dirk.c.
Belgian expat in the Philippines
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About me
Belgian, Married
Lives in Toril Davao City
Speaks dutch ,french ,english ,german
Registration: 05 March 2018
Furniture-grade Lumber by NN3M/DU3
Looking for a Central Luzon source of decent woods -- narra, tanquile, pine. Not a huge buyer, just trying to find some decent wood for some furniture projects.Thanks!StefPS -- Happy Thanksgiving
good quality lumber is hard to find here as they cut the tree the cut it in to lumber wich they sel as fast as they get buyers ,no drying of prossesed wood here .before buying it is a good idea to mesure the humidity of the lumber ,testers can be ... Read More
What's your take riding a motorcycle in the Philippines as an expat? by Jackson4
Now as an older person with more time on my hands and a little more cash in my pocket, this wild man in me wanting to ride a motorcycle in the Philippines to feel the wind in my remaining hair. What's your experience?
have been driving : a racal trike , a honda beat ,a Kia Bongo , the bongo is replaced for a Kia Stonic ,we did not longer had need for a truk so we sopld it and used the cash to do the downpayment on the stonic .the beat has been givin to a familie ... Read More
meet new frends
anny one living in or near Toril Davao City? wood like to meet and may be become frends ,we live brg Baliok ,Talomo districkt .before we lived in Mati ,Davao Oriental but there no inported foods ,manny brown outs ,no good medical facilitys , etc etc ... Read More
Question about food and water by JustCallMeJoe
OK, I know that I can't drink water from the tap and that even with other water my stomach probably can't handle water that a local's stomach can handle. But, a few questions for those of you living in the Philippines a long time: If the water is ...
@mugteck 3 times eating at 3 different jolibees 3 times diarea ,last time 3 ppl eating different menu and all 3 les than 1 hour to get heavy diarea .so no more going there ever ! Read More
Moving to Davao City by lestercrabtree
I'm planning on visiting Davao soon to look at places to live and retire. Can anyone recommend a good area of Davao city ? I like to play golf and go fishing plus I am very sociable so would to be in a nice community area.
we live in Toril Davao ,in Susana homes III , we like it here it's close to market and mall ,quit neighborhood as most are home owners with jobs . and it's away from davao main trafic jams and noise .there is also close (10 mins drive) by a smal ... Read More
Philippine Banks by PalawOne
`Forbes, Best Philippine Banks ..This Forbes list published today, "evaluated bank categories such as digital services, customer services, and financial advice."Reference : Rappler聽APR 24th, 2023聽By LANCE SPENCER ...
with wise it takes only minutes ,best rates and low cost (2-3 minutes) Read More
Philippine Banks by PalawOne
`Forbes, Best Philippine Banks ..This Forbes list published today, "evaluated bank categories such as digital services, customer services, and financial advice."Reference : Rappler聽APR 24th, 2023聽By LANCE SPENCER ...
@OlivierDeCavite with wise the transfere takes only minutes (2-3 minutes) fast and easy and the best rates also low cost . Read More
Philippine Banks by PalawOne
`Forbes, Best Philippine Banks ..This Forbes list published today, "evaluated bank categories such as digital services, customer services, and financial advice."Reference : Rappler聽APR 24th, 2023聽By LANCE SPENCER ...
@OlivierDeCavite with wise the transfere takes les than a few minutes (2-3 minutes ) and the money is in the acount. Read More
Philippine Banks by PalawOne
`Forbes, Best Philippine Banks ..This Forbes list published today, "evaluated bank categories such as digital services, customer services, and financial advice."Reference : Rappler聽APR 24th, 2023聽By LANCE SPENCER ...
after more than 8 yrs i got tyred from trnsfering money so i aranged to get my pension direct on my ph acount ,as i dont plan to leeve the ph ever i see no need to ceep an acount in my home country ,saves me acount costs transfere costs and gives me ... Read More
Philippine Banks by PalawOne
`Forbes, Best Philippine Banks ..This Forbes list published today, "evaluated bank categories such as digital services, customer services, and financial advice."Reference : Rappler聽APR 24th, 2023聽By LANCE SPENCER ...
