
James M B
American looking for information about Philippines
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Registration: 24 March 2014
Canadian coming Philippines wanting ideas for investing by PhilCanbeno1
Hello everyone Salamat for accepting me to your blog. I have been reading several the questions and answers it us great exchange ideas. I have been to Manila twice and spent several trips and time China. I am looking for investment oppurtunities, ...
Don't do it. You will get took is my thought. No way you can compeat here and win. Some internet business can do it but leave your money in your Country. I see lots of oportunity here. But you will need folow all regulations and they do not. ... Read More
Moving to PI? Any suggestions by Vagabondone
I currently live in Vietnam and am thinking of at least coming to check out living/moving to the PI. Not real keen on the heat or humidity. I've heard of a city in the North called Baquio (sp). Don't see it as a destination on the blog. Can ...
Were I live not Cubu. 5000 pso a month up to how much can they take you for. But the 5000 a month can be a nice house in a less desirable area. I see a very nice house here in the country for 15000 a month. Secluded on a hill nice view and all. ... Read More
Where in the Philippines can I rent for less money? by four1cents
Hi One Question? Where or city or region can rent for not cheap, but the bang for the USD? :) Least money? Thank you
Come to our expat meeting on Wensdays. There are 3 here every Wensday. 2 in the day and one at night. Cagayan De Oro. Read More
Where in the Philippines can I rent for less money? by four1cents
Hi One Question? Where or city or region can rent for not cheap, but the bang for the USD? :) Least money? Thank you
Manila area is high. smaller towns under 500,000 to 250,000 people. Near the sea. With a good road and rail if posable. Learn to shop the markets eat the local food, bargan hunt for cloths. That can be fun. Learn the local prices. Keep your ... Read More
living in the phillippines by tom mc cormack
just wondering how life is there ,im seriously considering moving and living in the philippines after living in ireland for the last fifty years and would like to live in a warmer climate
We had some high waves as well here. Small fishing boats did not go out. Read More
living in the phillippines by tom mc cormack
just wondering how life is there ,im seriously considering moving and living in the philippines after living in ireland for the last fifty years and would like to live in a warmer climate
A visa now last 2 years before you have to leave if you keep getting a extention every 2 months. You get a visitors card for ID. so you need not carry your passport. Use the express lane. Here it takes 30 min. to 2 hours to do. Depending on how ... Read More
living in the phillippines by tom mc cormack
just wondering how life is there ,im seriously considering moving and living in the philippines after living in ireland for the last fifty years and would like to live in a warmer climate
Cagayan De Oro. They have 3 expat meeting here every Wend. One at Kingston Lodge. Bit uper crust. 1 At the river bar. In the day after noon. Down Town next to the river and sandbar. Good croud there. Brit, Irish,Spanish, Assie's, Americans, ... Read More
living in the phillippines by tom mc cormack
just wondering how life is there ,im seriously considering moving and living in the philippines after living in ireland for the last fifty years and would like to live in a warmer climate
I live in CDO, We have a Brit and a irishman here that come to our expat meeting. After a few beers it can get loud between the 2 of them. But they leave freinds. We also have Spanish,German, OZ, Americans. Something about potatoes usually starts ... Read More
buy land after marry a filippina by giovannigio
i would like to ask. Can i buy land after marry with a filippina? someone know how it work? thanks
I agree come here rent here live with her for a year. Get to know the family. Many think of a American husband as her and the families new ATM here. Mine is not to bad but I still get hit some for money. Never any money back. On the other hand ... Read More
living in the phillippines by tom mc cormack
just wondering how life is there ,im seriously considering moving and living in the philippines after living in ireland for the last fifty years and would like to live in a warmer climate
Were I live it is safe. Very little crime. Manila is a different story. Most smaller towns are very safe but you do without many things from the biger citys. Small market and all. Philippinios are easy to get along with. Just don't break the ... Read More
Living 2014 on $5000.00 a month in Philippines (living in provience) by Wayne 07
In 2010 I read a question on blog of what is it like living on $5000.00 (U.S A. Dollars) a month in the Philippines. It is 2014 soon to be 2015. I would like to know now how life would be like living on that amount in both the city and country. I ...
I spend U.S. $450 a month rent for a furnished house 2 bed 2 bath 2 air conditioners, gated subdivision, park and pool gardage pick up and such a month. High class area. $400 a month utilities All cable phone. the works. $500 a month for food ... Read More
Living 2014 on $5000.00 a month in Philippines (living in provience) by Wayne 07
In 2010 I read a question on blog of what is it like living on $5000.00 (U.S A. Dollars) a month in the Philippines. It is 2014 soon to be 2015. I would like to know now how life would be like living on that amount in both the city and country. I ...
