whackerdog123
American expat in the Philippines
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About me
American
Speaks I am learning Cebuano and Tagalog
Registration: 12 July 2022
Tourist Visa help by TitoDan
My Filipina wife would like to spend some time with me here in the US.聽 She had a family member set up an interview for a Tourist Visa with the US embassy in MNL, then made the trip from Dumaguete (Sadly, she forgot to show the ...
Shit, I just realized I'm doing the very thing I'm speaking out about. I just realized that I'm being hippocrital This post is about tourist visa. NEVER-MIND. Read More
Tourist Visa help by TitoDan
My Filipina wife would like to spend some time with me here in the US.聽 She had a family member set up an interview for a Tourist Visa with the US embassy in MNL, then made the trip from Dumaguete (Sadly, she forgot to show the ...
Let me explain what I meant...When an expat asks a specific question for information, the topic (in my opinion) should stay on subject. Why should someone who wants/needs vital advice have to sift through a bunch of non-related bullshit? It is ... Read More
Tourist Visa help by TitoDan
My Filipina wife would like to spend some time with me here in the US.聽 She had a family member set up an interview for a Tourist Visa with the US embassy in MNL, then made the trip from Dumaguete (Sadly, she forgot to show the ...
I thought this post was about visa's not morality issues! That's why I don't visit here much anymore...you start out messaging about one topic and then it seems that a lot of you go "off" on tangents. Why not just post a new topic. Read More
Manok (chicken) by whackerdog123
Can anyone explain to me the Filipinos inability to cut chicken properly? I have been all over the Philippines and they just don't or won't cut the chicken into discernible parts. Every time I go to a roasted chicken place like Baliwag or some ...
@rtaylor1956dude, did I say I didn't like it? I love the chicken here. I also order it whole now and take it apart myself. That being said, KFC and Jollibee don't give the option so you have to guess what part of the chicken your eating unless ... Read More
Manok (chicken)
Can anyone explain to me the Filipinos inability to cut chicken properly? I have been all over the Philippines and they just don't or won't cut the chicken into discernible parts. Every time I go to a roasted chicken place like Baliwag or some ... Read More
Tourist Visa help by TitoDan
My Filipina wife would like to spend some time with me here in the US.聽 She had a family member set up an interview for a Tourist Visa with the US embassy in MNL, then made the trip from Dumaguete (Sadly, she forgot to show the ...
yes, TitoDan, but how could you possible know this. The assume everyone wants to come and live in the US. I left the US to live here...don't want to go back to live there so why should I have to spend a fuckton of money to acquire a spousal ... Read More
What's your take riding a motorcycle in the Philippines as an expat? by Jackson4
Now as an older person with more time on my hands and a little more cash in my pocket, this wild man in me wanting to ride a motorcycle in the Philippines to feel the wind in my remaining hair. What's your experience?
It's dangerous.聽 Haven't you watched the way the motorcycles/scooters drive here?聽 That being said..knowing that it's dangerous is the first step in avoiding the danger.聽 Example, in the US I would ride my Harely at speeds in excess ... Read More
Tourist Visa help by TitoDan
My Filipina wife would like to spend some time with me here in the US.聽 She had a family member set up an interview for a Tourist Visa with the US embassy in MNL, then made the trip from Dumaguete (Sadly, she forgot to show the ...
@TitoDanOk dude, I've done extensive research on this subject.聽 A spousal visa takes anywhere from 12-24 months to acquire, but then your wife will have a green card and she can stay in the US for as long as she wants and visit anytime she ... Read More
Direct deposit to the Philippines from US by whackerdog123
I know that this is possible now, but I have a few questions. My wife went to her bank here in Cebu and asked about this. The bank (metro bank) told her that she wouldn't be allowed on my bank account since it's a pension account, WTF!. How is ...
Ok, I get it! So, based on my recent research and all posts here in response to my inquiry (thanks, you guys never cease to make me laugh!) it is now evident that SSA and any other retirement annuity's have to be in the recipients name because the ... Read More
Direct deposit to the Philippines from US
I know that this is possible now, but I have a few questions. My wife went to her bank here in Cebu and asked about this. The bank (metro bank) told her that she wouldn't be allowed on my bank account since it's a pension account, WTF!. How is ... Read More
Dating Filipina's - Wadja 6 March 2017 - comments and thoughts? by Lotus Eater
wadja06 March 2017 16:58:19As per what I ve seen in the Philippines, Filipinas are 5 categories:鈥ㄢ��1- Ugly, chubby, dark skin, that no one would like to date, mainly poor and from far areas. Even in their own countries they are not wanted ...
