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@Thatawesomeguy
Australian expat in the Philippines
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About me
Australian
Lives in Cebu
Speaks english bisaya
Registration: 01 June 2013
My monthly expenditures by BobH
This is just one guy's experience, so don't think it necessarily means what you would spend here. But I'll offer it as a guide that might help somebody. I started keeping track of my spending in September. Ive probably missed a few items here and ...
Cost of living is something that has changed quiet dramatically here in the last 5 o 6 years or so ( since I have been here). I am a thrifty bastard and no how to keep my costs down but the phils in general is getting too expensive compared to what ... Read More
Reality in the Philippines. by boredomsucks
Reality in the Philippines. 1. Expats in the Pilippines are richer and having a good life than locals. 2. Locals travel to other country to have a good life, expats travel to Philippines to enjoy life. Agree or Disagree?
Not really. I know of many many many philippino's that have more money then the average expat. I know a lot of expats that are stuck here and can not get out. What used to be a cheap country is quickly becoming overpriced and undermanaged. The ... Read More
planning to buy house in cebu for 1million peso by appleswed
hi! im Apple and i am from sweden, me and my husband are planing to buy a house in Cebu and we only have 1million peso budget for that. if someone knows theres a house for sale please let me know as soon possible! Thanks/Apple
OK just to put it into perspective.. Ramblingroads is sort of right yet I have lived here for quiet sometime and have met guys that have been here for 20 to 30 odd years. They have many houses and properties and business's between them. SO it is ... Read More
planning to buy house in cebu for 1million peso by appleswed
hi! im Apple and i am from sweden, me and my husband are planing to buy a house in Cebu and we only have 1million peso budget for that. if someone knows theres a house for sale please let me know as soon possible! Thanks/Apple
Happy wife happy life bro. IF it is just a house to live in with you and your wife it is all good. 25 grand is not much to spend on trust. And if u did not trust her you would not have married her. U only live once and money is not the end all and ... Read More
Gday all by Thatawesomeguy
My name is Thatrandomguy... hows it hanging? I am an aussie expat living in the philippines ( full time for the last 5 years) and this country was great one I was single but as a man that is sticking to one woman and not really into partying ...
that is all good... thanks yall Read More
Gday all by Thatawesomeguy
My name is Thatrandomguy... hows it hanging? I am an aussie expat living in the philippines ( full time for the last 5 years) and this country was great one I was single but as a man that is sticking to one woman and not really into partying ...
actually have not gotten to the stage of resident visa here as I am still unsure where to hang my hat. I have enough money to cover myself and her for the rest of my life and i retired at 26. Not to worried about crime or all that as i Have been ... Read More
Gday all
My name is Thatrandomguy... hows it hanging? I am an aussie expat living in the philippines ( full time for the last 5 years) and this country was great one I was single but as a man that is sticking to one woman and not really into partying ... Read More
Real estate Property Toures by garryinaussie
Hi. I will be in CDO this March and am wanting to Visit the gated housing communities with a view to retiring there in a few years. I would like to see what the houses are like. I know CDO as i visit there every 2 years or so. I am married to a ...
gary i would rethink retiring in cdo or anywhere in mindinao for the time being the problems in that area are just getting hot again there has been three bombings in mindinao in the last week and one actually in cdo the phils ... Read More
Accounting jobs availability in the Philippines by pritam65
Hi, I am an Indian currently working as a senior accountant in an engineering firm .I am searching a job in the Philippines.Is there any possibility of getting a job there ?Should i apply from India or is it easy visiting there and then find a job ...
there are other ways work most of your life and retire lol come here with lots of money lose it all and leave with just the shirt on your back???? creating your own business then face all sorts of drama from locals if u dont keep a ... Read More
Accounting jobs availability in the Philippines by pritam65
Hi, I am an Indian currently working as a senior accountant in an engineering firm .I am searching a job in the Philippines.Is there any possibility of getting a job there ?Should i apply from India or is it easy visiting there and then find a job ...
how much are u expecting the wages to be here>? Read More
Philippines Stopping Filipinas from Leaving As A Tourist? by thailen
I have a filipina girlfriend who I invited to live with me in Thailand. She is hearing that Thailand immigration is stopping filipinos at the Bangkok airport for not having enugh thai money, for not having a valid reason to come in, etc., even ...
