dok49
American expat in the Philippines
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About me
American
Lives in Anunas
Speaks English
Registration: 08 July 2015
Philippine bank with US affiliate by easyrider
The US Government deposits my pension every month to my California bank account. I transfer money to my Philippine bank account using Xoom,com. Not only do they charge a fee, they also give an exchange rate of a couple pesos less than the current ...
Yes, I've spoken to the call centre, useless for anything but a nice chat. I've even tried to set up a power of attorney but again. Must walk into a branch. What irks me is I was recently in the USA and the branch manager sent me away ... Read More
Philippine bank with US affiliate by easyrider
The US Government deposits my pension every month to my California bank account. I transfer money to my Philippine bank account using Xoom,com. Not only do they charge a fee, they also give an exchange rate of a couple pesos less than the current ...
I tried behind a VPN but they could tell. Read More
Philippine bank with US affiliate by easyrider
The US Government deposits my pension every month to my California bank account. I transfer money to my Philippine bank account using Xoom,com. Not only do they charge a fee, they also give an exchange rate of a couple pesos less than the current ...
I don't understand why they won't let a correspondent bank officiate that. It's pretty lame you can't get at your own money anymore. Read More
Philippine bank with US affiliate by easyrider
The US Government deposits my pension every month to my California bank account. I transfer money to my Philippine bank account using Xoom,com. Not only do they charge a fee, they also give an exchange rate of a couple pesos less than the current ...
I have a Wells Fargo account and a BDO USD account. Wells Fargo refuses to allow any transfers online or by phone unless I physically walk into a branch and set up the process. When I try to use a transfer service they all want a USA phone number ... Read More
The Philippines' most expensive cities by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the most expensive cities to live in the Philippines? What are the costs of things such as rent, utilities, weekly groceries, dining out, etc.? What is the lifestyle like in these cities, for expats and locals? What are ...
Only lived in Angeles and it's not the cheapest place by far. But I do feel you loose a lot in quality of life trying to save or live cheap. Read More
SRRV some basic questions by Buzzardman
I live in UK and am looking to move out to Philippines on a SRRV. I have been googling away for information on the details of the procedures and have a couple of questions that I am not clear about. Sorry if they seem a bit simplistic, but I would ...
isnt paying high non residence tax from your pension country a turn off Read More
Shipping Container Homes by -JohnD-
We are thinking about buying some land and building a home out of used shipping containers. To that end, we would like to ask the collective a few questions: 1) Do you know if there are any of these already built in Vietnam? If so, where are ...
I read thru this thread and im at a lost if it was ever determined if the cost is that much cheaper than building out of cement blocks and steel framed roof? I have a 250 sq mtr lot i wish to build as many small apartments on possibly 2 stories. ... Read More
Visa to Australia. by Aussie Dave
I have lived in the Philippines for approx four years and I am going back to Australia in September for a six week holiday, but my lady friend who is a Filipino wants to go with me. Could somebody please help me out here with information on how I ...
Number one, you do not go to the embassy, you must use their service agency. Easy to do it all yourself from their online site. They're interested in your history together and her showing intent to leave. Read More
Visa question for Australian by OzFreddie
I am hoping that I can purchase a one-way ticket from Australia to Philippines and then within 30 days, if I decide to stay longer, extend my stay for 60 days. Can I enter the Philippines with a one-way ticket if I don't know my intended ...
Never stay over 6 months, alleviates a lot of issues. Buying a return ticket 6 months out you never need to lose anything! Read More
Repatriating Dead Body Back to Home Country by Cano Manuel
Hi guys. It's terrible news to me that a friend of mine died this week, and I'm coming over to Manila for the repatriation process. But this week is the Holy Week for Christians, and I believe most offices (government) are closed until ...
Strange this was found, exactly what needs to be done for me to be cremated here? My family will not be involved just my girlfriend? Read More
Getting a traffic citation, just because you are a foreigner. by Robbie2248
Recently, I was driving along, my wife in the car with me, we were on a 4 hour trip, and bang, some lunatic cut me off, and sideswiped me. I was in the traffic stream, and the other driver, very annoyingly typical of that type, overtook everybody, ...
I've done the same many times. If at night, I never stop unless its in a populated area! I'm willing to donate 500 to their police fund if that helps, but that's just me. Read More
Dutch struggling in the philippines by RoselynC143
Good day A dutch is overstaying in the philippines for more than 12 mos Now he is in big trouble because he got nothing anymore nor even have food to eat hes really struggling by just asking money to survive through his common law wifes friends ...
Seen this all before. The guy usually is a bullshit artist, doesn't care if he lives in the gutter as long as he's fed a cup of rice and a red horse. Relies on everyone else for charity, not much, just enough. Usually has issues at home ... Read More
Ticket guaranteeing exit of the Philippines by dandunn
I am returning to the Philippines with no plans to travel till the next year. I plan on buying a round ticket for a Sept flight with a round trip return date of August 2017 will this qualify as my exit guarantee or does my exit need to be ...
Your onward ticket date is of zero concern, one day or one year is both OK! Read More
Amount of bank statement for visa applying for filipina by LUC TINEYRE
Hi all , Please help me I intend to invite my gf this summer in France so we are applying visa ... everything is clear except 1 topic.. What is the reasonable amount my gf shall show on bank account to request the Shengen visa ? Kind ...