@Enzyte Bob i agree on wise ,there you get the best exchange rates and as far as i know the cheapest transfere costs.greets Dirk Read More
Digital Currency by Dave & Ruby
The U.S. is rolling out a digital currency in July 2023, sounds convenient but it's another way of controlling the population. You don't do what we say, we'll freeze your bank account, so to speak. Any word if the Philippines are thinking of doing ...
i will never use digital curency for the simple reason that i consider them all as air bubbles that sooner or later will colapse and then all clients will loose the investments in it (except those who controle it ,they will get very rich on it) . my ... Read More
Sailing in the Philippines by Aeta Tribe
With more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines need to promote sail-cargo trade to make the country a more romantic and exotic destination for adventurers.聽https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0nz6pEhn80
There are some resorts that have Hobie Cats for rent, but other than that, as mentioned, there is a real lack of sailing opportunities and facilities. I had never thought about the local government situation playing a role in that. I do know there ... Read More
Sailing in the Philippines by Aeta Tribe
With more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines need to promote sail-cargo trade to make the country a more romantic and exotic destination for adventurers.聽https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0nz6pEhn80
i was more thinking in the line of the averige tourist who visits a beach resort were they can rent a smal (2 to 4 ppl capacity) sailing boat to cruise sailing and have agreat day fun on the water .now that's the niece in the market i am talking of ... Read More
Sailing in the Philippines by Aeta Tribe
With more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines need to promote sail-cargo trade to make the country a more romantic and exotic destination for adventurers.聽https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0nz6pEhn80
i lopve the Philippines !but i regret it is almost inposibol to find small sailing boats for rent for tourists to enjoi.i consider this a great opportunity for the person(s) with a view for busenis to invest and corner a niece in the tourist market ... Read More
Your first days in your home in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Do you remember the first time you set foot in the Philippines? One of your main concerns must have been the settling down process in your new home. Share your experience and tell us what it was like to find your new home in ...
wen i arived here ,i was carying a travel bag with some clothing and my checked lugage a large bag with all my fishing rods with air cargo i had send all redy a trunk with my fishing reels and parafinalia , my future wife was there with here familie ... Read More
Things Other Foreigners Do That Made You Cringe or Shake Your Head by kristopherryanwatson
This is meant to be kept light and in good humor.Just wondering, if ever, any of you gentleman have seen anything any Other Foreigner do that just makes you roll your eyes, cringe, or just shake your head.I'll go first...Back a few years ago when I ...
@FindlayMacD may be diferent ppl handle there traumas diferent ways. or may be they were just braging , who knows .i know this wen i meet up with other vetrans it is usualy the hapy days we talk about ,but ,at times wen secluded one on one some ... Read More
How do you spend your free time? by sekmet
I know many of you are married and busy raising children. Or you are out in the provinces farming or building a house. I recently retired and sometimes just get bored.Do any of you belong to clubs or social organizations in which you might spend ...
i download and watch movies and series ,reed books that i order on "bookdepository.com" favorite autors ,Isaac Asomov - Steven King . and all the great clasics from books like moby dick ,tresure island gulivers travels and so on i have my hobby ... Read More
How do you spend your free time? by sekmet
I know many of you are married and busy raising children. Or you are out in the provinces farming or building a house. I recently retired and sometimes just get bored.Do any of you belong to clubs or social organizations in which you might spend ...
@LoneWolfNY wen in Davao oriental visit Mati city, blue bles beach resort , i'm sure ya both will like it ,good lokal restaurant and swimming pool great snorkeling many corals full with fish, in Mati city i can advise to eat at"the Lokal " good ... Read More
house for rent
acros the street from were we live there is a nice 2 bedroom house for rent at 15000 peso a monthnice neighborhood ,quit , almost zero trafic clean streets weekly garbige colection ,very rare electrick burn outs ,good wather suply with nice presure ... Read More
Quality woman for a quality guy by Slowdown23
My name is Ryan from the United states. I am looking (not rushing) for a traditional woman who I can get to know and spend my life with. I am 37 in good shape, financially secure and have strong interpersonal skills. Able to retire in 13 years when ...
@Enzyte Bob ask around and be surprised .have you ever been in belgium ?how manny belgians do ya know?dwlby the way i have been in several us states for short or prolonged stays so i know exactly how to hit the nurve wen it comes to "naging" and ... Read More
Quality woman for a quality guy by Slowdown23
My name is Ryan from the United states. I am looking (not rushing) for a traditional woman who I can get to know and spend my life with. I am 37 in good shape, financially secure and have strong interpersonal skills. Able to retire in 13 years when ...
