793PRESIDENT Ferdinand ...
Kudos to Marcos if he can succeed in this plan for public housing. I have my dose of cynicism as much as anyone here, but land grabbers will always land grab. I suppose it is better than done by the country's oligarchs than beijing-back chinese ... Read More
Beautiful natural, outdoor places in Philippines by duonguhm
Hi Community:Please share places you know from your own adventures in the Philippines. Places like hiking or biking trails, fishing spots, canoeing or kayaking, lakes or streams, beaches, etc.Thanks, Paul
My wife's brother sent pictures of Samar. A definite next destination. The next few weeks I'll visit Zambales province (think Subic). Will upload some photos. Read More
Beautiful natural, outdoor places in Philippines by duonguhm
Hi Community:Please share places you know from your own adventures in the Philippines. Places like hiking or biking trails, fishing spots, canoeing or kayaking, lakes or streams, beaches, etc.Thanks, Paul
OMG, this is why Philippines is absolutely amazing. Thanks. Read More
Good News Stories Regarding the Philippines by PalawOne
Marcos' goal: Build 1 Million low-cost housing every yearBy Catherine S. Valente Manila Times November 10, 2022 30 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/11/10/latest-stories/marcos-goal-build-1m-low-cost-housing-every-year/1865793PRESIDENT Ferdinand ...
@Enzyte Bob You are spot on regarding first point. Read More
Good News Stories Regarding the Philippines by PalawOne
Marcos' goal: Build 1 Million low-cost housing every yearBy Catherine S. Valente Manila Times November 10, 2022 30 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/11/10/latest-stories/marcos-goal-build-1m-low-cost-housing-every-year/1865793PRESIDENT Ferdinand ...
@PalawOne I try not to comment on national politics or political ways. In Viet Nam and Thailand, capital projects (i.e. construction) are the only 'legitimate' way to gain li xi (the red envelopes with money as gift during lunar new year ... Read More
Building a House in the Philippines by PalawOne
My wife and I are thinking of perhaps building another house in the Phils. What do people think of this?This time we're thinking of building something like this house design from pinoyeplans.comIt's a very traditional looking design, on purpose, but ...
@bigpearl Different local style and culture. I would prefer to provide the proper tools, but wife does not think they are necessary. For example, the original crew build walls that were not straight. The second crew evened out the spots, but they ... Read More
Beautiful natural, outdoor places in Philippines
Hi Community:Please share places you know from your own adventures in the Philippines. Places like hiking or biking trails, fishing spots, canoeing or kayaking, lakes or streams, beaches, etc.Thanks, Paul Read More
Good News Stories Regarding the Philippines by PalawOne
Marcos' goal: Build 1 Million low-cost housing every yearBy Catherine S. Valente Manila Times November 10, 2022 30 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/11/10/latest-stories/marcos-goal-build-1m-low-cost-housing-every-year/1865793PRESIDENT Ferdinand ...
@Nightfish I agree wih modernization; however, the task is monumental. Philippines does not have the massive money reserve or hi-tech know-how to build infrastructure to protect their land or assets from natural disaster. Tokyo has a massive ... Read More
Good News Stories Regarding the Philippines by PalawOne
Marcos' goal: Build 1 Million low-cost housing every yearBy Catherine S. Valente Manila Times November 10, 2022 30 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/11/10/latest-stories/marcos-goal-build-1m-low-cost-housing-every-year/1865793PRESIDENT Ferdinand ...
@kristopherryanwatson Monopolists do kill off any chance for mom-pop businesses, sadly. Read More
Expat to be... by erick1dh
Hello everyone,My name is Erick. I've been to the Philippines 3xMy last visit was when covid hit (March 2021.I was stuck there for 5 months in Samar. No domestic flights to ManilaI'm very new to the Expat topic. I'm considering moving to the ...
@erick1dh An absolute advantage to your future plan is that everyone speaks English from security guard to labor worker. All cost comparison excludes Japan, Singapore, Korea, HK: Costs are much higher in Manila metro, rent is more expensive in ... Read More
Good News Stories Regarding the Philippines by PalawOne
Marcos' goal: Build 1 Million low-cost housing every yearBy Catherine S. Valente Manila Times November 10, 2022 30 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/11/10/latest-stories/marcos-goal-build-1m-low-cost-housing-every-year/1865793PRESIDENT Ferdinand ...
One cultural difference between PHL and similar low-middle-income (LMI) countries is the monopoly of corporate/franchise 'big box' restaurants and grocery stores: Jollibee, McD, Burger King, Pizza Hut, SM Market or Robinson's market. Street foods ... Read More
Marcos pledges to reboot tourism by PalawOne
Department of Tourism redefines key strategiesBy Moises Cruz October 2022https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/10/11/tmt-anniversary/dot-redefines-key-strategies/1861588THE tourism industry has been severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Border, ...
