stumpednomore
American expat in the Philippines
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About me
American
Speaks Visayan, English
Registration: 14 June 2021
Should Foreigners Spend Time Learning Philippine Languages? by tambok17
Very few foreigners learn Philippine languages yet this does not deter them from living great lives in the country, and the Filipinos totally accept the fact that they do not learn them. In the US, for example, not speaking English invites scorn ...
I also do not want to be accused of being angry at them or feeling something negative towards them- and that's why they speak back in English and laugh. No, that is not the reason. And it is usually the way Western liberals explain things: it ... Read More
Learning Visayan/Bisaya
To quote Mr. T (that means I'm kidding), I pity the poor fool who lives in the Philippines and doesn't speak the local language. These languages are fascinating and Visayan for one is 1000 times easier to learn than English. For me the hard ... Read More
Should Foreigners Spend Time Learning Philippine Languages? by tambok17
Very few foreigners learn Philippine languages yet this does not deter them from living great lives in the country, and the Filipinos totally accept the fact that they do not learn them. In the US, for example, not speaking English invites scorn ...
And if foreigners do study the local languages, most locals will just reply in English. Sometimes, the locals will say-"For God's sake, speak English, you sound pathetic in Tagalog! Your Tagalog is painful to hear!" Some will even ... Read More
Learning new language by Zyrena
Zyrena: evening every one on Expat... On the supplied Expat language list there is no Philippine language... I am interested in Learning and Speaking Philippine Visayan language respectfully
This is a unique book if you enjoy studying the structure of the grammar. Some people would rather hear it and speak it than read, translate, and study it. Depends on who you are. Read More
How to call the IRS by stumpednomore
I live in Southern Mindanao 5 km from a good cell connection but there is a usable connection available here at home, and I'm able to receive calls from a friend in California on my cell phone at home. We can't get a landline here even ...
I'm happy to report that EIP1 has been direct deposited to my US bank account. Thanks to everyone on this forum for your advice. TextNow.com is the bees knees. Read More
Where to deposit US treasury cheque in PH by ririd9705
Hi! I just received my 2nd stimulus cheque this april and i was wondering if there鈥檚 anybody who has been deposited theirs here in the Philippines. What banks can you suggest to deposit mine, i got my $600 and also i tried in eastwest bank and ...
Any success on the stimulus check? I deposited it to my capital one bank account in the US and after 10 days they reversed it. Im having my daughter mail it to me here. Will open a security bank savings account tomorrowReversed what? The deposit? I ... Read More
How to call the IRS by stumpednomore
I live in Southern Mindanao 5 km from a good cell connection but there is a usable connection available here at home, and I'm able to receive calls from a friend in California on my cell phone at home. We can't get a landline here even ...
The IRS won't even use email, they are the most paranoid, backwater bunch of hillbillies imaginable because it keeps them from having to deal with people as individuals. Same goes for Social Security, they also won't use email. IRS won't ... Read More
How to call the IRS by stumpednomore
I live in Southern Mindanao 5 km from a good cell connection but there is a usable connection available here at home, and I'm able to receive calls from a friend in California on my cell phone at home. We can't get a landline here even ...
Finally got some hope of seeing this get resolved. I got out of bed in the wee hours when our wireless rural Globe signal is not so overloaded, and after several "sorry" messages finally got put on proper hold with the nice IRS muzak ... Read More
How to call the IRS by stumpednomore
I live in Southern Mindanao 5 km from a good cell connection but there is a usable connection available here at home, and I'm able to receive calls from a friend in California on my cell phone at home. We can't get a landline here even ...
If he wants 80K more IRS employees, it's not for what he says it's for. Read More
How to call the IRS by stumpednomore
I live in Southern Mindanao 5 km from a good cell connection but there is a usable connection available here at home, and I'm able to receive calls from a friend in California on my cell phone at home. We can't get a landline here even ...
I just waited on hold for 56 minutes and after I answered some questions the person at IRS put me on hold again. While I was on hold, the connection broke and I lost the call. I called back and got the "due to extremely high call volume go jump ... Read More
How to call the IRS by stumpednomore
I live in Southern Mindanao 5 km from a good cell connection but there is a usable connection available here at home, and I'm able to receive calls from a friend in California on my cell phone at home. We can't get a landline here even ...
