dadof3at1ce
American looking for information about Philippines
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American, Married, 58 years old
Registration: 05 April 2021
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 ...
@mugteck I have a collection of books I have started shipping over. Currently about 1300 books. Main collections include James Patterson, Tom Clancy, David Baldacci, Dale Brown, Lee Child, Michael Connelly, Patricia Cornwell, Cathrerine Coulter, ... Read More
US Gov website on services airlines provide on cancelling & delays by PalawOne
The U.S. Department of Transportation has created a dashboard to ensure easy access to information on the services that local U.S. airlines provide when the cause of a cancellation or a delay is within their control. ...
@Lotus Eater Is there a difference between T3 international and T3 domestic? We are flying into T3 as well, I just assumed it was all the same? Read More
No Conversion - Tourist Visa to Temporary Resident Visa by Awarda
Hi All. I have been here in the Philippines for 2 years, 8 months now. I have overstayed but paid necessary penalty and fees for that. I also had a motion for reconsideration during my last extension to allow me not to leave the country and just pay ...
What is the validity of TRV? TRV is valid for a probationary period of one (1) year. Thereafter, it may be extended every two (2) years. What are the benefits of a TRV holder? A TRV holder can be employed in the Philippines, lease real property, own ... Read More
Best place to Exchange US Dollars for PHP by eptowing
Hello EveryoneI am leaving for my first trip to the Philippines in 10 days. I will be there for a little over 2 months. So I am wondering where is the best place to exchange my US dollars for peso's. I know you can do it at the air port but are you ...
@Lotus Eater聽Yes, I am referring about the credit card. For banks, even HSBC to do a transfer they charge fees, often large ones. That;'s why most people use a third party company such as Wise to save on fees. Yes, I am in the USA, here is a ... Read More
Best place to Exchange US Dollars for PHP by eptowing
Hello EveryoneI am leaving for my first trip to the Philippines in 10 days. I will be there for a little over 2 months. So I am wondering where is the best place to exchange my US dollars for peso's. I know you can do it at the air port but are you ...
Most all companies have fees, they are not in business not to make a profit. Credit card companies are among the least transparent, and it is best if you don't have to use them, but reality is very different. Some companies charge a 3% foreign ... Read More
Best place to Exchange US Dollars for PHP by eptowing
Hello EveryoneI am leaving for my first trip to the Philippines in 10 days. I will be there for a little over 2 months. So I am wondering where is the best place to exchange my US dollars for peso's. I know you can do it at the air port but are you ...
@Lotus Eater I am sorry you are getting charged on your premiere card, but you might want to check into it. There is supposed to be no foreign transaction fees on your card. I use mine all the time to buy things on Lazada and am never charged a ... Read More
Best place to Exchange US Dollars for PHP by eptowing
Hello EveryoneI am leaving for my first trip to the Philippines in 10 days. I will be there for a little over 2 months. So I am wondering where is the best place to exchange my US dollars for peso's. I know you can do it at the air port but are you ...
聽聽聽聽 There are definitely companies that have no foreign transaction fees. I got rid of all that charge that fee so I don't make a mistake. Capital One, HSBC, Schwab, Discover all have no foreign transaction fees. So does my Navy ... Read More
"Philippines to re-open to vaccinated foreign tourists" by Moon Dog
"The Philippines will re-open to fully vaccinated tourists from most countries on February 10 and lift quarantine requirements, officials said Friday, nearly two years after closing its borders to contain the ...
Just booked our flight, but it is not until November. American Airlines from Peoria to Chicago, then Japan airlines the rest of the way. Round trip per seat for premium economy roughly $1475. Then another $225 round trip on Cebu Pacific from Manila ... Read More
Buying a new Multicab. by JakyMichael
I麓m trying to find a brand new multicab to buy in Cebu. Can anyone help me with that ?
We just bought one, it cost us $4k USD. There are not many options you can get-either with radio and dash cam or without. We ordered it with because that is what the wife wanted- and it wasn't much more to make her happy. It took about a month ... Read More
Remitly vs Xoom: Which one is better? by Inthisfate
Which one do you use for sending money from the US to PH, is it Remitly or Xoom? What do you think of Wise transfer? Please enlighten me on which one is the best option. My employer is from the US and he was complaining about the fees taken by ...
Just out of curiosity, I checked remitly versus wise, because I hadn't used remitly before. I was surprised it was as close as it was. I used $700 as that has been the amount I had been sending the last couple transfers. Remitly had an exchange ... Read More
Remitly vs Xoom: Which one is better? by Inthisfate
Which one do you use for sending money from the US to PH, is it Remitly or Xoom? What do you think of Wise transfer? Please enlighten me on which one is the best option. My employer is from the US and he was complaining about the fees taken by ...
Ooma is an internet based telephone service. Depending on your home country, it could save you money on international calling rates. Read More
Remitly vs Xoom: Which one is better? by Inthisfate
Which one do you use for sending money from the US to PH, is it Remitly or Xoom? What do you think of Wise transfer? Please enlighten me on which one is the best option. My employer is from the US and he was complaining about the fees taken by ...
I am in the states. I am 53, and don't plan on retiring until I can draw my 401k and IRA in 6 years. In the meantime we are saving all we can. We have had our place built in Bacong for a few years, and want to add on a few more things before we ... Read More
Remitly vs Xoom: Which one is better? by Inthisfate
Which one do you use for sending money from the US to PH, is it Remitly or Xoom? What do you think of Wise transfer? Please enlighten me on which one is the best option. My employer is from the US and he was complaining about the fees taken by ...
