powerkiter120
English looking for information about Philippines
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English, Married with children
Registration: 28 August 2016
Wife sending all her money home not contributing expenses by Jonny2840
Hello my name is Jon. I live in Vancouver BC Canada. I recently married a filipina and we are working towards sponsorship for her here to get her pr. Before we got married we both agreed we would share expenses and costs for pr applications and ...
yup it's not a free ticket marrying a westerner Read More
GF and Extent of Her Family Involvement by moonunit0103
Hi, After spending 6 weeks traveling with my GF through the Central Visayas, we go to Ormoc, Leyte, to visit her family. I have been letting her handling my money and she keeps meticulous records for our travels, and assumed she would be as ...
@adriano69聽 good riddance to bad rubbish she was a user聽 Read More
Buiding in Cagayan de oro by Croz1959
Has anyone built a house in CDO, Firstly I am looking to get plans drawn ,I have had one quote which I thought was on the high side although I am unsure what is the normal cost for this,also can anyone recomend anyone? also interested to find out ...
I passed your email andrew he has the building business he was at college with my wife were all still friends Read More
Buiding in Cagayan de oro by Croz1959
Has anyone built a house in CDO, Firstly I am looking to get plans drawn ,I have had one quote which I thought was on the high side although I am unsure what is the normal cost for this,also can anyone recomend anyone? also interested to find out ...
hi there one of our friends has a building business in CDO Ill get his details and email if you want them Read More
Jobs for Americans by GuestPoster2569
Looking for jobs for American citizens in the Philippines. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Quentin Jones
of course one could sell shoes to the marcos family Read More
Jobs for Americans by GuestPoster2569
Looking for jobs for American citizens in the Philippines. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Quentin Jones
as ive mentioned before the best way to make 1 million $ in the phils is to arrive with 2 million $ Read More
Any expats doing real estate business in the Philippines
the best way to make a millions bucks in the phils come with two million Read More
What are the unacceptable behaviors of Filipinos? by Shaz@FazWaz
I hear 1 thing that's unacceptable. They always say yes to invitations :top: . Even if they never had the intention of actually going. :(
they are always late lol but amazingly never for work Read More
GF and Extent of Her Family Involvement by moonunit0103
Hi, After spending 6 weeks traveling with my GF through the Central Visayas, we go to Ormoc, Leyte, to visit her family. I have been letting her handling my money and she keeps meticulous records for our travels, and assumed she would be as ...
I quickly made a rule they can order anything on the menu but if it costs more than mine they pay the difference to stop the ordering and wasting most of it. Worked wonders especially if I just ordered soup lol My wife's mother came over to the ... Read More
Advice please... by bigbillj
Hi folks, Im very close to accepting an offer of employment in Manila. Ive spent limited time in Manila before so have some (little) exposure to the place but not anything substantial. Im hoping for some general guidance and feedback on all ...
Report them on the Duterte hotline hope you clocked there names and number Cops are totally bent in Makati and surrounding area I got stopped coming out of 7/11 carrying beer opposite our apartment it's illegal to drink here on the street ... Read More
Negotiating salary and benefits in the Philippines by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Better job prospects in the Philippines can most certainly be an incentive to leave your country of origin. Securing a contract with the right salary and benefits for you can be crucial to make your move successful. Is salary ...
It's more fun in the Philippines lol Read More
Negotiating salary and benefits in the Philippines by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Better job prospects in the Philippines can most certainly be an incentive to leave your country of origin. Securing a contract with the right salary and benefits for you can be crucial to make your move successful. Is salary ...
Unless your working for a multi national paying western salary forget it The easiest way to make $1million in the Philippines come with $5million If you open a business 10 more will open under cutting you . Then there is the corrupt barangay ... Read More
Working visa/permit for US Expat by GuestPoster32
Hello good people, I have an opportunity with my company to relocate to our Manila office from San Diego, California. I was told to figure out how the whole work visa/permit process works. So I am wondering, anyone who had to apply for a work ...
of course there is also the nefarious fixer always willing to help for a fee , who once paid is never seen again lol Read More
Working visa/permit for US Expat by GuestPoster32
Hello good people, I have an opportunity with my company to relocate to our Manila office from San Diego, California. I was told to figure out how the whole work visa/permit process works. So I am wondering, anyone who had to apply for a work ...
I've been here ages thanks I'm quite aware of caps thank you Read More
Working visa/permit for US Expat by GuestPoster32
Hello good people, I have an opportunity with my company to relocate to our Manila office from San Diego, California. I was told to figure out how the whole work visa/permit process works. So I am wondering, anyone who had to apply for a work ...
NOTHING CAN PREPARE YOU FOR LIVING IN THE PHILS EXCEPT LIVING THERE ! Read More
Reading habits in the Philippines by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Books can be your greatest companions whether you have already settled in the Philippines or are now planning your move. Are you an avid or occasional reader? We would like to know more about your reading habits. What type of ...
