SouthSea Beauty
Filipino looking for information about Netherlands
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About me
Filipino
Lives in Amsterdam, North Holland
Speaks English, Tagalog, Dutch
Registration: 25 February 2010
Squash by expat321
Hi All, Our office relocated recently to Makati and there are a few of us expats looking for a game of squash on a regular basis. Any tips? Cheers
Hi Squash enthusiast....The tournament is still on and it starts tonight (May 12-17). If you are interested, visit Makati Sports Club from 6pm to 8pm tonight. Just tell the guards that you are invited at the squash tournament. PM me for details... Read More
Boxing and squash by 5000iujk
Looking for someone to teach me how to play squash and how to box.
Hello 5000 and Sanjay, you can try Makati sports club - there are three squash courts and also boxing lessons available. If you are still interested to play squash, please contact me so I can arrange to have you as guest and introduce you to squash ... Read More
Squash by expat321
Hi All, Our office relocated recently to Makati and there are a few of us expats looking for a game of squash on a regular basis. Any tips? Cheers
Hello there, if you guys are still looking for a place to play squash, please contact me. Makati Sports Club has 3 squash courts and although it's exclusive for members, we can arrange to have you as our guest and introduce you to squash trainers ... Read More
Looking to open Small Call Center to grow my company by eugenedna
Hey guys I need some help. I have been looking for a call center company in Philippines. I got some quotes but the price just does not make sense, compare to what I hear these workers are getting paid. After doing some reading it looks like I can ...
Hi annalyn, Having a call center is indeed a good opportunity to earn a living for your family however it is not that easy. There are several things that you need to consider in setting up a business. First and foremost, do you know your target ... Read More
Coming to the Philippines!!! by Satcomguy
I'm not new to Expat.com, but new to the Phillipine forum. Looking to be there by the end of the month and hoping to make some new friends. I've been there before but would like to go to some new places.
Hey Satcomguy, the place is called Makati Sports Club. I guess they are trying to mimic the beer festival in Munich but not very successful because it's exclusive for members only. Hence, I said, I can tag you along :-) as my guest. If you are ... Read More
Open a travel and tour agency branch in Manila
Hi Terence, Welcome to Expat.com. I am happy to hear that you are planning to put up your travel and tours business in the Philippines. I will send you a separate message (PM) about the contact info of my friend who can help you. They specialize ... Read More
Helping Filipino Family by Michael Sadlon
I have met a Filipino family that I would like to try and help by buying them a small business eg food cart, taxi, jeepney. Does anyone have any experience in doing this?
Hi Mike, Welcome to expat-blog. I admire your compassion in wanting to help this Filipino family. If you desire to help them and want to make sure the effect would be long term, then it is best to determine first what sort of business they may ... Read More
New to expat blog & to the Philippines by katyaf
Hey, just recently moved here with my fiance, looking for new friends in the Fort area. Feel free to get in touch. Kat
Hey Kat, welcome to the Philippines. I hope you are enjoying your stay here. I frequent High Street and love the restaurants and shops there. I was just there last Saturday looking for furniture for our new condo. Anyway, welcome and enjoy your ... Read More
Coming to the Philippines!!! by Satcomguy
I'm not new to Expat.com, but new to the Phillipine forum. Looking to be there by the end of the month and hoping to make some new friends. I've been there before but would like to go to some new places.
Hey Satcomguy, welcome to Philippines. I hope you are enjoying your stay here. If you are into racket sports, feel free to message me so I can tag you along at the Makati Sports club and introduce you to fellow other expats as well as trainers ... Read More
Australian Disability Support Pension by Numpty
Hi everyone I am 46, on a DSP for the past 7 years. Does anyone know if I can travel to the Phillipines (whether for six weeeks or 13 weeks) repeatedly in a year. I mean come back to Oz for a few days and depart again without getting grief from ...
Dear Numpty, It seems that you can travel to Philippines for up to 13 weeks and still get your DSP. Here's what it says on the Centrelink website (http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/disability-support-pension). Payments ... Read More
Tennis in Makati by rob.johnson
Hi, I live in Makati and would love to meet up for a game. I am not a member of any of the local clubs (Makati Sports, Polo Club, or Rockwell) but I know of a couple of places where we can rent court space for less than 10 Euros. I'm open to ...
