Nightfish
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LTO in Cagayan De Oro new dress code by FindlayMacD
Been to the LTO in Bulua Cagayan De Oro today to register my car and to my surprise, as they have done CDO Immigration, the Muslim employees have had their way again, resulting in a new dress code, no shorts, no sleeveless t-shirts, all the ladies ...
@kristopherryanwatson Who is Jerry Springer? Read More
LTO in Cagayan De Oro new dress code by FindlayMacD
Been to the LTO in Bulua Cagayan De Oro today to register my car and to my surprise, as they have done CDO Immigration, the Muslim employees have had their way again, resulting in a new dress code, no shorts, no sleeveless t-shirts, all the ladies ...
@kristopherryanwatson Good. Now go tie a windsor knot and pat yourself on the back. Read More
LTO in Cagayan De Oro new dress code by FindlayMacD
Been to the LTO in Bulua Cagayan De Oro today to register my car and to my surprise, as they have done CDO Immigration, the Muslim employees have had their way again, resulting in a new dress code, no shorts, no sleeveless t-shirts, all the ladies ...
@Enzyte Bob Not quite Bob , though I am comfortable in my own skin and will continue to be so. Read More
LTO in Cagayan De Oro new dress code by FindlayMacD
Been to the LTO in Bulua Cagayan De Oro today to register my car and to my surprise, as they have done CDO Immigration, the Muslim employees have had their way again, resulting in a new dress code, no shorts, no sleeveless t-shirts, all the ladies ...
@kristopherryanwatson You seem to place a premium on appearance vs. content. I'd call that superficial, you?Why did we go over to my friends house? To pay our respects to him and our family. Content.Btw, casual dress stated above, I was still ... Read More
LTO in Cagayan De Oro new dress code by FindlayMacD
Been to the LTO in Bulua Cagayan De Oro today to register my car and to my surprise, as they have done CDO Immigration, the Muslim employees have had their way again, resulting in a new dress code, no shorts, no sleeveless t-shirts, all the ladies ...
@kristopherryanwatson Must have hit a nerve here?You obviously care more about attire andirrelevant gossip than myself.Equally obvious you're convinced that you know more than you actually do. Did it ever occur to you to ask what the others were ... Read More
LTO in Cagayan De Oro new dress code by FindlayMacD
Been to the LTO in Bulua Cagayan De Oro today to register my car and to my surprise, as they have done CDO Immigration, the Muslim employees have had their way again, resulting in a new dress code, no shorts, no sleeveless t-shirts, all the ladies ...
This is my idea of an acceptable dress code in the PI.I'm clean, my clothes are clean and I treat others with common courtesy.That said, last year I went to 2 funerals wearing a shirt, swim trunks and flip flops. Nobody batted an eye.For myself, a ... Read More
ACR card immigration registration by Wayne 07
Please do not forget to reregister your ACR -13A card with immigration doing January. I heard some say up to February. I don鈥檛 know about that. Failing to do some cost you to be fined.
@Moon Dog I'd say showing up in person would be the way to go - at least for the first time, then you can talk to them and decide what works best for you regarding future visits.Since I did mine yesterday and the nearest office is a 20 minute ... Read More
ACR card immigration registration by Wayne 07
Please do not forget to reregister your ACR -13A card with immigration doing January. I heard some say up to February. I don鈥檛 know about that. Failing to do some cost you to be fined.
@FilAmericanMomIf the law allows you the first 60 days of the yearthen Jan 1 TO Feb 29 is 59 days.Jan 1 THROUGH Feb 29 is 60 days.Jan 1 TO March 1 is correct for leap year and will keep you under 60 days for non leap years.I did mine today, easy ... Read More
ACR card immigration registration by Wayne 07
Please do not forget to reregister your ACR -13A card with immigration doing January. I heard some say up to February. I don鈥檛 know about that. Failing to do some cost you to be fined.
@Andy_1963 Thanks Andy! Read More
ACR card immigration registration by Wayne 07
Please do not forget to reregister your ACR -13A card with immigration doing January. I heard some say up to February. I don鈥檛 know about that. Failing to do some cost you to be fined.
