violet23
Filipino looking for information about England
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Filipino
Lives in Bulacan
Speaks english/ tagalog
Registration: 10 September 2014
passport for minor in Philippines accompanied by dad mom is abroad. by Lillelam
hello everybody, i would to ask everyone her about minor passport in the philippines. My daughter she is 6 years old and i am planning to reunite with her here abroad, but i was wondering if her biological dad can come with her in the DFA to do the ...
i didnt know that he is blind..anyways,it should be easier now to get ur child a passport,,everything is online now...the application form and appointment system.no more waiting in long lines.it will all be done in less than an hour if u have all ... Read More
passport for minor in Philippines accompanied by dad mom is abroad. by Lillelam
hello everybody, i would to ask everyone her about minor passport in the philippines. My daughter she is 6 years old and i am planning to reunite with her here abroad, but i was wondering if her biological dad can come with her in the DFA to do the ...
hi,so u have been to the official website but,,have you or ur child;s father tried?if he was the one with ur child here in the Philippines then he should be the one to apply ur child for a passport.whatever they will be asked to submit for ur ... Read More
Philippine girl travel by garyww
Is it still very difficult for a Filipina to leave the Philippines?
the government is trying to protect their people and the foreigners as well.especially those who are first time to travel.some are too excited that they dont see the d things that could happen or theyre getting into.as we all aware of,human ... Read More
Final Exit and wanted to return..
do as the POEA told you..secure ur visa from ur employer,,if u first came with an agency ,maybe u still need to go through the same agency.and secure ur Balik Manggagawa papers..if u dont understand or being confused..u just need to ask the POEA ... Read More
passport for minor in Philippines accompanied by dad mom is abroad. by Lillelam
hello everybody, i would to ask everyone her about minor passport in the philippines. My daughter she is 6 years old and i am planning to reunite with her here abroad, but i was wondering if her biological dad can come with her in the DFA to do the ...
i think you should go to the DFA official website for this,,they have all the answers to ur questions,list of proper documents u will need,this is a legal matter and only DFA office can answer ur questions.goodluck www.dfa.gov.ph Read More
Philippine girl travel by garyww
Is it still very difficult for a Filipina to leave the Philippines?
theres nothing to fear with those interviews,, theyre just trying to protect the foreign and our fellow from all the possible bad things that could happen .like human trafficking,prostitution undocumented etc..but if you guys are honest and will ... Read More
Philippine girl travel by garyww
Is it still very difficult for a Filipina to leave the Philippines?
depends if she has the proper documents/visa (if it requires) to travel outside the country..long as she is properly documented,has the means and willing..there should be no problem going anywhere,especially outside the country. Read More
Maids and Nurses - cost of? by pej1111
Just wondering what peoples thoughts are for the cost of a maid and or a nurse? (live in or otherwise) I am planning for the future and if I make the move here it will be for life.
that 5,000Php/week is way too much...her in Philippines ,salary is mostly given every 15days..if its 5,000/month,then its is 2,500 every 15 days.its not common to pay weekly,but some do. Read More
Annulment/divorce options? by Stuza
Hi Guys I've met a wonderful Filipino girl and we've been living together in our expat country for a few years now. We are now looking at our future plans together and how/where we eventually retire but, here's the thing; she's ...
Filing for an annulment take time and money..your ground must be strong,physical abuse is one ground, sexual incompatibility is another one, not supporting the family (kids,if they have),mental and verbal abuse as well can also be grounds..let ur gf ... Read More
recommend me safe and cheap places. by SAMARUK
Hi I'm from Valencia, and next year I will go to the Philippines to be a season and I would like you to recommend me safe and cheap places. Gracias Rose Geetings
Hi ,Philippines itself is a safe and cheap place to go/visit.Your safety could also be based on how you go along with other people (especially strangers) we (filipinos) are welcoming ,friendly and hospitable in nature,and we are genuinely caring but ... Read More
Hiring a Maid by sirrobcentral
Big question, is it OK to ask that a maid be single or unattached? I don't want to come off as though I'm looking for a girlfriend, because I'm not. It's mainly because I'm a bachelor. I just don't want to deal with jealous ...
