laymanm65
American looking for information about Philippines
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Registration: 01 February 2022
Health Benefits by laymanm65
Discovered something interesting today. Two young girls came by today taking what was described to me as a census. They asked my age and I said 66. I was told to go apply for my senior benefits. Come to find out that because I鈥檓 here on ...
@danfinn Because I have the SRRV I鈥檓 considered a resident. At least according to OSCA. Once they saw my papers from PRA it was all smiles. Yes po, sign here and had cards in about 20 minutes. Read More
Health Benefits by laymanm65
Discovered something interesting today. Two young girls came by today taking what was described to me as a census. They asked my age and I said 66. I was told to go apply for my senior benefits. Come to find out that because I鈥檓 here on ...
@Enzyte Bob Office for Senior Citizens Affairs( OSCA) Read More
Health Benefits
Discovered something interesting today. Two young girls came by today taking what was described to me as a census. They asked my age and I said 66. I was told to go apply for my senior benefits. Come to find out that because I鈥檓 here on ... Read More
Philippines Mandatory Mobile Phone SIM Card Registration By Mid 2023 by manwonder
Gd day guysWishing you all a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.Just a heads up....I understand that there is a NEW mandatory ruling that requires all local mobile phone SIM cards to be officially registered by mid 2023 which if left ...
@eptowing how new we talking. Read More
Philippine entry by robwilks
I鈥檓 going to the Philippines again this year. Can you get a one-way ticket and decide to buy an electric ticket when you want to leave?
@bigpearl SERV requires nothing to enter PH. Read More
Philippine entry by robwilks
I鈥檓 going to the Philippines again this year. Can you get a one-way ticket and decide to buy an electric ticket when you want to leave?
@robwilks Go to YouTube and look up Jennifer Terri. When you find her type in do I need a return ticket. She is a Filipina who does nothing but answers questions about getting to and living in the Philippines. I seriously doubt you can ask a ... Read More
PHILIPPINES DRIVING LICENCE - TOURIST VISA by SilverBirch
I see another topic on Driving Licence - but this is specifically for those that are recent to PH and or on a TOURIST VISAI am getting different advice and would like to know if anybody KNOWS what I should do next;GOV.PH Before I came I checked on ...
@talamban strange. Same day service. Read More
PHILIPPINES DRIVING LICENCE - TOURIST VISA by SilverBirch
I see another topic on Driving Licence - but this is specifically for those that are recent to PH and or on a TOURIST VISAI am getting different advice and would like to know if anybody KNOWS what I should do next;GOV.PH Before I came I checked on ...
@SilverBirch Mine is a little different as I am here on a SRRV Visa. I went to LTO in cauayan and got mine last week. Neither test was needed because I had a current TX drivers license. Eye and physical were P800. Because I鈥檓 66 and a ... Read More
Is there a consistent return on real estate/condos in Philippines? by fixfireleo
Any Realtors or anyone who has bought and sold a home or condo several years later?? I am looking at pros and cons to renting and buying (probably a condo). The really important thing to know is, is there a REASONABLE expectation that (excluding ...
@wadja Following your logic there is little need for me to own. And I agree wholeheartedly. At 66 and living retired in PH, it seems better to pay the rent. My rent is P8000 for a new nice 2/2. At 1.5 million pesos for average home with problems, ... Read More
Help desperately needed by Guest8754
Our three month vacation has turned into hell, on earth.聽The misery of our current situation is, quite literally, unparalleled, in my 73 years, of living.聽And we have two months to go.We could simply go home.聽But Eva air demands ...
@Harbred6051 As an expat and an SRRV holder I鈥檝e lived in Ilagan , Baguio, for almost a year. I鈥檝e found people here in the province to be curious, kind, friendly and willing to help any way they can. Can you tell me why you think ... Read More
"Expats" in Baguio City by GRAILSEEKER
Are there any "expats" living in Baguio City? That's where I want to settle sometime in early September. I'm an American living in the San Francisco area, and I could use a few pointers about making a successful transition to ...
@39forever P25,000 seems really high Read More
"Philippines to reach upper middle class status in 2025" by PalawOne
Philippines to reach upper middle class status in 2025, NEDA chief saysManila Standard December 18, 2022 https://manilastandard.net/news/314288587/ph-to-reach-upper-middle-class-status-in-2025-neda-chief-says.htmlThe Philippines is likely to achieve ...
@Harbred6051 I鈥檓 SRRV retired here. I鈥檓 not an analyst or financial guru BUT the idea that expat would need $3000.00 monthly to live middle class just doesn鈥檛 math. Even at P50 / dollar a local would need P150,000 monthly to live ... Read More
Philippine Drivers License: First hand Experience by Enzyte Bob
I decided to get a Philippine drivers license, by the time I get would get back to the States my Nevada license will have expired and I will need a valid license for a car rental at the airport. Thank goodness my stepson was on holiday from England ...
