thedfords
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U.S. Philippines Ambassador warns of deportation under Trump by PalawOne
Philippine ambassador warns of mass deportation under TrumpBy Cristina Chi - Philstar.com November 8, 2024 | 12:51pmhttps://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/11/08/2398606/philippine-ambassador-warns-mass-deportation-under-trumpPhilippine ambassador ...
@PalawOne Omg you mean those rich greedy republicans are going to deport the cheap labor that democrats said they wanted? I don't understand how that works. I do like the sky is falling analogy though. Btw, ice isn't going after philippinos. ... Read More
A cautionary tale by Brojeslov
In 2020 I met a seemingly lovely young lady from Butuan City and things progressed quickly into a relationship. I never went to Butuan because she said it was boring and I've got insurance issues travelling to Mindanao, so we met elsewhere in places ...
@Enzyte BobI believe it can happen to anyone. They find out your push points and then go to work. Many of these women are trained professionals at extracting money from unsuspecting men. If it helps, the only thing I can say is to keep your ... Read More
Para帽aque City enclave exclusively Mainland Chinese by Col Rootentoot
Residents want Chinese presence probedBy Manolo del Rio April 2, 2024. News: https://www.manilastandard.net/news/314431261/village-residents-want-chinese-presence-probed.htmlA group of homeowners at Multinational Village in Para帽aque City ...
It appears that Fred has officially drank the kool aid. Read More
Passengers denied entry into Philippines stuck at NAIA by danfinn
As we all know, if someone tries to come in and they are on some list, they will not let you in. I still find it worthy to post this information.Story by MARIZ UMALI, GMA Integrated News 鈥� 1d 鈥ome arrivals at NAIA Terminal 1 are now stuck ...
Lol. My wife was denied access to the flight because her greencard had expired while we were in the Philippines. I never thought they would deny access for that. As you can imagine I was not happy. I thought all they needed was passport with ... Read More
Passengers denied entry into Philippines stuck at NAIA by danfinn
As we all know, if someone tries to come in and they are on some list, they will not let you in. I still find it worthy to post this information.Story by MARIZ UMALI, GMA Integrated News 鈥� 1d 鈥ome arrivals at NAIA Terminal 1 are now stuck ...
@Enzyte Bob. Obviously you've never traveled with a philippina. If there is any sign that a person will not be allowed in the destination country, that person will not be allowed on the flight. Whoever provides your information is lacking. The ... Read More
Passengers denied entry into Philippines stuck at NAIA by danfinn
As we all know, if someone tries to come in and they are on some list, they will not let you in. I still find it worthy to post this information.Story by MARIZ UMALI, GMA Integrated News 鈥� 1d 鈥ome arrivals at NAIA Terminal 1 are now stuck ...
@jozica That's how it's supposed to work. If a traveler isn't allowed in the country to which the flight lands, they're not permitted on the flight. Looks like someone dropped the ball. If you try to fly to the US without the proper paperwork or ... Read More
Good place for a single, retired expat to land by Plazz
Plan to move to Philippines in 2025. I should have at least 鈧�180,000 ($3,200 USD) per month to live on. In addition, I'll have over 300,000 USD in retirement accounts. I prefer living in a larger place (2 bedrooms is preferred so I have a ...
@stellanatividadHow can you help? Read More
Bureau of Immigration to upgrade the e-gates at international airports by Col Rootentoot
Anyone have any more information / opinions re this?BI to upgrade e-gates for faster, label-free processingPhilstar.com聽 February 8, 2024 https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/02/08/2331882/bi-upgrade-e-gates-faster-label-free-processingBI to ...
Used the egate system in Mexico this week.聽 It was so easy, I had to ask if there was something else I should do.聽 Ever since 911, travel has been such a pain that I don't travel often.聽 Now it seems things are getting better.聽 ... Read More
SRRV compared to ACR by stillbiker
What is better SRRV or ACR?
@bigpearl Please treat banking in the Philippines the way you treat an investment. Only deposit the amount you are willing to lose. I worked with bdo for about 5 years in the states and I will tell you that every single thing you do with them ... Read More
Evolution of banking services in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, With rapid technological advancements, banking services are digitizing at lightning speed. Expats are thus propelled into a new era of options and payment methods, disrupting the traditional banking services of local ...