No only have 1 myself here. On the $2,000 a month. And 3 could get your throat sliced here as well. Read More
roller coaster of emotions on leaving USA and heading to philippines by Wayne 07
Let me first say I have spend much time in the philippines live there from 1987-1989. I am retired from the Marine Corps. Also retiring from civil service. I am 61. I will be 62 in 2015. moving in May 2015 to philippines. My wife is filipina. ...
Yes live here a year. Get out and get to know the area you live in. If you like it here stay. Philippines is a good place to live 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?
What is sucsess here. 200 peso a day? I know a few 1 a pig and duck farmer. He gets by. A internet cafe? They are all over, a cafe 4 to a city block. Bakery 2 to a block. I do not see them getting rich here with those. Make a 3rd rate liveing ... 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?
Cebu would be cheaper. But it is getting expensive there as well. Unless you can set up outside of town propper. I would say 10%. Small towns might save 50% but reliable service and internet? Then travel to a bigger town for much. As most point ... 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, ...
Were I live I spend U.S. $2,000 a month U.S. Have more but can't spend it. 2 bedroom in gated subdivision with pool basket ball court and park for kids. 2 airconditioners in home. I eat native but very well Native, Go out 1 time a week to expat ... 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 ...
Cagayan De Oro C.D.O Has the military base right outside of town. So very safe here and less problems than Davao. Cheaper to live here. town is a little dirtier than Davao. Known for its Universities here. Has 4 big malls and 2 big markets, good ... Read More
Considering leaving the USA to move to Philippines by zinsavage123
Hello everyone :D I am new here by the way. Now I have quite a bit of questions and everyone here seems awesome so here goes. After doing my research it seems moving to the Philippines is what many like to do. The cost of living I hear their vs the ...
Figure it will cost 75 cents to the dollar to live here. Manila Cubu and such more. Eat you can do very well here. Fish Pork, chicken, are good--- Beef is easy to find for soup meat if slow cooked 3 days. Learn the markets here shopping at the ... Read More
BORING LIFE IS SUCKS! by Farnazmhrn
thats all i wanted to say:)
That i Agree on my gramer is bad. But it did not slow me down much in life. Read More
Considering leaving the USA to move to Philippines by zinsavage123
Hello everyone :D I am new here by the way. Now I have quite a bit of questions and everyone here seems awesome so here goes. After doing my research it seems moving to the Philippines is what many like to do. The cost of living I hear their vs the ...
To be honest the Philippines is a 6 bit to the dollar Country, That will cost you 10 bits to the dollar to move here. For the first 2 months. I would not recomend Cebu. Davio, or Manila. but a town large enough to have a imigration office is a must ... 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?
$50,000 U.S you are talking about and want to live off it. Need more than that to start a business here of any size. Figure 80,000 a month rent per month and a 6 month contract. $2,000 a month U.S. Buy the supples. Set up get started and ... Read More
Possible scam? by OzFreddie
I have known a young woman in the Philippines for a few weeks. She hasn't asked me for anything. No money. I offered to buy her a tablet and get it posted to her. She refused. She says she works a 6-day week as a clerk for a factory. She lives in ...
Sounding like a scam to me as well. Poor girl uncle will loan her 500 peso tops to pay back. Or family. Best drop her. Next watter buffalo will need new shoes. or something. Best to make up your mind were you wish to live here. Talk to some ... Read More
Possible scam? by OzFreddie
I have known a young woman in the Philippines for a few weeks. She hasn't asked me for anything. No money. I offered to buy her a tablet and get it posted to her. She refused. She says she works a 6-day week as a clerk for a factory. She lives in ...
I would ask her if she is useing Aunty's phone of a freinds phone up front and right out. All do not have a phone here. That could be a reason. She may be renting a phone to use from a freind or family member. Quit common now I think about it. 1 ... Read More
Can you live on $2800 in cebu phillippines? by dexternik
Hi all I have been doing my research and have found many sites in relations to this but I didn't see much in regards to relationships. I am looking to move to Cebu and plan to marry a filipino I have income and I will always have it. I would like to ...
Yes like upper class. 3 bedroom home travel by taxie, have a maid in twice a week for just you and your wife. Helping her family and you will be broke and in debt in no time. Not near enough! Read More
How to ship belongings from US to Philippines? by robhankins
I am contemplating retirement in the Phils. I am married to a filipina. Does anyone know how best (cheapest) to send personal belongings to the Phils?
I agree with Davao Bruce. There are some trucking companies here in the U.S. that are shipping pods. A 8 foot fiberglass by 4 foot by 6 tall box. They drop it off in your yard and you load it. They pick it up on the 4th day to ship. But there is ... Read More
Ozamiz City by gworsham
I am moving to Ozamiz City, are there any Xpats there from America?
No but several Countrys now warn there citizens to avoid American police if possable. Do to sudden pain & death's that have happened. I belive Germany did so just last week after one of there citizens was stopped here. Read More