Ate1
American looking for information about Philippines
Forum posts
60
About me
American
Lives in NYC
Registration: 29 June 2014
Travelling to Ozamiz
You have to be careful wherever you go, in almost all countries of the world. Do not be conspicuous in your dress or free when discussing your financial business. If you don't have money, you have less risk, but, still, you have to be alert ... Read More
How to obtain resident permit or long term visa for Philippines by Arthas
Hello; I would like to come and search for job or business opportunities in Philippines but i can only stay 21 days in Philippines with tourist visa. My nationality is Turkish. Is there any other way to extend this duration before or after i go to ...
The tourist stay is now 30 days, not 21. You can apply at the embassy in your country for a tourist visa for 56 (maybe 60 days now). You can apply for an extension once you are there and running out of time. One word to the wise, though, the ... Read More
Cost of living in the Philippines 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in the Philippines in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Philippines you are living in. How much does it cost to live in the ...
Hahahaha....I knew there had to be a kicker! Read More
Cost of living in the Philippines 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in the Philippines in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Philippines you are living in. How much does it cost to live in the ...
How is that possible? Are you saying that your monthly expenses of $2000 allows you, your lady and a child to live like royalty in the USA? Only David Blaine can do something like that, because that is one heck of a magic trick! That includes ... Read More
Cost of living in the Philippines 聳 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in the Philippines in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Philippines you are living in. How much does it cost to live in the ...
Can you please elaborate on "nil" when you mentioned the cost for education? Do you mean that if you wanted to attend school there as a foreigner it is for free? Read More
if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio
If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...
Yes, good advice. I am so surprised at how so many men behave like teenagers when they meet a woman in the Philippnes. Grown men experiencing "puppy-love", so trusting and naive to think they will build a utopian nest with their young ... Read More
if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio
If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...
Who so? Don't understand.... Read More
if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio
If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...
My suggestion: concentrate on doing something with your life where you are. Stabilize yourself economically and build on a financial plan, with an eye towards the future to living in the Philippines. You need money, a significant amount to form a ... Read More
planning to move to Zamboanga, Philippines to make good businesses by mohamedmohsen
hello :), i want to move to philippines and marry a girl there , so i must make good businesses to keep living there. so any suggestions for good businesses ? thanks in advance :)
Please do yourself a favor and forget the idea of investing significant money in the Philippines. My friend, you will stand a very good chance of losing it all. Doing business in the Philippines is not a good idea. The red-tape is horrendous and ... Read More
if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio
If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...
Good for you that you are content where you are and have a loving companion. Yes, I had a pinay gf for 11 years and we had a wonderful relationship. She passed on, otherwise we would have been together still; but I have been dating another pinay ... Read More
if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio
If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...
You seem to have good judgement in your approach to living abroad. Your thinking is similar to mine. I move about like a nomad, thinking that if I wake up and say to myself, hey, I really like this place and don't want to leave, then I just ... Read More
if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio
If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...
Maybe you should open up a Diet Spa: you won't have to do anything but let the clients hang out on the grounds, and there won't be any place for them to go. Just keep them walking! Hahaha. The only places in the Philippines that I do not ... Read More
if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio
If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...
Great information. I like that strategy. It depends on the province you are in, I guess. The values are different. What about security? How do you find your security situation where you are living, Tommieboy? Read More
if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio
If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...
Good thinking. I had the same thought. Set up so you keep your potential loss to a minimum. But I don't think it is a good idea- at least for me- to think of even buying like that unless I had a baby with the girl and put it all under the ... Read More
if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio
If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...
It would be interesting to know if leasing in the Philippines is actually legal. I know it is done, but the reason why I raise the issue of it being really legal is because I remember when I was living in Thailand, another Asian country where ... Read More
if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio
If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...
Paesano, think carefully about your game-plan! Maybe you should just live there for one year before you make any decisions. Pensa! Read More
if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio
If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...
Hello. What are the tax savings on the cob house? Would you know? It seems that building the low-cost home, which would not be for long-term living, would also save a significant amount of money when the assessment is done. I am just curious to ... Read More
if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio
If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...
You seem to have an overly sensitive ego to have to go out of your way to protect it by parsing words. Your meaning was clear. My advice to you is to just think before you comment. Lets keep it civil. Read More
if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio
If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...
I am sure there are many decent women,not only in the provinces of the Philippines, but also in the cities. Duplicity and sincerity are not characteristics of human nature which are restricted to those who live in either an urban area or a rural ... Read More
if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio
If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...
It seems you already received lots of great advice. If you are smart, you will listen to the advice and follow much of it. If you don't mind living in a condo, as somebody suggested, buy one for yourself. You can have title to it. If you have ... 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, ...
