Benoit Voila!
@protogama
Ugandan expat in Singapore
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About me
Ugandan
Lives in Quezon City
Speaks English
Registration: 12 August 2011
teaching
Hi Vine, get in touch with local language institutes, some amongst the most serious are Bridge in Ortigas bridgelanguagecenter.com or Berlitz in Makati berlitzph.com. Mostly, they are looking for native language tutors, however, I've bumped into not ... Read More
Need a job in the Philippines
Hi Dutch, aside from personal references, just look on jobstreet.com.ph and ph.jobsdb.com/ph - they are the best over here. Note, you have to stay in Phils already for interview, in most cases :top: Read More
Reality in the Philippines. by boredomsucks
Reality in the Philippines. 1. Expats in the Pilippines are richer and having a good life than locals. 2. Locals travel to other country to have a good life, expats travel to Philippines to enjoy life. Agree or Disagree?
Anyone who turns their FRIG off at night are idiots.,..You actually use more power and risk spoiling meats and dairy products..... never heard of one, happily :D Same with aircons, besides, buying a weeny one won't save on your bill in the end, ... Read More
Car service/rental tip by peter79
Where are you usually renting a car if you need one?
Eurocar is cheaper for about 11K a week..Is Europcar P11k? Sweet! While europcar.com.ph says to pay on pick up at least P17k / week for a compact plus frozen insurance on your CC for a period. Read More
Car service/rental tip by peter79
Where are you usually renting a car if you need one?
Hi Peter, Vikings at vikingcarrentals.com offer P14k/week and P40k/month for a compact. Read More
Badminton by flowfowsen
Hi Everybody! I moved from Germany to Manila and now i am looking for some guys who like to play Badminton. I am a Casual gamer, played in a club, but it is about 15 years ago. So my skills are not the best anymore ;) Maybe there are some intrested ...
:D mugtech 20 December 2013 04:16:57 Why do we always read about such bad things on the forum? Doesn't anyone play goodminton? 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 ...
BIG IMPROVEMENTPheeeew... Such a relief! Load off a chest really :par: Read More
Suitable living by aussie pete
Will be moving to Phils looking to buy house and lot - max 2-3 hour drive from Makati. Looking for cooler climate area, mountain, beach, views, nature, safety. Suggestions so far Tagaytay, West Grove, Greenfields Estate, Anvaya Cove (Subic). Does ...
Hi Pete, I think this one covers your topic /forum/viewtopic.php?id=231605 :cool: Read More
We are glad to live here now by rocchidavide
Hi , we are an Italian family. At the end of 2012 we decided to move to a Philippine island . My name is Davide, my wife's name is Simona and our 22 year old son Andrea. I was a manager in a private company , my wife worked in the public ...
Also, I hope you are no refugee, because the Republic didn't sign Hague Convention on 1961-10-05 for foreign public documents legalization to share with us. It allows more fuss as you might see. Read More
We are glad to live here now by rocchidavide
Hi , we are an Italian family. At the end of 2012 we decided to move to a Philippine island . My name is Davide, my wife's name is Simona and our 22 year old son Andrea. I was a manager in a private company , my wife worked in the public ...
By the way, in your observing claim, these villagers are there for you. I may remember Mr Kennedy's words: Don't you ask what the country will do for you. Ask what you can do for the country". Read More
We are glad to live here now by rocchidavide
Hi , we are an Italian family. At the end of 2012 we decided to move to a Philippine island . My name is Davide, my wife's name is Simona and our 22 year old son Andrea. I was a manager in a private company , my wife worked in the public ...
Just my thought and pardon me then, if you are not l'italiano, you will not know how the EU was built. Through the inside wars claiming all of us in millions, devastating families to their ground, while some (mostly foreigners) claiming there is no ... Read More
We are glad to live here now by rocchidavide
Hi , we are an Italian family. At the end of 2012 we decided to move to a Philippine island . My name is Davide, my wife's name is Simona and our 22 year old son Andrea. I was a manager in a private company , my wife worked in the public ...
I mean, nobody of Europeans claims that. It's interesting, innit? Read More
We are glad to live here now by rocchidavide
Hi , we are an Italian family. At the end of 2012 we decided to move to a Philippine island . My name is Davide, my wife's name is Simona and our 22 year old son Andrea. I was a manager in a private company , my wife worked in the public ...
Hi rocchidavide, May I ask you a honest question if I may, are you l'italiano? No offence Read More
looking for a job...