@Wayne 07 I was recently issued a probationary resident ACRI will have to stop by immigration and speak with them. Thanks for the heads up!Any idea about the fee? Read More
Philippine International Airports by PalawOne
`Congress allots P200M for Zambo international airportBy Moises Cruz,聽January 20th 2023https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/01/20/news/congress-allots-p200m-for-zambo-intl-airport/1874990HOUSE Appropriations Vice Chairman Luis Campos said on ...
200 million peso is 3.7 million USD.The peso will be "spent" but nothing will be built.More PRETEND, LOL Read More
Getting My VA Meds To The Philippines by billdimmett
Since my medications aren鈥檛 service related, I鈥檝e been having them forwarded by my brother in the US. This has been expensive and slow. What are other US military vets doing? Buy locally or from neighboring countries out of pocket? Thank ...
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Paid up and waiting for removal!!! by raf516
I used indigenous to get out of the Philippines during the pandemic, so I wouldn't have to pay, because my credit card, was out of date, and I had a stroke while in the Philippines, it said I needed to pay $50,000 pesos and $5,000 express lane fee, ...
@Enzyte Bob Yeah, as in I'm to broke to pay.Must have touched on common ground with the airport folks that day! Read More
Another One Bites The Dust by Cherryann01
I have been pondering whether to put this out there for sometime but I think now, being the end of the year and with the New year just round the corner, this is the appropriate time to do it.Firstly I would like to thank one member of this forum who ...
@Cherryann01 Sorry Cherry for the wierdo sicko scam that was dropped on you. But- it does take two to tango, STOP perpetuating this DRAMA!Excise these people from your life-period. Read More
Paid up and waiting for removal!!! by raf516
I used indigenous to get out of the Philippines during the pandemic, so I wouldn't have to pay, because my credit card, was out of date, and I had a stroke while in the Philippines, it said I needed to pay $50,000 pesos and $5,000 express lane fee, ...
I think he meant indigent. Since few employee's,private company or government answer their phone - good luck to the OP! 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 ...
@Tariq1983Welcome!At the now 7? month mark you're still a newbe, I'm about 1.5 years and am just now getting comfortable.My advice - rent a house that is at least partially furnished so you don't accumulate too much stuff right away. This makes it ... Read More
Executive order #7 - mask wearing by Nightfish
EO #7 was signed Oct 28, 2022 by the president -In a nutshell it states mask wearing with a few reasonable exceptions is now voluntary indoors.Bongbong made outdoor mask wearing voluntary a month earlier- never had a problemwith that one.I know ...
Palaw1 comments:Apparently if you're old, and want to die, don't wear a mask.Bit of an over generalization?Here's what the Washington Post newspaper said this morning..Quote: "The Covid pandemic has become a plague of the elderly. Nearly 9 out of 10 ... Read More
Executive order #7 - mask wearing
EO #7 was signed Oct 28, 2022 by the president -In a nutshell it states mask wearing with a few reasonable exceptions is now voluntary indoors.Bongbong made outdoor mask wearing voluntary a month earlier- never had a problemwith that one.I know ... Read More
Relationships with Filipinas - Looking for opinions from other expats by Guest6851
Here is some background on me. I'm 64 years old and recently retired from my job here in the US. Over the past 15 years I have vacationed in the Philippines for two or three weeks at a time, once or twice annually, except during COVID. In the US ...
@bigpearlI'm sincerely happy the age difference and large family has worked out so well for you and yours.But, for the OP, the exception doesn't disprove the rule, it only proves there are exceptions.A 30+ age difference without the backbone to set ... Read More
Your best culinary memory in the Philippines by Mickael
Hello everyone, As you know, every country has its own flavours and tasting the local cuisine is a great way to discover the culture of a destination. Whether it's a small typical restaurant to taste local dishes, a traditional meal in a local's ...
Tom yum soup on Siquijor island about a month ago. Our first time tasting this Thai dish and we both found it fantastic. Our new project is to find the ingredients (fresh I hope) and learn how to prepare this soup.My fingers are crossed we don't ... Read More
Relationships with Filipinas - Looking for opinions from other expats by Guest6851
Here is some background on me. I'm 64 years old and recently retired from my job here in the US. Over the past 15 years I have vacationed in the Philippines for two or three weeks at a time, once or twice annually, except during COVID. In the US ...
