C D87
English expat in the Philippines
Forum posts
36
About me
English
Lives in Cavite, Central Luzon
Registration: 11 June 2023
Activity
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 ...
Just thought - investigate the MANY advantages of having a GoTyme account. They now allow foreigners with an ACR card to open online. Card is delivered free and ATM withdrawals (at any bank) are just charged at the standard 18peso fee. I ... Read More
Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in the Philippines as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and ...
Re Fast ACH with Remitly, I don't know what their limit might be but I have used it multiple times for instant transfers of 75,000 pesos from my UK bank to BDO here. That keeps it below £1000 GBP above which I am suspicious they may run ... Read More
Driving in the Philippines by Col Rootentoot
`Here's a Philippines newspaper item today regards driving in the Philippines.Wise to invest in a 360 degree Dash Cam, and use it every time when in cars?‘Anti-Kamote Driver Bill’ filed in HouseBy: Gabriel Pabico Lalu - Reporter - ...
Another big difference that you need to be aware of if used to driving in the UK (and some other countries) is an oncoming driver flashing his headlights. To me it was always a polite signal meaning '"you go first". Just the opposite here! "get ... Read More
Request for guidance to hire a Caretaker by dodi1000
I need guidance on how to hire a Caretaker for my house in Paranaque while I am working abroad.
As others have said, difficult to find someone who will stay longterm. Our maid was perfect for 8 months. A real gem. We treated her as a member of the family and looked after her really well. Could not even persuade her to have time off.....then ... Read More
6 Months on a Tourist Visa do I need to submit a Tax Return by livinginsea
I am planning my retirement in South East Asia. I was thinking about retiring in Thailand but they are changing there tax laws in 2025 so am thinking about the Philippines as an alternative. If I stay in the Philippines on a Tourist Visa for longer ...
Got the senior discount at all the foodcourt restaurants in the mall, also at all fastfood restaurants all over Baguio, the Jollibee in Vigan. Never said I was a citizen of the Philippines. Some do not ... Read More
GoTyme Bank
Having tried all the various methods to transfer money from my UK bank account into my accounts here I now just pay cash into GoTyme at any branch of Robinsons and transfers to any bank (also to gcash) are instant and free using their app. I load my ... Read More
What to Bring, What to Buy by kjwilde
My wife and I are planning to move permanently to the Philippines this year. We are planning on shipping some things there and buying everything else there. Looking for some suggestions about what is easier/cheaper to send than ...
Large size clothes and shoes. Read More
30 day rules tourist visa by Ivo sonnenberg
Always going to the Phillippines i had the plan to go back home, i had to work of course, but if i went i always stayed up to 3 months, every month extending my tourist visa. This time around i am retired and will stay like hopefully in forever. ...
Manila to Kota Kinabalu(BKI) is currently only £30.91 all in with Cebu Pacific and plenty of dates available.No refund for no show of course, but a cheap genuine ticket If you don't want the worry of trying to get a last minute refundable ... Read More
Baguio City by mugteck
We decided to spend 4 months in Baguio this trip, moved in Sunday, 11/5/23. Got a two bedroom apartment for the first month, will be moving into a single bedroom place for the last three months, same apartment building. Price is 25,000 ...
Interesting to read your Baguio posts. Thank you for sharing.Do you use a computer or perhaps dictation? It would take me for ever to write so much using my phone and it would be full of typos! Read More
ACR-1 card by Tariq072283
Other than being able to open a bank account what other advantages do you get for obtaining your ACR-1 card
Yes Steve My last extension was 6 months and ACR was still valid then. I will get my ECC online 3 days before I leave and maybe plead ignorance about expired ACR if they check or is that not a good idea? Read More
ACR-1 card by Tariq072283
Other than being able to open a bank account what other advantages do you get for obtaining your ACR-1 card
Re ACR-1 do they check in airport when you leave? I will be leaving soon after14 months. My tourist visa is fully renewed but my ACR-1 expired 2 months ago.Can anyone advise please? Read More
Nice bread? by C D87
14 months now since I came from the UK to live here and I have adapted well to the local foods BUT the one thing I cannot find is any delicious bread. Everything here seems tasteless and pappy. Anybody got any recommendations?
@Coz Huang Good suggestion. I googled and French Bakery have a branch near here and they even list the baton bread sticks as available. I will try. -@C D87Update.Visited French Bakery in Ayala Tagaytay. Super bread freshly baked and ... Read More
Nice bread? by C D87
14 months now since I came from the UK to live here and I have adapted well to the local foods BUT the one thing I cannot find is any delicious bread. Everything here seems tasteless and pappy. Anybody got any recommendations?
@Coz HuangGood suggestion. I googled and French Bakery have a branch near here and they even list the baton bread sticks as available. I will try. Read More
Nice bread?
14 months now since I came from the UK to live here and I have adapted well to the local foods BUT the one thing I cannot find is any delicious bread. Everything here seems tasteless and pappy. Anybody got any recommendations? 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 ...
@Wellsfry"I have not taken a shower by myself since I we started dating(she won't let me... she INSISTS on washing me every day)"Just saw your comment. Same here. My love always insists on showering me, cutting my hair, giving me a shave. Oh and yes ... Read More