@Gezzar reeding your comments it looks like ya had bad luck or made bad disisions .wen i arived here it was never expected of me to pay in restaurants or beach ressorts at the contrary they explained my as i was invited it wood be insulting to them ... Read More
Quality woman for a quality guy by Slowdown23
My name is Ryan from the United states. I am looking (not rushing) for a traditional woman who I can get to know and spend my life with. I am 37 in good shape, financially secure and have strong interpersonal skills. Able to retire in 13 years when ...
@Slowdown23 in stead of going Cebu or Dumageti were there are a lot of westerners why not go more provincial like Mati city in Davao Oriental and go blue bles beach resort ,we lived in Mati for 6 yrs and it a very nice provincial town and blue bles ... Read More
Quality woman for a quality guy by Slowdown23
My name is Ryan from the United states. I am looking (not rushing) for a traditional woman who I can get to know and spend my life with. I am 37 in good shape, financially secure and have strong interpersonal skills. Able to retire in 13 years when ...
i have red all the comments ,and here is my 5 cents on it .ya gonna come for 2 weeks ,ok, do not look to find a life partner, just let this be the first of manny vacations you spend here ,lern to know the country and the ppl and how they tick .once ... Read More
Things Other Foreigners Do That Made You Cringe or Shake Your Head by kristopherryanwatson
This is meant to be kept light and in good humor.Just wondering, if ever, any of you gentleman have seen anything any Other Foreigner do that just makes you roll your eyes, cringe, or just shake your head.I'll go first...Back a few years ago when I ...
wath upset me at times is the atitide some expats have towards rhere wife - girlfrend ,at one time i seen a foreigner , who knew very wel before the maridge the wife had a son , leening with both fist on the table pushing his face in a very ... Read More
Driving motorbike in the Phils by Fukurokuju
Hi ! I'm french and I'm going to live and work in Manila soon. I would like to drive a motorbike over there. I learned that with my french driver's license I could drive a motorbike in the Phils even if I do not have this option in ...
@dhershberger42 we gor the LTO same day as we bought the scooter and temporary plate drove long and short distances had checkpoints to never had problems and yes it took 4 months before we got the official plate hehehwen we bought our car again from ... Read More
Driving motorbike in the Phils by Fukurokuju
Hi ! I'm french and I'm going to live and work in Manila soon. I would like to drive a motorbike over there. I learned that with my french driver's license I could drive a motorbike in the Phils even if I do not have this option in ...
if your license is not in english you need an translation that is officialised by consul or embasy ,with a copy of the license and the translation you go LTO were you wil get medical examination and probaly a 4 hrs seminar (were ya will here or lurn ... Read More
Best BEEF and other meat in Cebu? by Larry Fisher
I'm looking for suggestions on finding reliably good beef in Cebu. I know it's going to be expensive for good imported beef like Angus, Wagyu, etc. I don't care. I want to see cuts and uncut quality at the store. I'm looking for brisket, rib eye, ...
best steaks i found in the Philippines was..... i build a good relation with a meat seller at the market and he delivered me with pure loins ,i cleaned them and then cut them in to steaks ,tender great tasting steaks itryed all the steaks mensioned ... Read More
Best BEEF and other meat in Cebu? by Larry Fisher
I'm looking for suggestions on finding reliably good beef in Cebu. I know it's going to be expensive for good imported beef like Angus, Wagyu, etc. I don't care. I want to see cuts and uncut quality at the store. I'm looking for brisket, rib eye, ...
@Larry Fisher yep we have a stock of these italian sauces in our freezer at all time we both love them. Read More
Latest Paul Old Dog New Tricks by Enzyte Bob
A must see for American Expats.The US Embassy Head Honcho chose to visited Paul because of his following. He has been on the job for six months and before he was stationed at many Embassy's before being assigned to the Philippines.He sat down with ...
@@Crane10 my favorit is the filipina Pea ,she is good looking ,inteligent and give very good information and she has a great sence of humor (she dos not need to laugh at her own jokes her viewers do that for her). the way this girl brings the info ... Read More
Latest Paul Old Dog New Tricks by Enzyte Bob
A must see for American Expats.The US Embassy Head Honcho chose to visited Paul because of his following. He has been on the job for six months and before he was stationed at many Embassy's before being assigned to the Philippines.He sat down with ...
