Andy_1963
Austrian expat in the Philippines
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170
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About me
Austrian
Speaks German and English
Registration: 22 January 2023
Activity
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 use the SMART wireless Internet. Works fine and fast except when there is a longer brownout in Boracay. Read More
Making a Filipina a Beneficiary by Cyclone Ed
Hello. I am from the United States and currently living in Lapu-Lapu City. It is my desire to distribute some of my estate to a few citizens/residents of the Philippines who have been kind to me. It seems to accomplish this directly, my ...
My understanding from the law in the Philippines is that a property in the Philippines is shared in a marriage. So the title goes to the surviving partner. If not married the property title can be transferred to someone. This might be expensive. For ... Read More
WU Transfers by vehicross100
I found it interesting that through my WU app I can send $ using my debit card to Gcash, PayMaya, Shopee, Lazada, Bayad and a few more. This is all for $0 (FREE) transfer fee and at a rate of 58. My usual Bank to Bank is $2 per transaction and ...
@vehicross100 Hi, the most effective way is not to send a foreign currency to the BDO account but PHP. So, instead of 1000 USD you transfer 60000 PHP and the receiver gets exactly 60000 PHP. This avoids fees and taxes in the Philippines. The reason ... Read More
Nigi Nigi Noo Noos & Noo Noo Noo's by Lotus Eater
Just heard from our very own roving reporter in the Philippines (AKA Cherryann) who is currently on location with his new gorgeous Filipina GF in Boracay.Unfortunaley its sad news. Well kind of. The renowned beach bar Nigi Nigi Noos + Noo Noo's ...
For all of you who want to visit Nigi Nigi in Boracay the new bar is open now.Here is the location between Henann Palm and Carmela de Boracay. https://maps.app.goo.gl/xC3xJ2eP18mGoMm77 I heard that the lease contract for the old location expired and ... Read More
WU Transfers by vehicross100
I found it interesting that through my WU app I can send $ using my debit card to Gcash, PayMaya, Shopee, Lazada, Bayad and a few more. This is all for $0 (FREE) transfer fee and at a rate of 58. My usual Bank to Bank is $2 per transaction and ...
All my money stays in Austria in EUR. It would be unwise to save any money in PHP as the currency devaluates. When I came here 9 years ago the exchange rate was 1 EUR = 48 PHP. Now it is 1 EUR = 68 PHP. To pay the bills here, I use my mastercard. In ... Read More
ACR confusion by Brojeslov
Everything i've read online says I need an ACR card to stay in Philippines beyond 59 days (30 days visa free plus 29 day visa waiver) but a dude at Cebu immigration office has just told me I only need an ACR if I intend staying beyond 89 days (30 ...
@Brojeslov Hi, you need an ACR card as a temporary resident after the 59 days. This will be done when you extend before the 59 days expire. If you dont want to waste the 50 USD and the visa extension fee, fly out of the country, stay a few days and ... Read More
Managing meals in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Managing meals day-to-day can sometimes be a real mental challenge, even more so when you land in a new environment, with different schedules, habits or ingredients. How do you manage your meal routine as an expat in the ...
I am Austrian and as most people know, our kitchen is very good. However, I was in the USA for some time and got used to fast food.In the 9 years here in the Philippines I got used to rice but still refuse seafood and balut. I got used to eat rice ... Read More
Retiring in Clark SEZ/CFZ by Nazz Nazz
Hi All,Am considering retirement in Clark SEZ with my spouse. What are some things we should be aware of that we would not otherwise notice as tourists? We will be traveling there early next year for a proper look-see and recce.What are some of the ...
Hi, I am living in Boracay and the golf course is next to me. The estate is from Megaworld with security, ambulance, free bus and gardeners. A condo unit here is 7M Pesos and up. Many people who are living here play golf. International food is in ... Read More
Nigi Nigi Noo Noos & Noo Noo Noo's by Lotus Eater
Just heard from our very own roving reporter in the Philippines (AKA Cherryann) who is currently on location with his new gorgeous Filipina GF in Boracay.Unfortunaley its sad news. Well kind of. The renowned beach bar Nigi Nigi Noos + Noo Noo's ...
Hi, I have no idea why they do it but I will be on the front beach on Sunday and ask the security. They might know why.Andy Read More
Starlink in the Philippines by PalawOne
`Came across a Tesla problem today, anyone confirm?Happy trails
@Travelnman59Before you sell your house, spend 6+ months here in the Philippines. Then you know the country is for you. This is related to climate, infrastructure, food and last but not least to a possible partnership. Beware of "gold diggers".If ... Read More
Here we go again: It's the Philippines. by Enzyte Bob
I'm about to switch off my third internet provider (Converge).I've little or no internet for over three weeks now, Download .2 mbs upload 320 mbs. Customer service is non existent, just like so many of the other institutions and businesses. I've ...
I use SMART unlimited Internet for 999/month. 5G brings 100 mbps download rate. Enough for the whole family. Most of the time it works here in Boracay Read More
Parenting in PH - Common Cough by Jason_Canadian near Clark
My daughter is age 5 almost 6. My boy is age 1 almost 2.Both kids were vaccinated as new borns and follow on as required. My daughter mostly vaccinated in Canada (til age 5), my boy had new born shots only in Canada before we moved to PH, where we ...
Hi, my son is 8 years old and gets a cough every 2 or 3 months. My wife (Filipina) also gets coughs frequently. We are living in Boracay. I am Austrian and I get a cough once a year. Pneumonia is also very common here and the doctors treat it with ... Read More
Moving to the Philippines by Agaride44
I live in America. My wife is from Cebu, but has a US passport. She has lived in the US for 20 plus years. What papers do we need to live n Cebu permanently?
In case she is not a citizen of the Philippines anymore, she can reapply for the citizenship of the Philippines in the immigration. Then she has the right to stay permanently in the Philippines. As you are married with her you can apply for the 13a ... Read More
Over Stay Visa - Child by Jason_Canadian near Clark
What happens if my child, under 2, with Canadian passport, he has PH Mom, and she is also a Canadian passport holder but recently traveled out so my wife is not an issue at the moment. My child does not have dual yet. If he overstays his 1 year ...
Hi, my son is a dual citizen. My wife is PH and I am Austrian.Question 1: Where was your child born. If born in the PH he is Philippine citizen.Question 2: Is the mother of the child from the PH? If yes, your child is a PH citizenIf I answer 1 with ... Read More
BOC declaration for large wire transfer by Johng8
We are buying a condo in Cebu and need to transfer our down payment (>$10,000) to the developer's bank account. I have read that we are required to declare this amount with the BOC, but I can't find out how to accomplish that. Does anyone know?
@Johng8 Hi, I bought a Condo in Boracay 9 years ago. There are a few things what you need to know and what my developer (Global Estate a daughter company of Megaworld) did not tell the unit owners:On the day I moved in, they wanted 200k PHP from us. ... Read More