Réal Marchand
Canadian expat in the Philippines
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30
About me
Canadian
Registration: 28 July 2023
Dog lovers by aklokow
Just for interest's sake, I shudder to see how dogs are treated here in our province which I think it's pretty much across the Philippines. Keeping dogs in cages outside in the heat and rain just for the sake of having a dog is so cruel. We have a ...
@Enzyte Bob 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Read More
Can I book return ticket for over 30 days? by tdtom30
I know that the tourist visa limit is 30 days, and that I intend to get visa extensions to allow me to stay 3 months. It is however $700 cheaper to buy a ticket with the specific arrival dates and departure dates I intend (for 3 months stay) , as ...
Hi guys I Just land in cebu they never ask me if i had a return tickets, but yes i had one in case. 🤪🤪GOOD TO BE HOME 🇵🇭🇵🇭Cheers Real Read More
Odd visa/ARC-1 question by Larry Fisher
I initially arrived late November 2022. I got my 30 day required extension in Dec. In January I got 2 month extension and applied for my ARC-1 card. They said it would be there when I came to extend in March.However, we went to Thailand for 4 days ...
@xavierasiaBonjour,Va tu nous faire des bon croissant? 🤪 Read More
Suprise at Landers Today by Enzyte Bob
In the past the question has come up about Turkeys for Thanksgiving (USA). Today I saw Honeysuckle Turkeys at Landers, I didn't notice the price but I just checked online and it is P2693.70 for 7.3kg. With today's exchange rate that is $47.50.In ...
@Enzyte BobHi Bob ,I dont need here in Canada Amazon to chose what kind a transport Just order and they delivery. Is it work like that in phillipines or we need to find a transport for the shipping? Bcs if is it like that it Will cost way more.I ... Read More
Suprise at Landers Today by Enzyte Bob
In the past the question has come up about Turkeys for Thanksgiving (USA). Today I saw Honeysuckle Turkeys at Landers, I didn't notice the price but I just checked online and it is P2693.70 for 7.3kg. With today's exchange rate that is $47.50.In ...
@Larry FisherSo am in cebu and i Just have to order on m'y prime Amazon here in Canada abd they ship to cebu? Wow cant wait to try that.Tks Larry Read More
Suprise at Landers Today by Enzyte Bob
In the past the question has come up about Turkeys for Thanksgiving (USA). Today I saw Honeysuckle Turkeys at Landers, I didn't notice the price but I just checked online and it is P2693.70 for 7.3kg. With today's exchange rate that is $47.50.In ...
@Morgacj2004I thing ill give a try, but i Will be happy if its work good, hope it dont take to long. 🤪Tks fir the info👍 Read More
Suprise at Landers Today by Enzyte Bob
In the past the question has come up about Turkeys for Thanksgiving (USA). Today I saw Honeysuckle Turkeys at Landers, I didn't notice the price but I just checked online and it is P2693.70 for 7.3kg. With today's exchange rate that is $47.50.In ...
Hi guys,I saw some of you talk about Amazon, my question here theres anybody order there from philippines.CheersSkipper Read More
Auto Insurance by Larry Fisher
I never buy auto insurance through the dealer. I paid cash for my car. Now I want to find insurance. What's the lowdown ?
@robmccredieHello, am interest in that broker phone number.Cheers👍 Read More
Importing Seeds by Enzyte Bob
I'm waiting a shipment of seeds to my re-mailer (Tomato: Beefsteak & Heirloom also Vidalion Onion & Red Pepper) to be shipped among other purchases. The re-mailer will consolidate (repack) everything and I will ship via FedEx. Now I ...
@bigpearlGood to ear this bcs ill try for sure specialy for tomatos bcs you right on the taste 👍 Read More
Importing Seeds by Enzyte Bob
I'm waiting a shipment of seeds to my re-mailer (Tomato: Beefsteak & Heirloom also Vidalion Onion & Red Pepper) to be shipped among other purchases. The re-mailer will consolidate (repack) everything and I will ship via FedEx. Now I ...
@bigpearlTks Steeve this is exactly what i want to know.The vegetable here are so small i need to buy 5 brocoli, and tomatos ichh, ya ill try to order some seeds on my return in oct this time for good.Cheers Real Read More
Importing Seeds by Enzyte Bob
I'm waiting a shipment of seeds to my re-mailer (Tomato: Beefsteak & Heirloom also Vidalion Onion & Red Pepper) to be shipped among other purchases. The re-mailer will consolidate (repack) everything and I will ship via FedEx. Now I ...
