aalottjr
American looking for information about Philippines
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Suprise at Landers Today by Enzyte Bob
In the past the question has come up about Turkeys for Thanksgiving (USA). Today I saw Honeysuckle Turkeys at Landers, I didn't notice the price but I just checked online and it is P2693.70 for 7.3kg. With today's exchange rate that is $47.50.In ...
@Larry Fisher i ordered a case of pintos and no issues. Read More
Suprise at Landers Today by Enzyte Bob
In the past the question has come up about Turkeys for Thanksgiving (USA). Today I saw Honeysuckle Turkeys at Landers, I didn't notice the price but I just checked online and it is P2693.70 for 7.3kg. With today's exchange rate that is $47.50.In ...
@R茅al Marchand yes nany time i order from amazon, cookware, pinto beans, clothes, food sealer, transformer. Read More
Suprise at Landers Today by Enzyte Bob
In the past the question has come up about Turkeys for Thanksgiving (USA). Today I saw Honeysuckle Turkeys at Landers, I didn't notice the price but I just checked online and it is P2693.70 for 7.3kg. With today's exchange rate that is $47.50.In ...
@Larry Fisher i ordered pintos from Amazon Read More
Doctor who can prescribe S2 medication in Iloilo by keiths121
I've recently moved to the Philippines and in the USA I was being prescribed Clonazepam. I have a few weeks supply left but honestly I didn't think it would be an issue as much as it seems to be. Just trying to get a lead on when I run out, but I ...
@keiths121 go see a psychiatristthey should have an S2 license Read More
Shotgun range in Philippines
In the USA i shot Sporting Clays. I miss that a lot as I would shoot every week on Fridays as we worked Mon-Thurs 4-10鈥檚. is there any place in the Philippines i can go and rent a shotgun and shoot clay pigeons? ThanksTerry from Texas Read More
Tankless or tank water heater? by Filamretire
Trying to decide a hot water system on a new home build. I see many homes have tankless point of use heaters, but you would need one for every hot water faucet, right? There are water boiler tanks electric and gas for whole house systems, which are ...
I got a solar unit and tank and mounted on roof. Works very well. Well pump pumps up to it about 30 feet. also bought Toto toilets which Im convinced are the best. Ive had several days of cloudy and although the water is not hot then, its warm ... Read More
Scared to drive by aalottjr
Ok so i live near Davao City and have been here since October. Im from USA and lived in UAE for 3 years and have driven all over the UAE and USA. im actually scared to drive here as im afraid of the traffic. So i have a driver that I pay 500 pesos ...
I do appreciate all the responses. It has convinced me to allow my 500 pesos a day driver continue. We only use him once a week. He sees things I do not and has the patience of Jobe. Today we went to Tagum City and he avoided two accidents that I do ... Read More
Traveling to Philippines. Where will I go through customs? by Adam478
I'm flying from the USA to Davao with a 1 hour layover in Manila. Should I be concerned that 1 hour is not enough to get to my next flight or will I not need to do customs until I reach Davao? I arrive at terminal 2 and my flight to Davao also ...
I had to clear custom in manila which did not take very long but as he said ask the Airlines. Neither are big airports. I live near Davao so feel free to email me at aalottjr at the g mail. Read More
Scared to drive by aalottjr
Ok so i live near Davao City and have been here since October. Im from USA and lived in UAE for 3 years and have driven all over the UAE and USA. im actually scared to drive here as im afraid of the traffic. So i have a driver that I pay 500 pesos ...
Thanks As I thought, I鈥檓 better off with my 500 pesos a day driver as he is quite good and knows where to go! Im amazed at how he can get around Davao. Thanks I appreciate the responses! Terry from Texas Read More
Scared to drive
Ok so i live near Davao City and have been here since October. Im from USA and lived in UAE for 3 years and have driven all over the UAE and USA. im actually scared to drive here as im afraid of the traffic. So i have a driver that I pay 500 pesos ... Read More
ESIM card from USA need Register? by aalottjr
I cant figure out if i need to register my USA esim number from T Mobile? I believe it shares service with Globe. so basically i Have iPhone 13 with an esim from USA and a real sim from Globe. Anyone have an answer? this also seems like living in ...