Yeah the comment was tongue in cheek but partially true I read 1000s of books in my youth not so many now usually autobiographies bought cheap in charity shops Read More
Reading habits in the Philippines by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Books can be your greatest companions whether you have already settled in the Philippines or are now planning your move. Are you an avid or occasional reader? We would like to know more about your reading habits. What type of ...
The only thing 90% of filipinos read is Fb Instagram and twitter Read More
Advice please... by bigbillj
Hi folks, Im very close to accepting an offer of employment in Manila. Ive spent limited time in Manila before so have some (little) exposure to the place but not anything substantial. Im hoping for some general guidance and feedback on all ...
Go to the pizzeria mozza and mercado at century mall ask for Edi the owner. there is nothing he doesnt know about living in Makati. Also one of the best restaraunts in Makati Read More
Work permit required? by generalProf
Hi all, I'm new to the forum, but have been a long time lurker. I'm currently living here in Manila and i was wondering if I need to apply for a work permit, since i have a friend in Australia who wants me to do work for him on his website. ...
just hire a fixer its much easier they just grease the palms of the right people Read More
Work permit required? by generalProf
Hi all, I'm new to the forum, but have been a long time lurker. I'm currently living here in Manila and i was wondering if I need to apply for a work permit, since i have a friend in Australia who wants me to do work for him on his website. ...
do the 1000s of filipinos sending money from abroad pay tax on the money they send ? Just have it sent by remit and collect Read More
Advice please... by bigbillj
Hi folks, Im very close to accepting an offer of employment in Manila. Ive spent limited time in Manila before so have some (little) exposure to the place but not anything substantial. Im hoping for some general guidance and feedback on all ...
Makati is a dump ,the cops are corrupt ,the traffic is horrendous You dont need a maid and you dont need a driver just rent a condo near your office and walk . Read More
Starting retails food business in Philippines as a foreigner by luhengchong
Hi Everyone I am a Chinese planning to run retails food business in Philippines. My woking capital is around 30000 USD. If I couldnt own 100% of the company, I am wiling to do 40% my own and 60% of local partner. I has some good local friends in ...
The easiest way to make a $1million in the Philippines is to arrive with $2 million Read More
The pet culture in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hey everyone, Pets are an integral part of a lot of families. So much so that they would never consider moving abroad without them. Before doing so, it would be important to know the pet culture in the Philippines just to make sure that their ...
Most in the Philippines dont have a clue about looking after any type of pets In Eastwood City Manila they are just a statement to say how rich they are because they live in Eastwood. The clowns dress them up in clothes and wheel them around in ... Read More
GF and Extent of Her Family Involvement by moonunit0103
Hi, After spending 6 weeks traveling with my GF through the Central Visayas, we go to Ormoc, Leyte, to visit her family. I have been letting her handling my money and she keeps meticulous records for our travels, and assumed she would be as ...
First filipino girl I met I married I was lucky Read More
GF and Extent of Her Family Involvement by moonunit0103
Hi, After spending 6 weeks traveling with my GF through the Central Visayas, we go to Ormoc, Leyte, to visit her family. I have been letting her handling my money and she keeps meticulous records for our travels, and assumed she would be as ...
You need to put your foot down hard just tell her you pay for two everyone else pays for themselves unless you have invited them Shes taking you for a mug if she keeps on doing it next time she does it just pay for your own meals and leave she will ... Read More
Wife sending all her money home not contributing expenses by Jonny2840
Hello my name is Jon. I live in Vancouver BC Canada. I recently married a filipina and we are working towards sponsorship for her here to get her pr. Before we got married we both agreed we would share expenses and costs for pr applications and ...
take her on holiday to the Philippines and leave her there is probably the best bet , then she can use the cash they have stashed away for a rainy day to look after her Read More
Moving to the Philippines: where should I move based on my criteria? by travelperson20
Although I've never been to the Philippines, I really like what I've read and seen (incredible beaches) and I'm thinking about moving there. I will travel and inspect a few locations before I decide on where I would like to live, but ...
Totally agree The easiest place ever to make a million if you come with 5 million and the safest roads in Asia and the incorruptible police force standing firm in their duty to protect they can even do that while sleeping at the wheel parked at ... Read More
Info needed about transferring money to buy a house by Howie2016
Good evening/morning everyone: I'm new here on the forum. My wife (a Filipina) and I are looking to buy a house in CDO for my mother-in-law. We have found a couple of houses that we like and we are considering making an offer in the next week ...
the exchange rate is usually very low with western union better to use a bank if transfering a large amount of cash and negociate the exchange rate right now is a bad time as the exchange rates are very low . Read More
How to find a sincere caretaker of the house in Cagayan de Oro by MrNorway
I have a vacation home in Cagayan de Oro and I am trying to sell it very hard, but face difficulties to get any buyer. There are many reasons for that. In order to protect the property I hire 2 caretakers who can guard the house all 24 hrs. I also ...
Hi there Any luck in selling your house? Read More
Customer care in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in the ...
Hi there The customer service is generally very poor, but saying that they do their best . Walking into an elecrical store means i have about 4 people standing by my side trying to be helpful but in general just been annoying even when you ... Read More