brian
@sookie31
English expat in the Philippines
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Lives in cebu
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Registration: 01 December 2011
Looking for workers to work in Saudi Arabia by Yasir090
Hi Can you help me to looking for workers 1- Florist and coordinated weddings More than 5 years experience ( male ) 2- Packaging and coordinate Gifts more than 5 years experience ( male ) From Philippines with a good salary with the provision ...
I would,nt send my worst enemy to saudi arabia to work Read More
buy land after marry a filippina by giovannigio
i would like to ask. Can i buy land after marry with a filippina? someone know how it work? thanks
you can buy as much land as you like but it will all be in her name only .so basically if you don,t want to see your money again go ahead and buy .It takes a long long time to sell here so be prepared for a long drawn out wait.otherwords the moral ... Read More
setting small business by rissadum
Hi, How much capital is required to set up small grocery shop in davao?
If you want to start a business build yourself a house and build as many appartments as you can afford attached to your house for rent.This will provide you with a garanteed income with no problems .do not start a business that you have personally ... Read More
setting small business by rissadum
Hi, How much capital is required to set up small grocery shop in davao?
very little but at the same time you will make very little income from a sari sari store as there is one every 100 yards or so.Its a waste of money in my opinion as I did it . Read More
Sending Money out of the Philippines
find a philippine bank with a british branch open account ,then just withdraw the money when in the u.k Read More
Small Business - share your experience for setting up a small business by herotti
Hi everyone, my name is Henry and i live in Holland, I have a gf and little girl from 4 y old living in Davao. Therefore Im thinking to start up something so i can make a living once I decide to move over. So my question is....., Who has ...
hi henri I run a internet cafe 20 units and it don,t make much money really but it keeps the misus occupied ,Its a cutthroat business here its easy to lose your money here ,theft is a big problem we had parts nicked out of the computers can you ... Read More
Buying property in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Philippines? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Philippines? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Yes, she is pointing out how the law stands on a foreigner owning a residential building etc...not a foreigner holding a 13a residency visa...period So, its your opinion the official Philippines embassy website dont actually know what there on ... Read More
Buying property in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Philippines? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Philippines? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Ishar is stating the law. Only a Philippino citizen can own land. A 13a residency does not grant citizenship. Study the law and not the embassy website. You can have your Philippino spouse who is a citizen purchase land but will be in her name.Yes, ... 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 .
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 .hi there can you share ... 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 .
I DISAGREE i went there several times and i have good bizs but just you should be carfull like any other place in this world i making good money just good to have nice life .............. regardswhat sort of business are you in that makes money here ... Read More
brits in panama
Hello sookie31, take a look at this page > British expatriates in Panama.;) Hope it helps. Harmonie.ok thanks a lot Read More
brits in panama
hi i,m looking for any brits living in panama .im presently in the phillipines with girlfriend and want to come and live in panama .she is phillipino so what if any problems would there be at immigration ,also whats it like to live there. Read More
Buying property in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Philippines? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Philippines? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
There is a woman in Lapu-Lapu who does all the processing and running around for you for the 13A processing, that is she completes all the paperwork and makes runs to your home to get signatures and paperwork. I can send you her contact and price ... Read More
Family and I moving to Manila by markandjane
Hi, Im Mark, ...im married to Jane, my filipina wife and we have children. We are all live in London UK. We are all moving back to the Philippines (metro Manila) mid 2013. My question is this....can I, a British National, drive as a pro ...
mark what I don,t really understand is why a young guy like you with kids would want to come here and live.this is a place maybe to retire to when you reach your twilight years and kids fly the nest,as you,ve said your not green and been before ,in ... Read More
Family and I moving to Manila by markandjane
Hi, Im Mark, ...im married to Jane, my filipina wife and we have children. We are all live in London UK. We are all moving back to the Philippines (metro Manila) mid 2013. My question is this....can I, a British National, drive as a pro ...
ok mark sounds fair enough but just remember if you buy a mansion over here it will have to be in wifes name and if she decides to trade you in for a younger model kiss goodbye to your assets lol its happened to a lot of guys here . Read More
marrying an indian bf by juz14girl
Hi, i am Sharina, and i have an indian bf now for 7 months. even if its just a short time, i can say that i love him. the problem is, they have tradition about marrying same religion/country like him. he is now in three years here, and soon he will ...
I AGREE i hate to see old pensioners with young 20 somethingers on there arms here in the phillipines .they are the girls that give most phillipinas a bad name .and yes vijay the phillipino men do treat their wives badly its common here for a ... Read More
just thinking... by ngb
I saw and heard that there are many Indian men who are married with Filipina women.... may i know the reason why??? aside from they are in love..what does Indian men saw in Filipina women that made them to fall in love with them?
Hi Beng Well you can put it the other way round too " Why does a filipina women marry Indian men " anyway To what I have experienced is the unconditional love the way they take care just like taking care of a new born child,veering much caring , ... Read More
marrying an indian bf by juz14girl
Hi, i am Sharina, and i have an indian bf now for 7 months. even if its just a short time, i can say that i love him. the problem is, they have tradition about marrying same religion/country like him. he is now in three years here, and soon he will ...
best advice of all don,t marry an indian women are not treated as equals but as servants to their male masters .That would go for most old men looking for a young wife to take place of their momma from the 1950s!that is very true i don,t fall into ... Read More
marrying an indian bf by juz14girl
Hi, i am Sharina, and i have an indian bf now for 7 months. even if its just a short time, i can say that i love him. the problem is, they have tradition about marrying same religion/country like him. he is now in three years here, and soon he will ...
best advice of all don,t marry an indian women are not treated as equals but as servants to their male masters . 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 .