@pnwcyclist i never wury about negative comments just ignore them hahahaha if it makes them happy let them he , as long there bothered with me they dont anoy others and i cant be anoyed ,lol . Read More
Latest Paul Old Dog New Tricks by Enzyte Bob
A must see for American Expats.The US Embassy Head Honcho chose to visited Paul because of his following. He has been on the job for six months and before he was stationed at many Embassy's before being assigned to the Philippines.He sat down with ...
over the last few yrs i watched now and then a few of Paul's vids and all i can say is he talks the talk of a car sales man the vid on the embasy was an exeption . ppl who laughf at there own humor all the time usualy are not ,that funny . but i am ... Read More
Latest Paul Old Dog New Tricks by Enzyte Bob
A must see for American Expats.The US Embassy Head Honcho chose to visited Paul because of his following. He has been on the job for six months and before he was stationed at many Embassy's before being assigned to the Philippines.He sat down with ...
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Does anybody know where to get oxycodone? by Tony Gonzo
Hi all. I鈥檝e been prescribed 5mg oxycodone for my Crohn鈥檚 (IBD) flare-ups. I literally went to at least 20 pharmacies yesterday in cebu but none of them had it. Even the hospital pharmacies didnt seem to carry it. Any help would be great.
better you ask a docktor for aprescribtion for it or a generic equal to it . 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 ...
i lived in Oostende for 16 yrs and often we go to de Panne to go to the beach and to play hide and seek with the kids in the dunes there Read More
Things Other Foreigners Do That Made You Cringe or Shake Your Head by kristopherryanwatson
This is meant to be kept light and in good humor.Just wondering, if ever, any of you gentleman have seen anything any Other Foreigner do that just makes you roll your eyes, cringe, or just shake your head.I'll go first...Back a few years ago when I ...
@Lotus Eater flamish but i speak french to had to was belgian navy 20 yrs so on the ship french as wel as dutch and english was needed to comunicate he Read More
Cheapest flights by Neville2012
Were can I get cheap flights from
not known by manny but i used it and found most of the times there the cheapest flights ,also very flexibol in surch of dates and airports ,ITA Matrix Airfareyou kan surch 2 months around a date you can not book on this site most of the times but if ... 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 ...
@Lotus Eater 20yrs military and i was hated and feared becorse of always saying wath i was thinking hahahahahaha , but some (very few) highly apreciated it 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 ...
@whackerdog123 in 9 yrs NEVER used a fixer ,my wife did all the buraucratics and as she is very patient it all worked out fine ,and as to get new ideas around it is the way these ideas are pressented that do the trick diplomatie go's a long way here ... Read More
Buying land with no Philippines bank account. by Filamretire
Currently in the US and thinking for my Filipina dual national wife to buy land in Philippines. We dont have any Philippine bank account and cannot open one without a Philippine address. Do I take my lumps and wire from a US bank to a Philippine ...
@Enzyte Bob good rime he in this case the smal adaption is very humoristic. Read More
Sitting on the fence....indecision by @Crane10
Anybody else out there like me, can't make a decision on living in the Philippines. My Wife's from Dumaguete, I've been coming over here sometimes twice a year since 2011, however after a four and a half year gap thanks to Covid, I'm not looking at ...
were we live there are not manny foreigners (westerners) and in the streets here we see no littering done as the comunity frown uppon that.there is weekly garbige colection . not to go living among other expats was a wel tought of choise ,i did not ... Read More
Things Other Foreigners Do That Made You Cringe or Shake Your Head by kristopherryanwatson
This is meant to be kept light and in good humor.Just wondering, if ever, any of you gentleman have seen anything any Other Foreigner do that just makes you roll your eyes, cringe, or just shake your head.I'll go first...Back a few years ago when I ...
one time a foreigner was walking at the edge of a reef wile every one was warning him this was dangerous and even local ppl dont do this as there are cracks in the reef that are hidden by algees , even i warned him as i knew the place very well and ... Read More
What kind of bike would work for me ? by stuleer
Hi, I am an American living in Hong Kong for 26 years. i am married to a filipino.聽We have a house in Cauayan but live in HK. After coming to the Philippines many times I am thinking about getting a motorcycle. I have a big bike in the USA and ...
