jinion
Filipino expat in Bahrain
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About me
Filipino
Lives in riffa
Speaks Tagalog, English
Registration: 04 July 2013
Best of these hospitals? by GuestPoster95685
I work for a Saudi employer and have Bupa A health coverage which also allows me to access some places in Bahrain. I've written the list below and would appreciate recommendations as to which are worth visiting and which (if any) are worth ...
Other than Ibn Al Nafees which is one of the quality hospitals, I also suggest American Mission Hospital.. :) Read More
January Meet-up! by IndieDarling
Hello there, I'm new (ish), and noticed that there are other new people on here, so I thought, why not meet up? Is anyone (new or old) interested? :-)
so long as its after working hours, count me in then!:) Read More
Masks
am not really sure with what you need but theres this sort of costume store at the seef mall in manama..thats where we got all the costume and masks we used for halloween..just ask the conceirge about the store.its very well known as friends from ... Read More
christian church in bahrain by ellefrancais
hello friends!!! im new here in bahrain, and i would like to know if there are christian churches (born again) here? thanks all
sacred heart of jesus in gudaibiya and awali church in awali (riffa) Read More
immigration concerns by jinion
Hi everyone! Im back (!) now with another concern with whoch i need everyone's opinion! As I'm (finally) scheduled to fly to Bahrain this end of Sept, I would just like ask everybody's advise in what I have to prepare for in facing the ...
thanks a lot Farhaz and everyone! Read More
immigration concerns by jinion
Hi everyone! Im back (!) now with another concern with whoch i need everyone's opinion! As I'm (finally) scheduled to fly to Bahrain this end of Sept, I would just like ask everybody's advise in what I have to prepare for in facing the ...
it was my first week yesterday so pretty much, ive "settled in" already... re: phil.immigration, I have all the papers needed with me, yet they were looking for lots of other stuff thats not that necessary..i was held at the immigration for like an ... Read More
immigration concerns by jinion
Hi everyone! Im back (!) now with another concern with whoch i need everyone's opinion! As I'm (finally) scheduled to fly to Bahrain this end of Sept, I would just like ask everybody's advise in what I have to prepare for in facing the ...
hi again everyone!now im posting this message from bahrain!:) as to (phil.) immigration, jeez!!it was a rather terrifying experience.one i wish i would never experience again! Read More
immigration concerns by jinion
Hi everyone! Im back (!) now with another concern with whoch i need everyone's opinion! As I'm (finally) scheduled to fly to Bahrain this end of Sept, I would just like ask everybody's advise in what I have to prepare for in facing the ...
oh my geeeee!!!!you dont know how much that calmed my nerves, Farhaz!! if I may say so though, i have an aunt who went to jeddah a few years ago and the immigration opened her suitcase....thats why i was just wondering.. i may be scaring myself ... Read More
immigration concerns by jinion
Hi everyone! Im back (!) now with another concern with whoch i need everyone's opinion! As I'm (finally) scheduled to fly to Bahrain this end of Sept, I would just like ask everybody's advise in what I have to prepare for in facing the ...
hello josnuggles!thanks for the input! i was just wondering if it wont be suspicious if i bring lots of clothes..i mean if its way too much for the length of my stay since i will be having a round way ticket..of course still within the required ... Read More
immigration concerns
Hi everyone! Im back (!) now with another concern with whoch i need everyone's opinion! As I'm (finally) scheduled to fly to Bahrain this end of Sept, I would just like ask everybody's advise in what I have to prepare for in facing the ... Read More
VISA (working and business) by jinion
Greetings from the Philippines! Hello I'm back again with yet another new question. I hope everyone can help me with this one again..... So here I go.... What kind of questions should I anticipate from immigration officers about a business visa??? ...
he has told me about that residence permit...told me that it will be his priority the very moment we move... fingerscrossed... Read More
VISA (working and business) by jinion
Greetings from the Philippines! Hello I'm back again with yet another new question. I hope everyone can help me with this one again..... So here I go.... What kind of questions should I anticipate from immigration officers about a business visa??? ...
i wont be working in the usualy classroom set-up...would this make any sene?? Read More
VISA (working and business) by jinion
Greetings from the Philippines! Hello I'm back again with yet another new question. I hope everyone can help me with this one again..... So here I go.... What kind of questions should I anticipate from immigration officers about a business visa??? ...
do they hunt down these teachers in a typical school setting??? Read More
VISA (working and business) by jinion
Greetings from the Philippines! Hello I'm back again with yet another new question. I hope everyone can help me with this one again..... So here I go.... What kind of questions should I anticipate from immigration officers about a business visa??? ...