Mayumi2013 these people here are not knocking the philippine people not at all they are asking very real and good questions as to why the government refuses its citizens the rights to travel abroad. Stop being so aggressive and lowering ... Read More
How to say that I'm not responsible for the family? by Pedro1986
I'm feeling a little bit depressed lately. It has been since the beginning already, but I'm really starting to dislike/hate it that I'm sometimes doubting if I'm starting to hate the family. My wife is Filipina and the longer the more her family ...
all great advice to be honest pedro i have left some good women here because of family u know the saying here u marry the filipina and the family so no matter how far u run this shit will continue to haunt u U could take ... Read More
Best places to live in philippines by Victoria99
Hello, Young mum of 2 and expecting the 3rd in a few months is relocating to the philippines. Neither I nor my husband had been there and so we don't really know what to expect. We're used to certain standard of life here with the kids in Paris ...
some people love davao it is a huge city though quiet and peaceful and if u read the news nothing ever bad happens there that is if u believe what is reported in the news... I liked it there for the year and a half i lived there ... 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 ...
i think any single person looking at investing here should probably read this link http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2013/07/22/997031/ca-voids-fedex-permit-operate-phl if this can happen to fedex a international company operating all over ... Read More
looking to buy land in Philippines and build my house by drjones2013
I looking to buy land in Philippines and build my house. Please will someone give me contact information on builders and places where I can buy material.
I have been in this country for awhile i love the idea some days of buying land or even an apartment.... but i havent not sure if i ever will We us Expats have no none didly squat rights in this country sure some people ... Read More
looking to buy land in Philippines and build my house by drjones2013
I looking to buy land in Philippines and build my house. Please will someone give me contact information on builders and places where I can buy material.
u can lease lease lease she buys the land u lease lease lease Read More
Franchises for investment in Philippines by fredipuppy
I am trying to deccide which presale condo unit to buy. My intent is to sell asap. So, naturally I want to turn the most profit. And, of course, I want it sell fast. 1) Do I buy a studio or a 1 bedroom? 2) Do I buy higher floor assuming more ...
I really do not like to agree with vetreat but there is a bubble here in the real estate end of the market if u are even considering buying a unit now when all the warning signs are for a huge bubble burst then do so your money after all Read More
Philippines Stopping Filipinas from Leaving As A Tourist? by thailen
I have a filipina girlfriend who I invited to live with me in Thailand. She is hearing that Thailand immigration is stopping filipinos at the Bangkok airport for not having enugh thai money, for not having a valid reason to come in, etc., even ...
Good luck with that - suing the Philippine government? C'mon. You know that won't happen.Because no one has ever done that. F*ck their bloated egos.ha bullet in the brain from bike rider assasain just doesnt sound like a good day Read More
Touristic business in Cebu by Challenger27
Hi everybody, I would like to know if launching a business in Cebu is profitable,like opening a Hotel or Restaurant... Is it expensive &/or complicated ? Many thanks in advance for your advices..:)
unless u are filipino or have a filipino wife u can not open either sure people will tell u that u can set up a corporation and have 4 dummy locals as your front men but if any of them get wise and decide to take your business well ... 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 ...
no idea never looked into that one im sure the info is on their site somewhere 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 ...