@stuleer hi i am planning on bying a kawasaki vulcan s 650i love touring and this one is great for that as it have nice tork in low rpm ,but it also have the power to get the speed i wood not buy anny heavyer bike as the roads in the province are ... Read More
Good Reading Books by Peter Clark
Not many book readers in the Philippines myself included, mostly it was Haynes car manuals, Hank Jansons, technical mags and Dennis Wheatley, but spending hours in Airports waiting for your flight got me curious about books and spending my ...
isaac asimov,is one of the many autors i love ,best sf writer ever,sorry to say cant find his books here. also mis all the great books as moby dik,tresure island,gulivers travels ,the count of monti christo,books of Mark Twain,charles dickens and ... Read More
2 Many Fish In The Sea by Cherryann01
Hello guys and girls, I notice on a lot of the topics posted on this website about problems with relationships, people suggest to have more than one girl o the go so you always have some options. My problem is that I have done this and am ...
if she is maried but living seperated and or have kids i would not get involved as the ex can give serious problems. Read More
Amateur Radio by Zyrena
how can i get the NTC talk to me about the law and the radio towers and or antenns mast and getting a uk / philippines radio license regards
2 way radio equipment can be found on line at LAZADA ,radio's , cables ,antennas conectors and so on it will take some effort to navigate there pages tho.lol greets Dirk Read More
Best big little city near a beach? by sekmet
Big cities don't work well with beaches. So, maybe within an hour or less by car-distance not drive time. Big little city I would define as 300 - 500k. In Luzon or Viasayans
Mati city,davao oriental, small city ER and nccc mall ,15 minutes drive from beach resort Blue bles ,no waste from the resort go's in the sea and have great restaurant ,jet ski's canoo's , water play ground floating and only 600 peso a ... Read More
wanna move to live in Philippines by Filip74nofx
I am from Serbia,in long distance relationiinship,and want to live in Philippines.How to realised that.
you can start on tourist visa and renew it every 6 months (7400 peso-127 euro)once maried you can get resident visa first yr probationary (11000 peso 190 euro) from then on permanent resident visa (same price) this is for 5 yrs , each yr ya need ... 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 ...
hi guys , i will not join in the pissing match that's going on hahaha. all i can say my wife is 44 yrs i'm 58 been maried almost 5 yrs and we'r not changed atitude ,she commes from a middle clas familie and was hard working until we ... Read More
Do foreigners get a smile in the PH? Unhappy in Vietnam by bkksaigon
Hello, Im Tim, 45, living and teaching in Vietnam for 2 years. Even though people here where I live (Ho Chi Minh) are extremely polite, respectful and honest, I hardly get a smile from a lady anywhere I go. (Yes, I smile first and I have a ...
i am outgoing frendly and polite and i get nothing but smiles here,but i'm always smiling to he greets Dirk Read More
Any Alternatives to Philippines? by fixfireleo
I have read a ton of articles online and I am 99% sure I want to move to Philippines in about 4-5 years. The reasons I chose Philippines are many: 1. They speak English 2. Cost of living 3. Beauty of the place, especially the water 4. The ...
am european and i wood NEVER go to albania ,i consider it as extreem dangerous ,kosovo no wayyyy,east euro countrys are known for there large meth amfetamine adics man you realy need to get better informed.if you wood happen to know anny law ... Read More
Dating and finding love as an expat in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, With cultural barriers and different dating norms, finding love as an expat abroad can be exciting and challenging at the same time. Is it easy to meet other fellow single people in the Philippines? How do you go about meeting ...
what NOT to do is looking for serious relation in a bar before getting serious be sure to know her and her family and if she is not married. make sure you are on the same page as far as relation and life in general is conserned. discus "family ... Read More
Dating and finding love as an expat in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, With cultural barriers and different dating norms, finding love as an expat abroad can be exciting and challenging at the same time. Is it easy to meet other fellow single people in the Philippines? How do you go about meeting ...
what NOT to do is looking for serious relation in a bar before getting serious be sure to know her and her family and if she is not married. make sure you are on the same page as far as relation and life in general is conserned. discus "family ... Read More
Best place to look at housing on-line? by fixfireleo
I think many of the on-line places I've seen are a rip off. I have seen a few things on CraigsList. Can anyone recommend a site where private owners post available rentals and not just big time realtors that are charging a premium and only ...