Well let's hear it for the lucky 10%. I'll start trying more often, starting tomorrow. If I call ten times I might get through once. With text.now I have no trouble getting their machine. The website says if you can't call, you can send ... Read More
How to call the IRS by stumpednomore
I live in Southern Mindanao 5 km from a good cell connection but there is a usable connection available here at home, and I'm able to receive calls from a friend in California on my cell phone at home. We can't get a landline here even ...
I was researching Virtual Phone Numbers when I realized I already have one, or the equivalent. I was able to call the IRS from my house using my textnow.com account. I'd never used it to make phone calls, just to send and receive texts. Amazing. ... Read More
How to call the IRS by stumpednomore
I live in Southern Mindanao 5 km from a good cell connection but there is a usable connection available here at home, and I'm able to receive calls from a friend in California on my cell phone at home. We can't get a landline here even ...
I would say you have a few more problems than just a phone line.I sure hope so, if not I would be some sort of superhero. look up getting a (VPN) virtual phone number, they are free and then you can call anyone in the States and get messages.Thanks ... Read More
How to call the IRS
I live in Southern Mindanao 5 km from a good cell connection but there is a usable connection available here at home, and I'm able to receive calls from a friend in California on my cell phone at home. We can't get a landline here even ... Read More
Globe Postpaid Plan by jcrengarcia
Hello, I would like to ask, I wanna apply for an iphone plan in Globe. I was wondering if there are plans that have no cashout? Specifically for ip13 plans. Thank you!
I don't use cell phones much but I use wireless internet and this might apply. I wanted a postpaid plan because I didn't want to run around buying load all the time. I wanted the convenience of paying once a month. I saw flashy posters in ... Read More
Wood working/building things by aalottjr
I am locating to PI close to Davao and want to know if I can get wood to make things like Bunk bed Cabinets Bookcases 2 x 4 Ok
Buying wood off the street can be done. I also live close to Davao. In my city there is a certain area of town where a lot of wood sellers are located in the same area. Avoid coco lumber as it is both heavy and low quality, but if you do use it, ... Read More
visa run after 3 years of tourist by mikebrant1973
any one know what to do for visa run....almost 3 years with tourist visa,,,have someone extent over 3 years?
Yeah, that $50 USD fee, hilarious. Especially if you're from Greece or Pakistan etc. Thanks for the details. Hopefully my 13A doesn't expire, I'm too old for all that traveling. Another good laugh: "Express lane fee". No ... Read More
visa run after 3 years of tourist by mikebrant1973
any one know what to do for visa run....almost 3 years with tourist visa,,,have someone extent over 3 years?
I've been here 16 years and ignored immigration once I got my 13A visa except to do an annual report and replace my ACR-I card every five years. When I first moved here I had to buy a visa extension every 2 months till I started leaving the ... Read More
American moving to the Philippines by csisk2022
First time living abroad, hoping to get any pointers for first time living in the Philippines. Also any additional information about my tourist visa would be helpful.
Read Culture Shock: Philippines. Also provide more information, like are you already here, and why are you moving here, how old are you, etc. Read More
Moving to Tagum City to join my wife by telmano2003
Hello, I have been to PH on 4 different occasions in the past two years. I would like to know if anyone knows anything about living in Tagum City. Eg: How safe is it to live there and raise a family ? Etc. I am a retired American looking to live ...
I live in a city near Tagum and have been to Tagum many times. I got married there about 16 years ago. It is a very clean and nice city compared to other places I've been. There are lots of fairly clean swimming places nearby. Compared to my ... Read More
can seniors travel to Davao immigration office by stumpednomore
Hi everybody. I've been in the Phils over 15 years. I have to renew my ACR-I card but I'm 65 and supposed to stay home. This has not been enforced much but at the province border when you enter the Davao Province there is some enforcement. I ...
Thanks Steve, I will look into travel exemption for future reference. It went OK yesterday, we were waved on by a few guys in uniform, one wanted to talk, ask how old I was, etc. I kept it simple, waved my papers and said "Official business ... Read More