Guys.. if you Go to Philippines be very careful esp. in Manila lots of criminals and abusive people, My husband complained a lot, that so many money faces in Manila they always expect tip.Few weeks ago we flew to Manila and what that taxi driver ... Read More
Rent a flat or a house in Cagayan de Oro by Christine
Finding a place to live is a priority when settling in Cagayan de Oro. Your experience will be of a great help for the members who want to settle in Cagayan de Oro. Therefore, we have prepared some questions for you: Is it hard to find a flat ...
This is a electricity comparison publish on the website http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electricity_pricing#Price_comparison I copy/paste onto spreadsheet it shows Phillipines is 20 out of 35 countries compared and the average price is 18.86 usc per ... Read More
Traveling to the Philippines for two weeks by eym76
I live in Vietnam, and my wife and I are visiting the Philippines with a couple of friends from mid-to-late January. We'll be there for about 15 full days, and we're looking for some "can't miss" type of things to see and places to go. We don't ...
I live in Vietnam, and my wife and I are visiting the Philippines with a couple of friends from mid-to-late January. We'll be there for about 15 full days, and we're looking for some "can't miss" type of things to see and places to go. We don't ... Read More
Family and I moving to Manila by markandjane
Hi, Im Mark, ...im married to Jane, my filipina wife and we have children. We are all live in London UK. We are all moving back to the Philippines (metro Manila) mid 2013. My question is this....can I, a British National, drive as a pro ...
I agree with blueboy mark keep money in your bank and rent until you find out how things work here .you won,t make much driving a van thats for sure trust me im ex courier back in the u.k or i would have had a go im lucky as ive got income from my ... Read More
Rent a flat or a house in Cagayan de Oro by Christine
Finding a place to live is a priority when settling in Cagayan de Oro. Your experience will be of a great help for the members who want to settle in Cagayan de Oro. Therefore, we have prepared some questions for you: Is it hard to find a flat ...
Hi I would like to have some idea of the cost of living over there...please send me line and tell me about the cost of life for a real person, not a visitor. My plan is to retire over there next year Any information will be greatly appreciated God ... Read More
annulment procedures by greenapol
i'd like to annul my Marriage... i've been married for 14 yrs but we just stay together for 2-3 yrs..the rest is we seperated then we have 2 children but when the time we seperate he never support the expenses of our children..i support my 2 ...
hi i been there done that. I filed for annullment and it was granted. Since both of you had their own partner. then my suggestion is file for annullment. His marriage to other filipina are considered null and void from the start and it is called ... Read More
Buying property in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in the Philippines? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in the Philippines? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
from my understanding foreigners are not allowed to own property here but can own a condo .but you can get say a 50 year lease on a piece of land then build a house but you can,t own the land .but your girlfriend or phillipina wife can but only in ... Read More
Hi, an important message from a new member here by Jean van den Berg
Hi, I´m new here and in the future I want to live in the Phillipines. I´m not religious at all and I don´t believe in God, so I wonder how I can cope with that in the very religious Phillipines?
hi i,m an athiest and have a catholic girlfriend living in lapu lapu we are fine .I told her from the the very beginning not to push the god bit at me as she would,nt like my reply I also made it clear to all her family too so they accept me now .I ... Read More
Need Info About Moving To The Philippines !! by ozsteve
HI GUYS !!! i'M HOPING THERE IS SOMEONE OUT THERE WHO CAN HELP ME WITH INFO ABOUT MOVING TO CEBU. I AM RETIRING FROM MY JOB IN 2 WEEKS, 'BUT' I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO AVOID GOING DOWN THE 'RETIREE VISA' PATH. WHAT I 'REALLY' WANT TO KNOW IS: IS ...
HI GUYS !!! i'M HOPING THERE IS SOMEONE OUT THERE WHO CAN HELP ME WITH INFO ABOUT MOVING TO CEBU. I AM RETIRING FROM MY JOB IN 2 WEEKS, 'BUT' I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO AVOID GOING DOWN THE 'RETIREE VISA' PATH. WHAT I 'REALLY' WANT TO KNOW IS: IS ... Read More
Moving to Cebu by MalcolmEdward
My name is Malcolm from London originally. I will be coming to Manila shortly to marry Azel who is from Samar. I am interested in meeting ex-pats and locals as well as any work and business opportunities. I have extensive management and business ...
mindoro and ilayagan are also good places for investments - shud try them outyou forgot to mention the dangers of southern mindano Read More
Moving to Cebu by MalcolmEdward
My name is Malcolm from London originally. I will be coming to Manila shortly to marry Azel who is from Samar. I am interested in meeting ex-pats and locals as well as any work and business opportunities. I have extensive management and business ...
Hi Benjamin I am planning to meet my fiancee in Samar and stay with her family. Probably marrying in Manila early December. For the right work opportunity, we will live anywhere although my personal preferences would be Cebu then Manila, not sure ... Read More