You can live very well on 5000 per month in many places in the world, my friend. You can live well in a provincial city or town in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, France, Eastern Europe. You can live very well in the USA or Canada for that amount ... Read More
if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio
If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...
First of all, do not fully trust your girlfriend! Its sad to say but you must protect yourself, and know that love oftentimes goes sour, so you need to have a game plan in place if that happens. Rent first until you are sure that your relationship ... Read More
how much is it for a retirement visa their in the philippines ? by 9434yzxq
i thinking to live only their for 6 months a year and which is best to pay visa fees all the time or go for a retirement visa?is their ant other info im missing?
Yes, they are steep if you are not buying property but if you purchase a condo, that money can be applied to the purchase, or you can just outright bye the condo and the minimum is retained as part of your "hard asset". I would never park ... Read More
how much is it for a retirement visa their in the philippines ? by 9434yzxq
i thinking to live only their for 6 months a year and which is best to pay visa fees all the time or go for a retirement visa?is their ant other info im missing?
Thanks for the information in your reply. In noting that retirees seeking to live abroad constitute a market in excess of one to two billion dollars, the Philippines charged ts retirement authority to compete for a sizable slice of this market. ... 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 ...
I really can't think why a mother of even one child would want to relocate to living in Manila/Makati. Your children will find better opportunities in other countries. For you and your husband, no problem, if you like living with all that ... Read More
how much is it for a retirement visa their in the philippines ? by 9434yzxq
i thinking to live only their for 6 months a year and which is best to pay visa fees all the time or go for a retirement visa?is their ant other info im missing?
If you opt to get the retirement visa and place your money in one of the listed Philippine banks, you in effect are opening a foreign bank account, and you have to keep in mind that there are new American laws governing foreign bank accounts opened ... Read More
The Philippines- Views from a woman's standpoint? by Kimimela
So, I've been reading this forum for some time, and had gotten quite excited about possibly settling there. Until, I spoke to another woman on the forum. Now, the forum is absolutely dripping with glowing testimonials from males about how perfect ...
Hi. Yes, I agree with you. The topic got off track when somebody began mouthing off about how offended he was to see older guys with young women. As a matter of fact, he was quite disparaging in his comments. This automatically invited a heated ... Read More
The Philippines- Views from a woman's standpoint? by Kimimela
So, I've been reading this forum for some time, and had gotten quite excited about possibly settling there. Until, I spoke to another woman on the forum. Now, the forum is absolutely dripping with glowing testimonials from males about how perfect ...
Hi. Sorry, not referring to you. It was intended for the person who made some snide remarks about "old fart degenerates" in the Philippines. He called the older men with young women whom he saw "degenerates" and "old ... Read More
The Philippines- Views from a woman's standpoint? by Kimimela
So, I've been reading this forum for some time, and had gotten quite excited about possibly settling there. Until, I spoke to another woman on the forum. Now, the forum is absolutely dripping with glowing testimonials from males about how perfect ...
Yes, and the world is getting smaller and smaller and there are fewer and fewer places we can escape to. Hurry up and stake your claim under your coconut tree! Read More
The Philippines- Views from a woman's standpoint? by Kimimela
So, I've been reading this forum for some time, and had gotten quite excited about possibly settling there. Until, I spoke to another woman on the forum. Now, the forum is absolutely dripping with glowing testimonials from males about how perfect ...
Hehehe...I love to hear that! Love to hear about guys who never lose there zest for living. Life as a man or woman does not stop at retirement age. It stops when you die. Almost all people who express opinions about other people's morality or ... Read More
The Philippines- Views from a woman's standpoint? by Kimimela
So, I've been reading this forum for some time, and had gotten quite excited about possibly settling there. Until, I spoke to another woman on the forum. Now, the forum is absolutely dripping with glowing testimonials from males about how perfect ...
Hi. I liked your post and I agree with your comments. Usually, the people who express horror or disgust at seeing older guys with young women have some psychological issues. This is my opinion. Like the guy who posted about "old farts" ... Read More
The Philippines- Views from a woman's standpoint? by Kimimela
So, I've been reading this forum for some time, and had gotten quite excited about possibly settling there. Until, I spoke to another woman on the forum. Now, the forum is absolutely dripping with glowing testimonials from males about how perfect ...
I was in Cagayan de Oro and when asking about weather patterns, the locals told me that they do not get typhoons. The year after that there was a torrential downpour and flash floods that killed thousands! Many people were swept out into the bay ... Read More
The Philippines- Views from a woman's standpoint? by Kimimela
So, I've been reading this forum for some time, and had gotten quite excited about possibly settling there. Until, I spoke to another woman on the forum. Now, the forum is absolutely dripping with glowing testimonials from males about how perfect ...