Economic Zone means u can have a business in these zones if u are a foreigner same as IT park in cebu Read More
Are foreigners allowed to establish a business in the Philippines by shalinit
Hi, Needed to know if foreigners are allowed to establish any kind of business in the Philippines. If so, what are the possible avenues?
yeah forums tend to be mixed bunch of information and dis-information I am only on here to give a lil advice to newbies comming here to the phils so they dont make the same mistakes that i see so many guys do here. I am more then willing to ... Read More
Are foreigners allowed to establish a business in the Philippines by shalinit
Hi, Needed to know if foreigners are allowed to establish any kind of business in the Philippines. If so, what are the possible avenues?
I have a cebu phone directory at home ( makes a very good door stop) so i imagine there must be one in manila also information of any kind is a joke here as there is none ha Read More
Invitation letter for Vietnam by Mark0
I am working in Vietnam and have found work for a Philippine band here in HCMC, can anyone tell me what is the procedure for getting the band here from the Philippines?
does seem a little to all knowiing for a young filipina Read More
Can one live comfortably on Australian pension by roz3
I am looking to visit Phillipines and have been told to go to Cebu and surrounding areas for safety? I am arered single aussie woman. I am interested in living near a beach not too far from shopping etc. I dont like cities. Is it possible to live on ...
yep if u need decent medical though then look for somewhere where there is decent medical facilities It all depends on what u want and the only way to find out if u can is to bite the bullet pack some bags and see it for yourself i ... Read More
do i move to the phil, or is it easier to get my wife out to australia by rod iddles
im undecided what to do,try to get my Filipino wife to Australia or I cum to Davao city to live with her . can somebody there advise me which of the 2 is easier and cheaper. ....cheers Rod, from down under..
sorry last post was off topic back to op original topic take on board what Ramblingroads has posted here.. he is bang on the money... and is only trying to help u take care and whatever god u do or dont believe in may he or may not bless u Read More
do i move to the phil, or is it easier to get my wife out to australia by rod iddles
im undecided what to do,try to get my Filipino wife to Australia or I cum to Davao city to live with her . can somebody there advise me which of the 2 is easier and cheaper. ....cheers Rod, from down under..
love bantayan mate my favorite island lol i was going to move to bogo for my love of that island and the ease it would be to trip over every now and then... but alas negros is calling me back Plus i used to live in duma and i like to ... Read More
do i move to the phil, or is it easier to get my wife out to australia by rod iddles
im undecided what to do,try to get my Filipino wife to Australia or I cum to Davao city to live with her . can somebody there advise me which of the 2 is easier and cheaper. ....cheers Rod, from down under..
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/19/retire-overseas-cheap-on-1k-a-month_n_3466946.html?icid=maing-grid7%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl3%7Csec1_lnk3%26pLid%3D332479 taken from another site it should help u and other a bit now this is the basic costs ... Read More
Are foreigners allowed to establish a business in the Philippines by shalinit
Hi, Needed to know if foreigners are allowed to establish any kind of business in the Philippines. If so, what are the possible avenues?
well lucky me i can multi task I guess being 30 means i dont sleep as much as u do? I guess at some point I have hit some sort of raw nerve with u vetreat As i was saying to the op i have looked into this and he should just consider the ... Read More
do i move to the phil, or is it easier to get my wife out to australia by rod iddles
im undecided what to do,try to get my Filipino wife to Australia or I cum to Davao city to live with her . can somebody there advise me which of the 2 is easier and cheaper. ....cheers Rod, from down under..
well u know how it is vetretreat i do live off 1200 a month but my basic needs are only 600 some months we spend more ie holidays medical or whatever expenditure i did not for see for the months budget and u know what i am referring to ... Read More
do i move to the phil, or is it easier to get my wife out to australia by rod iddles
im undecided what to do,try to get my Filipino wife to Australia or I cum to Davao city to live with her . can somebody there advise me which of the 2 is easier and cheaper. ....cheers Rod, from down under..
well i am speaking as an expat ( ie forum is called Expat.com) that comes from a western country and lives here ( for a quiet a long time) in the philippines. Im not talking about a view from a filipino that lives here all her life and does not ... Read More
do i move to the phil, or is it easier to get my wife out to australia by rod iddles
im undecided what to do,try to get my Filipino wife to Australia or I cum to Davao city to live with her . can somebody there advise me which of the 2 is easier and cheaper. ....cheers Rod, from down under..
