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bigpearl

bigpearl

ViP

Australian expat in the Philippines

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4332

About me

Australian

Lives in Bacnotan

Speaks english

Registration: 27 January 2018

About

average
Interests: varied

Occupation

I am Businessman.

My expat journey

australiaphilippines
Bacnotan, Philippines

Bacnotan, Philippines

sunshine coast, Australia

sunshine coast, Australia

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bigpearl replied to a thread
5 days ago
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America tops Philippine tourism market by PalawOne

US tops Philippine tourism market, propelled by strong ties, even stronger dollarThe Philippines, however, attracted just 2.1 million of Southeast Asia鈥檚 48.5 million tourist arrivals in the first four months of this yearBy Sam Beltran ...

bigpearl

A good read P1.Growth corridors happen in all countries, for most of us Manila is/can be a frustrating experience unless you intend to do business there and personally we avoid like the plague. We are up in La Union so Clark is 2 hours closer, have ... Read More

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America tops Philippine tourism market by PalawOne

US tops Philippine tourism market, propelled by strong ties, even stronger dollarThe Philippines, however, attracted just 2.1 million of Southeast Asia鈥檚 48.5 million tourist arrivals in the first four months of this yearBy Sam Beltran ...

bigpearl

Golly Bulacan is not that far from Clark international airport that has operated for years, a very nice int airport and less than 2 hours to Manila central depending on the time of day, Only 3 and a half hours for an international flight instead of ... Read More

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America tops Philippine tourism market by PalawOne

US tops Philippine tourism market, propelled by strong ties, even stronger dollarThe Philippines, however, attracted just 2.1 million of Southeast Asia鈥檚 48.5 million tourist arrivals in the first four months of this yearBy Sam Beltran ...

bigpearl

Apples and oranges, many souls are not interested in third world countries or developing nations and a simple choice, each to their own. What is interesting is I've read that the Philippines made #1 this year for the top retirement destination in ... Read More

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bigpearl replied to a thread
2 weeks ago
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Getting around with your pet in the Philippines by Cheryl

Hello everyone, Living in the Philippines with a pet also means learning how to navigate local transport systems together. From daily commutes to occasional trips, you have to navigate betwwen local rules and real-life experiences. Whether ...

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@CherylAn interesting topic, my 15 years knocking about here, living here for 7 years have never seen a loved pet on a train, bus, jeepney or tricycle. Our two Labrador's are walked on leads or a trip to the vet it's in the SUV and they love it. ... Read More

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There is always a silver lining by Lotus Eater

Any punters thinking of visiting the Philippines for the first time but are undecided now is the time.The US $ is trading at PHP61.45. The 拢 at PHP83.67. These are mid market rates.Some airlines are offering tempting prices not withstanding ...

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Yes P1, no going back and learning from previous disruptions over the decades it seems there are alternatives within reach of the humble punter, what pisses me of with Oz is the fools weighing up whether to charge an extra road tax on EV's, what a ... Read More

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Just another "Expat in Baguio City" post by BOONDOCK-SAINT

I live in the PNW of the US, I'm not cut out for severe heat. I have aspiration of spending time in Baguio, the opinion changes frequently depending on which video I watched last.Anyhoo, I would like to know from people who actually live in Baguio ...

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Welcome to the forum roylaneroy, for me/us Baguio is a nice place to visit and less than 2 hours away but by choice we prefer the beach and quiet, no belching jeepney's nor roosters or barking dogs. Our bit of paradise. Quiet.The land prices seem ... Read More

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bigpearl replied to a thread
2 months ago
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Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne

"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...

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TDS works both ways. Bishop, King, Jesus H Christ, Pope and all self appointed, I call that TDS.Yes Fred BYD sales dropped 32% in February and promptly retained the leader board once the self anointed king started the war in Iran.Thing is while ... Read More

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bigpearl replied to a thread
2 months ago
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100k budget for the house by Senyorita chubbylita

I want to ask for an advice very low budget for building a small house 2 bedrooms 1 toilet and bath small kitchen and dining thank you budget plan pls

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Yes each to their own Offgrid, choices. Do let us know with followups how your budget fares.BTW our home is P50M and not bragging as some around here go for P100M. As said choices.Good luck with your build.Cheers, Steve. Read More

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bigpearl replied to a thread
2 months ago
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100k budget for the house by Senyorita chubbylita

I want to ask for an advice very low budget for building a small house 2 bedrooms 1 toilet and bath small kitchen and dining thank you budget plan pls

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@Offgrid PhilippinesAll good and definitely not a negative Nancy but more of a realist. We live in the province on the beach in a 5 bed 5 bath home and there is 3 of us, one is our live in caretaker. Not a stupid big house when we have visitors ... Read More

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bigpearl replied to a thread
2 months ago
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Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne

"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...

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Thanks for keeping this topic open Bhavna, yes imports and exports with regards to the Philippines but part of the equation are prices and availability of oil and commodities coming out of a war ravaged zone, the operative word here now is imports ... Read More

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bigpearl replied to a thread
2 months ago
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100k budget for the house by Senyorita chubbylita

I want to ask for an advice very low budget for building a small house 2 bedrooms 1 toilet and bath small kitchen and dining thank you budget plan pls

bigpearl

While a very old topic kind of reminds me of the old Supertramp song "dreamer".P55K? Seems you shat in a hole in the ground and had a running water supply you could bucket water from. Get real. I've been here a long time and well know ... Read More

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bigpearl replied to a thread
2 months ago
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Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne

"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...

bigpearl

As per the topic "Philippines imports and exports" Seems little has changed aside from another endless war where the cost of fuel for most punters world wide has gone through the roof, deliveries and basic needs the prices rise and why? It's ok for ... Read More

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bigpearl replied to a thread
2 months ago
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Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne

"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...

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Seems I have a different take on the word "obliterated" that was so Proudly bandied about by some who have a different concept.Any way as P1 says.Happy trails. Read More

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bigpearl replied to a thread
2 months ago
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Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne

"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...

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Only an observation but mid last year someone mouthed off that the Iranian nuclear program was obliterated and they will never have a nuclear weapon now,,,,,,,, so what happened? The straight stayed open and shipping was normal.Some fool decided to ... Read More

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bigpearl replied to a thread
2 months ago
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Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne

"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...

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Interesting points Fred and I would agree that alternatives have to make economic sense, for me they do if you do the math and have some experience. I have had 3 solar systems over the last 30 years and see the benefits in the hip pocket.What I will ... Read More