That is very interesting that you say that. I have never had anybody ask me for money there, except maybe some street kids who were begging.. It could be that you are hanging out with the wrong Philippinos. If you hang out with poor people like ... Read More
The Philippines- Views from a woman's standpoint? by Kimimela
So, I've been reading this forum for some time, and had gotten quite excited about possibly settling there. Until, I spoke to another woman on the forum. Now, the forum is absolutely dripping with glowing testimonials from males about how perfect ...
Vee52, keeping your home as a rental property may not be such a bad idea. If you take that money in cash what will you do as a retiree if inflation hits hard? Or there is serious devaluation? If you can earn a good rent, that money will do you ... Read More
The Philippines- Views from a woman's standpoint? by Kimimela
So, I've been reading this forum for some time, and had gotten quite excited about possibly settling there. Until, I spoke to another woman on the forum. Now, the forum is absolutely dripping with glowing testimonials from males about how perfect ...
Hi. I forgot to mention to you that you may want to explore the possibility of living in Malaysia. The Malaysians are more advanced than the Philippinos when it comes to competing in the retirement market. Many countries are vying with one another ... Read More
The Philippines- Views from a woman's standpoint? by Kimimela
So, I've been reading this forum for some time, and had gotten quite excited about possibly settling there. Until, I spoke to another woman on the forum. Now, the forum is absolutely dripping with glowing testimonials from males about how perfect ...
Well, you are living there for four years: you tell me! Hehehe...There must be something you like about the Philippines and the people. I have traveled the world and in my opinion the pinoys are among the friendliest, warmest people I have met. ... Read More
Living Here in the phillipines by fgarthon
Well my friends the philipines is a wondefull place to live. but with money be careful i have lost all my money here cause i trusted the wrong kind of people. aAny way living hee is easy you just need t ave money to live here .
You do have some good points, but the cursory justice was resorted to because the Philippine judicial system does not serve the rights of the people. The time to bring those charged with serious offenses is absurd. I believe that the bottom line is ... Read More
The Philippines- Views from a woman's standpoint? by Kimimela
So, I've been reading this forum for some time, and had gotten quite excited about possibly settling there. Until, I spoke to another woman on the forum. Now, the forum is absolutely dripping with glowing testimonials from males about how perfect ...
HI. Actually, I live in both places. I live six months Philippines, six months in the States and have been doing that for almost five years now. Rizal is my base of operations in the Philippines, in Luzon. From there I have visited different ... Read More
The Philippines- Views from a woman's standpoint? by Kimimela
So, I've been reading this forum for some time, and had gotten quite excited about possibly settling there. Until, I spoke to another woman on the forum. Now, the forum is absolutely dripping with glowing testimonials from males about how perfect ...
Keep exploring! There are many places where you can find a niche for yourself in the world, and the Philippines is no exception. If you really want quiet and natural beauty, explore Leyte and Samar, but keep to their west side; the east side faces ... Read More
The Philippines- Views from a woman's standpoint? by Kimimela
So, I've been reading this forum for some time, and had gotten quite excited about possibly settling there. Until, I spoke to another woman on the forum. Now, the forum is absolutely dripping with glowing testimonials from males about how perfect ...
First of all, if you think that the Philippines is so mismanaged, why do you live there? Maybe it is time for you to go. My criticism of the American governments presence in the Philippines is with the presence of the American military, which is a ... Read More
The Philippines- Views from a woman's standpoint? by Kimimela
So, I've been reading this forum for some time, and had gotten quite excited about possibly settling there. Until, I spoke to another woman on the forum. Now, the forum is absolutely dripping with glowing testimonials from males about how perfect ...
All best of luck to you and your family. The simple life is best. As long as the basics are taken care of and you have family, you have a lot. God bless. Read More
The Philippines- Views from a woman's standpoint? by Kimimela
So, I've been reading this forum for some time, and had gotten quite excited about possibly settling there. Until, I spoke to another woman on the forum. Now, the forum is absolutely dripping with glowing testimonials from males about how perfect ...
What is now terrifying is that the Philippines signed an agreement with the US and there will be bases set up or expanded around the Philippines. One of the sites is on the sanctuary island of Palawan. Already, local fishermen near the designated ... Read More
The Philippines- Views from a woman's standpoint? by Kimimela
So, I've been reading this forum for some time, and had gotten quite excited about possibly settling there. Until, I spoke to another woman on the forum. Now, the forum is absolutely dripping with glowing testimonials from males about how perfect ...
