Mhammond40
American looking for information about Philippines
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Registration: 04 January 2020
Will Philippines Airlines exist in 2020 by pej1111
Take this post for what it is, speculative. But I am considering if I (travelers) should be trusting Philippine Airlines in long term bookings? I guess the question is will PAL go bankrupt? I ready today that they are losing 300,000PHP a ...
I have a refund and voucher. Per email I was told the refund will take 5 months. I did call PAL and check on the voucher and it is available right now to use. Read More
Living away from Cebu City but close enough to visit by Freddy2000
Hi, I would like to move to Cebu but not within Cebu City. However, I would like to live about an hour or so away so I can get there easily by bus. I have researched Naga City and CarCar but cannot find ANY rentals in those places. Any ideas ...
Not many for rent in Carcar but up the road in Minglanilla there are many places Read More
Retirement visas on hold by Okieboy
HEADLINES Retirement visas on hold over security concerns By: Marlon Ramos - Reporter / @MRamosINQ Philippine Daily Inquirer / 05:32 AM October 24, 2020 Foreigners wishing to retire in the Philippines may have to put their plans on hold. The board ...
Since it was just announced inbound travel was approved as of November 1 for SIRV Visa鈥檚 does anyone have any experience with this type? Read More
Asia Today: Philippines allows foreign travel to resume by solojoe
I found this piece of information today. https://www.yahoo.com/news/asia-today-philippines-allowing-foreign-061829575.html
Yes good news for residents wanted to leave the country but INBOUND is still restricted. Check out this video from the Cebu Governor and how she feels about all the lockdowns and restrictions that have killed the country. Look at how fired up she ... Read More
Helping those trying to return
For those of you in the Philippines at this time and have love ones with you consider how lucky you are. There are many of us that left right before the lockdowns and have been unable to return. There are many efforts out there underway to try to ... Read More
What's changing in the Philippines after the COVID-19 crisis by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well. As the Editorial Team of 大咖福利影院, our aim is to provide you with fresh and up-to-date information about the COVID-19 crisis in your host country. You might be expecting a lot of changes following the ...
I personally know in Carcar a family that religiously wore their mask, distanced and sanitized continuously and STILL GOT THE VIRUS... the entire house (11 People) quarantined . Ages ranged from 2 to 70 in the house and symptoms were light fever, ... Read More
What's changing in the Philippines after the COVID-19 crisis by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well. As the Editorial Team of 大咖福利影院, our aim is to provide you with fresh and up-to-date information about the COVID-19 crisis in your host country. You might be expecting a lot of changes following the ...
Not fake but really hyped that if you 鈥済et it鈥� you will die. Read More
Quarantine/ Flights/info to Cebu by Cabcali
My wife and I have recently just completed a small resort on Cebu. Not perfect timing with the coronavirus worldwide as we were going to relocate this summer. Are there any updates with inbound flights to Mactan International airport and with ...
https://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4100787.html Good news Read More
when are flights resuming by Tariq072283
Im looking to travel to Pampanga February or March. I was wondering what what is the situation with flights now and when they were likely to resume. I was told by a friend that the Philippines is only accepting long term visas and i was planning on ...
https://www.facebook.com/100005882942251/videos/1428442884028463/?extid=qKKsq8URx6vVXJgj Read More
when are flights resuming by Tariq072283
Im looking to travel to Pampanga February or March. I was wondering what what is the situation with flights now and when they were likely to resume. I was told by a friend that the Philippines is only accepting long term visas and i was planning on ...
Always about the money....... always https://www.facebook.com/rodger.dodger.9849/videos/1428442884028463/ Read More
when are flights resuming by Tariq072283
Im looking to travel to Pampanga February or March. I was wondering what what is the situation with flights now and when they were likely to resume. I was told by a friend that the Philippines is only accepting long term visas and i was planning on ...
Watch this video and decide. https://www.facebook.com/hamil.mark.90/videos/vb.100051368445508/159561575766123/?type=2&theater¬if_t=video_processed¬if_id=1600466020418087 Read More
when are flights resuming by Tariq072283
Im looking to travel to Pampanga February or March. I was wondering what what is the situation with flights now and when they were likely to resume. I was told by a friend that the Philippines is only accepting long term visas and i was planning on ...
