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New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026

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US-Philippines ties enter ‘more mature' phase with planned fuel depot

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Buy British

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Received Renewed 13A Card

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Renewal of 13A

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My First Philippine Funeral

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There is always a silver lining

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Philippine Imports & Exports

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Philippine vinegar .. cane, coconut and palm

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100k budget for the house

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What do You Expats do for FUN 🤩

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Raising kids the local way in the Philippines

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Pool Paint

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Onward Ticket

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Attorney in Cebu

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Filipinos Can Sleep Anywhere

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Canadian Living In Cagayan De Oro

Last post 2 weeks ago by bigpearl

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Quality woman for a quality guy

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British Scoundrels

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Commercial fishing in 15 klm provincial waters

Last post 3 weeks ago by PalawOne

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Planning to visit Philippines next month

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Type 2 Diabetic.

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What is the purpose of an ACR card?

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New to Expat.com, but in the Philippines for a decade.

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Philippines and the ME War

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Quality of customer service in the Philippines

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5 Year Permanent Resident 13A, ACR1 card RENEWAL

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Exchange rate hits P60.16 per $1 USD.

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The impact of artificial intelligence on the Philippines job market

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Long Term Stay in PH

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Budget for move to Palawan

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Puerto Galera

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Presently living in South Florida, moving as soon as I am able

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TIN, SSS Identification and PhilHealth

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Just for a laugh.

Last post 2 months ago by bigpearl

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Cebu specific: Meat smokers!

Last post 2 months ago by dinoncr

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Extending visa at terminal 1 in Manila

Last post 2 months ago by bigpearl

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Cebu quiet? Possible?

Last post 2 months ago by NY_Mike

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Mindanao independence resolution to be submitted to UN

Last post 2 months ago by bigpearl

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SSA Benefits

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China and Philippines

Last post 2 months ago by bigpearl

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Social security

Last post 2 months ago by NY_Mike

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Should I DIY getting my parent's lost US passport?

Last post 2 months ago by bigpearl

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How to get the Philippine evisa software to work ?

Last post 2 months ago by Brojeslov

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New High Seas Treaty

Last post 2 months ago by Aidan in HCMC

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Life in Ilocos Norte: Challenges with Immigration

Last post 2 months ago by Joe Vanderheiden

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Cost of living in the Philippines in 2026

Last post 2 months ago by Joe Vanderheiden

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New passport and need entry stamped transferred

Last post 2 months ago by bigpearl

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Alternative energy sources.

Last post 3 months ago by bigpearl

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Philippines and Fish

Last post 3 months ago by PalawOne

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Cebu/Lapu-Lapu

Last post 3 months ago by Lotus Eater

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TOURISM IN THE PHILIPPINES

Last post 3 months ago by Cherryann01

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Want Suggestions on Renewal of 13A & Annual Report.

Last post 3 months ago by Enzyte Bob

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Making a Filipina a Beneficiary

Last post 4 months ago by Cyclone Ed

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Hi, Health Coverage for Expats in Cebu

Last post 4 months ago by bigpearl

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Cebu debut: locations?

Last post 4 months ago by It2VN

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New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025

Last post 4 months ago by bigpearl

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Multi Point Water Heaters

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Landing in Manila need to go to Beguio

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Parenting tips

Last post 4 months ago by PalawOne

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SSA social security

Last post 4 months ago by mati_steve

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Moving to Siargao

Last post 4 months ago by Moab762

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Family Lawyer

Last post 4 months ago by lmsnyderpa325

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Annual Report

Last post 4 months ago by vehicross100

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My Recent Trip to The Philippines

Last post 4 months ago by Cherryann01

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Filipinas who develop a bad attitude when they marry a foreigner

Last post 4 months ago by mugtech

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My wife and I retired to her native Philippines over 3 years ago.

Last post 4 months ago by PalawOne

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US Direct File won't happen in 2026, IRS tells states

Last post 4 months ago by danfinn

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USA SMS 2-Factor Authentication

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Green Apple Dental Clinic - Mactan Newtown

Last post 5 months ago by mugtech

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WU Transfers

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Nigi Nigi Noo Noos & Noo Noo Noo's

Last post 5 months ago by Lotus Eater

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Engagement Ring

Last post 5 months ago by Enzyte Bob

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Cutting the cord

Last post 5 months ago by danfinn

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Hello there, Kamusta!

Last post 5 months ago by Lotus Eater

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ACR confusion

Last post 5 months ago by Brojeslov

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Managing meals in the Philippines

Last post 5 months ago by Moab762

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Typhoon Uwan

Last post 5 months ago by bigpearl

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Retiring in Clark SEZ/CFZ

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