@Enzyte BobTks Bob it confirm my tought 🤟 Read More
Importing Seeds by Enzyte Bob
I'm waiting a shipment of seeds to my re-mailer (Tomato: Beefsteak & Heirloom also Vidalion Onion & Red Pepper) to be shipped among other purchases. The re-mailer will consolidate (repack) everything and I will ship via FedEx. Now I ...
Hello everyone, Speaking of seeds, are we allowed to import vegetable seeds from Canada? Cheers Real Read More
13a Permanent visa by Bag56
Hi my spouse is Flapina and has been diagnosed with cancer, if she dies. What happens to the status of my visa? I have a 13A visa which we have had made permanent. Does the death of the Philippines spouse invalidate this visa? We have no ...
@robertmark150My sincere condoléances 😪Skipper, Read More
Buying condos as investments? by Zodel
Not sure if anyone is successful in doing this here. In the United States real estate investor’s is very competitive. All though I haven’t had to evict anyone in a while I was wondering what the process is in makati? Also I was ...
@frenschfredHi, If is it under 4M contact me.Skipper Read More
Question about food and water by JustCallMeJoe
OK, I know that I can't drink water from the tap and that even with other water my stomach probably can't handle water that a local's stomach can handle. But, a few questions for those of you living in the Philippines a long time: If the water is ...
@stuleer hello StuleerYou so right am from canada and the firts time i saw all the meat on the table , i had a cultural stock 🤣 So i took the habit to be the first customer in the morning and i found the meat still cold 😉 I eat there ... Read More
Buying land with no Philippines bank account. by Filamretire
Currently in the US and thinking for my Filipina dual national wife to buy land in Philippines. We dont have any Philippine bank account and cannot open one without a Philippine address. Do I take my lumps and wire from a US bank to a Philippine ...
@AlbertaDonuts Hi Donald are you from Alberta? 🇨🇦 Read More
I'm looking to buy a business in the Philippines. Any advice? by JustCallMeJoe
I haven't visited the Philippines ever. But I'm going to fix that. I'll make one or two exploratory trips and do some investigation before applying for an SRRV. Once all that's done, I want to buy a business. I have 40+ years of business experience ...
@JustCallMeJoe I'm looking for net (past) profit of $100K per year. Ouch good luck 😬 Read More
I'm looking to buy a business in the Philippines. Any advice? by JustCallMeJoe
I haven't visited the Philippines ever. But I'm going to fix that. I'll make one or two exploratory trips and do some investigation before applying for an SRRV. Once all that's done, I want to buy a business. I have 40+ years of business experience ...
@JustCallMeJoe Micro business its the trick 😉 Read More
Beautiful places in Philippines by Ubuntu Linux86
Hello, I wanna share a video, a short video of beautiful places in the Philippines.The video link:[link under review]
@Ubuntu Linux86 link under revient ? Lol Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 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 on your ...
@B Dmitriy welcome on the forum 1🤟🇵🇭🤪 Read More
SRRV holders and BANKS ..... by emvaningen
I am interested to hear experiences with the following possible banking issues:PRA ID card not recognised by banksDifficulty opening a bank account, unless it is BDO in Pacific Starr building in Makati.Issues getting a creditcard application ...
@emvaningen try HSBC 🤟🇵🇭 Read More
I'm looking to buy a business in the Philippines. Any advice? by JustCallMeJoe
I haven't visited the Philippines ever. But I'm going to fix that. I'll make one or two exploratory trips and do some investigation before applying for an SRRV. Once all that's done, I want to buy a business. I have 40+ years of business experience ...
Bonjour à tous,J'ai lue quelques commentaires sur ce websiteEt on n'a pas la même opinion.Tu ne viens pas au philippines pour faire de l'argents car vous aller être déçu. Parcontre si vous venez pour une retraite ... Read More
Leaving Philippines with pet dog by stevel97
Does anyone know if a permit is needed to leave the Philippines with my dog?
And Just like that, the dog pee &poop where on 14 hrs flight in the cabin 😬 Read More
Do not have ACR-I card and leaving in 1 month???? by cooperortho
OK, I hope someone has some positive news for me. I arrived on tourist Visa Sept 8, 2022Visa Extension done for 6 months on Nov 6, 2022Current 6 mo. Visa Extension done on May 6, 2023The first 6 mo. extension was done at Olvis Travel in Ayala. ...
@cooperortho Hi,No go back to where you apply Last time for your visas and ask them your card bcs they do same the thing to me they Just forget. AND TAKE 10 MIN TO DO. You have it right on spot .Cheers Read More
Filipino Drivers by arty5987
Why are Filipinos such bad drivers?Is it just ignorance of the rules, or is it something deeper?V VERNON B. SARNEOCTOBER 21, 2017 77,512 VIEWSA A AWhy can't we respect something as simple and universal as the yellow box? ILLUSTRATION BY ...
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