Hey Fortnerbrian, What state/ city are you from, just curious no answer no problem. Here is a short checklist for you- agree or not up to you!Rule#1 - Never ever EVER trust a hooker.Period. #2 - keep the age difference to less than 15 years ... Read More
Good News Stories Regarding the Philippines by PalawOne
Marcos' goal: Build 1 Million low-cost housing every yearBy Catherine S. Valente Manila Times November 10, 2022 30 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/11/10/latest-stories/marcos-goal-build-1m-low-cost-housing-every-year/1865793PRESIDENT Ferdinand ...
Said this many times before like a broken record, as a kid in the late 60's and 70's most cr@p came from the Philippines, perhaps even the early 80's but I was more interested in life and sexual encounters then so missed the 80"s so what happenned? ... Read More
Good News Stories Regarding the Philippines by PalawOne
Marcos' goal: Build 1 Million low-cost housing every yearBy Catherine S. Valente Manila Times November 10, 2022 30 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/11/10/latest-stories/marcos-goal-build-1m-low-cost-housing-every-year/1865793PRESIDENT Ferdinand ...
Duonguhm writes:@Nightfish I can see the real challenge to create a manufacturing industry here. Let's be honest, factory assembly/production is really the job creation in these LMI countries. How do you move products to ports for exporting? The ... Read More
Good News Stories Regarding the Philippines by PalawOne
Marcos' goal: Build 1 Million low-cost housing every yearBy Catherine S. Valente Manila Times November 10, 2022 30 https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/11/10/latest-stories/marcos-goal-build-1m-low-cost-housing-every-year/1865793PRESIDENT Ferdinand ...
"It becomes a problem for the rest of society people do not have homes," Marcos said.Most have family, tell em to move over.What they don't have is economic opportunity- decent jobs. Put the governments money and effort into infrastructure, ... Read More
Philippine Economic Growth? by PalawOne
Just had a thought .. other near-by Asian countries are steadily developing their economies .. and certainly their middle classes are increasingly seeing the benefits of a reasonably strong economic growth rate.However, in the Philippines, as usual, ...
Good luck gsturdee!Who was it that said - no good deed goes unpunished?Or one of my favorites- The beatings will continue until morale improves.Honor is a two way street, I just can't wrap my mind around rewarding and perpetuating insincere ... Read More
Philippine Economic Growth? by PalawOne
Just had a thought .. other near-by Asian countries are steadily developing their economies .. and certainly their middle classes are increasingly seeing the benefits of a reasonably strong economic growth rate.However, in the Philippines, as usual, ...
gsturdee writesUpdate -This week I've had some sweet emails. The pair advised they are having a baby around January 2023, and want us to be "godparents". When I inquired what this meant as far as responsibility goes, this is what I got."...being a ... Read More
Absurdity of Looking for Work in the Philippines by drjs
I acquired my spousal visa in the Philippines a couple of months ago and started looking for work. Since I'm not Filipino, I knew it would be difficult.First you have to deal with the fact that several companies flat out refuse to hire anybody who ...
Quick questionThe following terms were referenced in replies to this thread by a member.What is the difference between a "malay filipino" and a "tribe filipino" ?I've never encountered these terms Read More
Absurdity of Looking for Work in the Philippines by drjs
I acquired my spousal visa in the Philippines a couple of months ago and started looking for work. Since I'm not Filipino, I knew it would be difficult.First you have to deal with the fact that several companies flat out refuse to hire anybody who ...
Quick questionWhat is the difference between a "malay filipino" and a "tribe filipino"I've never encountered these terms Read More
Filipinas who develop a bad attitude when they marry a foreigner by GuestPoster254
I'm really annoyed at how some Filipinas develop a bad attitude when they marry a foreigner. They become aloof, arrogant, whiny, complaining "female dogs," which they weren't before they got married. My parents had such a tenant who complained on ...
Filipinas who develop a bad attitude when they marry a foreignerInteresting titlePerhaps it's not the development of a poor attitude but their expanding horizons - they have been exposed to a culture where the routine things for the most part not ... Read More
What's your experience building in the Philippines by Jackson4
My wife is currently on vacation in the Philippines. Shw decided to purchase a residential lot in the university belt. There is house there but not worth keeping it. We are thinking of building on it for student housing. Has anyone had any ...
