dandunn
American expat in the Philippines
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About me
American
Lives in Dulag, Eastern Visayas
Speaks English, Spanish and some Waray
Registration: 03 August 2016
moving
Frank what is your lifestyle preference. I live on Leyte near Tacloban (45 minutes) No bars, no real night life but many friendly's you can live welll on 600 US Manila or Cebu Double that. Read More
Cost of living in the Philippines - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Philippines, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded ...
Having lived in the big city Cebu and now a province in Leyte I am finding the latter to cost significantly less. I think this is true all over the world. Inflation has had its impact this last year, though the increase of the dollar (my native ... Read More
Are foreigners allowed to establish a business in the Philippines by shalinit
Hi, Needed to know if foreigners are allowed to establish any kind of business in the Philippines. If so, what are the possible avenues?
Try the province, you wont be so angry. Though I agree investing here should be left to the locals or as I like to put it. Mutually assured sovereignty. Read More
Am confused - how to go about buying or building a native house? by DavidWF
Can somebody help me out here please, I have $60,000.00 dollars (Aust) and my dream is to build or buy a native house, but am unsure of how to go about it. Have been living in Dumaguete for three years plus with the same lady, and have been renting ...
5 years my Aussie friend Manila, Cebu,Tacloban, Ormoc, Dulag and Belen. My point was Embrace their culture don't expect them to embrace yours. Your frustrations will be less. Read More
Am confused - how to go about buying or building a native house? by DavidWF
Can somebody help me out here please, I have $60,000.00 dollars (Aust) and my dream is to build or buy a native house, but am unsure of how to go about it. Have been living in Dumaguete for three years plus with the same lady, and have been renting ...
Well good thing you did not buy your property ;) I hear you, but have found the issue is usually me not them. Do you speak cebuano? Read More
Are foreigners allowed to establish a business in the Philippines by shalinit
Hi, Needed to know if foreigners are allowed to establish any kind of business in the Philippines. If so, what are the possible avenues?
i am an American with experience in Marketing and Printing I am looking for business opportunities here in Tacloban Leyte for me and my Fiance. I also have some contacts in Cebu (natives) I would be interested in hearing more about your Idea's ... Read More
How does a native Philippine Survive ? by Jove
I have a friend in Davao, I me and became Pen Pals with some six years ago. She is middle aged, separated for years and receives no support from ex husband and has two daughters and two sons, One daughter lives in Dubai, and my friend has her two ...
I think your hidden ? is how much should you help. All children of the poor get 300 pesos a month from the government. Does she own her house or does she rent? Electric is no more than 1200 pesos unless she runs AC I don't and I am fine with a ... Read More
current conditions in the Philippines ? by TheDigitalMage
I've been considering a trip BUT the Philippine president does not seem to be overly friendly toward Americans. I have to wonder... Is this a country currently feeling anti-american? Will I be safe? I'm 67 and a bad leg... I was ...
They will get over it I am on the ground here in the PI so far they are liking what they here from OUR next President Donald Trump- they also knew Hillary was a corrupt liar Read More
current conditions in the Philippines ? by TheDigitalMage
I've been considering a trip BUT the Philippine president does not seem to be overly friendly toward Americans. I have to wonder... Is this a country currently feeling anti-american? Will I be safe? I'm 67 and a bad leg... I was ...
I have been coming back and forth now for 5 years This is now my homebase I have noticed a difference since the new president was elected. Not how I have been treated which is exceptionally well. It seems the locals are less jubilant than in the ... Read More
Your best business development ideas in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in the Philippines is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your ...
Be smart given the current political environment invest elsewhere. live here fine. but keep your cash elsewhere Read More
Keeping up with the news in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in the Philippines provides countless occasions to browse local newspapers, listen to local radio stations or watch local TV shows. As everywhere else in the world, local media play a key role in informing the ...
European news is as biased as the rest, with a clearly socialist one world slant. The internet, who knows? The only news I trust 100% is the news I see happening right in front of me Read More
Checking account?
Hmm? All BPI wanted was my social security # to put my name on my fiance's account. Am I missing something? 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 ...
My 2nd trip I had my RT 58 days out and the airline had me buy a one way to to Hong Kong. I guess a person could go to Honk Kong then return to the PI before flying home? Works for me :-) 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 ...
Hi Traveling, Thanks for the tip 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 ...
Hey Wes, In my 5 trips I have never been ask by the BI either for my forwarding ticket, only how long will I be staying. The Philippine government require the airlines to enforce the exit rule. You will not be allowed to board without a forwarding ... Read More
Am confused - how to go about buying or building a native house? by DavidWF
Can somebody help me out here please, I have $60,000.00 dollars (Aust) and my dream is to build or buy a native house, but am unsure of how to go about it. Have been living in Dumaguete for three years plus with the same lady, and have been renting ...