before buying property consider this ,at one time in 2015 we rented a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom house whit big garden (4 mango trees ,carpark and party corner) les than 5 minutes walk from the beach for 5000 peso the price now is 6000 peso. buying and ... Read More
Working conditions and labour laws in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, Working conditions differ across the world, and as a working expat, it is important to know your rights as an employee. Are working conditions standard in the Philippines? For instance, are working hours, paid time off, and sick leave ...
i beleeve that the number of workers is related to the syse of the working place by law ,hens the reason why so many are just loitering around doing little or nothing and the very low salary. maybe these laws could be innovated ,but,then less will ... Read More
What is the best prepaid debit card for the philippines? by Bill Talk
Hi everyone, I'm new to this site. Thanks in advance for any help. I'm planning to move to Dumaguete City and would like to know what debit card if any I can bring with me? i am retired on pension and have no bank account just a debit card ...
i also have an BDO acount were i transfer money from belgium to BDO a transfer takes 2 days forgot to mension that one hahaha wen transfering large amounts it will take up to a week as there is money laundring investigation ,i usualy trans around ... Read More
Best place to look at housing on-line? by fixfireleo
I think many of the on-line places I've seen are a rip off. I have seen a few things on CraigsList. Can anyone recommend a site where private owners post available rentals and not just big time realtors that are charging a premium and only ...
wen i came to the phils my gf (now wife) had arranged whit help of her aunty a nice 2 bedroom house that costed 6000 peso a month ,from there we arranged our future housing ,rented a few times and then moved to other rental ,we live almost 3 yrs now ... Read More
Bank loans in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, Finances and banking can sometimes be a headache for many expats, especially when it comes to taking out bank loans. Is it difficult for an expat to get approved for a bank loan in the Philippines? What are the types of bank loans ...
i have 13a visa,getting a BDO acount was very easy,using only your bank acount from in your country of origin becomes costly fast. dont need a loan but if i wood need it i will use my acount abroad due to much more interesting intrests. greets Dirk Read More
Fishing by fredipuppy
I was talking with a local Asian food mart owner here in Texas, he said he admired the expat lifestyle in his home of Icolos Norte. Expats waking in the morning to walk meters to the beach and surf fish, break for lunch and a nap, fish again in the ...
china merchandise do have some nice gear ,have to agree on that .now i'm more setteled i find all i need on line shopping whit lazada ,prices are good and shipping cheep or even free,they also have a very wide product range hooks ,swivels ,rods, ... Read More
Extended families in the Philippines by Peter Clark
When you marry a Filipino you marry the family they say and for much of the time it is true. Family members will at times be overseas workers and generate money for the family in the Philippines. A foreigner in the family will be expected to help ...
first of all -my wife was 40 and i was 54 wen we married the family members that she was living whit were well of and she had a job -first 3 yrs we lived on 1000 euro a month so we down payed the trike we both and did not splash out to be rich. did ... Read More
Hi I'm new! Two questions on retiring in PI by Doofus
I have been watching My PI Dream on YouTube about building a house in Batangas, good set of videos! My main question is this: Foreigners cannot own land, only the house, so the title has to be in my wifes name (a Filipina I met in the US). When we ...
as far as i know make your daughter exeteur testemantair to both you and your wife than it will be her and her alone who desaides what happens whit the house,she can use it or sell it as she pleases whit no interferance of other family members. ... Read More
40 yr old looking to apply for SRRV visa - recommend a marketer/agent? by valakos
Hi all, I'm a citizen of Australia, aged 40 looking to apply for the SRRV visa but got a few questions for someone who knows the ins and outs of this visa. Any help greatly appreciated - I've fished around the pra website and was hoping ...
i NEVER use any agents to aply for what ever .it is not nesesery and just a waiste of money .am 4 yrs here now first on tourist visa ,now am maried on 13A permanent resident visa ,al the visa ,the maridge and the 13A we got whit no one agency ... Read More
New Member Looking For General Advice
you can own 60% of a busines for the other 40% you need a partner who you can trust 100% count on it wen it go's sour you WILL loose the full investment. greets Dirk Read More
13A Visa by aceyducey56
My name is Terry. I am now currently living in the Ph on Mindanao Island. Which government body do I need to talk with about applying for a 13A visa to live in the Philippines? I have considered applying for a Retirement Visa with the Philippine ...
i had my 13A at Davao BI.they were very helpful.only for the spouce letter we used a lawyer,the rest we did all ourselves greets Dirk Read More