johnt77
American expat in the Philippines
Forum posts
26
About me
American
Lives in Cagayan de Oro
Registration: 26 December 2012
Problems for expats buying a house and lot by Aussie Engraver
The requirement that your Filipino wife owns the land you buy for your house and lot is well known. I think it's a good idea - unlike here in Australia where huge amounts of real estate are owned by foreign people. BUT - How can the husband ...
P.S. you can own the house but she owns the property and can deny you access by not allowing you to place one foot on it and you can't get to the front door Read More
Problems for expats buying a house and lot by Aussie Engraver
The requirement that your Filipino wife owns the land you buy for your house and lot is well known. I think it's a good idea - unlike here in Australia where huge amounts of real estate are owned by foreign people. BUT - How can the husband ...
Bottom line: the wife or nearest blood relative can pull the land from underneath you any time they want. The day you buy the land and home she can deny you access and the Philippine court will NOT help you. You are screwed! Buy a condo even though ... Read More
I'm filipina married to an egyptian man by Ruby7683
Hello guyz...I'm a filipina who married to an egyptian man, we get married here in Philippines and we have 4 years old daughter who was born here in Philippines, my husbands family want me and my daughter to go egypt for vacation (by the way my ...
Bad advice your giving her. Her husband can say anything to have her agree to take her daughter to Egypt. There are many horror stories of women losing their kids in situations just as this. He may act nice and sweet and agreeable, but when they ... Read More
Problems for expats buying a house and lot by Aussie Engraver
The requirement that your Filipino wife owns the land you buy for your house and lot is well known. I think it's a good idea - unlike here in Australia where huge amounts of real estate are owned by foreign people. BUT - How can the husband ...
I assume your assumptions are from personal experience. Read More
I'm filipina married to an egyptian man by Ruby7683
Hello guyz...I'm a filipina who married to an egyptian man, we get married here in Philippines and we have 4 years old daughter who was born here in Philippines, my husbands family want me and my daughter to go egypt for vacation (by the way my ...
dont do it, dont go. yes they can take your daughter and there will be nothing you can do about it and the philippine embassy will not be able to help you. this may be their plan to keep your daughter there. Read More
Problems for expats buying a house and lot by Aussie Engraver
The requirement that your Filipino wife owns the land you buy for your house and lot is well known. I think it's a good idea - unlike here in Australia where huge amounts of real estate are owned by foreign people. BUT - How can the husband ...
Don't put property in any Filipinos name! By a condo. Read More
Who can I complain to about my attorney by Jay1465
can anyone tell me is there a governing body who I can complain to about the poor service my attorney in the Philippines is providing he's costing me more money because he didn't read the court papers and because there were so many mistakes ...
One out of 100 lawyers in the Philippines are OK. Read More
Moving to and opening a photo booth in the Philippines by bsmith14u
I am a U.S. Marine and Photo Booth Business Owner. I will be retiring soon from the military. I would like to move to the Philippines and hopefully live comfortably. My retirement check will be a little over $2,000 a month so I was hoping I could ...
I have lived here 16 years. I don't think that iidea will do well. Read More
roller coaster of emotions on leaving USA and heading to philippines by Wayne 07
Let me first say I have spend much time in the philippines live there from 1987-1989. I am retired from the Marine Corps. Also retiring from civil service. I am 61. I will be 62 in 2015. moving in May 2015 to philippines. My wife is filipina. ...
Once your there for a while you will settle right in. I lived in cebu for 15 years. Just got back to CA last November because of children issues. I can't wait to get back to the Philippines. I am miserable here with the way things are in this ... Read More
Staying illegal In the Philippines. by Panth
I know of a American guy no names, Who as over stayed for 8 months now. This the way it went He and is Pinay Girlfriend/ partner bought tickets to fly to america, Went to Manila airport "No exit visa" So they could not fly out. They went ...
Just contact American Citizen Services at the U.S. embassy. They will tell him what to do. The embassy will get him the cheapest ticket they can find. He will be required to pay the State department back. Listen to what I told you, not to what some ... Read More
Staying illegal In the Philippines. by Panth
I know of a American guy no names, Who as over stayed for 8 months now. This the way it went He and is Pinay Girlfriend/ partner bought tickets to fly to america, Went to Manila airport "No exit visa" So they could not fly out. They went ...
NO, you are wrong. Do your research before giving out wrong information! If he can't pay his immigration back fees and he makes it know to the U.S. embassy, they will repatriate him. All he must do is call American Citizen Services. Over 200 ... Read More
Staying illegal In the Philippines. by Panth
I know of a American guy no names, Who as over stayed for 8 months now. This the way it went He and is Pinay Girlfriend/ partner bought tickets to fly to america, Went to Manila airport "No exit visa" So they could not fly out. They went ...
WRONG....If he is indigent. The U.S. embassy WILL help him. They will loan him money for a ticket home and intervene with Philippine immigration to have his visa past due fees and fines lifted. He needs to contact American citizen.services at the ... Read More
if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio
If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...
I agree with tommi. Don't live with Filipinos to close to your door. They are the noisest people and all hours. A latino trait they inherited from their past Spanish masters. Read More
if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio
If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...
I already gave you advice, but here is some more: trust is a word in the dictionary especially dealing with Filipinos.... Read More
if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio
If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...
I am not sure if she can, but that is what I did Read More
if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio
If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...
You can also be given power of attorney Read More
if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio
If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...
Well, you should be able to find one or two honest lawyers in the Philippines!!! Fess range from about 1000 P per hour and up. Read More
if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio
If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...
If you have a falling out with your gf regardless that you have a legal lease I will almost guarantee you that she can find a way to take it from you with the help of an attorney. Remember, you are the foreigner. Read More
if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio
If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...
My advice living in the Philippines for 15 years, DONT! 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 ...
I will give it to you straight. As for any kind of retail business in the Philippines, you can not operate it unless you get permanent residency. The only think you can do is put it in a Filipinos name like your wife. You than get a chattel mortgage ... 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 ...
Sometimes generalizations are true and appropriate. Being weary of doing business in the the Philippines is a generalizations, but true. his is suppose to be a forum that gives people good and accurate advice which I did. I lived there for 15 years ... 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 ...
(Moderated: please avoid generalised comment on the forum) Read More
how much is it for a retirement visa their in the philippines ? by 9434yzxq
i thinking to live only their for 6 months a year and which is best to pay visa fees all the time or go for a retirement visa?is their ant other info im missing?
Once you see the requirements and the money you are required to deposit along with all the other red tape the Filipinos are famous for, You will opt for just staying on your tourist visa. Read More
How to Get a Free Flight Back to the US? by Chris Hill
Hi, I am an American expat living in the Philippines. I have been here for almost a year and I have basically run out of money. There are little job opportunities for me here since I am 22 and I only have a high school diploma. I bought a PC ...
I said other stupid comment like the ONE ABOVE and did not elude to any other! As far as not advising him on his responsibility to his child, how about giving him the benefit of the doubt and not lecture him on his children and that he will do the ... Read More
How to Get a Free Flight Back to the US? by Chris Hill
Hi, I am an American expat living in the Philippines. I have been here for almost a year and I have basically run out of money. There are little job opportunities for me here since I am 22 and I only have a high school diploma. I bought a PC ...
In answer to your question if you are still trying to get home to the U S. Firstly, never mind stupid comments like the other one posted. Unfortunately, this is common place on forums. OK, I was in the exact circumstances as you last year. I lived ... Read More