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Cost of health insurance 70+

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Health Care in The Philippines

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Typhoons and the aftermath.

Last post 4 months ago by PalawOne

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Life Living amongst every day Filipinos

Last post 4 months ago by bigpearl

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How to acquire firearms license ?

Last post 4 months ago by Cherryann01

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Taking Your Filipina Girlfriend on Holiday in SE Asia

Last post 4 months ago by Cherryann01

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US Social Security

Last post 4 months ago by Jason_Canadian near Clark

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lifting of BLACKLIST....does it lift after 5years or never...?

Last post 4 months ago by Lotus Eater

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Moving to Phillipines end of Aug. 2025

Last post 4 months ago by Lotus Eater

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Investment Advisor

Last post 4 months ago by Dok KC

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Police Clearance from home country

Last post 4 months ago by coineken

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Davao expats

Last post 4 months ago by Travelnman59

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Expats in Pampanga ?

Last post 4 months ago by Sanchezbb

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Looking for advise for most effective remote internet device?

Last post 4 months ago by seluzmeu

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Poor PLDT Internet Connection (with or without storms)

Last post 4 months ago by Calif-Native

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NAIA T3 Grab Service booking desk incompetency

Last post 4 months ago by jakeqt

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The Philippines, a welcoming destination to expats?

Last post 5 months ago by Jackson4

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How do you like living in Lapu-Lapu?

Last post 5 months ago by Lotus Eater

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Wise Exchange Rate

Last post 5 months ago by Andy_1963

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Travel / Emmigration with DUI

Last post 5 months ago by Bhavna

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Basic Healthcare Manila

Last post 5 months ago by bigpearl

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Bored with inflight entertainment?

Last post 5 months ago by Lotus Eater

5 replies

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China sees surge in inbound tourism and sales of duty-free goods

Last post 5 months ago by Jackson4

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Most common scams in the Philippines

Last post 5 months ago by Lotus Eater

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Why I dont like Gcash

Last post 5 months ago by danfinn

47 replies

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TALK360 (Skype alternative)

Last post 5 months ago by vehicross100

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Google Play Store with foreign Google Accounts

Last post 5 months ago by tphgawn

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Real estate attorney

Last post 5 months ago by kbustin

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Maybe be some bad news for American ex-pats

Last post 5 months ago by Jackson4

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Philippines-China sea dispute also legal battlefield with cyber suit

Last post 5 months ago by leemckinney1154

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International School

Last post 5 months ago by swt90alum

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Affordable Housing Close to International School in the Philippines

Last post 5 months ago by swt90alum

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New Member moving to the Philippines

Last post 5 months ago by swt90alum

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Internet Gambling From The Philippines

Last post 5 months ago by naveediwdahdkbd

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EV's. Should I or not?

Last post 5 months ago by bigpearl

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World War III anyone

Last post 5 months ago by Bhavna

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Taxes for expats in the Philippines

Last post 6 months ago by Brojeslov

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SSA Direct Deposit to BDO Questions

Last post 6 months ago by danfinn

13 replies

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Why are Rentals so expensive in Manila?

Last post 6 months ago by tequilajordan23

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Good places to take kids in PH?

Last post 6 months ago by Cherryann01

9 replies

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Three PH islands prove that zero waste works :-)

Last post 6 months ago by pnwcyclist

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Philippine Retirement Authority Website & Facebook Page

Last post 6 months ago by PalawOne

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Wifi Calling

Last post 6 months ago by mati_steve

9 replies

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Metromart Shopping

Last post 6 months ago by Enzyte Bob

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The Philippines and Taiwan

Last post 6 months ago by bigpearl

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U.S. Philippines Ambassador warns of deportation under Trump

Last post 6 months ago by Fred

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AI model blackmails engineer

Last post 6 months ago by mati_steve

1 reply

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WI-FI calling from the philippines

Last post 6 months ago by danfinn

2 replies

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Rentals - Lamudi, or....?

Last post 6 months ago by Jackson4

6 replies

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Property for Sale or Rent

Last post 6 months ago by bigpearl

24 replies

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Expat expertise needed

Last post 6 months ago by Cherryann01

39 replies

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Remitly, Wise or?

Last post 7 months ago by danfinn

27 replies

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Some Philippine priorities & progress indicators

Last post 7 months ago by Eccles Bluebottle

7 replies

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Owning rental property to satisfy physical address proof

Last post 7 months ago by danfinn

12 replies

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All For The Sake Of A Selfie

Last post 7 months ago by Brojeslov

2 replies

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Behind the AI boom .. the Philippine digital-sweatshops

Last post 7 months ago by danfinn

38 replies

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Where do I go to extend my stay as a tourist ?

Last post 7 months ago by stevenkirchner2

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Help me choose a school

Last post 7 months ago by Fred

2 replies

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20ft shipping container LA to Subic?

Last post 7 months ago by danfinn

6 replies

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Looking for a job in Manila

Last post 7 months ago by Deborahmclean_54

11 replies

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Hiring a Maid

Last post 7 months ago by Deborahmclean_54

22 replies

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SRRV agent: cost and recommendation?

Last post 7 months ago by danfinn

9 replies

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Philippines economy is doing quite well

Last post 7 months ago by danfinn

10 replies

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Where to deposit US treasury cheque in PH

Last post 7 months ago by danfinn

52 replies

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American ex-pats social security payments.

Last post 7 months ago by Fred

82 replies

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Is this relevant info for our Philippines SSA folks?

Last post 7 months ago by bigpearl

26 replies

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What do expats do to earn extra money ?

Last post 7 months ago by bizwizard

1 reply

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Places to live in Cebu, Philippines

Last post 7 months ago by arty5987

6 replies

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Bringing in cellphone to Philippines

Last post 7 months ago by danfinn

1 reply

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Introduce Yourself

Last post 7 months ago by Cherryann01

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Japan-Philippines defence pact in focus .. Ishiba visits Marcos

Last post 7 months ago by Cherryann01

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SRRV renewal 2025

Last post 7 months ago by piattepye

0 reply

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Shipping documents from US to Southern Leyte via FedEx

Last post 7 months ago by jcole4455

4 replies

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Filipina Tennis Sensation

Last post 7 months ago by bigpearl

62 replies

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Returning from a Canadian Road Trip

Last post 7 months ago by danfinn

6 replies

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Hmm .. is this different from Russian missles on Cuba?

Last post 7 months ago by Bhavna

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Expats in Cebu

Last post 7 months ago by bigpearl

1 reply

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Returning to Baguio and Ilocos Sur

Last post 7 months ago by mugtech

124 replies

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World's Best Islands to Visit for 2025

Last post 7 months ago by mugtech

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Best dating site to meet a good lady?

Last post 7 months ago by Mighty M

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