So you're a member? Do they charge PhP 200 per hour to members?Hi Malmon, Yes, I am a member but like I said I am not sure about the court fee but I can ask for you. I only play squash and badminton but I don't really get charge each game ... Read More
Helloooo Everyone!! Newbie to Manila (From Canada) by Johnny5
Hello Everyone! I have posted on a few other topics here but figured I should properly introduce myself here :) I'm from Vancouver, BC and am arriving in Manila January 6th and will be traveling for about 1 year... I work online and the weather ...
Sure! Just let me know when :) Would love to check out some beaches!Thanks for the reply. Next destination is Calagua Island (google it). Schedule is March 24 and 25. Have to confirm on or before March 6 if participating. Approx. expenses is ... Read More
Looking for a place budget five thousand
Try renting an apartment. I have a lot of co-workers living in Pembo, Makati City which is just one jeepney ride to Guadalupe. PM me if you are interested so I can connect you with them to help you find an apartment. Last time I heard from one of ... Read More
Tennis in Makati by rob.johnson
Hi, I live in Makati and would love to meet up for a game. I am not a member of any of the local clubs (Makati Sports, Polo Club, or Rockwell) but I know of a couple of places where we can rent court space for less than 10 Euros. I'm open to ...
don't trust that Rob person. I went to play with him and he drugged my water and stole my tennis racket and brand new tennis socks. I had to walk home without them and you can imagine how my feet smeltI am flabbergasted! Did it really happen? ... Read More
What else to do in a weekend in MANILA aside from partying?
You can just stay in bed and get as much beauty rest as you can get. Try this once this weekend and you will be surprise with all the ideas that you can come up with. Because honestly, looking at your profile pic (if that is truly yours)I think ... Read More
Helloooo Everyone!! Newbie to Manila (From Canada) by Johnny5
Hello Everyone! I have posted on a few other topics here but figured I should properly introduce myself here :) I'm from Vancouver, BC and am arriving in Manila January 6th and will be traveling for about 1 year... I work online and the weather ...
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome :) Living in Makati now next to Greenbelt... Let me know if there are any meet-ups or trips happening :) I will also search the forums for them :) JohnnyHi Johnny, I work and live near Greenbelt as well. I ... Read More
About to move to Manila by Chip72
Well I'm a 39 year old divorced executive that will be moving to Manila around the 1st of 2012. Would love to meet some local expats to pass some time with. Also I'm looking for an agent to be able to show me some condos and such, if anyone knows ...
Yes I have settled in quite nicely over in the Fort! I love living there.Good on you! The Fort is indeed a nice place to settle into. I am glad to hear you are adjusting smoothly. Check out High Street for a variety of well-known bars and ... Read More
new expat in Manila by redwine2
hi all i am very new here in Manila, working in Ortigas and currently living here as well but looking for a permanent place soon either here or Makati area would like to meet other expats since i am new here and do not have much friends so far ...
Hi all I am moving to Makati on Friday from the UK. Yikes! Would love to meet new people when we get settled, I have young children too so be great to meet some other families. Thanks SamHi SamNa5h How is it going? I trust you and family are ... 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 .
Anywhere in the world you will come across bad people Not Philippines only It all depends how you carry yourself in public If you keep honey open bees will followThank you! I was just about to say this. I've lived here all my life and I think it ... Read More
Filipino for foreigners by Nat187
Hi guys! does anyone know - or can recommend a langusga school or a private teacher to learn how to speak Tagalog. thanks!!
Hi guys! does anyone know - or can recommend a langusga school or a private teacher to learn how to speak Tagalog. thanks!!Hi Nat, You can try Bridge Language Center. bridgelanguagecenter.com/index-5.html Good luck on your Filipino language ... Read More
Is Manila dangerous? by impossibletofindaname
Hi everyone, I've accepted an internship in Manila in 2012. Now I'm panicking because I hear so many scary stories about how dangerous it is, especially for a girl traveling alone. I know it's not wise to travel around the country alone, but it's ...