really???thanks for that very useful information! ill sure as hell talk to my employer about that.thanks! Read More
VISA (working and business) by jinion
Greetings from the Philippines! Hello I'm back again with yet another new question. I hope everyone can help me with this one again..... So here I go.... What kind of questions should I anticipate from immigration officers about a business visa??? ...
okay....ill just have to do a lot of waiting...thanks a lot! Read More
VISA (working and business) by jinion
Greetings from the Philippines! Hello I'm back again with yet another new question. I hope everyone can help me with this one again..... So here I go.... What kind of questions should I anticipate from immigration officers about a business visa??? ...
so what do you think then..is the business visa the proper visa that ishould be having or i might as well be patient and wait for my working visa to beprocessed here (as everybody suggests)... Read More
VISA (working and business) by jinion
Greetings from the Philippines! Hello I'm back again with yet another new question. I hope everyone can help me with this one again..... So here I go.... What kind of questions should I anticipate from immigration officers about a business visa??? ...
hi brightonguy i dont really know if i should say that my work calls for a business visa..all i know is that school opens sept 1 and what would my students do without me..thats pretty much the reason why they applied for the business visa as im ... Read More
VISA (working and business) by jinion
Greetings from the Philippines! Hello I'm back again with yet another new question. I hope everyone can help me with this one again..... So here I go.... What kind of questions should I anticipate from immigration officers about a business visa??? ...
hi everyone thanks for the advice! re: invitational letter- no worries with this one..im surely assured of this one. re: relocating and working visa - they said that i have to be there asap as school starts sept 1 (im correct, right?) and then they ... Read More
VISA (working and business) by jinion
Greetings from the Philippines! Hello I'm back again with yet another new question. I hope everyone can help me with this one again..... So here I go.... What kind of questions should I anticipate from immigration officers about a business visa??? ...
hi farhaz, goodevening! re: job application, im definitely hired but the trouble comes in with the visa...as of now, my business visa is still being processed (fingers tightly crossed) and this one is already bothering me and here i go knowing about ... Read More
VISA (working and business)
Greetings from the Philippines! Hello I'm back again with yet another new question. I hope everyone can help me with this one again..... So here I go.... What kind of questions should I anticipate from immigration officers about a business visa??? ... Read More
CERTIFIED NEWBIE. I NEED GUIDANCE - cost of living. by jinion
Greetings! I am planning to accept a job in Bahrain (Manama) and I was only offered 400BHD. Will I be able to save from this amount? Note that we have free accommodation and transportation allowance. I'm not a fan of foods but I do love healthy ...
thank you, thank you, thank you very much!!! really forward to moving soon :) Read More
What to look for in a CONTRACT before signing one. by jinion
Hello there again! Greetings everyone! Ill soon be signing my working contract (probably this week) in Bahrain so I just wanna have a thumbs up as to what should be contained in my contract - the specifics especially. Ill be working in Bahrain but ...
my employer already told me about authenticating allnmy educational certificates.... i was also told that he will be providing a fully furnished accomodation sp I think im gonna have to talk to my employer about the house bills. Thanks a lot! Read More
What to look for in a CONTRACT before signing one. by jinion
Hello there again! Greetings everyone! Ill soon be signing my working contract (probably this week) in Bahrain so I just wanna have a thumbs up as to what should be contained in my contract - the specifics especially. Ill be working in Bahrain but ...
aorry but what are those certificates exactly?? Read More
What to look for in a CONTRACT before signing one. by jinion
Hello there again! Greetings everyone! Ill soon be signing my working contract (probably this week) in Bahrain so I just wanna have a thumbs up as to what should be contained in my contract - the specifics especially. Ill be working in Bahrain but ...
Re Accomodation: Josnuggles said that if employer will be providing accomodation, i then should have no bills to pay... My employer said id be paying for my own electricity and water.. In fact, im already assuming that ill be the one to pay for my ... Read More
What to look for in a CONTRACT before signing one. by jinion
Hello there again! Greetings everyone! Ill soon be signing my working contract (probably this week) in Bahrain so I just wanna have a thumbs up as to what should be contained in my contract - the specifics especially. Ill be working in Bahrain but ...
hello superboo!thanks for joining our conversation let's just say im an instructor... all pointers stated in previous replies had been noted!thank you very much farhaz and josnuggles Read More
CERTIFIED NEWBIE. I NEED GUIDANCE - cost of living. by jinion
Greetings! I am planning to accept a job in Bahrain (Manama) and I was only offered 400BHD. Will I be able to save from this amount? Note that we have free accommodation and transportation allowance. I'm not a fan of foods but I do love healthy ...