Cost of living cheap? 4% increase every year of all basic needs... 5 years ago rice was 18 peso a kilo now its 40 peso a kilo. Crime on the rise do to a larger and larger gap in the haves and the have nots. Come and stay here for 6 months, ... Read More
Rental in dumaguete area by Thatawesomeguy
Hi there all to those that live here in the phils and around the negros oriental area. My partner and my dog and I are looking for a rental house in dumaguete or around the area have looked online and alot are great but more expensive then ...
I used to live there and yeah i can find cheaper just throwing out the old fishing line and seeing if i can find a good deal... I am sort of looking for people that know of a place in dumaguete that is for rent not posts about what i can ... Read More
tourist visit application to germany by madessa magdadaro
Hello everyone! Im new to this and i dnt know yet where i start and how to start but most important is i can ask few questions to those people who have ideas to this problem id encounter..I have a friend who is a german national and wanted me to ...
oh wait right... ha a female to meet a german male sorry my misunderstanding... yeah human trafficing laws and such not possible. I hope u are not one of these girls that have met a man on the internet and now want to go and visit ... Read More
Can a visitors visa be extended easily from the 21 days? by dkcape
For some time now i have been wanting to visit the Philippines and plan to come in early 2013.We are i believe,allowed to stay 21 days without applying for a visa,which will not be enough time for me as would like to spend longer than that ...
U can extend from the airport but u must have ph peso U can only get your acr I on the second extension... For permanent resdiency I would suggest u look at the phil immigration website. http://www.immigration.gov.ph/ that will give u all ... Read More
Are foreigners allowed to establish a business in the Philippines by shalinit
Hi, Needed to know if foreigners are allowed to establish any kind of business in the Philippines. If so, what are the possible avenues?
all good mate lol i am the same i am australian so I like u am used to the view that we are all american business men... manila has a much much brighter potential for condo investment then here in cebu so i agree u made a good choice ... Read More
tourist visit application to germany by madessa magdadaro
Hello everyone! Im new to this and i dnt know yet where i start and how to start but most important is i can ask few questions to those people who have ideas to this problem id encounter..I have a friend who is a german national and wanted me to ...
tourist visa and have a return ticket with spending money that would be my bet and then maybe oh i dont know extend if u want to stay longer... Read More
Are foreigners allowed to establish a business in the Philippines by shalinit
Hi, Needed to know if foreigners are allowed to establish any kind of business in the Philippines. If so, what are the possible avenues?
my partner and I are a little ahead of u on that but if u are going to import them here the cost of importing them then exporting them again I hope u guys computed that into your cost and then profit margin. Read More
Are foreigners allowed to establish a business in the Philippines by shalinit
Hi, Needed to know if foreigners are allowed to establish any kind of business in the Philippines. If so, what are the possible avenues?
well just so u are aware there is not really a huge resource in the phils for clothing wages here are much higher then thailand china vietnam and cambodia and india infact a lot of companies are moving the work and staff to many of these ... Read More
Are foreigners allowed to establish a business in the Philippines by shalinit
Hi, Needed to know if foreigners are allowed to establish any kind of business in the Philippines. If so, what are the possible avenues?
if u are buying these naked clothes outside of the philippines and importing them here mate the import tax on thing here is robbery pm me with what u are looking at ive lived and done business here for 5 years and my partner and I have ... Read More
Life over there. by waymar65
I am 66 years old and I am thinking of moving to Manila, and maybe get married but I also would like to find a job if possbile? in the mean time I would like to meet a friend over there who would write to me about life over there, and what to expect ...