Seems my experience with bdo is similar to others. I sold remittance in the states and the paperwork was atrocious. They stopped doing business with me as I didn't send enough business their way. I was never so thankful and should've cut them off ... Read More
ok, so sometimes I'm a little slow. (Getting money) by Larry Fisher
When I first arrived, I landed with $9900 USD since I didn't know when/how I would be getting my money here exactly. I went to exchanges, cringing every time I saw 2p exchange rate juice. Usually I would do $1000 - $1500 USD so I wouldn't have to ...
The lessons I've learned in the Philippines is never wait until the last minute for anything. You will always be disappointed with sorry sir out of stock or out of money in the case of atm withdrawal. Read More
Cheating In The Philippines by Cherryann01
I saw a new video by Gio on You Tube yesterday about a British man with a Filipino wife who has been caught and arrested for cheating on his wife. Apparently his wife found out about the guys mistress and reported them to the authorities and they ...
@Gezzar The Daily Mail utilized the same sources as CNN. Read More
Rejection From Filipina by Cherryann01
Some of you may know that so far I have been unlucky in love but I am just curious to know if anybody on this forum as been rejected by a potential partner. You may have met in person or online and I know some on the forum have met their partners ...
@Cherryann01 Alan you're going about it with the wrong mindset. It's supposed to be easy. All the things you've described in your post are items that would be considered red flags or undesirable traits in a relationship. First you want someone ... Read More
The cost of Living in the Philippines in 2023 by Mickael
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience on the evolution of the cost of living in the region or city where you live in order to answer future requests for information from new members of the site who would like to ...
@talamban Your math doesn't add up to 2k. It seems you lost about $1200 somewhere. Maybe I'm missing something. I'm just trying to make an accurate assessment for myself so when I make the leap to the Philippines I don't want to get caught short ... Read More
LTO in Cagayan De Oro new dress code by FindlayMacD
Been to the LTO in Bulua Cagayan De Oro today to register my car and to my surprise, as they have done CDO Immigration, the Muslim employees have had their way again, resulting in a new dress code, no shorts, no sleeveless t-shirts, all the ladies ...
Sometimes these posts are too petty. When you go into an organization's office you must follow the rules whether you like them or not. This is the manner in which a civil society behaves. Typically if they are nice they will just ask you to ... Read More
Taiwan and Consequences
@danfinn You have no idea what you're talking about. Taiwan has been preparing for this moment for the past 50 years. You don't think they have the armament to obliterate China? That would be a foolish bet. It doesn't matter how many bodies are ... Read More
Relationships with Filipinas - Looking for opinions from other expats by Guest6851
Here is some background on me. I'm 64 years old and recently retired from my job here in the US. Over the past 15 years I have vacationed in the Philippines for two or three weeks at a time, once or twice annually, except during COVID. In the US ...
@Guest6851 Dude it's not that dating a Filipina is the problem. The problem is you picked bar girls which have one goal in mind which is to extract money. In American they're called gold diggers. That's just the way it is. Don't try to make a ... Read More
Marcos pledges to reboot tourism by PalawOne
Department of Tourism redefines key strategiesBy Moises Cruz October 2022https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/10/11/tmt-anniversary/dot-redefines-key-strategies/1861588THE tourism industry has been severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Border, ...
I've been traveling to the Philippines for over 25 years and the only thing I've found easy about travel is that there is always someone there to carry your bags. Too bad they charge for the bags. However, I don't mind paying the porters. Read More
Pros and Cons of Retiring/Living in the Philippines by Cherryann01
The more I think about this subject the more I seem to be persuading myself that the Philippines is not a great place to retire, contrary to what others think and every body is entitled to their opinion.So after reading some of the recent posts, I ...
In the past, I've tossed back and forth trying to make up my mind regarding retirement in the Philippines.聽 The fact that it's on the other side of the globe along with a significant amount of other obstacles has lead me to believe it's not in ... Read More
Where is the best place to live in the Philippines by bmasters150665
I have been living in Thailand for the past 17 years and getting really sick of it so I'm thinking of moving over there any help places that have a great vibe and plenty to do without the poverty聽
No useful information in this post.聽 I thought it might provide some useful information. Read More
Where is the best place to live in the Philippines
@coach53聽Don't worry about Enzyte bob.聽 He's always trying to stir up trouble.聽 What a douche.聽 Whenever you're attempting a legitimate conversation he always butts in with some stupid fake comments. Read More
Single guy in the philippines where to go? by foveres
Hi ive been to the Philippines for the first time this year with the purpose of having a nice vacation and meeting girls for dating and just a night.Ive been to the island Mindoro and Manila and i got to say ive had a great time on mindoro at Puerto ...