All the lock downs and masks and everything else and yet the virus continues. No one ever mentions how low the percentage of deaths are. Like everything else in this world it comes down to money. We will look back months and years from now when ... Read More
Balikbayan Boxes: How long to arrive from US post CV19? by moonunit0103
Hi, Wanted to find out how long to expect a Balikbayan Box to arrive from the East Coast US to Leyte, Post CV19. Have been very frustrated at the snail's pace using myus.com. I paid for my order to ship out 11 days ago, but it still has not ...
Sorry they shipped from Phoenix AZ Read More
Balikbayan Boxes: How long to arrive from US post CV19? by moonunit0103
Hi, Wanted to find out how long to expect a Balikbayan Box to arrive from the East Coast US to Leyte, Post CV19. Have been very frustrated at the snail's pace using myus.com. I paid for my order to ship out 11 days ago, but it still has not ...
Sent 3 boxes July 15, 16, and 24 and all three just arrived in Carcar Cebu today 9/5/2020 Read More
How long can the Phillipines stay shut before financially collapsing? by Arcadieus
I'm just curious on the current situation. My girlfriend tells me everyone is losing their jobs and pretty much destitute as of right now.
The death rate at 0.001%. The decisions by the few have destroyed the country鈥檚 economy and ruined lives for years to come...... Read More
Current Expat Situation because of lockdown in Philippines? by NomadBob123
Hello All, hope your doing well and staying safe. Have tried to find some current updates on travel to the Philippines but nothing with any detail. Is it still on lockdown, any changes to the lockdown in discussion, anything current would be ...
I never see a news report that shows the PERCENTAGE of deaths per population. Philippines has a population of 107 million and the death toll is about 2,200 (Calculation history 2200 is what % of 107000000.00 = 0.00205607476635514%) Is the math ... Read More
Current Expat Situation because of lockdown in Philippines? by NomadBob123
Hello All, hope your doing well and staying safe. Have tried to find some current updates on travel to the Philippines but nothing with any detail. Is it still on lockdown, any changes to the lockdown in discussion, anything current would be ...
This attorney does mention SRRV. https://youtu.be/Ck7qC38-rR8 Read More
Current Expat Situation because of lockdown in Philippines? by NomadBob123
Hello All, hope your doing well and staying safe. Have tried to find some current updates on travel to the Philippines but nothing with any detail. Is it still on lockdown, any changes to the lockdown in discussion, anything current would be ...
Here is the link to the article https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1863826/Manila/Local-News/Foreigners-with-long-term-visas-may-enter-PH-in-August Read More
Current Expat Situation because of lockdown in Philippines? by NomadBob123
Hello All, hope your doing well and staying safe. Have tried to find some current updates on travel to the Philippines but nothing with any detail. Is it still on lockdown, any changes to the lockdown in discussion, anything current would be ...
If you already have SRRV or long term Visa Read More
Current Expat Situation because of lockdown in Philippines? by NomadBob123
Hello All, hope your doing well and staying safe. Have tried to find some current updates on travel to the Philippines but nothing with any detail. Is it still on lockdown, any changes to the lockdown in discussion, anything current would be ...
If you already have SRRV or long term Visa Read More
Recommended Pick up truck by Mhammond40
Need to buy a pick up truck and would like recommendations. Diesel or petroleum?
I will be doing the same thing so will look into getting a van also. Thank you Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 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 ...
Greetings all. Visited the Philippines in February just before the Covid and fell in love with the country and the people. Visited Manilla, Cebu and Palawan. Planned on returning in May but due to Covid have had to change my plans. In the process of ... Read More
Recommended Pick up truck by Mhammond40
Need to buy a pick up truck and would like recommendations. Diesel or petroleum?
Thanks for the information. Much appreciated Read More
Recommended Pick up truck by Mhammond40
Need to buy a pick up truck and would like recommendations. Diesel or petroleum?
Good questions. Will be used for hauling everyday items from Wilcon or moving items between the in-laws house and ours. Nothing really heavy unless we pick up a new fridge or something like that. We are in Carcar so Cebu would be the farthest we ... Read More
Recommended Pick up truck by Mhammond40
Need to buy a pick up truck and would like recommendations. Diesel or petroleum?
Which manufacture would you recommend Read More
Recommended Pick up truck
Need to buy a pick up truck and would like recommendations. Diesel or petroleum? Read More