check any Expat.com where people have lived here for a long time..... I love this country and love my partner but if u want the real real truth Expats have no rights here none at all. You can be locked up for a very long time with no ... Read More
do i move to the phil, or is it easier to get my wife out to australia by rod iddles
im undecided what to do,try to get my Filipino wife to Australia or I cum to Davao city to live with her . can somebody there advise me which of the 2 is easier and cheaper. ....cheers Rod, from down under..
where there is a will there is a way. I do ok the 5k my wife earns is her money i dont touch that i have lived here for 5 years so i must be somewhat be able to support myself I was just saying if he does have health concerns staying ... Read More
do i move to the phil, or is it easier to get my wife out to australia by rod iddles
im undecided what to do,try to get my Filipino wife to Australia or I cum to Davao city to live with her . can somebody there advise me which of the 2 is easier and cheaper. ....cheers Rod, from down under..
not rosey at all mate i do buy quality food but i shop at the markets alot and we dont really eat that much meat and that im actually a chef by trade so we tend to make alot of our own sauces and stocks i actually have a fair bit ... Read More
Seeking financial partners by Ali_82
Been working for different companies including giant global IT-based corporation, I'm now about to move to Philippines for good. Being in Philippines several times and observing people, environment and government, I have planned to make a business ...
What do u mean by not like other business u read and hear every where? thats such a strange thing to say? Read More
Seeking office staff in Manila
ha i hope u are actually looking for staff and not just advertising for finding a sex fling looking at your other posts here and your lack of explaining duties and basic expectations of people u wish to hire. Lets be honest u are looking for ... Read More
do i move to the phil, or is it easier to get my wife out to australia by rod iddles
im undecided what to do,try to get my Filipino wife to Australia or I cum to Davao city to live with her . can somebody there advise me which of the 2 is easier and cheaper. ....cheers Rod, from down under..
ha its not that bad my rent is 9000 a month food is about 5000 a month ( i cook my own food) my basic power water is about 4000 a month and my cable and internet is about 5000 so all my basic needs are covered for 600 bucks a month i dont ... Read More
do i move to the phil, or is it easier to get my wife out to australia by rod iddles
im undecided what to do,try to get my Filipino wife to Australia or I cum to Davao city to live with her . can somebody there advise me which of the 2 is easier and cheaper. ....cheers Rod, from down under..
yeah not sure about the whole investing thing ive been here 5 years havent bought a thing yet but in that 5 years i have been a bit of a gypsy forever moving... there has been a bit of a real estate bubble in the philippines the last few ... Read More
Can a visitors visa be extended easily from the 21 days? by dkcape
For some time now i have been wanting to visit the Philippines and plan to come in early 2013.We are i believe,allowed to stay 21 days without applying for a visa,which will not be enough time for me as would like to spend longer than that ...
sorry 10k dollars and there is a new thing just launched this week sorry its a 6 month tourist visa and it is available next week ( apparently lol time frames tend to be somewhat off in this country). Read More
Can a visitors visa be extended easily from the 21 days? by dkcape
For some time now i have been wanting to visit the Philippines and plan to come in early 2013.We are i believe,allowed to stay 21 days without applying for a visa,which will not be enough time for me as would like to spend longer than that ...
ha depends on what visa u are applying for retirement visa with pension 10k without pension 50k u can extend for 59 days at a time after the second 38 day extension do not leave it till after u get a i-card after 3 months every 2 years ... Read More
Are foreigners allowed to establish a business in the Philippines by shalinit
Hi, Needed to know if foreigners are allowed to establish any kind of business in the Philippines. If so, what are the possible avenues?