Boosting tourism: Philippines has a fundamental challenge -- its land mass is not contiguous. Most international travelers have 10 to 15 days to be in the country with many destinations that a simple bus or train ticket cannot get there. I assume ... Read More
Marcos pledges to reboot tourism by PalawOne
Department of Tourism redefines key strategiesBy Moises Cruz October 2022https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/10/11/tmt-anniversary/dot-redefines-key-strategies/1861588THE tourism industry has been severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Border, ...
@kristopherryanwatson Since February 2022, my wife and I took 2 trips to Thailand and Viet Nam. Aside from the standard e-health pass and vaccine proof, the requirement of an onward ticket (after 30 days for tourist visas) is a VERY seriously ... Read More
Building a House in the Philippines by PalawOne
My wife and I are thinking of perhaps building another house in the Phils. What do people think of this?This time we're thinking of building something like this house design from pinoyeplans.comIt's a very traditional looking design, on purpose, but ...
@bigpearl we had to change like 4 crews over two years. These workers come from the province -- really rough 'diamonds'. Some relatives suggest that we hire crews from the lowland (toward Manila) and housed them on property until they complete. ... Read More
Good News Stories Regarding the Philippines by PalawOne
Marcos' goal: Build 1 Million low-cost housing every yearBy Catherine S. Valente Manila Times November 10, 2022 30 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/11/10/latest-stories/marcos-goal-build-1m-low-cost-housing-every-year/1865793PRESIDENT Ferdinand ...
This is great news.Just imagine if the Ayala, San Miguel, SM, or Camela group-family were to donate $10M each to build tiny homes on government land tracts....Some good news from my experience: my wife and I have retained an attorney to deal with ... Read More
Has anyone felt like they are being "Used" by Dane Juju
Share your experiences so other kind hearted blokes do not become another statistic here. There's a running joke about foreigners here. No Filipino/a will share it with you as they do not want us to look down on their people. We must share our ...
@mugteck Is this visa situation fairly recent? I submitted a K-1 visa (fiancee type) in July of 2021. In March of 2022 they notified me that my file was transferred from Texas processing center to Vermont due to high volume in TX. Last week I ... Read More
Building a House in the Philippines by PalawOne
My wife and I are thinking of perhaps building another house in the Phils. What do people think of this?This time we're thinking of building something like this house design from pinoyeplans.comIt's a very traditional looking design, on purpose, but ...
@Enzyte Bob You are right about P37 cheaper. This is like P100 meal at Jolibee, which 20% of what I pay some of the Baguio workers per day. I don't recall ever eating a lunch in USA costing 20% of my day wage. Stay well. Read More
Building a House in the Philippines by PalawOne
My wife and I are thinking of perhaps building another house in the Phils. What do people think of this?This time we're thinking of building something like this house design from pinoyeplans.comIt's a very traditional looking design, on purpose, but ...
@bigpearl Steve: your last comment 'about being here..." is very true. My wife has to manage the building process during the COVID quarantine years, and that was difficult. Read More
Has anyone felt like they are being "Used" by Dane Juju
Share your experiences so other kind hearted blokes do not become another statistic here. There's a running joke about foreigners here. No Filipino/a will share it with you as they do not want us to look down on their people. We must share our ...
@kristopherryanwatson I was in a marriage for 17 years with an American woman who was a single mother when we met. Through these years my ex earned her master's and doctoral degrees, and we supported her pre-teen daughter to become a happy ... Read More
Building a House in the Philippines by PalawOne
My wife and I are thinking of perhaps building another house in the Phils. What do people think of this?This time we're thinking of building something like this house design from pinoyeplans.comIt's a very traditional looking design, on purpose, but ...
Does anyone have building experience with container homes in the Philippines?Thanks, Paul Read More
Building a House in the Philippines by PalawOne
My wife and I are thinking of perhaps building another house in the Phils. What do people think of this?This time we're thinking of building something like this house design from pinoyeplans.comIt's a very traditional looking design, on purpose, but ...
@Enzyte Bob, you have a dry, very sense of humour. $2.63 a gallon? Yesterday, diesel was 76 pesos per liter in Baguio. Baguio not Los Angeles. Read More
Building a House in the Philippines by PalawOne
My wife and I are thinking of perhaps building another house in the Phils. What do people think of this?This time we're thinking of building something like this house design from pinoyeplans.comIt's a very traditional looking design, on purpose, but ...
my wife's clan is Igorot of Baguio and Mountain Province. Her mom has land up there. What heaven on Earth it us.Your view and lot are splendid. Read More
Has anyone felt like they are being "Used" by Dane Juju
Share your experiences so other kind hearted blokes do not become another statistic here. There's a running joke about foreigners here. No Filipino/a will share it with you as they do not want us to look down on their people. We must share our ...
you are a romantic @Moon Dog. :) Read More
Building a House in the Philippines by PalawOne
My wife and I are thinking of perhaps building another house in the Phils. What do people think of this?This time we're thinking of building something like this house design from pinoyeplans.comIt's a very traditional looking design, on purpose, but ...
