BALUT_BREATH
American expat in the Philippines
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About me
American
Speaks FILIPINO, TAGALOG, HILIGAYNON, CEBUANO, JAPANESE, MANDARIN, RUSSIAN, GERMAN, FRENCH, SPANISH, LATIN, GREEK, HEBREW, ARABIC, COPTIC, ETHIOPIC.
Registration: 22 April 2018
My introduction to Philippines
Even if you had to go back to school here to get certified, it would be worth it. I have literally never heard of a higher paying job in the RP. As a foreigner and with your resume, it should help. We had a CebuPacific pilot once. Who is to say ... Read More
Bureau of immigration near Boni avenue MRT by Richard Yan
May I know the nearest BI near boni mrt. Thank you.
I think you can do that in either. I prefer the main BI. But if you are close to Boni, the Makati one is convenient and probably less packed. Read More
Bureau of immigration near Boni avenue MRT by Richard Yan
May I know the nearest BI near boni mrt. Thank you.
MRT is in Manila. @OP Depends on what you need done. If you have basic transactions, there is a Makati satellite office not far from Boni. Just head south and cross the river and hop on a Delpan jeep heading west on Jose Rizal and you will hit ... Read More
Areas to live Davao by Buzzardman
My condo lease in Cebu runs out soon and I have to consider where to look next. I have long thought Davao might be a place to consider, so will be visiting to check it out. I need some information on where are the best parts in Davao and the region ...
Be careful. Most foreigners are under travel warning for all of Mindanao, and parts of Cebu, Negros, Bohol, and Palawan. There is currently a civil war going on down there. Davao City also has the highest murder rate in the country! Read More
My introduction to Philippines
Aviation is some of the highest paid work in the country! Last I recall, they were making 200,000 a month! Read More
Lost Visa! by Jazz14mg
I'm so careless about losing my Visa which actually expired what can I do to put things back to normal?
Bureau of Immigration: http://www.immigration.gov.ph/ Read More
Passport held by employer by buko123
Hi all, my employer keeps all foreign workers passport for 'safe-keeping'. just want to ask if this is legal ? is there a law stating that employers are not allowed to keep employees passport? Thank you. Regards
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Working in Makati City by Samanthachong
Hi, I am Samantha from Malaysia. I am considering an offer to work in Makati City, but not sure how is the lifestyle would be in the Philippines. What is the salary range for Malaysian expat in Makati City? Is the living cost in Makati City ...
Family of 10 here, not counting extended. We live on 15,000 and are rich. Spend 2,000 a month on rent. Read More
Working in Makati City by Samanthachong
Hi, I am Samantha from Malaysia. I am considering an offer to work in Makati City, but not sure how is the lifestyle would be in the Philippines. What is the salary range for Malaysian expat in Makati City? Is the living cost in Makati City ...
If you work in Makati, you do not have to live there. It is very central in Metro Manila. You could live anywhere for as little as p2,000 a month or less. Makati is the fancy area of Metro Manila. But that does not mean it is necessarily safe. ... Read More
Documents needed to emigrate to Philippines by Gideon Kriel
Mabuhay everyone. I am happily married to a lady from Davao. We are residing in South Africa and plan to relocate/move to Davao next year sometime. What documents/paper work do I need in order for me to stay there/ to apply for a spousal visa? Can ...
You would be immigrating . List of requirements: http://www.immigration.gov.ph/images/FORMS/18Dec2015/BI%20FORM%20V-I-002-Rev%201.1.pdf Pretty easy. Full ... Read More
Income Tax Refundable ? by WK Kong
Greetings everyone, im a new expat in town from Malaysia, fall under the category of "foreigners employed by regional head offices of multinational companies". I'm here to seek some information regarding the taxes on my salary, please ...
I am looking too. And I cannot find it. But I know at least is WAS the law at some point. I will look into it some more. But you can always ask at your local BIR also. Read More
Income Tax Refundable ? by WK Kong
Greetings everyone, im a new expat in town from Malaysia, fall under the category of "foreigners employed by regional head offices of multinational companies". I'm here to seek some information regarding the taxes on my salary, please ...
As far as I know you get 100% of your taxes back, as you will not be claiming any benefits like SSS pension, etc. If you want to get your taxes back after working in the country, and you are going back to your home country, you have to show them ... 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
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Retirement Manila (BGC) by Kevin 380
Kevin and Zenaida from Reading UK. Have Purchased a two bed Condo Uptown Residence Bonifacio Global City. Move there for our retirement this July 2018. Once there will apply for my 13a Non immigrant visa wife being Filipina married 32 years. at ...
They will want NBI clearance. Rather easy to get. Just dress professional and bring p200 with you. I assume your wife is not British then? Or she applied to get her citizenship back already? Be careful. Isn't BGC where those British guys were ... 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
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Passport held by employer by buko123
Hi all, my employer keeps all foreign workers passport for 'safe-keeping'. just want to ask if this is legal ? is there a law stating that employers are not allowed to keep employees passport? Thank you. Regards
[Post under review] 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
[Post under review] 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
[Post under review] Read More
Lost Visa! by Jazz14mg
I'm so careless about losing my Visa which actually expired what can I do to put things back to normal?
Wait...how did you lose your visa? Did you lose your passport too? Best thing is to go to the BI right away. They are always nice and helpful. Read More
Noise music by Wayne 07
I live in the province in Bicol. People play loud music so everyone can hear it reqardless of if they want to hear it or not. Many times this go until 3-4 am. I understand there is a law that states music should stop at 10 or 12 pm. But like other ...
You are supposed to bring over inasal and red horse and thank them for the free music. Be glad you do not live in America. Late night music is much worse. Whatever you do, do NOT complain to anyone about it. You might end up being the one that ... Read More
Registering a birth in the Philippines by David
Hi, About to have a baby or already had children? Let's share your experience about the paperworks for registering a birth in the Philippines. What are the formalities to obtain a birth certificate? What is the procedure to follow if both ...
Registering with the PSA? Or consulate? Read More
Parenting in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being a parent can be challenging, and even more so when moving abroad, but it can also be an enriching experience. Tell us more below about your role as a parent in the Philippines. How are you experiencing your parental role ...
One of the main reasons we live in the Philippines, is the safety of our children. Sure, there may be kidnappers, terrorists, rape gangs, human trafficking, organ harvesting, typhoons, floods, mudslides, earthquakes, volcanoes, deadly diseases, ... Read More
driving license by dennesbong1
hi everyone. i'm indonesian, currently working at philippines. i was wondering about applying a new driving license without previous driving license from my country? thanks before
Citizens cannot get a CDL, as the Philippines does not have that. But there is Professional. Read More
driving license by dennesbong1
hi everyone. i'm indonesian, currently working at philippines. i was wondering about applying a new driving license without previous driving license from my country? thanks before
yeah, now i have visa for 2 years from now, until 2020. the thing is, when i read at LTO web is kind of confusing for me. they need my birth certificate, which of course i didn't bring it here to the philippines. :)Passport and ACR. Read More
Income Tax Refundable ? by WK Kong
Greetings everyone, im a new expat in town from Malaysia, fall under the category of "foreigners employed by regional head offices of multinational companies". I'm here to seek some information regarding the taxes on my salary, please ...
I am pretty sure all is taxed for the first question. If it is in your pay, it should be taxed. For the second question, yes. You just have to declare you are leaving the country permanently. Read More