i understand,,its not easy to get a housemaid these days...i mean someone who can be trusted,honest and professional and with values.good luck to you sirrobcentral! Read More
Hiring a Maid by sirrobcentral
Big question, is it OK to ask that a maid be single or unattached? I don't want to come off as though I'm looking for a girlfriend, because I'm not. It's mainly because I'm a bachelor. I just don't want to deal with jealous ...
Hi, It is Okay to make it a requirement for ur maid to be to be single or unattached,that's ur preference..and with ur reasons on why u prefer that.but its not going to be easy to get one ..for a single one (with no husband) not as hard as a ... Read More
Driving by eduardo001
Hello guys. Do you know is allowed to drive car or scooter if vehicle is owned by someone else? I have Filipino driving license. Kind Regards, Edin
yes you can drive if u have Philippine's driving license,even if u don't own the car .as long as its not a carnapped or u know the owner.like if the owner is ur friend and they let u borrow/drive their car.and ofcourse u know the traffic ... Read More
Cost of private school education for a local by MAGZK
Hi, We are an American family living in UAE with a filipino domestic worker employee. We like her a lot and pay her well by UAE housemaid standards ($1000 per month plus extras). However all her money goes back to Philippines and supporting her ...
hi, as what i have read on all the replies to ur post.All are concerned about u being robbed under ur nose.First ,you giving ur maid that amount of money foe a salary is good enough and should not get her her not having to save any.although she is ... Read More
SEARCHING FOR WORK WITH A STUDENT VISA by missakomaye
Hi all, I hope to get many replies to this post. I really need the help. I tried reading through most of the posts on visas and work permit but none has helped. I am a masters student here in the Philippines but i need to work while studying to help ...
Hi,if ur only target is to work in BPO,its not most likely to happen as most BPO companies here are owned/run by international companies and if they know ur not a local they will surely ask u for a work permit, just like what u experienced.you can ... Read More
Hello from South Africa... by Jared.v
Hi, My name's Jared. I've lived in South Africa all my life. I'm a martial artist who's eyes were opened to the realities of other cultures through martial arts. I am looking to explore the world and experience first hand the ...
welcome..have fun learning and enjoy ..keep safe,,God bless! Read More
Essentials to live in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in the Philippines, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in the Philippines? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what ...
bring along ur daily medicines and special ointments ,coz some brands may not always be available here especially if ur not planning to stay in a big City..In Manila you can find most of the things at a big mall or specialty stores.tho they may ... Read More
Eye cataracts. by Aussie Dave
Could somebody please help me with my question for eye cataract removals please. The thing is that I only have 90% sight in one eye, and my good eye has a cataract which is playing havoc with my sight. I have been doing research of who are the ...
Ur welcome and may ur prob with ur cataract be sort out soon..goodluck and god bess! Read More
Eye cataracts. by Aussie Dave
Could somebody please help me with my question for eye cataract removals please. The thing is that I only have 90% sight in one eye, and my good eye has a cataract which is playing havoc with my sight. I have been doing research of who are the ...
id suggest you do ur op here in Manila, from bigger and more advanced hospitals.Its not they cant do it in those provinces but more advanced hospitals are mainly here in Manila.ur cataract may not be that bad yet so u need not get worried too ... Read More
feel liked or disliked in Tagaytay??? by mikenjane
From Subic to Cebu to Angeles, even Manila, over the years Pinas have always been smiling and nice. This time we are in Tagaytay and it seems the world difference. The weather is great but it seems the people have a disdain for foreigners for some ...