Well, there are depraved people all over the world. You don't have to go to the Philippines to see them, but I an tell from reading your post that you are not an open-minded person and, whether you want to realize it or not, you do engage in ... Read More
The Philippines- Views from a woman's standpoint? by Kimimela
So, I've been reading this forum for some time, and had gotten quite excited about possibly settling there. Until, I spoke to another woman on the forum. Now, the forum is absolutely dripping with glowing testimonials from males about how perfect ...
Its all about what you are looking for, what your expectations are. I would suggest that anywhere you go in the third-world you keep a very open mind and do not indulge in self-righteous judgments (I am not suggesting that you would) towards the ... Read More
Palawan- Busuanga
Best to stay away from the southern areas of Palawan and Sulu sea southern coastal areas due to Muslim pirate activities that might result in a kidnapping. Better to be safe than sorry. There is also a strong US travel advisory for the Sulu Sea ... Read More
Baguio city by Fishing-Fox
Does any member here live in Baguio city ?
Hello. How do you like living in Baguio? Do you find it too congested and polluted? The last I was there, about five years ago, the roads seemed narrow and easily congested. I hear that once winter arrives, you are usually corralled in for the ... Read More
best cities or areas for expats? by c13384
Since I plan on visiting the Philippiones July of 2010 I'd like to check out some of the most recommeneded areas for settlement for expats. Does anyone have a list for me that they'd care to share? From some readings I'v done I wonder if it makes ...
Also, people in ILigan used to say that they don't get typhoons. I remember a friend telling me that the year before they were hit by a heavy rain storm that caused a flash flood that resulted in thousands dead or missing. Storms always have ... Read More
Living Here in the phillipines by fgarthon
Well my friends the philipines is a wondefull place to live. but with money be careful i have lost all my money here cause i trusted the wrong kind of people. aAny way living hee is easy you just need t ave money to live here .
Well, I respect your opinion but I believe that draconian justice in the case of violent crime is honorable for society to carry out. People who have no compassion for victims of violent crime are those who really have a profound lack of empathy for ... Read More
Living Here in the phillipines by fgarthon
Well my friends the philipines is a wondefull place to live. but with money be careful i have lost all my money here cause i trusted the wrong kind of people. aAny way living hee is easy you just need t ave money to live here .
The best place in the Philippines for crime-management is in Davao City. The Duterte family has done an excellent job in making that city relatively safe. Its sad to say, but in countries where desperation is a never-ending way of life for most ... Read More
Whats it like for an American living in the Philippines? I am single by Michael Donth
I am coming to the Philippines in March for the first time. I would like to stay in either Davao, Cebu City or Dumaguete. I am single and retired. My dream is to live there forever. How long can I stay before I have to leave the country and if I was ...
As far as the safety of Mindanao goes, I lived in Cagayan de Oro for two years and have spent extended visits down as far a ILigan. Cagayan is a nice place, so is ILigan, and I never had a major problem in either place, but let me share with you ... Read More
Whats it like for an American living in the Philippines? I am single by Michael Donth
I am coming to the Philippines in March for the first time. I would like to stay in either Davao, Cebu City or Dumaguete. I am single and retired. My dream is to live there forever. How long can I stay before I have to leave the country and if I was ...
Hi Munawar....Nice comment. How about sharing some of those scams that the girls used so we can add that to our knowledge. Read More
Whats it like for an American living in the Philippines? I am single by Michael Donth
I am coming to the Philippines in March for the first time. I would like to stay in either Davao, Cebu City or Dumaguete. I am single and retired. My dream is to live there forever. How long can I stay before I have to leave the country and if I was ...
I have traveled to many places in the Philippines and I can say that there are many areas that are safe and many that are not. You have to do your homework and research the areas by Island, and by province on that island. For example: Mindanao ... Read More
Tablas Island Romblon. by casey63
Hi Everyone. I recently visited Tablas Island in Romblon group. What a beautiful place. I put out a few feelers there in regard to purchasing some land. If anyone knows about some land for sale, particularly in Ferrol or Looc, I could be interested. ...
HI. Unless you are married to a pinay, you won't be able to purchase land. Foreigners can not have free-hold. In other words you can't hold title to land in the Philippines. Maybe you can lease it, but even that could turn out to be a ... Read More
Whats it like for an American living in the Philippines? I am single by Michael Donth
I am coming to the Philippines in March for the first time. I would like to stay in either Davao, Cebu City or Dumaguete. I am single and retired. My dream is to live there forever. How long can I stay before I have to leave the country and if I was ...
Hi. I have been to Mindanao and nobody from the embassy ever stopped me to caution me or tell me I had to sign a waiver. I went down as far as ILigan. The travel advisory cautions citizens about gong to Mindanao but I have never heard of anybody ... Read More