May I ask you contra-question: what's wrong with Singapore? Just out of curiosity as I've been offered some opportunities over there. Much obliged Read More
Taxation and tax return
Dear Expat-Blog Editors, as the folk have a little clue about their own taxation for their own sake too, we'd appreciate more articles and hints on the matter published here, on how it works in the Philippines. Muchas Gracias. Te amamos :par: Read More
Taxation and tax return
I'm European married to a local unemployed, with kids, working in NCR. With my tax status ME2 I'm being taxed a whopping c.22% - close to c.24% for a single parent with status S1, which imposes a little logic to my mind. My previous global foreign ... Read More
What about taxes? I accepted a job for P53K, and want to know by FreddyRed
Any help is appreciated. F
I'm European married to a local unemployed, with kids, working in NCR. With my tax status M2 I'm being taxed a whopping 22% - close to 24% for a single parent with status S1, which imposes a little logic to my mind. My previous foreign employment ... Read More
Income, cost of living, safety etc in Manila by hornbill
Hi, I'm from Malaysia. Been working in Malaysia, Singapore, and now Australia. There is a job opportunity in Manila but I find it hard to find these information:- - typical salary (annual/monthly) for an expat in IT management/team lead role. Some ...
@ Lucky Rivera. It's very irresponsible to allure with "come over and see yourself". I learn it on my own skin loosing nearly everything because of local wide spread ignorance. Read More
Philippines Stopping Filipinas from Leaving As A Tourist? by thailen
I have a filipina girlfriend who I invited to live with me in Thailand. She is hearing that Thailand immigration is stopping filipinos at the Bangkok airport for not having enugh thai money, for not having a valid reason to come in, etc., even ...
Right said [Fred] many, it's an official government position, plausible in a time of Asia Tiger rising. Read More
new member by abby888
Hi everyone., im from Philippines., just want to meet new friends., :)
Congrats and welcome! You've passed the test. Read More
new member by abby888
Hi everyone., im from Philippines., just want to meet new friends., :)
Hi Abby (888)! Just before we welcome you aboard our cozy hub, please tell us sincerely: are you with MLM? Read More
hello
My European pal, elementary level tip for ya: Register on all major jobsites with domains .com.ph and .ph, then set email alerts with a single keyword "German" (do not overdo with keywords - search engines employed there are too silly to find ... Read More
Income, cost of living, safety etc in Manila by hornbill
Hi, I'm from Malaysia. Been working in Malaysia, Singapore, and now Australia. There is a job opportunity in Manila but I find it hard to find these information:- - typical salary (annual/monthly) for an expat in IT management/team lead role. Some ...
Man-o-man, so many questions... Do you really expect for somebody to write a book of life in the Phils for ya? Alright, I'll try to fix it, my friend. You mentioned 'There is a job opportunity in Manila...', so we assume you've got an employer ... Read More
Looking to open Small Call Center to grow my company by eugenedna
Hey guys I need some help. I have been looking for a call center company in Philippines. I got some quotes but the price just does not make sense, compare to what I hear these workers are getting paid. After doing some reading it looks like I can ...
@ eugenedna, for current Contact BPO business tendencies in the Philippines simply check on high street job websites, such as bestjobs.ph, jobstreet.com.ph or monster.com.ph, which are literally bubbling with contact centers' all-level salaries ... Read More
Driving license in the Philippines by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in the Philippines? What are the formalities to get a driver聮s licence in the Philippines? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for ...
What about scooter driving here? Do I need licence for up to 50cc? What else do I need except my helmet and scooter itself? Cheers Read More
metered taxis! by ri3panda
anybody know where i can find metered taxis around alabang? taxis here do contract and such rip offs :( charging so much and they reject passengers if you dont agree to their price
It's true, public transport is thrilling adventure, and I luv it! But your own scooter would be an ultimate fun, I recon. I drove one in Italy for two weeks. I couldn't wait through the night to saddle it up again in the early morning... Although I ... Read More
metered taxis! by ri3panda
anybody know where i can find metered taxis around alabang? taxis here do contract and such rip offs :( charging so much and they reject passengers if you dont agree to their price
... and I cannot fit in it [jeepney]... Once barely in, I cannot see outside and get out... Read More
what business can i have in the philippines? by steph21
Hi, im new here and been surfing on line about philippines and business there. I am planing on moving to the philippines im married to a pinay and want to move there and open a biz but from what i read and what people tell me, its not so good to ...
