stillbiker
Swiss expat in the Philippines
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About me
Swiss
Lives in Baguio City, Cordillera
Speaks French, German, English, learning Tagalog and Ilokano
Registration: 22 May 2017
Electric cars (EV) Pros and Cons? by bigpearl
Throwing it out there guys/ladies.Has any one considered going full EV or Hybrid? I have for a long time but find the cost difficult to swallow versus reducing Co2 emissions given we only drive 5 to 6,000 kilometers a year, even if it was 10K is ...
Good morning to ALL.I bought a BYD Dolphin in Manila. I'm living in Baguio on a hill (15掳 slope). I was afraid it might not been able to climb to my house. Walang problemas! I'm REALY delighted! It cost me 10X less than my Honda Jazz, around 1 ... Read More
Electric cars (EV) Pros and Cons? by bigpearl
Throwing it out there guys/ladies.Has any one considered going full EV or Hybrid? I have for a long time but find the cost difficult to swallow versus reducing Co2 emissions given we only drive 5 to 6,000 kilometers a year, even if it was 10K is ...
@Gregorio2020Hello Gregorio.Good morning. I'm living in Baguio on a hill. I bought a CdRking 2000W ebike That is NOT able t climb to my house (15掳 slope)What is the brand of your motorcycle?Regards Rudy. Read More
SRRV compared to ACR by stillbiker
What is better SRRV or ACR?
The PRA (SRRV) needs a 10000$ deposit (must come from abroad) and 360$ yearly fee. Does not depend on marriage with a pilipino.There are two ACR, 13a and 13. the 13a depend on marriage with a pilipino, the 13 does not! The yearly report fee is 310 ... Read More
WISE transfer service by Filamretire
Noticed quite a few fans of Wise on here. I just got an account after issues with 2 factor authentication from banks requiring a US cell number. Got the first deposit done by routing number and waiting 3 days. My question is to transfer money do I ...
To ALL.Be careful with WISE they STOLE me 10'000 CHF. NEVER TRANSFERED!! Read More
Appel aux francophones de BAGUIO by stillbiker
Bonjour a TOUS.Je cherche a former un groupe de francophones pour partager un repas, une fois par semaine. Amities. Rudi.
@Gchsemo Bonjour, On est bien une dizaine de francophones 脿 Baguio. Envoie moi un message personel. Je te donnerai les coordon茅es. Amiti茅s. Rudi. Read More
Appel aux francophones de BAGUIO by stillbiker
Bonjour a TOUS.Je cherche a former un groupe de francophones pour partager un repas, une fois par semaine. Amities. Rudi.
@jovsjerome Bonjour, On est bien une dizaine de francophones 脿 Baguio Bon retour. Envoie moi un message personel. Je te donnerai les coordon茅es. Amiti茅s. Rudi. Read More
Appel aux francophones de BAGUIO by stillbiker
Bonjour a TOUS.Je cherche a former un groupe de francophones pour partager un repas, une fois par semaine. Amities. Rudi.
@bigpearl Hello I'm NOT aware that this is an EXCLUSIVE ENGLISH group.I receive messages in different languages. Read More
Appel aux francophones de BAGUIO
Bonjour a TOUS.Je cherche a former un groupe de francophones pour partager un repas, une fois par semaine. Amities. Rudi. Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@The Omega Man 66 Hallo Guten tag Ich bin Ruedi von Genf . Von wo bist du? MFG. Read More
annulment questions? by mhagz21
Hi!! good day to all of you. i got some questions about annulment i hope u can help me guyz. btw i'm mhagz im 28 I've been married for 8 years, we have no kids!! last January 2011 i seek an advice of an atty regarding my plans to file annulment. ...
@girlpower HI! Were you able to annul? Did you find a good lawyer in Baguio? Best regards. Rudy. Read More
"Expats" in Baguio City by GRAILSEEKER
Are there any "expats" living in Baguio City? That's where I want to settle sometime in early September. I'm an American living in the San Francisco area, and I could use a few pointers about making a successful transition to ...