@danfinn True. But the Id card we get says on the back it replaces ACR card. Read More
Taiwan and Consequences
@Fred doesn鈥檛 seem so simple and likely never is. But I guess we see. Read More
Taiwan and Consequences
This is a somewhat philosophical question. Do to Chinas interest in Taiwan, IF China was to invade or attack Taiwan, what would be the repercussion for the American expat living permanently in the Philippines. I understand the US made a great ... Read More
Hi, my name is Jeanette by JCfromHolland
Hello Filipino Forum members!My name is Jeanette, I am Dutch and I lived in the Philippines for nearly 4 years, I traveled through this beautiful archipelago on a motorcycle. That was nearly 4 years ago, now I am in Mexico. Because my profession ...
@JCfromHolland Hello Jeanette. Thanks. I鈥檓 here now retiring here 8 months ago. Read More
German national stranded by Okieboy
A friend of mine who works for a counselor in Davao city, told me a German foreign national showed up looking for help, he had no money, no food or place to stay, he was sleeping on a bench by the barangy hall,I have no idea if there is a German ...
@danfinn has nothing to do with testosterone. As a foreigner he can鈥檛 own property in the Philippines. So 99% of the time the title goes in the loving trusted wife鈥檚 name. So when she鈥檚 ready, she calls police and he has to leave ... Read More
Philippine Estate Laws by PalawOne
Philippine Estate LawsRef: https://lawyerphilippines.org/the-philippine-estate-planning-primer-everything-and-the-kitchen-sink/What does Philippine Law mandate regarding inheritances?Philippine laws are pretty definite about inheritances.Philippine ...
@PalawOne everything in US was sold or put in my daughters name. Here would consist of a bank account that I keep fairly minimal monthly bills plus little extra. So I鈥檇 be ok. I can鈥檛 bring myself to buy a house. It鈥檚 insanely ... Read More
Philippine Estate Laws by PalawOne
Philippine Estate LawsRef: https://lawyerphilippines.org/the-philippine-estate-planning-primer-everything-and-the-kitchen-sink/What does Philippine Law mandate regarding inheritances?Philippine laws are pretty definite about inheritances.Philippine ...
@PalawOne holy crap. So you literally have no say. Out of curiosity, what is the courts cut of this. Read More
Has anyone felt like they are being "Used" by Dane Juju
Share your experiences so other kind hearted blokes do not become another statistic here. There's a running joke about foreigners here. No Filipino/a will share it with you as they do not want us to look down on their people. We must share our ...
Really not that different then a majority of US marriages. Woman here just more honest about it. At least you know what you have. Don鈥檛 have to waste 15-20 years and half your stuff living the lie most American women perpetuate. @Lat61 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!
@danfinn try WhatsApp. It鈥檚 free. Video and voice calling. Works well with US and PHP SIM cards. Talk to US daily no charge. 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: ...
@PalawOne just saw a report on GMA late news saying 29% of Filipinos are overweight or obese. Related directly to eating too much white rice. Suggestion babe gov was sweet potatoes. Read More
Health insurance by Dwsses12
Has anyone heard of a Health insurance called Retire in the Philippines. Just curious. Seams reasonable.
@Enzyte Bob Bob, I鈥檝e been following you since before I got here 6 months ago. Health insurance for expats is confusing at least to me. From what I see most insurance for foreigners is pay first and the reimburse? Do you or anyone have any ... Read More
Philippine values by PalawOne
Perhaps of interest, regarding normal Philippine cultural values ..Quote: latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2022-03-17/how-hiya-kapwa-and-other-cultural-values-play-a-role-in-filipino-american-mental-health"Kevin Nadal, a professor of psychology at the ...
@Cherryann01聽I got tested before I came here to retire. 聽So I am certain I鈥檓 not at fault. Lol Read More
Buying a Condo by Tariq1983
So I have been living in the Philippines roughly 3 months and I have to say I have found the place I want to settle. 聽I love the hot weather friendly people beautiful women beaches mountains etc. my next step is to start looking into buying a ...
@Tariq1983聽as a foreigner you are NOT allowed to own land or houses. 聽There are ways to protect yourself but you really need a honest lawyer (lol)聽 Read More
Philippine Driver's License by DukeStamina
Apologies if a repeat topic. What is required to obtain a driver's license in the Philippines. Testing? Having a license from your home country? Thanks in advanced.
I鈥檇 like t know also. I understand there isn鈥檛 any tests ( written or driving) just a licensed issued after fee paid. Read More
SRRV Feb 19 2022 by lcdrski
Hi who has just done the SRRV tango with the PRA? How long did you have to stay in Makati to set up Bank Account, Applications, Pay the fee and the yearly fee before you could move out and finish up somewhere else. I fly out of LAX on the 22 of ...
Takes approximately 4 weeks. You鈥檙e free to go. Just have access with phone or email to come back and pickup papers. 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 to all, I鈥檓 Mark currently living in Fort Worth Texas. I鈥檓 moving to Philippines on March 28th. Im going to settle in Ilagan area. I鈥檓 still trying to iron out some of the paperwork and could use advice. If anyone has used or ... Read More
SRRV Classic
Now that the Filipinos are opening on the 10th, I鈥檓 trying to retire there on an SRRV CLASSC. I understand there are 鈥渕arketeers鈥� paid by the PRA to help retirees manage the paper work and visa requirements. Has anyone used or ... Read More