dodi1000
English expat wishing to go back to
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About me
English
Lives in Manchester, England, United Ki
Speaks French
Registration: 06 July 2021
Advice requested on GCASH ACCOUNT
Dear members, I transferred money from Saudi to my GCASH ACCOUNT and exceeded my limit by mistake. The problem I have is that the deposit I transferred is NOT shown in my GCASH ACCOUNT. Any advice? Thank you Read More
Gcash for foreigners by Glongshore
Do any of you use gcash? their app says only available to philippine citizens, but the app will allow to complete registration just by clicking filipino. wondering if anyone has used gcash, and how it turned out
I have GCash account for 2 years and I use it only to pat utilities bills. I have had no problems. Read More
Request for guidance to hire a Caretaker by dodi1000
I need guidance on how to hire a Caretaker for my house in Paranaque while I am working abroad.
Mike, I appreciate your advice, Dodi Read More
Request for guidance to hire a Caretaker by dodi1000
I need guidance on how to hire a Caretaker for my house in Paranaque while I am working abroad.
I agree, I split up with my girlfriend and i have 25 years of lease!! Read More
Request for guidance to hire a Caretaker by dodi1000
I need guidance on how to hire a Caretaker for my house in Paranaque while I am working abroad.
@bigpearlthank you sir for your advice. Due to work commitments I come to philippines and I stay one week every three months! Read More
Request for guidance to hire a Caretaker
I need guidance on how to hire a Caretaker for my house in Paranaque while I am working abroad. Read More
Building on my girlfriends family land - Help please by Burt Figgis
Hi, I have been with my Phillipino girlfriend for 4 years and am planning to get married. Her family aren't wealthy however they have a bit of land which her father and mum live on and which they built a house for one of her brothers. They ...
@FilAmericanMomI hope all follow all or part of this truthful advice.It contains advice based on life experience and facts.Dodi Read More
Best dating site to meet a good lady? by bkksaigon
Hi I am planning to move to the PH this summer and I would like to give a try to online dating. I am asking this question because I am not familiar with all the dating sites out there. Can you please share what dating site can be more likely to ...
@Wellsfry, wish you and your spouse a long and a happy life together. Read More
Request for an Attorney in Paranaque by dodi1000
Dear allThe good days have gone.Any advice on credible reliable property solicitor in Pananaque area? I split out from my girl friend after 3 years and I have a house under my sole name.I appreciate your recommendation.Dodi
@Enzyte Bob Sir, I agree 100%.I can take the loss.RegardsDodi Read More
Request for an Attorney in Paranaque by dodi1000
Dear allThe good days have gone.Any advice on credible reliable property solicitor in Pananaque area? I split out from my girl friend after 3 years and I have a house under my sole name.I appreciate your recommendation.Dodi
@Cherryann01 Thanks for your response. Yes. My ex girlfriend still own the land that u leased for 25 years. The building is under my sole name. She does NOT share same address with me. She lives with her mother.Regards Dodi Read More
Request for an Attorney in Paranaque by dodi1000
Dear allThe good days have gone.Any advice on credible reliable property solicitor in Pananaque area? I split out from my girl friend after 3 years and I have a house under my sole name.I appreciate your recommendation.Dodi
@bigpearl Thank you Steve.I went to Manila last week for 5 days and gave a friend SPA to deal with this matter. I am back today to Saudi to start work tomorrow. My ex girlfriend does NOT share same address with me. She lives with her mother. She ... Read More
Request for an Attorney in Paranaque by dodi1000
Dear allThe good days have gone.Any advice on credible reliable property solicitor in Pananaque area? I split out from my girl friend after 3 years and I have a house under my sole name.I appreciate your recommendation.Dodi
@bigpearl Thank you sir for feedback.I paid in advance for 25 year lease for the lot that is under my ex girlfriend name, stated in the lot lease contract.I build the house myself being a professional Engineer.I am not sure yet what my ex girlfriend ... Read More
Request for an Attorney in Paranaque by dodi1000
Dear allThe good days have gone.Any advice on credible reliable property solicitor in Pananaque area? I split out from my girl friend after 3 years and I have a house under my sole name.I appreciate your recommendation.Dodi
@bigpearl Thank you for your feedback.It is a house. I own the lease for the building for 25 years. I am the sole owner and sole occupier as shown on the building permit and certificate of occupancy. My ex girlfriend owned the land and has a ... Read More
Request for an Attorney in Paranaque
Dear allThe good days have gone.Any advice on credible reliable property solicitor in Pananaque area? I split out from my girl friend after 3 years and I have a house under my sole name.I appreciate your recommendation.Dodi Read More
Foreigner 25 year lease by Dennis52
Has anyone had experience in seeking a 25 year lease agreement. My friend purchased a property here in his fianc茅鈥檚 name and needs to protect himself. Thanks
@Dennis52 I hope you are well.I have a 25 years lease and I built a house 2 years ago. Total cost for the lot 75m2 was 1.2 M and cost of building 2 storey house is 4.8 M. The lease is under my GF name. The building is solely under my name with ... Read More
Presidential Election - changes for expats? by BillyJack CDO
Do you anticipate changes (good or bad) for expats here with the new administration? I know it's impossible to predict. Just wondering if there are informed opinions out there.I'm now on a tourist visa, since balikbayan expired. Working on 13A ...