Been doing it for 5 years, show only 40,000 pesos each time. She only needs enough to rent acroom for a night and fly home. Read More
US Tax Assistance Based in the Philippines by neiman_88
I was only made aware that I needed to file taxes even though I'm based abroad and even if my combined annual income is well within the limit for tax exclusion for foreign earned income. I worked in 2 countries (Philippines and Qatar) for a ...
Paul Paul A. Keating, CPA Managing Member Ohio USA & Philippines Offices Phone: 1-937-412-1415 (Worldwide) Fax: 1-937-835-6015 Cell: +63-927-894-8547 (PH cell) Email: keachiltd@gmail.com Read More
US Tax Assistance Based in the Philippines by neiman_88
I was only made aware that I needed to file taxes even though I'm based abroad and even if my combined annual income is well within the limit for tax exclusion for foreign earned income. I worked in 2 countries (Philippines and Qatar) for a ...
May I assist you? My accountant is 100% fully knowledgeable to assist you. He did me after 26 years of arrears as a dual citizen. Paul Keating. Of Keating and Chillingsworth. He's located here and in the USA. he's very good. Read More
Bringing silver coins to the Philippines. by eduardo001
Hello guys. Next month my mom will move to the Philippines and she will bring around $5000 worth silver bullion coins with her. I found very limited information about it in google, so if some of you have experience with it, please share with ...
Exactly correct advice! Don't bring it! Read More
U.S. Social Security benefit increase for 2017 by TeeJay4103
[img]http://blog.socialsecurity.gov/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/image.jpeg[/img] A small increase of 0.3 percent for recipients for 2017. It may be small but considering the chaos in the U.S. government, we can be glad it's not a cut in ...
No, there are really no worthwhile jobs! A few work online, a few as illegal bar managers, a few work and get paid Filipino rates. Bring your weekly paycheck with you and learn to budget at what you want and not what others want! Read More
International Driving License Validity in Philippines
My understanding is any drivers license from another country international as well is only valid for 90 days from entry Read More
I need someone to help me cry by sirrobcentral
My house is nearly complete. I am on cloud nine, so excited about it. My life as a bachelor is interesting to say the least. Especially living here in the tropics. One of the drawbacks is that I eat out all the time. So I decided to start living a ...
Sir, Many kind regards. You don't know how lucky you are up to this point. Firstly, I sincerely hope you have a kind and thankful family that will never take advantage of you and let you live out your life in the simpleness of ways without ... Read More
Opening a small food businesses in the philippines by yooaavv
Hey guys! First of all, excuse me for my English, it's not my native language. I'm planning to move in the summer to the Philippines(or other third world country in Asia, but Philippines is the current planning) and open a small food cart ...
I agree it is difficult to expect to succeed when all around you people want your money especially if you seem succcessful. Ive lived here 6 yrs snd to date there is nothing I would venture into except buying motorbikes snd reselling with my ... 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) ...
You have the right place but, you need the Housing Dept, it is seperate from the hotel. Thay rent long term. 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) ...
Off of Perimetre, driving from Fields just past Clarkton Hotel you can see their sign. Read More
Social Security Payments by dok49
Can someone give me a step by step procedure to have Social Security deposit my pension into my BDO American Dollar account at Clark. What to do or get from BDO, same for Social Security?
Is your bank account and American Dollar account or a pesos savings? 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) ...
Got a quote today from Oasis subdivision. Study apt. Pool, gym X 2 each. Restaurant, gated community. 14,000 a month furnished. Includes free laundry room machines, cable and Internet TV all free. No children allowed though overnight. So, for 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) ...
Yes and there are very nice places, furnished with all that for 10,000 to 12,000, so please idle down your negativity. 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) ...
Thank you and I appreciate your advice. I've been here 5 years and I know easy to be mistake. 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) ...
I'm not a rude man, but there are so many places even cheaper then 13,000 that I'm amazed at your statements. Read More
Social Security Payments by dok49
Can someone give me a step by step procedure to have Social Security deposit my pension into my BDO American Dollar account at Clark. What to do or get from BDO, same for Social Security?
Thank you very much. Gerald 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) ...
Thanks for the input. I've only just started my search. I met a gentleman who has a one room apt. in the housing section of the Oasis development. Has everything I mentioned and he pays 13,000 a month. There is a waiting list I'm told. 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) ...
Hello, Somewhere between SMALL Clark, Walking Street and down near Perimetre area. I am ready to rent now. Read More
Social Security Payments by dok49
Can someone give me a step by step procedure to have Social Security deposit my pension into my BDO American Dollar account at Clark. What to do or get from BDO, same for Social Security?
I have what seems to be a normal passbook savings account that is in USD at BDO(yes, it required 500 USD to open), will that suffice? Or do I need a special Pension account as you mentioned? Are there any special forms for BDO or S.S. I need to get ... Read More
Long term rental of apartment.
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) ... Read More
Social Security Payments
Can someone give me a step by step procedure to have Social Security deposit my pension into my BDO American Dollar account at Clark. What to do or get from BDO, same for Social Security? Read More