detgator
Australian looking for information about Philippines
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About me
Australian, Single
Lives in puerta gallera mindoro
Speaks english & german
Registration: 29 December 2016
One **** "CIGAR" ?
Geezes thats mild compared to thailand customs rorts !! Had special drill shipped over via DHL from australia !!!! 8000thb duty !! 3500thb 3 day storage !! 5200thb ""tax:" ??? No one could explain the fees !! I said happy days ... Read More
Long term stay by kennywriter
I鈥檓 getting ready to move to the Philippines and need to know the best way to stay without renewing a visa every 30 days.
Good topic !look fwd to viewing replies ! Read More
Return flight tickets by Pelayo1830
Hi guys Question... you have to show a return flight ticket when going to manila. However if you get an extended tourist visa for a year throught the embassay in london do you still need a return ticket
I totally cocure with your statement !!!!! Why edit facts when this can be assisting people ! Cannot see lodgic here ? Read More
Need advice to live with separated girl by Stemik62
Hi everyone. I have been in a relation for 2 years with a girl who is separated. I was thinking of moving there with her. But I have heard stories warning me of this. Is it true about extortion, being arrested, and maybe death? Her ex has another ...
Damn good advice !!!!! Leave now !!! Read More
Intercultural relationships in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in the Philippines. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed ...
Whu cant you dpeak factually ???? Read More
Pension payments by Silvercobra
I am retired and living in the Philippines. My pension is paid into an Australian bank then I transfer to my Philippines bank. Centrelink can transfer directly to my Philippines bank but I want to know how much will get here. For example if I send ...
Very good topic ???? Am very interrsted also as looking to retire in phill within 12 mths & just getting conflicting info !!! 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 ...
For the boys from the constriction industry's !!!! One would like to think that some of our expertises were fitting for this industry in phill !! ESPECIALLY from education as to trades skills& quality control !!!! From what ive witnessed ... Read More
volunteering in the Philippines
Great topic ! It appears there are numerous ecpats with much knowledge to be passed on however local govts not helpful nor receptiive to idea for unknown or explained reasons ! Read More
fishing buisness by rafic50
Anybody knows about fishing business in a small scale> i am wondering if I buy a second hand fishing boat in Iloilo , around 250.000 p , and rent it out to fishermen, can I make my living from it ? thank you
Unfortunately predominantly doing or "trying " to run a business in phill or especially entrusting people to run such is fraught with failure !!!!!! Phill is basically a cash society & ""greed "" is rife !!!!! Read More
Legal question - Affidavits to withdraw a fake criminal complaint by Rogerdelta
During a visit to Philippines, the Filipino girlfriend and the American boyfriend had a dispute and the guy attempted to walk out of her house. The girl then screamed rape and abuse and the police came and took them to the police station where the ...
Have similar problem with very jelous ex gf ! She is well connected and has indicated will get me barred from immigration in phill ! Is this possible we it out founding ?? Read More
Expats in Albuera Leyte
Also arriving phill 5/10/17 ! Will be in Tacloban 8/10 & travelling around there ! Stay tuned & would be grt to meet up if you wish ! Cheers Read More
Are Condos a Good Idea? by tambok17
Is it a good idea to buy a condo in the Philippines? If so, how can one hedge oneself from losing out?
A very good question ?? Am interested also !! Read More
Voluntary ACR Application / International Bank Account by Ekipsotom
I am a New Zealand citizen but work overseas on a 28/28 rotation and spend only a couple of weeks in the Philippines during each leave period. I am planning to eventually settle in the Philippines and I am currently trying to open an international ...
very interesting forum ! as a novice what is an ACR < I_card ? Read More
Drinking laws in Cebu and how they are enforced
pretty simple ! just dont drink and drive !!!!!!!!!!!! not rocket science ! with such an attitude and irresponsible attitude in my opinion your a danger to other people and yourself ! wake up !!!!!!!!!!! Read More
Tourist Visa by Buzzardman
I am coming from UK and will be applying for a SRRV when there. The advice seems to be get a tourist visa for the time that the srrv application is going on. So I am first applying for a tourist visa to allow me to stay for 59 days. On the form FA ...
good morning/evening all ! excuse my ignorance however what is srrv ? cheers Read More
How much would it cost to live in the Philippines by Snappo
Hi everyone. I am new to this website. I am trying to figure out two things: 1) How much money do I need in the bank to retire in PH. I am thinking I might do OK with P10M to P15M in the bank. 2) What would my monthly bills be in PH. Here is ...
abdel2 , if i may ask ? whats your reasoning re your comments !!!! Read More
Do you speak Filipino? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Filipino is essential for a successful integration in the Philippines. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Filipino? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a ...
ohhhhhh mr drizzara or dreary { opps spell check ? } lighten up mate ! haaaaaaaaa !!!! Read More
Do you speak Filipino? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Filipino is essential for a successful integration in the Philippines. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Filipino? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a ...
haaaaaaaaaaa i trust the haaaa slang doesnt incl " expletives " ??? i have to laugh when i hear a phill use them !! if i may ask , where in phill do you reside ? cheers Read More
Do you speak Filipino? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Filipino is essential for a successful integration in the Philippines. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Filipino? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a ...
haaaaa cheers david wf !!! i appreciate your humour mate ! Read More
Do you speak Filipino? by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Filipino is essential for a successful integration in the Philippines. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Filipino? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a ...
good morning { magandang umaga} all !! i totally agree with " buzzardman "personally i feel, with respect to you "davidWF " your comments are somewhat narrow minded ! im very sure that if " foreigners " are in your ... Read More
dating in phill !
cheers ! thank you for your input ! have made decision { although very difficult } to amicably part ways and move on ! thanks again ! Read More
dating in phill !
cheers Surya2k !!! grt advice ! you are totally correct & mature in your outlook ! The problem we face is unfortunately her ex wishes money and threatening actions !apparently the police do not want to know about it ! Read More
dating in phill !
it has recently been pointed out to me by an expat living in manila , that dating a phill lady whom is only seperated and has no anullment of marriage , is a very dangerous practice ? it concerns me immensly and do not wish to interfere with phill ... Read More
Dumagete 01/27/2017
yes there is certainly an element of fact here indeed !!! 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 ...
very interesting for US citizens ! would anyone know of Aust banks affiliation with any phill banks ? would vert much apprec feedback ! cheers Read More
Filipinas who develop a bad attitude when they marry a foreigner by GuestPoster254
I'm really annoyed at how some Filipinas develop a bad attitude when they marry a foreigner. They become aloof, arrogant, whiny, complaining "female dogs," which they weren't before they got married. My parents had such a tenant who complained on ...
indeed a very interesting forum !!!!!!! has given me another slant on a possible relationship ! cheers Read More
Real Estate Agent Recommendation by abnpfd
We are considering getting a condo in the Pasay/MOA area because of our frequent visits to the Philippines, and were wondering if we should use a realtor. Are realtors used there like they are here in the U.S., showing listings, etc.? From what we ...
good morning to all ! am looking at retirement in White Beach , Puerto Gallera , Mindoro Phill poss later this year ! am looking at renting for 6 - 12 mths initially ! looking for accom close to beach for reasonable rent ! if anyone can assist ... Read More
Thinking about moving to Boracay Island
would love to enlighten you however am in same boat ! a good friend of mine uses the services of an agent in manila who is highly recommended an honest !!!!!!! its golden peacock travel&tours ! contact Vilma email: goldenpeacock.travel@gmail.com ... Read More