Can i just point out that this information about finding a dummy is highly illegal there are ways to go about owning your own business here with out putting yourself at risk by doing something illegal Any one suggesting that this is a good ... Read More
Can one live comfortably on Australian pension by roz3
I am looking to visit Phillipines and have been told to go to Cebu and surrounding areas for safety? I am arered single aussie woman. I am interested in living near a beach not too far from shopping etc. I dont like cities. Is it possible to live on ...
single white women that are retired are few and far between in this country... I know of a few a very small few. but there are a few couple's I have seen but they don't tend to stay here that long. As for Asian countries Philippines has very ... Read More
Are foreigners allowed to establish a business in the Philippines by shalinit
Hi, Needed to know if foreigners are allowed to establish any kind of business in the Philippines. If so, what are the possible avenues?
since the new anti piracy rules i will warn u u need to make sure u have all the correct subscriptions and paid for programs in your cafe.. pirated software is no longer legal in this country also not sure how much money u intend to make ... Read More
Rental in dumaguete area by Thatawesomeguy
Hi there all to those that live here in the phils and around the negros oriental area. My partner and my dog and I are looking for a rental house in dumaguete or around the area have looked online and alot are great but more expensive then ...
problem is most of the rentals online are over inflated prices siquijor is fine if u like brown outs and terrible interent signals..... im a bit younger than most of u guys and need my dl speed lol Read More
violence escalating
I dont know if it is just me... but I have noticed that the last 6 months here in cebu the gun related violence and now recently so many police and other enforcers shot dead... Is it from all the drugs now that are so prevalent in cebu or ... Read More
Transition by mtcretired
Actually I am in the prcoessng of getting to cebu, but I wnated to "hook-up" with all of you to make my transition smoother and avoid headaches that perhaps you experienced. I am a missioanry coming to do work in cebu. But also I am engaged to ...
yep the provinces are gold.... the cities not so much but i guess if u need constant medical care or things that only cities provide then cities are the go. My area of choice is negros i like it there a bit from the main city ... Read More
PHILIPPINES by JOE CLOUGH
HELLO: I HAVE BEEN IN ASIA FOR 10 YEARS...MOSTLY IN THAILAND AND THE PHILIPPINES...MY FIRST TRIP TO THE PHP CAME WHEN I WAS ASK TO DO A NATIONAL COACHING COURSE IN BOXING...THEN SOME YEARS LATER I WAS ASK TO COACH THE PHILIPPINES IN THE ASIAN ...
ha good luck not being near any foriegners U will have to go very very deep province to do that which means less infrastucture at the momment there is a global warning on people travelling to mindinao now i lived in mindinao for many years ... Read More
Transition by mtcretired
Actually I am in the prcoessng of getting to cebu, but I wnated to "hook-up" with all of you to make my transition smoother and avoid headaches that perhaps you experienced. I am a missioanry coming to do work in cebu. But also I am engaged to ...
Just make sure u visit here for a few months before u make a decission to live here some love it some hate it some ( sigh) lol Read More
Paano Kumita ng Pera sa Internet: Madami Kang Na-Mi-Miss Pag Di Mo I
thats the strangest english i have ever seen on an english forum Read More
what business can i have in the philippines? by steph21
Hi, im new here and been surfing on line about philippines and business there. I am planing on moving to the philippines im married to a pinay and want to move there and open a biz but from what i read and what people tell me, its not so good to ...
that is the first i have heard that condo's are a good investment but then again i live in cebu where 60% of condo's are just sitting here vacant... alot are in terrible locations and there is a real estate bubble in cebu pushing prices up ... Read More
Can one live comfortably on Australian pension by roz3
I am looking to visit Phillipines and have been told to go to Cebu and surrounding areas for safety? I am arered single aussie woman. I am interested in living near a beach not too far from shopping etc. I dont like cities. Is it possible to live on ...