Makes perfect sense, especially if you are using a VPN. Good info! Read More
Remitly vs Xoom: Which one is better? by Inthisfate
Which one do you use for sending money from the US to PH, is it Remitly or Xoom? What do you think of Wise transfer? Please enlighten me on which one is the best option. My employer is from the US and he was complaining about the fees taken by ...
I am a bit confused. According to the website, all calls in the US are free but to call the Philippines it would cost 21 cents per minute. They have international plans, but the Philippines is not on the list of countries covered by them. What am I ... Read More
Remitly vs Xoom: Which one is better? by Inthisfate
Which one do you use for sending money from the US to PH, is it Remitly or Xoom? What do you think of Wise transfer? Please enlighten me on which one is the best option. My employer is from the US and he was complaining about the fees taken by ...
i have everything paperless already, so much easier. Plus it gets me used to not getting any mail, because there isn't anything much like mail in the Philippines! We do own our own house and truck down in Bacong, Negos Oriental which is just ... Read More
Remitly vs Xoom: Which one is better? by Inthisfate
Which one do you use for sending money from the US to PH, is it Remitly or Xoom? What do you think of Wise transfer? Please enlighten me on which one is the best option. My employer is from the US and he was complaining about the fees taken by ...
This is something I have worked hard at, and none of my credit cards have any foreign transaction fees. I have a Citibank card, HSBC card, Capital One card, Discover card, and USAA card. The total limits are just over $30,000. Every so often I ... Read More
Remitly vs Xoom: Which one is better? by Inthisfate
Which one do you use for sending money from the US to PH, is it Remitly or Xoom? What do you think of Wise transfer? Please enlighten me on which one is the best option. My employer is from the US and he was complaining about the fees taken by ...
I am curious what type of account you have at Bank of America? I always check, not afraid of making a switch if it benefits me. This is what I find on their website: Bank of America Advantage Relationship Banking, Bank of America Advantage庐 ... Read More
Remitly vs Xoom: Which one is better? by Inthisfate
Which one do you use for sending money from the US to PH, is it Remitly or Xoom? What do you think of Wise transfer? Please enlighten me on which one is the best option. My employer is from the US and he was complaining about the fees taken by ...
I used to use Xoom all the time as well. I know part of the reason they ask for income verification based on the amount you are going to send. The higher level you are the more money you can send. I don't know if this is a federal requirement or ... Read More
Remitly vs Xoom: Which one is better? by Inthisfate
Which one do you use for sending money from the US to PH, is it Remitly or Xoom? What do you think of Wise transfer? Please enlighten me on which one is the best option. My employer is from the US and he was complaining about the fees taken by ...
It seems more like he is a saleman for big banking, maybe specifically for TCF Huntington. How can one look objectively at big banking and say they are out to protect their consumer? You earn .01% interest on your money while they are earning 12% in ... Read More
Remitly vs Xoom: Which one is better? by Inthisfate
Which one do you use for sending money from the US to PH, is it Remitly or Xoom? What do you think of Wise transfer? Please enlighten me on which one is the best option. My employer is from the US and he was complaining about the fees taken by ...
I have googled banks that promote no international transfer fees, and those banks require minimum deposit balances usually over $25,000. There are accounts that want between $2500 and $5000, but they are few, and there are other monthly fees ... Read More
In Quarantine Hotel by Moon Dog
Jovy and I left Atlanta at 2:30pm on Delta. The girl at check in asked if we scheduled a hotel and swab test and date of our return flights but didn't ask to see anything in writing. The plane left on time and was 20 minutes early into Incheon ...
Want to go back in November as well, but will not sit through quarantine. We both have been vaccinated with Pfizer and have only 3 weeks vacation. We are not going to spend it stuck in a tiny room. 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 ...
We have sent 8 boxes this year from Chicago, 2 batches of 4 boxes about a month apart. Each shipment took about 2-1/2 months or so. Seafood City (Atlas Shipping Company) direct from store to our front porch in Bacong. They ship about the 15th ... Read More
TransferWise by Enzyte Bob
I've been using TransferWise for two years now, matter of fact I've had 51 transfers with them . I know some of you other Expats use TransferWise. Usually the money comes within a couple hours, now I checked on my recent transfer and they ...
It is always good to do your own research. So far out of world remit, Xoom, Transferwise, and Western Union, along with my own US Bank, Transferwise saves me the most money. I guess I should look at USAA too. I am glad you found something even ... Read More
TransferWise by Enzyte Bob
I've been using TransferWise for two years now, matter of fact I've had 51 transfers with them . I know some of you other Expats use TransferWise. Usually the money comes within a couple hours, now I checked on my recent transfer and they ...
I use Wise now, in the past I had used Xoom. About a year or so ago someone told me about Transferwise, now Wise, and upon comparing them it was almost a no brainer to go through Wise. I was saving on average $20 to $30 USD on each transaction. ... Read More
Good Hotel to Use Near NAIA Manila by moonunit0103
Hi, I contacted US Embassy about hotels to use near Ninoy Aquino International Airport, but got a form letter reply. Any suggestions on a good hotel near the airport?
Stayed there my first trip over. Ok hotel, definitely cheap enough. Close? 1st time, possibly but due to traffic it took us 3 hours to make the 10 minute drive. 2nd time no issues with traffic. 3rd time stayed in Holiday Inn I think it was. Nice ... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 ...
Thanks. We will actually have around 100K without touching the IRA or 401K. Once Lorna gets to SSI age, we will add another 50k. The first few years will be rougher while I wait for the age of 62 to roll around, but it is good. We own our own ... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 ...
Hi everyone, my name is Phillip and my wife is Lorna. Lorna is a Filipino dual citizen and we currently live in Iowa USA. For me I was born in Virginia, raised in very rural upstate New York, joined the Marine Corps, then through a series of events ... Read More