lee
@leem817
American looking for information about Philippines
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About me
American
Lives in Chicago
Speaks tagalog, spanish, english, greek
Registration: 16 July 2010
Looking for friends to explore Manila by Xpatmanila
Hi all, We are Asian expat couple in our 20's and 30's living in Manila..we would like to meet like minded people from all over the world who are living in Manila..our interests are golf,badminton,cooking,shopping and traveling..let's ...
Thanks, i will be interested your offer to explore Manila. So how will I contact you? Read More
Properties in philippines is a good investment? by maria romero 2
Properties in Philippines is a good investment?
Yes, it's a good investment and I bought coconut farm in Batangas and a condo unit in Mandaluyong city. Read More
Permanent Residency 13a, Does it Affect your Social Security Checks? by CharlesHarman
If you get your permanent residency 13a does it affect your ss checks. That is if you become Dual Citizen or permanent resident, can the US take away your social security check? Also if you are permanent resident can you get a Filipino Passport?
If you get your permanent residency 13a does it affect your ss checks. That is if you become Dual Citizen or permanent resident, can the US take away your social security check? Also if you are permanent resident can you get a Filipino Passport?It ... Read More
living in the philippines by don_bernardo
hi. iam a 60 year old thats married to a filipino lady, we are thinking about moving to live in the philippines from england. but iam worried that only having about 60.000 pounds to live on will not be enough. i realise it depends on how i spend the ...
Hey guys, I think what don_bernardo, who is 60 years old, is asking for advice is whether 60k pounds is enough to live on for retirement, not really about starting a business. Am I right? 60k would just be barely enough to set up a house / ... Read More
living in the philippines by don_bernardo
hi. iam a 60 year old thats married to a filipino lady, we are thinking about moving to live in the philippines from england. but iam worried that only having about 60.000 pounds to live on will not be enough. i realise it depends on how i spend the ...
hi. iam a 60 year old thats married to a filipino lady, we are thinking about moving to live in the philippines from england. but iam worried that only having about 60.000 pounds to live on will not be enough. i realise it depends on how i spend the ... Read More
My Recent Trip to the Philippines - mini report by female_expat
Edited as requested
for female expat and Fil/Am mom both of you are trouble maker, ignorant. If you dont like the Phil. then stay away, we don't want you here. WTF go away!! 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, ...
Those are just some of the reasons why it is nice to live somewhere near Dumaguete City. The 461 sqm.lot for Sale (P1.2M only) phils VAservices For this price, this a good buy 2603 pesos per sqm. however like myself before I buy, I need to see the ... Read More
EXPAT NETWORKING IN ALABANG, MAKATI AND THE FORT by pinaymentor
Thanks to Arlette, she suggested that I post again a new topic on our Expat Networking group. Our goal for this meeting since this is our first meeting is to get to know one another, get some people who would like to help me lead this group, and ...
Kevin, Check the Tivoli Garden Residence in Mandaluyong. Currently they are constructing the 4th tower, Iris Tower and I recently bought 3 bedroom condo there. My realtor advisor may have a move in condo available. You can call my realtor advisor ... Read More
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You are in the wrong place, amigo. This is a Philippine forum. leem817 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, ...
expat1, 5K a month in the Philippines specially if you decided to live in the province in any province, you will live like a king really!! Hail to the king!!!!!!!!!!!! leem817 Read More
Hi, an important message from a new member here by Jean van den Berg
Hi, I麓m new here and in the future I want to live in the Phillipines. I麓m not religious at all and I don麓t believe in God, so I wonder how I can cope with that in the very religious Phillipines?
I麓m not religious at all and I don麓t believe in God, so I wonder how I can cope with that in the very religious Phillipines?Jean, Honestly, Jesus Christ will show you the way. leem817 Read More
Annulment in Philippines? by Rheasman
Greetings and thanks for any help you may be able to render. Im 3 years without the woman i love and lived with in China just because i cant find a proper annulment policy in the Philippines. I mean I just cant get a straight answer or a regular ...
Rheasman, Annulment in the Philippines will cost you an arm and a leg. I mean very expensive. Not only your lawyer's fees but the other side lawyer's fees also, plus court cost, delays on hearing,filing fees and other misc. expenses. There is no ... Read More
how to get filipino passport? by gorgeos
i m married to filipina woman 9 years ago i have hous in manila but how to get filipino passport?wat the rules? pls i need help thx
i m married to filipina woman 9 years ago i have hous in manila but how to get filipino passport?wat the rules? pls i need help Talk to Philippine embassy personnel in Damascus and they will help you out. leem817 Read More
meeting places in cdo by bri&ivy
hi every body, im a uk guy semi living ere with my wife and child, im just asking if there is any place where other expats meet up for a chat / drink ect in cagayan de oro !
CDO! is there any special thing going on there? Read More
condo
Tivoli Garden Residence is located in Mandaluyong City. leem817 Read More
condo
Tivoli Garden Residence in Mandaluyong great place to live. Currently DMCI putting up the fourth tower called Iris Tower. I bought one unit 3 bedroom condo. leem Read More
Do and don't in the Philippines by expat.com
Are you living in the Philippines? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in the Philippines? Could you please share with us a list of the [b] do's and don't's in the ...
My suggestion is blend in with the locals, keep a low profile, stay cool, don't engaged in conversation/debate/arguement about the politics specially local politics. leem Read More