@pnwcyclist thanks!! Read More
ESIM card from USA need Register?
I cant figure out if i need to register my USA esim number from T Mobile? I believe it shares service with Globe. so basically i Have iPhone 13 with an esim from USA and a real sim from Globe. Anyone have an answer? this also seems like living in ... Read More
Inflation. . . . What Inflation? by Enzyte Bob
I went shopping at Landers yesterday because S&R was out of a few things on our last trip.Want to enjoy a cup of coffee?Yesterdays prices:3 lbs of Kirkland Dark Roast Coffee. . . . . P1299.951,000 Splenda Packets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Ok ive been here 2 months and beef to S & R twice because they have Stella beer and Hennessy. I did buy a large quantity of Candy Canes as i had not seen any in the mall/stores here. The people i have given Candy Canes really liked them so its ... Read More
Alternative to internet load in province by Larry Fisher
I still maintain my T-mobile Magenta Max account which gives me 5gb - 5g internet per month. But I blow through that quick. Especially when hotspotting to my laptop and surfing or watching markets. I get throttled to 256kps after the 5gb. So we've ...
So i have dual sim on my iphone with a T-monike USA number and a Globe PI number but bllw through the Globe data like nothing. So am looking for the same to allow me unlimited text and talk and data here south of Davao. Ive only been here two months ... Read More
Building a House in the Philippines by PalawOne
My wife and I are thinking of perhaps building another house in the Phils. What do people think of this?This time we're thinking of building something like this house design from pinoyeplans.comIt's a very traditional looking design, on purpose, but ...
I found workers worked very hard, yet poor craftsmanship. Electrical was/is my biggest concern. Indoor outlets used outside, undersize wiring for current needed. The solar hot water heater person needed a lot of direction, but i got what i wanted. ... Read More
Help needed for going to the Philippines by Neville2012
Can anyone please tell me everything i need to do so i can fligh out to the Philippines I have not been there for 3 years and it has all changes for the process wood be much appreciated thanks
Yes i actually had a return ticket and have now changed it to next april i boight it and paid ectra to allow changing it. Read More
Help needed for going to the Philippines by Neville2012
Can anyone please tell me everything i need to do so i can fligh out to the Philippines I have not been there for 3 years and it has all changes for the process wood be much appreciated thanks
I arrived Davao from usa via Singapore one month 8 days ago. watch the utube on the one health pass, have a copy of your covid vaccine's ( if you not vaccinated i dont know) . you have to wear mask once you arrive in airport in Philippines. they ... Read More
Filipinas and Rice by PalawOne
`Sigh, my wife has the normal Phils love affair with rice.She has breakfast, merienda, lunch, merienda, dinner ... rice.And being loving expats, we also explore traditional food cultures.Quote: ...
So i used Mushroom soup instead of water to cook rice the other day. Surprise! No they were not happy. I did like it. 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!
ive been in Davao for 15 days and im very confused about this phone system. I cannot get a straight answer from the Globe people at the mall, so am wondering how much people pay for using internet with no wifi, and who they use? terry from texas Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 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 ...
Hello all im Terry from Texas retired again after working 3 more years in Abu Dhabi where i met this lovely woman. im 67 and staying with my Philippine GF south of Davao in Mabini we are working on my Visago a one month extension in Davao that was ... Read More
13a visa vs. SRRV visa which is better? by jeffdavfla
I am married to a Phillipina in the USA before coming to the Philippines, I applied and recieved a 13a Permanent visa. I have live here in the Philippines (Davao City) 6 months now and found out about the SRRV visa and not sure if it is worth ...
@jeffdavfla hey Jeff just got here to Davao woukd you been interested in meeting up Terry from Texas? Read More
Travel TO Philippines FROM USA by Erwendo1
Finally almost time to depart for the Philippine and to marry my sweet finace'. Now, at the last moment I'm wondering what ALL of the required documents are in order to enter. I know of some of it via my travel agent, but I just don't ...