Hello 39forever.Happy New Year! I live in Baguio for 15 years, and the Temperature here is almost the same all year through 20掳C.The local newspaper has a lot of proposals starting at 5KPhp. The Internet is good.If you like I can buy the ... Read More
Do you still ride in jeepneys, buses, tricycles, taxis, pedicabs? by Timo62
For about eleven years we rode in jeepneys, tricycles, taxis and buses when here in the Philippines. We saved a lot of money by using all that public transportation. Then, about a year ago, we bought a second hand Honda Odyssey van. The van is far ...
@Okieboy聽Hello Okieboy, Good pm. I'm 81 yo, like you I used to drive a motorcycle, since a teenager, I hate driving a car, because of the traffic, I'm afraid of the rain, I fell many times on steep slopes.Now I bought an electric car, with ... Read More
New here. Need advice. by zunyma
Hello! I'm starting to plan my move from Switzerland to the Philippines for 2023. But i need some advice from swiss or european expats living there. Basically, I would like to know about your experience managing your money. I will take my 2nd ...
Salut. Tu m'as mal compris! J'ai dis "Si tu as des comptes en Suisse ne les informes pas de ton d茅part!" SI TU AS.. Sinon tu peux ouvrir un compte AVEC DOMICILIATION 脌 L'脡TRANGER aupr猫s de diff茅rentes ... Read More
New here. Need advice. by zunyma
Hello! I'm starting to plan my move from Switzerland to the Philippines for 2023. But i need some advice from swiss or european expats living there. Basically, I would like to know about your experience managing your money. I will take my 2nd ...
Salut Zunyma. Dr么le de pseudo, Que signifie t-il? Tu peux ouvrir un compte en CHF 脿 condition d'锚tre r茅sident. Le probl猫me, les banques ont tr猫s peu de devises suisses, il faut attendre des mois pour avoir quelques ... Read More
Looking for a House boy
I'm looking for a House boy. Live in. For general maintenance of my property. Gardening, painting, cleaning, carpentry etc. I'm located in Baguio, (CAR) Good salary, free lodging and food. Provide biodata by email at arnold_rud@yahoo.fr
Build or Buy a house? by 66stryker66
My wife and I both US Citizen (but planning to get dual citizenship) is planning to retire in 3yrs or less at age 58. Also coming with us is my mother. I made up my mind to go back home in Davao, I am planning to either build a house or buy in Eden ...
I made a 2 storeys house, 250 m2 floor area, out of steel and styropor-hardyflex sandwich. No aircon and no heater! Very good insulation. thermic and phonic. I already had several earthquake and many typhoo without any problems Read More
To all SWISS members: AVS/AHV pension.
Liebe Landsleute: In welche W盲hrung erhalten Sie Ihre Rente? Chers compatriotes: Dans quelle monnaie recevez vous votre pension? Dear compatriots: In what currency do you receive your pension? Danke sehr, merci beaucoup, many thanks, salamat ... Read More
beach front by GuestPoster326
Hi all , we live in Australia , already brought 1000 sq mt land at Initao , I have a Filipina wife but we have been looking on marketplace ,face book , beach front properties ,wow ,all are dreaming , 8k . 3 k etc any advise ,nice and clean area ...
I Steve. Be aware of the global warming! The oceans level all around the world is climbing, a lot of islands is already submerged. At the opposite I bought my lot in the mountains 1500m elevation. It takes me one hour to go to the beach. Regards. ... Read More
Buying a condo from the US by mrboffa
I have been chatting with a realtor for the past week about buying a pre-construction condo unit. I ask about payments. He tells me the developer has a dollar account here at a bank of America and that's how he works with US clients. I ...