@Enzyte Bob聽SirWhat is that " 7 years itch phrase means" would you explain further?聽聽Regards聽 Read More
Presidential Election - changes for expats? by BillyJack CDO
Do you anticipate changes (good or bad) for expats here with the new administration? I know it's impossible to predict. Just wondering if there are informed opinions out there.I'm now on a tourist visa, since balikbayan expired. Working on 13A ...
@Enzyte Bob聽Sir,聽 you have summarised all. Read More
if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio
If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...
蔼肠辞补肠丑53听狈辞迟别诲. Read More
if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio
If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...
@coach53聽Hello Coach,The forigner can own a building but NOT the land built on it.聽Of course the residential land can be leased to you for 25 years even if the lease states longer it would be valid for 25 year and if you want longer it ... Read More
Philippines driving licence
Dear all I have full UK Driving licence ..would any of the members advise on how to get philippines Driving licence? I have property tax, Water and electricity bills under my name as well as Building Occupancy Certificate that also under my name. I ... Read More
Vaccination verification by Fritz62
Hello, I arrived at Manila airport with my International Vaccination Certificate issued by the Australian Government. The quarantine officer said that this document could not be verified, which I could not understand why. Meant I had to spend 2 ...
Thank you Sir. Excellent helpful video Regards Dodi Read More
Vaccination verification by Fritz62
Hello, I arrived at Manila airport with my International Vaccination Certificate issued by the Australian Government. The quarantine officer said that this document could not be verified, which I could not understand why. Meant I had to spend 2 ...
Gentlemen, Gulf Air stopped me in Saudi Arabia from bording the plane to Manila. They advised that I need yellow international certificate of vaccination for covid-19 to be allowed in Manila. I am a British citizen and I had 3 covid-19 vacinations ... Read More
Lease land- how and where to find options by TerryRSA
Hi everybody If you want to lease land instead of buying, where to find information on possible land leases available.
Hi, my understanding after seeing a good Attorney and read court cases is that for residential lots the lease is 25 years. Even if the lease agreement stated 50 years there were court cases endorsed that the initial lease would be limited for 25 ... Read More
Lease land- how and where to find options by TerryRSA
Hi everybody If you want to lease land instead of buying, where to find information on possible land leases available.
Yes, I have. I have also the building permit , occupancy permit, water and electricity , building tax are all under my name. I have the right to renew for a further 25 years but I believe this may not work and debatable if tested by court, because ... Read More
Lease land- how and where to find options by TerryRSA
Hi everybody If you want to lease land instead of buying, where to find information on possible land leases available.
Hi Terry I leased a lot of residential land for 25 years in Paranaque, Metro Manila, about 75m2. 10 minutes from the Airport. I paid 1.2 million pesos for land and I built 2 storey house that cost me additional 3.8 million pesos..similar houses in ... Read More
Fully vaccinated foreigners allowed 16 February by Okieboy
It has been Reported that Fully vaccinated foreigners will be allowed starting 16 February to enter the Philippines you can Google the article
Hi cherryann, I live in Manchester Read More
Fully vaccinated foreigners allowed 16 February by Okieboy
It has been Reported that Fully vaccinated foreigners will be allowed starting 16 February to enter the Philippines you can Google the article
Ladies and Gentlemen Does anyone have updates on allowing tourists to enter philippines on tourist visa? Last time I visited my newly built house was 2 years ago..I am a British citizen and I normally come as a tourist for 2 weeks every 6 months? ... Read More
25 years Long lease of a lot by dodi1000
I am a British citizen who leased a lot for 25 years and I built a house.. I enter philippines as a tourist..I get one month visa as a tourist...I pay building tax, Meralco and Maynilad bills under my name. As the owner of a lease for a lot and a ...
Gardo, thank you for your feedback, have already built the house and completed it 2 years ago..I sayed using it 3 times only then I was faced with covid 19 visa problems...thank you for your response..Dodi Read More
25 years Long lease of a lot
I am a British citizen who leased a lot for 25 years and I built a house.. I enter philippines as a tourist..I get one month visa as a tourist...I pay building tax, Meralco and Maynilad bills under my name. As the owner of a lease for a lot and a ... Read More