@PalawOne Before moving to Baguio we were looking at a property north of PP, near the waterpark I think. 1000sqm with river frontage and the house was built by an American and his national wife. Well, COViD didn't allow me to visit for 2 years ... Read More
Has anyone felt like they are being "Used" by Dane Juju
Share your experiences so other kind hearted blokes do not become another statistic here. There's a running joke about foreigners here. No Filipino/a will share it with you as they do not want us to look down on their people. We must share our ...
@Enzyte Bob, so it is best to remain a hermit?Meeting someone requires proximity, being near each other. I met my wife when I started a conversation at a cafe in Baguio in late 2019. She ignored my texts for about two months, then COVID shut ... Read More
Building a House in the Philippines by PalawOne
My wife and I are thinking of perhaps building another house in the Phils. What do people think of this?This time we're thinking of building something like this house design from pinoyeplans.comIt's a very traditional looking design, on purpose, but ...
In Baguio, prices decrease when the rain season arrives. People here say that diesel prices have doubled since the Ukraine war started. Read More
Building a House in the Philippines by PalawOne
My wife and I are thinking of perhaps building another house in the Phils. What do people think of this?This time we're thinking of building something like this house design from pinoyeplans.comIt's a very traditional looking design, on purpose, but ...
@PalawOne: where are you located? well, the rain here makes me a believer of Noah's Ark. In US, we build houses with pine woods. This one is like a fortress. Baguio building codes even exceed my amazement. There was an earthquake (7.1) with ... Read More
Has anyone felt like they are being "Used" by Dane Juju
Share your experiences so other kind hearted blokes do not become another statistic here. There's a running joke about foreigners here. No Filipino/a will share it with you as they do not want us to look down on their people. We must share our ...
@Ivan Cristante "are you aware that it is not uncommon in the Philippines to be slowly poisoned to death with the cooking?" -- an interesting statement/question. I don't know this; however, I do know the eating styles here likely poison people ... Read More
Has anyone felt like they are being "Used" by Dane Juju
Share your experiences so other kind hearted blokes do not become another statistic here. There's a running joke about foreigners here. No Filipino/a will share it with you as they do not want us to look down on their people. We must share our ...
@Moon Dog I enjoy reading your life story in how it plays out in Philippines. Read More
Has anyone felt like they are being "Used" by Dane Juju
Share your experiences so other kind hearted blokes do not become another statistic here. There's a running joke about foreigners here. No Filipino/a will share it with you as they do not want us to look down on their people. We must share our ...
@whackerdog123 I totally agree with you. The natural beauty of this country is phenomenal. People are extremely polite, non-aggressive, and friendly. Yes, Filipina are stunningly beautiful. Cheers, Read More
Has anyone felt like they are being "Used" by Dane Juju
Share your experiences so other kind hearted blokes do not become another statistic here. There's a running joke about foreigners here. No Filipino/a will share it with you as they do not want us to look down on their people. We must share our ...
I turn 60 next May, and she is 40. I work in Southern California. She worked as nurse who has a wide social network of health professionals.My insights (and response to these intimate thoughts shared here) without judgment. Intimate ... Read More
Building a House in the Philippines by PalawOne
My wife and I are thinking of perhaps building another house in the Phils. What do people think of this?This time we're thinking of building something like this house design from pinoyeplans.comIt's a very traditional looking design, on purpose, but ...
we are planning to build cement paths around the house. the workers want to rebar everything although the paths will mostly be foot traffic.Two things I am proposing for the house: build a pipe drainage for heavy rainfall and lead that water to a ... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 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 ...
Thanks, Steve for reaching out. We go often southward of Bacnotan toward Dagupan yo visit her relatives. They are mostly Pampagan and Igorots of Mountain Province; however, Baguio has been their base for decades.We are looking at some land in ... Read More
Has anyone felt like they are being "Used" by Dane Juju
Share your experiences so other kind hearted blokes do not become another statistic here. There's a running joke about foreigners here. No Filipino/a will share it with you as they do not want us to look down on their people. We must share our ...
When I was dating Filipinas, I felt or was 'used'. However, this experience is no different than dating relationships in other Asian countries, including my USA. I dated women in Viet Nam who would ask for a house in Saigon district one, so the ... Read More
Building a House in the Philippines by PalawOne
My wife and I are thinking of perhaps building another house in the Phils. What do people think of this?This time we're thinking of building something like this house design from pinoyeplans.comIt's a very traditional looking design, on purpose, but ...
@PalawOne: Your layout and estimated budget are great and optimistic. My wife and I just completed two floors in Baguio city (Baranguay Virac). Forum friends: There are/were many things that I did and did not anticipate (I am American and owned 4 ... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 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 ...
Hi, Paul here. I am part-time expat living in Baguio 5-6 months a year while working in Southern California (university academic calendar). My fiance-wife met in 2019 before COVID quarantines. I was locked out of the Philippines from March 2020 ... Read More