Hello Boffa. NOT TRUE! A few years ago i bought a lot trough an ESCROW with Summit Bank in Baguio. For some obscure reasons the sale was cancelled and I recovered the FULL amount deposited at the bank. Regards Rudy. Read More
Importing a new car from China by stillbiker
Hello to ALL. I intend to buy a new electric car from China. Does anyone have an idea on how to proceed? I need a forwarding company to do all the papers work. Can you recommend one? Best regards. Rudy.
To ALL who might be interested in ELECTRIC VEHICLES in the Philippines By August 26 a webinar will be organised. Register on evap.com.ph, EVAP = ELECTRIC VEHICLE ASSOCIATION PHILIPPINES. Best regards. Rudy. Read More
Importing a new car from China by stillbiker
Hello to ALL. I intend to buy a new electric car from China. Does anyone have an idea on how to proceed? I need a forwarding company to do all the papers work. Can you recommend one? Best regards. Rudy.
Enzyte Bob. Please BE SERIOUS!!! A normal 220V socket will be OK, Charging time depend on the size of the battery usually 8 hours, Read More
Importing a new car from China by stillbiker
Hello to ALL. I intend to buy a new electric car from China. Does anyone have an idea on how to proceed? I need a forwarding company to do all the papers work. Can you recommend one? Best regards. Rudy.
Many thanks, manwonder. But it does NOT answer my search. Read More
Importing a new car from China
Hello to ALL. I intend to buy a new electric car from China. Does anyone have an idea on how to proceed? I need a forwarding company to do all the papers work. Can you recommend one? Best regards. Rudy. Read More
vacination by dirk c
who can give information on vacination in the Philippines? do we need to get registrated first? who will be first once the frontline workers are vacinated? please all who have information share , so we who want to get vacination know what to do ...
I live in Baguio, I registered on line 2 month ago. This morning I was invited to go to SM parking by text. There were more than 1000 peoples waiting, it took me more than 3 hours waiting. I was vaccinated with Astrazeneca and paid nothing. Read More
Returning to PI status by lasvegan
Hi All I left Quezon City one year ago. I got my ECC at the Main office of the BI. I didn't get a reentery certificate because I wasn't sure about returning. Now i'm very sure about staying retired in Boracay!! Since my ACR card has ...
Hello Lasvegan. How would you compare the Philippines with Costa Rica? I think spanish is easier to speak than Tagalog or Bisaya. Regards. Rudy. Read More
Cedit Cards
Good morning to ALL. I need a NEW credit card. BPI is not RELIABLE!!! I approached BDO after 2 months they offered me a VISA Gold with a monthly interest of 3.25 % that makes a yearly interest at 39 % . IS THAT NOT USURY? IS IT LEGAL? Best regards ... Read More
Where to exchange USD in large quantity in Metro Manila? by kindawn
Let's say I have around US $5000, where should I go to exchange? In Vietnam, some jewelry stores have this service when you are selling more than $1000, they will come directly to your place so no need to carry a large sum of cash around. Do ...
Hello Kindawn. In the markets they are plenty of change booths, they all have different rates so you have to browse first. Them you make an appointment in YOUR bank, under the supervision of the guards and deposit your pesos on your account. Read More
Interested in moving to Baguio City 2018 by 952cccraig20
My Filipino wife and I are interested in exploring moving to Baguio City because of the weather. We are both athletic retired people )(47 and 65) and are interested in renting an unfurnished two bedroom condo, apartment or house in an area of ...
Hello Craig. i'm living in Baguio, When in Baguio buy "the midland courier" every sunday there is plenty of small adds. Regards Rudy Read More
Looking for a sea experience
Hello to ALL. My son, 19 years old, want to become a marine. He has NO sea experience, I think it would be good for him to go on the sea as a trainee preferably on a small yacht, or with a fisher to be confronted to the rough sea. Does anyone have ... Read More
Viagra and similar brands? Do they seek here in phil?? by Wimbleton
Have seen these in Asia ads but not in Phil ! Are they not SOLD here ??
Hello MilDoc819. Maayon buntag. I noticed in your post that you have a penis implant, Did you had it done in the Philippines? Best regards. R.A. Read More