vehicross100
American expat in the Philippines
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About me
American
Registration: 07 November 2022
My expat journey
Philippines
USA
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Looking for law firm for will/financial planning by Michael Mess
Hi all, I am living in las pinas and I'm looking for a local law firm that can advise me on my WILL which was created in the USA and also with my estate planning to ensure my Filipina wife is taken care of when the inevitable comes to pass. Any ...
No expert here, but thinking if it was created in the US I would try to stick with US attorney’s to have it amended/updated.Personally, I would not want an attorney from here looking at and going through my US will and assets etc, too much ... Read More
DELTA (Nonstop NAIA to LAX)
Not sure if this has already been posted but Delta has announced that beginning on March 28th, 2027 they will begin Nonstop flights from Manila to LAX to directly compete against PAL nonstop flights.Pricing not yet available, but competition is ... Read More
Exchanging Pesos to Dollars by Enzyte Bob
I asked my stepson to exchange some of my Pesos to USD at BDO.The bank told them they don't have USD, they seldom do.I only wanted $50 in small bills in preparation to my US trip.Any ideas?
@Enzyte Bob Money changer ? Read More
Philippine taxes by Kidrome48
Does the Philippines tax social security and investment income in the US?Thanks!
Technically a expat is a person living in a country where they do not have citizenship.If as you say, you have dual citizenship meaning USA and Philippines, then you are considered a citizen of both countries with all the rights regardless of which ... Read More
Philippine taxes by Kidrome48
Does the Philippines tax social security and investment income in the US?Thanks!
@Kidrome48 No, The country where the income is Earned from will be the one you owe tax too.If its income from the US then IRS will tax it, if its earned here in the Philippines then it will be BIR. So after moving here you will be required to file a ... Read More
New member needs help finding accommodation by expat8085
HI, MY NAME IS MARK EMMONS AND I'M A NEW MEMBER. I PLAN TO MOVE TO THE SAN RAFAEL/BALIUAG, BULACAN AREA PROBABLY THE FIRST HALF OF 2027. THE FIRST KIND OF HELP I'D REQUEST IS HELP FINDING A SMALL ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT, SO IF ANYONE HAS A ...
All the posts above have some great suggestions. While you are waiting and planning you can check out FB marketplace for that area and it will sorta give you an Idea on whats available, Prices and Requirements. Some might require 12 months of post ... Read More
Generator & Scheduled Brown Outs by vehicross100
For 10 years I have been here just using Rechargeable Fans etc for Brownouts.Finally after much research and comparison, utilizing my Google AI, I decided to choose a Greenfield GFK7000ise generator unit.This is a very Quiet, 6000/6500w, Electric ...
Im a big fan of Shopee and Lazada, just gotta do the research on sellers before hand. Greenfield products in the Philippines are in partnership with HERCO hardware stores. So on Lazada there is both a Greenfield and Herco flagship stores that are ... Read More
Most common payment methods in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Moving to the Philippines, even simple things like paying for groceries or a coffee can feel different. In order to help fellow expats and soon-to-be expats better prepare for their daily transactions, we invite you to share your ...
Not much in Manila anymore but when we were or at times need to travel there we use Grab.We have a CC added as a pay option when we book. Sometimes we use the Card and other times Cash. Can’t really remember if there were any Pro’s or ... Read More
Fil-Am considering retiring in Philippines after 50 yrs in US by Kidrome48
I am a 77 year-old Filipino native, female, American citizen, single, who is considering moving back to the Philippines for retirement, specifically Iloilo City.versus Tagaytay. I was born, raised and educated in city until fourth year college when ...
Personally I don’t think that being identified or “classed” by any name really matters here and that you probably would fit in with any crowd regardless if they were expats, locals or balikbayans. To me the Locals and Expats here ... Read More
Generator & Scheduled Brown Outs
For 10 years I have been here just using Rechargeable Fans etc for Brownouts.Finally after much research and comparison, utilizing my Google AI, I decided to choose a Greenfield GFK7000ise generator unit.This is a very Quiet, 6000/6500w, Electric ... Read More
Fil-Am considering retiring in Philippines after 50 yrs in US by Kidrome48
I am a 77 year-old Filipino native, female, American citizen, single, who is considering moving back to the Philippines for retirement, specifically Iloilo City.versus Tagaytay. I was born, raised and educated in city until fourth year college when ...
@Kidrome48AmericanHouse (10 years)Car Mid SixtiesDriving around Tagaytay is not difficult unless it’s a Holiday or busy weekend. Since You visited your cousin there many times you are somewhat familiar with area and know how the traffic is. Read More
ECC how to Exit The Philippines by Enzyte Bob
I am a 13A holder, Permanent Resident.My daughter in the States, Tucson Arizona, has offered her home to me, it is my best alternative me.But I'm confused about the ECC, do I need an ECC since I'm not planning to return to the Philippines.
Yes, Google AI, use it Read More
ECC how to Exit The Philippines by Enzyte Bob
I am a 13A holder, Permanent Resident.My daughter in the States, Tucson Arizona, has offered her home to me, it is my best alternative me.But I'm confused about the ECC, do I need an ECC since I'm not planning to return to the Philippines.
@grahamw570 If you reread the OP post you will understand that we are discussing a 13a holder who will be leaving permanently and perhaps to never return. To facilitate this a 13a holder must procure the ECC (A) to permanently leave.As far as what ... Read More
Fil-Am considering retiring in Philippines after 50 yrs in US by Kidrome48
I am a 77 year-old Filipino native, female, American citizen, single, who is considering moving back to the Philippines for retirement, specifically Iloilo City.versus Tagaytay. I was born, raised and educated in city until fourth year college when ...
I live in Tagaytay, Tagaytay is the Second coolest city in Philippines central area (Calabarzon) behind Baguio. Tagaytay has a nice cool climate, Many times it’s Windy, especially by the Wind Residence Complex. Very often there is a thick fog ... Read More
Rental nightmares in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Finding a place to live in the Philippines can be exciting, but it doesn’t always go as planned. From misleading listings and apartments that look nothing like the photos to strange landlords, hidden rules, unexpected ...
@Enzyte Bob FWIW, Considering all your posts you posted on your situation, my 2 Cents are your doing what is right and what needs to be done. This solution sounds by far much better then all the other alternatives you were considering. Glad it all ... Read More