25???seriously??? so i have to suffer the expensive taxi fee for 4 years...jeez... okie ill be armed with passport size picture...thanks for that one Read More
What to look for in a CONTRACT before signing one. by jinion
Hello there again! Greetings everyone! Ill soon be signing my working contract (probably this week) in Bahrain so I just wanna have a thumbs up as to what should be contained in my contract - the specifics especially. Ill be working in Bahrain but ...
okay.noted! thanks a lot josnuggles Read More
What to look for in a CONTRACT before signing one.
Hello there again! Greetings everyone! Ill soon be signing my working contract (probably this week) in Bahrain so I just wanna have a thumbs up as to what should be contained in my contract - the specifics especially. Ill be working in Bahrain but ... Read More
CERTIFIED NEWBIE. I NEED GUIDANCE - cost of living. by jinion
Greetings! I am planning to accept a job in Bahrain (Manama) and I was only offered 400BHD. Will I be able to save from this amount? Note that we have free accommodation and transportation allowance. I'm not a fan of foods but I do love healthy ...
thanks for that one Farhaz....i think it will take me ages before i get to have my own license... regarding the municipality tax, i have talked to my employer about it but he does not know any. Then again, i forgot to mention thatbill be living in ... Read More
CERTIFIED NEWBIE. I NEED GUIDANCE - cost of living. by jinion
Greetings! I am planning to accept a job in Bahrain (Manama) and I was only offered 400BHD. Will I be able to save from this amount? Note that we have free accommodation and transportation allowance. I'm not a fan of foods but I do love healthy ...
okay.thanks a lot fornthat one again, Farhaz..been such a great help... ill be starting aother topic since ill be signing this week my work contract in Bahrain..i just want to have the knowledge of what I have to look for in the contract specially ... Read More
CERTIFIED NEWBIE. I NEED GUIDANCE - cost of living. by jinion
Greetings! I am planning to accept a job in Bahrain (Manama) and I was only offered 400BHD. Will I be able to save from this amount? Note that we have free accommodation and transportation allowance. I'm not a fan of foods but I do love healthy ...
thank you very much Farhaz. okie ill have to clarify with my employernif about who gets to bear the tax. thank you!! as to the license, can i convert my drivers license here in the Philippines to international driver's license (or perhaps the one's ... Read More
CERTIFIED NEWBIE. I NEED GUIDANCE - cost of living. by jinion
Greetings! I am planning to accept a job in Bahrain (Manama) and I was only offered 400BHD. Will I be able to save from this amount? Note that we have free accommodation and transportation allowance. I'm not a fan of foods but I do love healthy ...
hi scottrace! thanks for that! so do i get to pay for that one (municipality tax) as well or my employer will be the one paying for it as he did only mention that ill be paying my electricity and water bill....? thanks a lot! Read More
CERTIFIED NEWBIE. I NEED GUIDANCE - cost of living. by jinion
Greetings! I am planning to accept a job in Bahrain (Manama) and I was only offered 400BHD. Will I be able to save from this amount? Note that we have free accommodation and transportation allowance. I'm not a fan of foods but I do love healthy ...
thank you all for the very reassuring information!! new question: what are the shopping sotres or grocery sotres in riffa??? and please advise me as to the transportation to and fro bahrain and riffa. lastly, is there an age requirement for getting ... Read More
CERTIFIED NEWBIE. I NEED GUIDANCE - cost of living. by jinion
Greetings! I am planning to accept a job in Bahrain (Manama) and I was only offered 400BHD. Will I be able to save from this amount? Note that we have free accommodation and transportation allowance. I'm not a fan of foods but I do love healthy ...
hi sir!thank you very much for the very helpful article you suggested! but i have another question. my employer told me that ill be the one to pay for my electricity snd water bill. he hasnt said anything about the municipality tax (is that how ... Read More
Definitive Guide to Bahrain for New Expats by brightonguy
Welcome to the Island of pearls, lights, sand, lovely people and the all-year-round sunshine... Welcome to Bahrain! In this guide, [url=https://www.expat.com/forum/profile.php?id=529499]Josnuggles[/url] and I are going to do our best to answer the ...
millie grazie!really great and helpfull artcle. Read More
CERTIFIED NEWBIE. I NEED GUIDANCE - cost of living.
Greetings! I am planning to accept a job in Bahrain (Manama) and I was only offered 400BHD. Will I be able to save from this amount? Note that we have free accommodation and transportation allowance. I'm not a fan of foods but I do love healthy ... Read More