@foveres聽I find it humorous all these guys trying to shame you on enjoying your time in the Philippines.聽 You clearly said you were enjoying the girls in the bars and nightclubs.聽 Any guy that has spent time in the Philippines knows ... Read More
Cost of living in the Philippines in 2022 by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Two years after the start of the pandemic, it is time to take stock of the evolution of the cost of living in the Philippines or more specifically, in the region where you live. The idea is to help people get ready for their ...
As a retailer for years, it always burns my ass whenever some stupid moron comes along and says yeah it only cost 20 cents for this or that just take as many as you want or you see people throw away perfectly good food or unused ... Read More
Checklist for leaving and returning to the Philippines. by FindlayMacD
I had a call recently from Bureau of Immigration here in Cagayan De Oro with regard to my application for Motion To Reconsider which was filed in June 2021 as my 3 year stay here would end on August 22nd 2021. My hope was that we could apply for 13a ...
I think I'm wondering where is the checklist? Read More
Nosey Expats in my Area (bukidnon by Bukidnonkane
Ok so some of you know I have lived here for almost 10 years now. and the other day out of nowhere I had a expat or foreigner at my house. (tell me if you think I was in the right) This guy showed up knowing my first name (the locals told him my ...
Sounds like a presumptuous ass to me. I don't know that I would drag him off the property but I would ask him what he thought he was doing trying to enter my house. Then I would ask what his business is here and if he even screwed around a ... 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 ...
You must be out of your mind. Send her back home. There's no love at all in your supposed relationship. Jesus Christ how many red flags do you have to be presented with before you can see. You only allow others to do to you as they will. ... Read More
cagayan de oro by GuestPoster326
Hi all , just like to ask a question here please . I live in Australia and I have a Filipina wife . we have been sending money for 18 months to my in laws , they tell us here ,they have no food to eat, there is no help in Cagayan de Oro at all ? ...
Definitely understand. That's why I said if I didn't pay, I wouldn't want to go visit in the remote area of my wife's family. God knows I've paid a lot so I'm not a stranger to what you're saying. We had to limit what ... Read More
cagayan de oro by GuestPoster326
Hi all , just like to ask a question here please . I live in Australia and I have a Filipina wife . we have been sending money for 18 months to my in laws , they tell us here ,they have no food to eat, there is no help in Cagayan de Oro at all ? ...
To Big Pearl: You may have a difficult time if you should choose to go and visit with the outlaws in the Philippines. I know it's easy to sit in Australia and say I'm not paying but it's just as easy to have you beat half to death if ... Read More
Advice on Marriage/Situation At HAnd by William Greenlee
I am 59 and have met a 30 year old school teacher who has a child with c/palsy. I too have a Son with c/palsy. I have had my Son by myself for 18 years. I decided I would open to possible marriage but I am only interested in a Filipino. So we met. ...
There are two possible problems. One is getting married and two is bringing her to the United States. You will see that within the first 6 months she will be the sweet woman you married. After she starts work and going to church, she will seek ... Read More
Debating Buy a Condo or Rent in Pasay by Gracembrly
Hi this time I want to make sure I have the best advice and decision since we鈥檙e retiring in 4 years time. I wonder if someone have the same plans that I can relate to or someone who got all the numbers-and examples etc. Debating if ...
Do you really think a bank is going to look out for your best self interest? If so, I've got some property to sell you. Just kidding, there are scammers everywhere in the PI. My best advice is to just rent until they get some realistic ... Read More
Are land, house and rents prices falling ? by Lat61
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, do any of you see prices falling due to lack of income and a falling off of remittance payments.
Yes I'm not in the Philippines but my experience with real estate is the first phase is of denial, second phase landlords in disbelief but maintain same pricing, next is when it starts becoming difficult to make bank payments turns to ... Read More
Are land, house and rents prices falling ? by Lat61
Due to COVID-19 pandemic, do any of you see prices falling due to lack of income and a falling off of remittance payments.
Hello Glen agreed with real estate and common sense but I am afraid that is everywhere not just the Philippines. It's human nature and therefore does not require common sense. When people like that feel the economic heat, the prices will fall ... 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 ...
FilAmericanMom, that is great advice! 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 ...
You married a reject. Unfortunately she's only in it for the money and to get out of the PI and you are definitely the walking atm. Send her back home. Trust me this is not going to get better and the sooner you cut her loose the less you 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 ...
You married a reject. Send her back home. Trust me this is not going to get better and the sooner you cut her loose the less you will loose. Read More