Hi, i think its not that people from Tagaytay are less friendly ..theyre just simply more shy, but people there are warm and welcoming and always have smile for people,be it local or foreign.Maybe theyre not just so used to seeing or talking to ... Read More
Is it crazy to move to Manila with 2 toddlers?? by Nmesqui
Hello everyone! My husbund is considering a great career opportunity in Manila but we are a bit on a fence for the most obvious reasons; it is considered not to be the safest country and natural disasters are quite scary... I would REALLY appreciate ...
hi reading ur post got me thinking of the place where u been when u were here..then finding out at the last part that uve been to blumentritt,,well,,honestly,,its one of the places in manila that is not really foreigner or even local friendly..too ... Read More
Extended families in the Philippines by Peter Clark
When you marry a Filipino you marry the family they say and for much of the time it is true. Family members will at times be overseas workers and generate money for the family in the Philippines. A foreigner in the family will be expected to help ...
In my opinion, Filpinas having foreign bf /husbands and making them responsible for the whole family ,from the monthly allowance to sibling education expenses to house renovation etc..is rather a bad habit than a custom.and for foreign men, they ... Read More
Re: Labour law for maternity leave by Jacson Wan
Hi All, Just need some help for one of my expat worker that is going to give birth soon. Currently now I'm helping to check around whether the company will be paying her salary 100% in full when she is on maternity leave or we will have to ...
yes thats how you compute it, if the 6 highest salary credits of ur employee is 45,000.SSS will then pay her that amount but it will be the company to pay it in advance to the employee and the SSS cheque will reimburst 100% of that from the payment ... Read More
Extended families in the Philippines by Peter Clark
When you marry a Filipino you marry the family they say and for much of the time it is true. Family members will at times be overseas workers and generate money for the family in the Philippines. A foreigner in the family will be expected to help ...
yes extended families is a very common thing here in the Philippines.its one way of showing strong family ties, but i do not agree at some situations wherein a member of the family who worked hard and become successful has to be the one to ... Read More
Re: Labour law for maternity leave by Jacson Wan
Hi All, Just need some help for one of my expat worker that is going to give birth soon. Currently now I'm helping to check around whether the company will be paying her salary 100% in full when she is on maternity leave or we will have to ...
The maternity benefit is equivalent to 100 per cent of the member's average daily salary credit multiplied by 60 days for normal delivery or miscarriage, 78 days for caesarean section delivery. Benefit Computation: 1.Exclude the semester of ... Read More
Re: Labour law for maternity leave by Jacson Wan
Hi All, Just need some help for one of my expat worker that is going to give birth soon. Currently now I'm helping to check around whether the company will be paying her salary 100% in full when she is on maternity leave or we will have to ...
It depends if ur employee is regularor contractual.but based on my exp when i took a maternity leave..theres a certain computation from sss of how much benefit she will be getting from sss and the company pays for her 21 days salary.multiply her ... Read More
looking to buy land in Philippines and build my house by drjones2013
I looking to buy land in Philippines and build my house. Please will someone give me contact information on builders and places where I can buy material.
You shouldve intduced urself properly in ur profile..ur degree.profession or if ur licensed or authorized person to transact or offer ur service to someone seeking land ownership and from a foreign national..sorry to say but it sounds rather scary ... Read More
my employer cancelled my visa by isangson
Hello everyone please i need help im here in philippines for a vacation i supposed to flight back in bahrain next week but my employer cancelled my visa wirhout any noticr or any rrason while im on vacation.help me please to whom i can complain.im ...
i think u should rely this matter to DOLE, POEA, OWWA and ur agency..read and clear out all thats in ur employment contract regarding termination.were u allowed by ur employer to have a vacation and for how long? etc...im sure its better to get ... Read More
Philippines Stopping Filipinas from Leaving As A Tourist? by thailen
I have a filipina girlfriend who I invited to live with me in Thailand. She is hearing that Thailand immigration is stopping filipinos at the Bangkok airport for not having enugh thai money, for not having a valid reason to come in, etc., even ...