I wouldn't go that far. . . . In our household minor purchas are not really necessary discussed (less than P1500) anything over is discussed.This purchase definitely falls in the more than 1500 peso category! Taken at face value my reaction may seem ... Read More
What's your experience building in the Philippines by Jackson4
My wife is currently on vacation in the Philippines. Shw decided to purchase a residential lot in the university belt. There is house there but not worth keeping it. We are thinking of building on it for student housing. Has anyone had any ...
OMO, but, if my wife came back from a foreign country and told me she had bought property in said country without saying a word / discussion beforehand- I'd be looking for a new wife.You are going to spend a big bucks on this HOPE!Good luck to you ... Read More
Mail Forwarding Service from USA by tpiro
I am sure this Mail Forwarding Service from USA subject has been hit on many times but can't find a good answer.. so my question is who out there in Expat land has a Mail Forwarding Service from USA that is affordable and reliable ...
I am from the US and I also use Traveling Mailbox. I set it up before leaving the states and in the last 1.5 years it has been very convenient when needed. I don't know the ins and outs of other countries but having a US address for all our banks, ... Read More
GF and Extent of Her Family Involvement by moonunit0103
Hi, After spending 6 weeks traveling with my GF through the Central Visayas, we go to Ormoc, Leyte, to visit her family. I have been letting her handling my money and she keeps meticulous records for our travels, and assumed she would be as ...
Moonunit013,聽Your gf isn't naive she knows you are a retired dentist from the usa which means you.have. assets.聽30 years age difference, you connect the dots.Have fun but keep your real money or enough of it to yourself, at least for a few ... Read More
The dogs here are crazy by eptowing
So this is my first trip to the Philippines. 聽First thing I must remind you is I鈥檓 traveling with my 75 pound chocolate lab. These people think my dog is a man eating Animal. When we go for walk or at the outside markets and when they ...
Eptowing- I feel your pain, one of my biggest complaints about this country are the untold number of diseased stray dogs. Most Filipinos I know claim to be animal lovers but their behavior suggests otherwise - tie dogs to a tree or cage them ... Read More
Beverage of Choice vs Cost by Enzyte Bob
Yesterday we shopped at Lander's. I usually don't pay attention to the price, I buy what I want. Beverages: 3 lbs of Columbia Dark Roast Ground Coffee 1199.75 php, but 1 Liter of Absolut Vodka only 799.75 php. [b]Guess I'll drink Bloody ...
The trip before this I bought cheap paper towels trying to save money, they were awful, so back to my Bounty Paper Towels at 1799.75 php, ouch !Check out swedish dish towels they work great and will save you a bundle. Hopefully others will be able ... Read More
Money Transfer by ppjhm
I am an American living outside Cagayan de Oro. I am looking for some output regarding money transfer from the U.S. to the Philippines other than bank to bank wire transfers as my bank's fees are overbearing. If anyone has any suggestion on ...
Bank of America has no fee to transfer in a foreign currency, No or low fee's should be a huge red flag, look at the exchange rate plus fee's. Run an experiment- choose 3-4 money transfer services (e.g., bank, remitly, wise, western ... Read More
Money Transfer by ppjhm
I am an American living outside Cagayan de Oro. I am looking for some output regarding money transfer from the U.S. to the Philippines other than bank to bank wire transfers as my bank's fees are overbearing. If anyone has any suggestion on ...
Yep- Wise is the way to go if you can wait a couple of days. Every other service charges too much IMO. You do have to send the money to a bank account as far as I know there isn't a cash pick up service. Charles Schwab reimburses all fees at ... Read More
about to marry a jordanian man... by zooish
hi, i am american, and i would love to hear womans opinion on weather or not it is a good idea to move from america to amman jordan. ive heard many diffrent things, good and bad. but if any one else is in this situation, please email me, would love ...
Hello , your post is very emotional and raw. Please do not wait (waste) another year -Leave .Now. Peace Read More
Tax Time For U.S. Expats in the Philippines by DukeStamina
Many questions on this for me. My big question is how do you file your tax returns? Do you claim a state as a U.S. residence? Or is the address you use a Philippine address? Keeping a U.S. address will subject you to taxes at the state level also. ...
For what its worth, we use traveling mailbox with a US address in our home state that does not have state income tax. Very happy with their service which is about $200/year. 2 banks in the US, one is charles schwab-no fees at all for ATM withdraws ... Read More