Well said, Mike! It's true locals don't support us here flashing before their eyes. But they definitely love our approach points and ideas as well as our investments. That's why a wise one would do business remaining in a shadow of the front faces 聳 ... Read More
metered taxis! by ri3panda
anybody know where i can find metered taxis around alabang? taxis here do contract and such rip offs :( charging so much and they reject passengers if you dont agree to their price
Everybody understands, and most would agree on raised taxi fares, because of gas prices up, this and that etc... Just make it official! Read More
what business can i have in the philippines? by steph21
Hi, im new here and been surfing on line about philippines and business there. I am planing on moving to the philippines im married to a pinay and want to move there and open a biz but from what i read and what people tell me, its not so good to ...
Invest into chunk of lands on islands - tends to rise. Then, just to keep yourself occupied on daily basis, start some online deeds, like blogging, writing or BPO. Ask me how ;)online biz is not my kinda thing and blogging eather and foraigner cant ... Read More
VISA
You will need residence visa to Norway. Check it out here: http://www.norway.ph/embassy/visainfo/permits/family/ Read More
what business can i have in the philippines? by steph21
Hi, im new here and been surfing on line about philippines and business there. I am planing on moving to the philippines im married to a pinay and want to move there and open a biz but from what i read and what people tell me, its not so good to ...
Invest into chunk of lands on islands - tends to rise. Then, just to keep yourself occupied on daily basis, start some online deeds, like blogging, writing or BPO. Ask me how ;) Read More
metered taxis! by ri3panda
anybody know where i can find metered taxis around alabang? taxis here do contract and such rip offs :( charging so much and they reject passengers if you dont agree to their price
That's so cool, Vihalvor. But I'd rather prefer to stay anonymous since you never know who's about to behead you over here, in distant foreign country... We stubbornly had spent hours looking for meter taxi at Manila's APT. And it was worth it. We ... Read More
metered taxis! by ri3panda
anybody know where i can find metered taxis around alabang? taxis here do contract and such rip offs :( charging so much and they reject passengers if you dont agree to their price
Great! I've similar anoying problem in my place. Where to report at? Online, post...? Just a licence plate? Read More
thinking about moving to the philippines- need a nice-safe apartment by kccowboy170
need to find a nice safe apartment for under $200.00-anywhere in the philippines-need all of the info i can get about moving there and living there-thanks-gary
[Moderated: Please post in the housing section] Read More
Please I need a flat or room near Ortigas!!!!! by lolapuga
hello, I'm lola from spain, in May I will be in Manila for 7 months, and I need to find a Flat or a room near Ortigas. Maybe you can help me. Thanks very much!!
I've gotten nice new flats/condos/appartments in Cubao, E.Rodrigues, Quezon City. Very clean and convenient, next to MRT/LRT Araneta Colliseum. PHP9k monthly plus bills. Send me a message if interested. Read More
Expat Friend Needs a Job, Now Broke by CharlesHarman
I have a friend here named Dan an American, he is too young for pension or Social Security. At one time he had a business and homes however his x-wife took all that away and left him with nothing. Currently he has just about sold everything he owns ...
Well, he must establish daily access to Internet somehow in the first place, use Internet Caf茅 then. Otherwise chances to find a job are very narrow and basically rely on a Red Letter Day, so to say. Two things: profiling and email alerts are most ... Read More
Expat Friend Needs a Job, Now Broke by CharlesHarman
I have a friend here named Dan an American, he is too young for pension or Social Security. At one time he had a business and homes however his x-wife took all that away and left him with nothing. Currently he has just about sold everything he owns ...
Let him carefully and accurately register and SET EMAIL ALERTS THEN TEST THEM (!)on the websites below: bestjobs.ph ph.jobsdb.com monster.com.ph jobsonline.com.ph learn4good.com/jobs gopinoy.com jobscity.net jobstreet.com.ph jobrapido.com.ph Don't ... Read More
Living Here in the phillipines by fgarthon
Well my friends the philipines is a wondefull place to live. but with money be careful i have lost all my money here cause i trusted the wrong kind of people. aAny way living hee is easy you just need t ave money to live here .
I carry my shoulder bag with wide alluring zip across to a shallow pocket with razor-sharp metal pieces. Read More
coming for job hunt
Just register there and don't forget to set email alerts on these main job hunting websites below. It works, ... Read More