Hi Anna, Welcome to the Philippines, I can understand the fear as I feel the same way when traveling to a foreign country. But it is also true that there is not a safe place, accident can happen and bad luck does exists. They say you will never ... Read More
26 yr old F American looking for other like-minded expats by girlti9er
Hey everyone, I'm a 26 yo female American living in Makati. I have friends here who are locals and they're great, but I would also like to meet some expats to hang out with. I came to the Philippines completely on a whim, with no intentions of ...
ok, will check it out soon...will save your number too, thanks! and good luck! Read More
Public transportation in Manila by Armand
Hi all, What do you think about the means of transportation in Manila ? Is the network of means of transportation well developed? What modes of transport are available? Do you use them? How much is a fare? Are they relatively ...
There is also this thing we call "FX" I think it has gotten its name from the type of vehicle (Toyota tamaraw FX) they initially used for this purpose during its early days of implementation. FX basically will have point A to point B route where ... Read More
26 yr old F American looking for other like-minded expats by girlti9er
Hey everyone, I'm a 26 yo female American living in Makati. I have friends here who are locals and they're great, but I would also like to meet some expats to hang out with. I came to the Philippines completely on a whim, with no intentions of ...
If you like mountain climbing / hiking I can introduce you to my team. If you are fond of playing squash I can also invite you at Makati Sports. Feel free to contact me, I live and work in Makati. Btw, have you been to the Salcedo weekend market? ... Read More
26 yr old F American looking for other like-minded expats by girlti9er
Hey everyone, I'm a 26 yo female American living in Makati. I have friends here who are locals and they're great, but I would also like to meet some expats to hang out with. I came to the Philippines completely on a whim, with no intentions of ...
Hey, I thought this bar is already closed? I went there last weekend to inquire about their stripper show for one of our client who is coming from US to celebrate bachelor party. Anyway, if this is still open I will send you a text message. You can ... Read More
anyone up for a business venture in Makati Philippines?
Gee wiz, sorry about that, I guess I wasn't too keen to look at the right forum. Read More
anyone up for a business venture in Makati Philippines?
Just wondering, it must be nice to work with a foreign expats in a business venture instead of hiring relatives... Read More
Looking to open Small Call Center to grow my company by eugenedna
Hey guys I need some help. I have been looking for a call center company in Philippines. I got some quotes but the price just does not make sense, compare to what I hear these workers are getting paid. After doing some reading it looks like I can ...
Hi Eugene, I am just checking in if you still need help with the call center reps. We are a software and web design company based in the US with a subsidiary here in Makati City, Manila PH. We have our call center arm with experienced agents in ... Read More
What kind of lifestyle will $5000.USD/mo. afford in the Philippines? by expat1
Just trying to learn cost of living standards in real terms verses the western countries. I see some of these costs (real estate, domestic help, etc...) online. What about utility costs, health insurance, medical care, automobile expenses, taxes, ...
Seriously, you can live like a king....First thing first is to know which part of the country you wish to live in. If you are a lover of nature Bohol, Cebu and Tagaytay will be good options. However if you are more of a city person, you love night ... Read More
Global expat network in Makati
Hi Pinay, sorry for my later reply. I just got out from the Makati Med Center due to Gastro Influx. I was advised to get some rest and medication, I won't be able to join the team. I will ask my friends if I can give you their number directly. Have ... Read More
How to meet the expats here in Manila? by Trigger928
Hey guys, I am new arrival here, 3 weeks so far. all the people i know here is my working mate and my broker. I wish to meet some expat here to learn some tip living in this place, as well as to hang out have some social life. Any suggestions ...
Hi Trigger928, nice to meet you here. I would love to get to know you and introduce you to my expat friends. I live around the Fort Bonifacio area and I often spend my time reading books and dining at High Street. I also recommend this place if you ... Read More
Global expat network in Makati
Hi PinayMentor, I would love to join you this weekend if this invitation is still on. Please let me know. Read More
Do and don't in the Philippines by expat.com
Are you living in the Philippines? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in the Philippines? Could you please share with us a list of the [b] do's and don't's in the ...
DO'S: 1. Try to learn basic Tagalog words. 2. When riding a cab, always tell the driver to put the meter on. 3. Get use to being in a BIG crowd, specially when you have a Filipina girlfriend. 4. To make sure that a Filipino waiter / waitress got ... Read More