just tell them the truth if they ask you..always good to tell the truth..they might know ur married but they will still ask u anyway,for the sake of testing ur honesty ..dont give them reason to doubt you.theyre just trying to protect their ... Read More
Philippines Stopping Filipinas from Leaving As A Tourist? by thailen
I have a filipina girlfriend who I invited to live with me in Thailand. She is hearing that Thailand immigration is stopping filipinos at the Bangkok airport for not having enugh thai money, for not having a valid reason to come in, etc., even ...
it is not about stopping Filipinas from leaving as tourist..i think its more of protecting them from staying illegal in other countries that could lead into danger or immigration problems eventually..i think that if they could satisfy the ... Read More
Long term rental of apartment. by dok49
Hi, my name is Gerald. Im 66 and a dual citizen of America and Australia on pensions now. I have a family in Angeles City, costing more and more everyday to support now that the Australian dollar has fallen so far. but, my family and I(mostly me) ...
sent you a private message regarding ur post,,,sent u link and some info of a place to rent in clark near sm and it cost lower..good luck! Read More
Long term rental of apartment. by dok49
Hi, my name is Gerald. Im 66 and a dual citizen of America and Australia on pensions now. I have a family in Angeles City, costing more and more everyday to support now that the Australian dollar has fallen so far. but, my family and I(mostly me) ...
Try looking at Olx.com.u can find there lots of listed place to rent .u can put the location and price range according to ur budget and see pics of the actual location.just be careful meetibg up.male sure u have someone with u who can help u ... Read More
Starting a bed space business in Philippines. by Andreas Greek
I am married to a Filipina and we are planning to start a bed space business in Philippines. The place where we will build it is flexible and definetely near university, college or factory. I am thinking of building around 100 square meters.However, ...
the cost of bed spacer here depends on ur location, if ts near universities and near the main road,for students it would cost about 1,500 in a 4 to 6 bed units in a room.atleast one toilet and bath for every room...one common laundry area which ... Read More
Is it crazy to move to Manila with 2 toddlers?? by Nmesqui
Hello everyone! My husbund is considering a great career opportunity in Manila but we are a bit on a fence for the most obvious reasons; it is considered not to be the safest country and natural disasters are quite scary... I would REALLY appreciate ...
It is going to be really crazy moving in to any place with toddlers if u don't know how to handle them...they're a handful,i know,, been there ,done that...and danger is everywhere too,not just in the Philippines.It could even be worst ... Read More
visa double registration birthcertificate by clariceche
double registration of my birthcertificate hi everyone! anybody of you who can help me.. I applied in the belgium embassy last april 2014.. unfortunately it was denied.. my partner decided that i will apply again,,now the time when I requested ...
if you already have ur passport ,why are you still having problems now with ur birth certificate..having ur passport means u have submitted the required documents which is ur birth certificate authenticated by the NSO ryt? if u really have a ... Read More
Mindset Filipino currency by Wayne 07
When I go to buy something in Philippines I convert the price to U. S. dollars and start thinking how much I am spending from Amercian mindset not filipino. The problem with this is that I don't get a real understanding of the cost from ...
the best thing you can give the filipinos for their good service is appreciation...the sincere "Thank you" will make their heart smile and u can expect them even with the very small tip u give them,,when u give them a smile and thank ... Read More
Moving too Marilao Bulacan in 4 weeks by cossack40uk
Hi All I am a brass and woodwind musical instrument repairer and musician ( trombone player ) from the UK. Have been heading a repair center and managing a music shop here In Singapore for the last 7 years, with a 2 year break in the middle to live ...
Hello Dave,,would love to hang around and bring friends over ur bistro,,im just 20 mins away from marilao..i also love listening to good music,,i sing too by friends requests,heheh...Goodluck on ur upcoming bistro..hope more expats and non-expats ... Read More
Newbie by missakomaye
Hello All, I'm new to the Philippines, still in a hotel and house hunting. Came here for Masters of Arts(PSYCHOLOGY) LOOKING forward to make loads of friends. Its been lonely since I came in. Ohhh I didn't mention my name, Its Joy,old ...