U can afford to live on the pension yes.... will your quality of life be better here then in australia .... yes. WILL U LIVE LIKE A KING......no. Do not rose color your specs just yet. If u live simply ( like most people do back home) ... Read More
How does a native Philippine Survive ? by Jove
I have a friend in Davao, I me and became Pen Pals with some six years ago. She is middle aged, separated for years and receives no support from ex husband and has two daughters and two sons, One daughter lives in Dubai, and my friend has her two ...
i live here all three of my sisters in law are in school if u choose not to believe me or the other posts by other fil expats well mate dont know how to help u. U asked a question i gave u the answer school is free but there ... Read More
How does a native Philippine Survive ? by Jove
I have a friend in Davao, I me and became Pen Pals with some six years ago. She is middle aged, separated for years and receives no support from ex husband and has two daughters and two sons, One daughter lives in Dubai, and my friend has her two ...
thats a college not a high school Read More
How does a native Philippine Survive ? by Jove
I have a friend in Davao, I me and became Pen Pals with some six years ago. She is middle aged, separated for years and receives no support from ex husband and has two daughters and two sons, One daughter lives in Dubai, and my friend has her two ...
Good luck to u mate.' If u feel the need to confront then u should do so i guess. before u do pm me ill give u some advice not for the forum. Read More
Driving license for expats - FYI by seeker of truth
For expats with driving license from their country, you just need to visit LTO office then apply for license conversion then caramba! you'll have your Philippine driving license! :) Of course, you'll need to undergo drug test and medical ...
not expensive but u need to sit in a class for 4 hours and learn road rules..... oh by the way that class is in bisaya or tagalog haha good luck Read More
How does a native Philippine Survive ? by Jove
I have a friend in Davao, I me and became Pen Pals with some six years ago. She is middle aged, separated for years and receives no support from ex husband and has two daughters and two sons, One daughter lives in Dubai, and my friend has her two ...
yeah mate there is no monthly tuition fee none zero one off 500 peso a year ok And i dont even think it is that much to be honest i will refer to an earlier post. how was she surviving before u started helping her.? she has a ... Read More
Transition by mtcretired
Actually I am in the prcoessng of getting to cebu, but I wnated to "hook-up" with all of you to make my transition smoother and avoid headaches that perhaps you experienced. I am a missioanry coming to do work in cebu. But also I am engaged to ...
Next rule of thumb get to know the woman u intend to marry.... so many guys come here with high hopes lots leave with them dashed. 2nd rule of thumb dont do anything in this country you would not do at home( ie marrying a woman u hardly know ... Read More
Informations about life in Cebu by steveinoz
Hi everyone, I'm Steve from Australia. I recently joined so I can talk to expats in Philippines and get information about living there. I think I would like to go to Cebu and live but I don't know where to start and I was hoping I might be able to ...
just pm me mate if u have any questions I've lived here for 5 years and don't mind answering any questions at all. Read More
Informations about life in Cebu by steveinoz
Hi everyone, I'm Steve from Australia. I recently joined so I can talk to expats in Philippines and get information about living there. I think I would like to go to Cebu and live but I don't know where to start and I was hoping I might be able to ...
Cebu is probably the best place to start as the u really really get a chance to get it all here u get the city the province the beach it really is the queen of the south. Stores might be open until 9 (weekends 10) but they don't open ... Read More
How does a native Philippine Survive ? by Jove
I have a friend in Davao, I me and became Pen Pals with some six years ago. She is middle aged, separated for years and receives no support from ex husband and has two daughters and two sons, One daughter lives in Dubai, and my friend has her two ...
mate maybe 500 peso for the year 5000 a whole months wage to send your kids to school? u are being conned u got to be kidding me i think no one answered as its actually called pta.... no way it cost 5000 unless it is a private ... Read More
How does a native Philippine Survive ? by Jove
I have a friend in Davao, I me and became Pen Pals with some six years ago. She is middle aged, separated for years and receives no support from ex husband and has two daughters and two sons, One daughter lives in Dubai, and my friend has her two ...