Just need medical coverage that says it covers Covid for that amount Read More
Travel TO Philippines FROM USA by Erwendo1
Finally almost time to depart for the Philippine and to marry my sweet finace'. Now, at the last moment I'm wondering what ALL of the required documents are in order to enter. I know of some of it via my travel agent, but I just don't ...
You can get it from Philippines airline online or through SafetyWing one or the other offers medical travel insurance for months. Enter your info and it will quote you a price Read More
Checklist for leaving and returning to the Philippines. by FindlayMacD
I had a call recently from Bureau of Immigration here in Cagayan De Oro with regard to my application for Motion To Reconsider which was filed in June 2021 as my 3 year stay here would end on August 22nd 2021. My hope was that we could apply for 13a ...
Just got here from Dubai had to show proof of vaccine proof of 48 hour pcr test one health pass and covid insurance I bought through Phillip one airlines. Look at iTunes on onehealth pass to see if you need a booster buy I believe you do. Now the ... Read More
The driving force of your expatriation in the Philippines by Diksha
Hello everybody, Moving abroad, to a destination such as the Philippines, is often the result of careful consideration. It is a major life decision and one that should not be taken lightly as the implications are so diverse. We would like to know ...
I鈥檓 from USA working in UAE ( Abu Dhabi) and met a girl here from Davao. So we are going to go visit In March so I can see what it鈥檚 like. My biggest concern is getting my social security check to me in PI. That and what kind of cold ... Read More
Needing Travel insurance for COVID-19... any suggestions? by tpiro
Needing Travel insurance for COVID-19... any suggestions/companies? that won't cost an arm and 3 legs..
I got SafetyWing online for $145 for 4 weeks for not only COVID but also luggage , quarantine, and travel ins, and Health ins in UAE and Philippines 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 ...
Ok so I鈥檓 booked March 10 to Manila then to Davao from Dubai with my Filipino girlfriend. I鈥檓 flying Philippines Airlines and am wondering if I get COVID insurance here in Dubai if it will be acceptable or do I just need to pay PAL ... Read More
entering the philippine nowadays by rafic50
Is it enough to present marriage certificate to filippina at airport to enter the Philippine? no other documents available and my wife is not accompaning me.
So if I get engaged to a Philipino will that work to visit? Read More
Mix & Match Vaccines? by Enzyte Bob
My first vac was Sinovac. I understand the other vacs have been available by luck for some people. My son tells me I have to get the Sinovac as my second vac. I would like to have some other vac, has anyone been successful in getting a different ...
I had two close friends die of COVID. They were awake and alert and could not breathe. It鈥檚 not a particularly nice way to die. Read More
Mix & Match Vaccines? by Enzyte Bob
My first vac was Sinovac. I understand the other vacs have been available by luck for some people. My son tells me I have to get the Sinovac as my second vac. I would like to have some other vac, has anyone been successful in getting a different ...
I had two doses of Sinovac (last one Dec) went back to us got a moderna in May and aug 3 got Pfizer. No issues. Of course I鈥檓 not in PI yet. 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
Thanks I had a house in Texas that I found a hole near where toilet and found the one wall by termites very damaged so replaced studs and remodeled. I am looking forward to moving to Philippines in 12-24 months. So I enjoy woodworking and building ... 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
Sounds like I need to build beds out of metal. So what I鈥檓 hearing Is even though the house built out of concrete if furniture is wood the Ninja Termites will conquer all barriers and leave me lying on the concrete! Thanks Terry from Texas 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
Thanks Read More
Wood working/building things
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 Read More
13a visa vs. SRRV visa which is better? by jeffdavfla
I am married to a Phillipina in the USA before coming to the Philippines, I applied and recieved a 13a Permanent visa. I have live here in the Philippines (Davao City) 6 months now and found out about the SRRV visa and not sure if it is worth ...
What happens to the 10 k? Does it make money. Can I get it back if I get sick? Suppose I decide I want to cancel it can I get it back? 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 I鈥檓 a retired guy that is thinking I鈥檓 going to move to around Davao city. I鈥檓 from the USA and presently in the UAE. I鈥檓 interested in how to transfer social security check from USA to bank in Davao or Tagum. Once I ... Read More