Anthony O'Neill
@tonyboost
Australian expat in the Philippines
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About me
Australian
Lives in Davao City
Speaks English
Registration: 30 September 2015
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 ...
Robbie 2248 Your comment about after 2 lots of 6 months visa extension you have to PH is not true you can stay up to 3 years then you have to leave. What I do when I go back to AUS I go to the Ph Embassy in Brisbane and pay for a 59 day visa ( $74) ... Read More
Australian Pension Card. by DavidWF
I am an Australian and have been living in Sibulan for the past 34 months, and I am going back for a visit and medical checkups before my 36 months expires. I notified Centrelink that I would be coming back for a visit and asked how do I get my ...
You are 100% right irishoz no need to advise Centerlink, your pension card will come to your Aus address. Has anyone heard of this that if you are in a live in arrangement with your g/f Centerlink will deduct up to $100 per week off your aged ... Read More
Aussie Aged Pension
To any Aussies on aged pension can you tell what happens when you change from 2 weekly payments to 4 weekly payments. what is the time frame before I would get my next payment converting to 4 weekly payments. Read More
Aussie Aged Pension
Hi, I have heard that the government is or will deduct $22.00 per fortnight from Aussies living overseas. Can anyone confirm this. Read More
Money exchange
Thanks Barkz I will give them a try many thanks for your reply Cheers Read More
Money exchange
Anyone know of a money exchange company that gives quick service for AUS to PHP, I am currently using BME Express , there rate is good but they take forever to transfer to my BDO bank. I have tried Pinoy express but they are the same BME charge $ ... Read More
Good tasting Aussie Bread in Davao City?
Thanks Teejay for the link to Swiss Deli will try for sure Read More
Good tasting Aussie Bread in Davao City?
Does anyone know where I can get good tasting Aussie bread in Davao City Read More
Barking dogs by tonyboost
Does anyone know if there is a law that can be enforced to make owners to control their dogs from barking??
Thanks everyone for your comments I live in the Philippines and I love it bugger the dogs Read More
Barking dogs by tonyboost
Does anyone know if there is a law that can be enforced to make owners to control their dogs from barking??
Thanks for your comments, but when a dog barks at 3.0 am in the morning for at least 40 mins waking me and my wife up I have the need to say something as you would to. I have spoken to the owner who not to pleased I complained, however since then ... Read More
Barking dogs by tonyboost
Does anyone know if there is a law that can be enforced to make owners to control their dogs from barking??
Thanks flex14 appreciate your comments Read More
Barking dogs
Does anyone know if there is a law that can be enforced to make owners to control their dogs from barking?? Read More
Visa extension by Bernswaggle
Hi all just wondering if someone out there can explain visa extensions? i thought i knew what i was doing and approached immigration in Bohol thinking that i would get more that 28 days extension with a week to go on my first visa since arriving ...
Hi Bernie, Before I left Aus I got a 59 days visa thru Philippine Consulate I then had to renew my visa for a further 3 months as I was going back to Aus on business. When I returned after 3 weeks I got another 59 visa , when that ran out I applied ... Read More
Visa extension by Bernswaggle
Hi all just wondering if someone out there can explain visa extensions? i thought i knew what i was doing and approached immigration in Bohol thinking that i would get more that 28 days extension with a week to go on my first visa since arriving ...
Do you have an ACR card Read More
Visa extension by Bernswaggle
Hi all just wondering if someone out there can explain visa extensions? i thought i knew what i was doing and approached immigration in Bohol thinking that i would get more that 28 days extension with a week to go on my first visa since arriving ...
Hi Bernie, In Bohol did you go to dept of Immigration ? Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to the Philippines? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in the Philippines, would you heartily say "let聮s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do ...
I wouldn't change anything it is everything I expected except for locked barking dogs Read More
Where do Aussie Expats like to live in Phillipines? by rjw
Hi, I am considering moving to Philippines and just wondering is any particular City or Island more attractive to Aussies than others. I am not really where I want to base myself. Any helpful advice is appreciated.
You can not go past Davao City very safe. Read More
Why is it so NOISY in the Philippines??
I for the life of me cannot understand why people lock up there dogs 24/7 and let them bark at anything, I have 2 dogs next to me and they are always going back and forwards in their box as if they are mental from being locked up all the time ?? Read More
Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...
Like to see a meet up in Davao City anyone interested ? Read More
Health Insurance
Can anyone advise me the best way to get Health Insurance, I am in Davao City. I need to have some cover as I had a double bypass in 2008. So I think it would be wise to get some Tonyboost Read More