12 k a month wow mate its a lot to much. U support a woman U have never ever met giving her 3 times the average wage income a month and now she is asking for more money? is that right another 125 bucks? Davao is so much cheaper then ... Read More
Driving license for expats - FYI by seeker of truth
For expats with driving license from their country, you just need to visit LTO office then apply for license conversion then caramba! you'll have your Philippine driving license! :) Of course, you'll need to undergo drug test and medical ...
yeah fixers are a huge problem here in this country. Just ignore anyone that is asking u questions when u walk into the lto and just go straight into the office. Try and do everything by the book as corruption ruins this country and its ... Read More
Rental in dumaguete area by Thatawesomeguy
Hi there all to those that live here in the phils and around the negros oriental area. My partner and my dog and I are looking for a rental house in dumaguete or around the area have looked online and alot are great but more expensive then ...
ok thanks team will do Read More
New Member by Thatawesomeguy
Hi there all and gday. I am a middle aged australian living in the philippines for 5 years now. Lately I have realised that south east asia while a beautiful place is not really a great place to live due to the legal issues of being a ...
hey thanks guys ha my partner is all worried about the crime there but we live in the philippines and have for 5 years im sure it is just as bad here as anywhere else that is also a third world country Read More
Rental in dumaguete area
Hi there all to those that live here in the phils and around the negros oriental area. My partner and my dog and I are looking for a rental house in dumaguete or around the area have looked online and alot are great but more expensive then ... Read More
Any information on life in the Philippines by jab1955
Any information on life in the Philippines, cost, housing ,any thing a non expat should know to make up his mine on moving there. thanks
why would that not make people happy it is the truth one mans trash is another mans treasure after all some people are city boys some are not depends on who u are how u are how u deal with the locals Negros is actually quiet good ... Read More
re: rent or buy by services
Any advice in renting a place or buying ? Flats or Apartment ?
I think he means only renting and u are safe its a mix of different views on this If u buy and things dont work out u lose money lots of money usually U can buy condo's but even though I am new here I am more than sure this information ... Read More
How to say that I'm not responsible for the family? by Pedro1986
I'm feeling a little bit depressed lately. It has been since the beginning already, but I'm really starting to dislike/hate it that I'm sometimes doubting if I'm starting to hate the family. My wife is Filipina and the longer the more her family ...
lots of very very good information here but also lets not forget that if your wife had of married a a pinoy the momment they got married her debt to the family and her responsibility is over your new family and your life begins ... Read More
Any information on life in the Philippines by jab1955
Any information on life in the Philippines, cost, housing ,any thing a non expat should know to make up his mine on moving there. thanks
rentals online tend to be on the expensive side most locals here just find rentals thru word of mouth or looking around in areas they would like to live. U have to visit here and try it for u really to decide i have lived here for ... Read More
Life over there. by waymar65
I am 66 years old and I am thinking of moving to Manila, and maybe get married but I also would like to find a job if possbile? in the mean time I would like to meet a friend over there who would write to me about life over there, and what to expect ...
but in u have to come here u have to stay here and then and only then will u be able to see what u need to live here I live on about 1k a month but im kuriput ( cheap) I have other mates here that cant live on less then 3k a month ... Read More
New Member by Thatawesomeguy
Hi there all and gday. I am a middle aged australian living in the philippines for 5 years now. Lately I have realised that south east asia while a beautiful place is not really a great place to live due to the legal issues of being a ...
hey thanks for the message bobh.... im also living here in cebu have lived all over the phils as I am a bit of a traveler about to move back to negros near dumaguete just for now and work on my spanish i am quiet lucky as I ... Read More
New Member
Hi there all and gday. I am a middle aged australian living in the philippines for 5 years now. Lately I have realised that south east asia while a beautiful place is not really a great place to live due to the legal issues of being a ... Read More
life in cebu by schrieder
i am from bangalore india, living in dubai for the past many years..i speak most of the indian languages...i am seriously contemplating relocating myself to cebu and establish a small tourist oriented business ..i want to know from expats how life ...
Mate life in cebu and the philippines is easy ( sayon in visaya) but business here... well it is not really geared for foreign investors or business owners are the law here is u cant own one. Sure with any country there are certain legal ... Read More