Check out some of your options on Craigs list and contact a local realtor Read More
Am confused - how to go about buying or building a native house? by DavidWF
Can somebody help me out here please, I have $60,000.00 dollars (Aust) and my dream is to build or buy a native house, but am unsure of how to go about it. Have been living in Dumaguete for three years plus with the same lady, and have been renting ...
Here is a more comprehensive answer: By law, foreigners don't have the right to acquire land in the Philippines. Only Filipino citizens can own land (there have been many proposals to amend this law but of this writing, the law remains ... Read More
Am confused - how to go about buying or building a native house? by DavidWF
Can somebody help me out here please, I have $60,000.00 dollars (Aust) and my dream is to build or buy a native house, but am unsure of how to go about it. Have been living in Dumaguete for three years plus with the same lady, and have been renting ...
I don't see a problem with the legalities surrounding a condo. I do advise having a full understanding of any transaction and would talk to a local financial expert at your PI bank regarding your specific objectives. Read More
Am confused - how to go about buying or building a native house? by DavidWF
Can somebody help me out here please, I have $60,000.00 dollars (Aust) and my dream is to build or buy a native house, but am unsure of how to go about it. Have been living in Dumaguete for three years plus with the same lady, and have been renting ...
Hi David, 60K australian is over 2mm pesos if your dream house is in the province? You should be fine. However it is my understanding, that you can not own more than 40% of a property. (You can own 100% of a condo as long as the Condo building is ... Read More
Are foreigners allowed to establish a business in the Philippines by shalinit
Hi, Needed to know if foreigners are allowed to establish any kind of business in the Philippines. If so, what are the possible avenues?
Well if Waterfall has something that can not be replicated or a source not avalible to others. That should not be an issue. 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 ...
Talk to the Brgy Capt and the local priest and then get ready to shell out some doe. Your problem is green. 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 ...
Ok I will buy my RT ticket with a one way out in the first 30 days and then apply for my extension. I don't know why but this one thing, I always fill scammed. well that an the airport fees in Cebu :-) But life's to short it is what it ... Read More
Permanent residency in Philipines ? by Keef53
I will retire in 30 months time and then I can decide whether to stay in the UK or relocate. I will visit the Philipines next year and if I like it may consider retiring there. My question is how easy is it to get a long term visa or obtain ...
I am pretty sure you can stay up to 16 months you just need to go to the BI every 2 months ( 2 or 3 days before your current stamp expires) and pay the appropriate fee on your second extension you will required to get an ID so the fee is a little ... 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 ...
Thank you, The Airline in Los Angeles has never let me board without an onward ticket. I am clear on the onward ticket but are you saying the onward ticket must have a date 30 days with in your initial arrival? Read More
Ticket guaranteeing exit of the Philippines
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 ... Read More
Health Insurance by MissionHopeCebu
I will be moving in the next few months to Cebu. I will not have health insurance. Has anyone purchased a health plan or have recommendations? Thx Frank
I looked at and was quoted by Cigna on their international plan as I recall it was close to $250 US per month as many here I opted to go self insured. A friend of mine was recently hospitalized in Ormoc (private hospital) for a COPD exacerbation. ... 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 ...
I have the tatoo internet phone included with our internet, I can travel all over Leyte with it. But if you need a phone you can get one for under 400 pesos and buy loads as you need them. With the internet and Skype I personally don't need ... Read More
Permanent residency in Philipines ? by Keef53
I will retire in 30 months time and then I can decide whether to stay in the UK or relocate. I will visit the Philipines next year and if I like it may consider retiring there. My question is how easy is it to get a long term visa or obtain ...
Agree its best yo just check with immigration. My experience in March was The first 59 days is a free visa time period after that you must get Visa extensions. if that's not what I wrote that is what I was trying to say. The firsts extension ... Read More
Permanent residency in Philipines ? by Keef53
I will retire in 30 months time and then I can decide whether to stay in the UK or relocate. I will visit the Philipines next year and if I like it may consider retiring there. My question is how easy is it to get a long term visa or obtain ...
One caveat, You need to deposit the equivalent of 20k US to qualify for that Visa the money is yours and you can use the interest, but you must maintain that balance. If you don't have that, its about 14k pesos (300US) for visas over year up to ... 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 ...
The PI government provides indigent children with 300 pesos per month and as others suggested to you grow veggies, go fishing what ever? I live in the province and no one goes hungry and everyone has a place to sleep. I know a guy from Canada who ... 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 ...
Good day, For me living in Dulag, Leyte I am able to live comfortably on 19K pesos per/month ( just under 500 US) Its in the province so if you want the city its one hour to TACLOBAN 3 BEDROOM HOUSE- RENT 6000 1 BLOCK TO THE OCEAN PHONE/ INTERNET- ... Read More