Hi Joy,,welcome! Hope you enjoy ur stay here and meet new good friends..its good to be friendly but always be careful too and keep safe.. :) :cheers: Read More
Maids and Nurses - cost of? by pej1111
Just wondering what peoples thoughts are for the cost of a maid and or a nurse? (live in or otherwise) I am planning for the future and if I make the move here it will be for life.
maids or house helpers salary ranges 4k and above,thats usually a stay-in,food and accommodation is free,below 5k salary.it will the employers responsibility to pay for her SSS and Philhealth contributions, thats the Kasambahay Law.They should also ... Read More
Traveling to Philippines by Farokh Khoie
Hello everyone, Greeting, I will travel to Philippines on coming November and would like to more about your experience there, can anyone guide me or giving a advise regarding the life of in Philippines and how I should conduct my self. This is my ...
Just always be cautious and alert,with ur things,with people you talk to,and the places u intend to visit.almost everything here us cheap,unless u will get it from an exclusive hotel or resort,careful in being too friendly and kind,filipinos are ... Read More
Mariage Annulment with filipina. Need copy of annulment in Cebu by dctrno60
I hv been trying to find out who where or how I can get a copy of annulment filed in Cebu phil by my wife who I married here in calif.. she told me that her annulment was finalized but when I ask her for a copy she refuses...now I hv the suspicious ...
Hello. i think if ur married in California, thats where u should file divorce.i think annulment only applies for marriage done here in Philippines since we dont have divorce here.and if ur ex wife did filed an annulment, u will be able to know ... Read More
Looking good Frined in Manila by Yazan8001
hi guys I'm a first time to Visit Manila here for truism but would love to meet up with new frined just to get around the place And drink coffee and shopping
Welcome to the Philippines, hope u enjoy ur stay here.Be careful meeting up with "new friends"..there are group of people here who are tourist like you, they too like to explore Philippines by group, good to have some locals with you who ... Read More
how much i can earn with raise a pig by giovannigio
i would like to ask expat people if someone know, how much it is possible to earn if i buy a baby pig for 1500, o 2500 php and then raise it , and then sell it when it is 100 kilo? thanks
ur welcome....remember that every business is a risk..even those who have their expertise on certain business,they dont always go the way they want it. what more in venturing on something u dont anything about but just words from a not so experts ... Read More
how much i can earn with raise a pig by giovannigio
i would like to ask expat people if someone know, how much it is possible to earn if i buy a baby pig for 1500, o 2500 php and then raise it , and then sell it when it is 100 kilo? thanks
just an honest opinion...do not try to venture in something that u havent tried urself and just rely on what just been told to you...things are always easier said than done...it usually sounds easier than the actual.If u want to try raising pigs ... Read More
what i can visit in manila o near manila? by giovannigio
i will be in makati city for some day, i would like to know what i can visit in makati city o near makati city just with one day trip? thanks you
ur welcome..keep safe and hope u enjoy ur stay here in the philippines. Read More
what i can visit in manila o near manila? by giovannigio
i will be in makati city for some day, i would like to know what i can visit in makati city o near makati city just with one day trip? thanks you
not so safe for you to go to baclaran alone...better to have a company whom u can trust too. Read More
info on moving from GB to Philippines by MELVYN P
Hi, I will be moving to the phippines but so much i need to know, How much money can i carry in cheque or cash,what is the best way to send a large amount as i will be selling my proerty here and getting married and buying a house. what can any one ...
hi there..its nice to hear u chose Philippines for a place to retire.But lots of things u have to know before deciding to stay for good.Make sure you are not marrying someone just because u wanted to stay for good and with the thinking that it will ... Read More