Why do you guys live here, if that's what you believe! I've been here a total of 3 years and I've seen lonely people who just want someone to be with. Of course you have gold diggers..aren't they everywhere? My wife is 30 years younger than I am ... Read More
US phone number
Does anyone have a suggestion on how to get a US phone number and have my calls forwarded here in the Philippines. and if so a recommendation on a specific service. I don't care if it isn't free, I just want one that doesn't cater to business. I ... Read More
white / yellow onions by FindlayMacD
Nothing to do with any of the threads I have read on here, but I live here in Cagayan De Oro and for some time now (at least three months or more) we have been finding it hard to buy onions, red onions not so bad still expensive, but white onions ...
@FindlayMacD You are absolutely correct! No white or yellow onions for months now. I have inquired but no one seems to have an answer. WTF! Is it a onion plague? I really don't pay much attention to price..if I want an onion I get an ... Read More
Type 2 Diabetic. by terryjohnston3
I鈥檓 a type 2 diabetic currently preparing my documentation for an SRRV Visa.can I enrol into Philhealth with my condition.if not any other medical insurance I can get that can offer prescriptions.the global ones are too expensive, I just need ...
I have researched metformin and you need a prescription. Anyway, all of the pharmacies I checked. It's approximately 3000 Ph for a hundred tables at 500 mg..at Watsons and all other pharmacies are similar in price..you need a doctor, but you can ... Read More
4 month tourist visa, ACR I card renewal total 8,531.00 Php's by scott1953
Went for my 4 month tourist Visa extension and renewed my ACR I card for another year yesterday at BI office in CDO. Fees for the 4 month extension totaled 3,140.00 Php's. Renew the I card for 1 year was 2,391.00 Php's. What surprised me ...
@vehicross100 divorce as of today isn't allowed in the Philippines, so no problem. 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 ...
I guess I must have found the only beautiful, 30 years younger than me, woman in the Philippines. I really feel sorry for the rest of you, and this to Dane JuJu..WTF are you talking about. Please tell me where you got the statistics that most ... 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 ...
@Wellsfry iIt means "Big Time Operator" 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 ...
OMG, you bunch of cerebral foreigners, everyone is "used" at some point or another, and "that's the way the cookie crumbles". The trick is to know wether you're being used and to limit the amount. I have read many, many stories of (idiot) ... 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 ...
Ok, the benefits of the SRRV are slight considering you have to deposit $10,000 or more in a Philippine bank, depending on your status, which doesn't pay you Jack !#$# in interest, but they use your money likes it's their own! I mean for $10,000 ... Read More
Is Retirement All It Is Cracked Up To Be by Cherryann01
Just some thoughts of mine on retirement or the thought of retirement, in the Philippines or any other country including your home country.Is it really all it is cracked up to be. We work most of our adult lives, busting are arses to make enough ...
@Cherryann01 I just want to say a few more things about this thread. I consider myself a fairly intelligent person, even though it really doesn't matter how smart you are, it is your actions that define your intellect "stupid is as stupid does". ... Read More
Is Retirement All It Is Cracked Up To Be by Cherryann01
Just some thoughts of mine on retirement or the thought of retirement, in the Philippines or any other country including your home country.Is it really all it is cracked up to be. We work most of our adult lives, busting are arses to make enough ...
@Cherryann01聽Wow! 聽I'm really glad you brought this topic up @Cherryann01. 聽I mean the topic really has no reason except for entertainment, to let off steam and let people share life experience. 聽Also, to have people attack your ... Read More
Going to philippines after 3 years. by Paulcripps03
HI everybody,I will be going to the Philippines in October to see my partner after 3 years of being separated, beyond excited, I'm just worried about what I need as far as covid is concerned, I'm fully vaccinated, do I need proof? Do I need to take ...
@Paulcripps03聽I'm pretty sure travel anywhere still requires a PCR test..I'm not sure what a PCI test is. 聽At least you won't have to quarantine for 14 days at a hotel like I did..a total wast of time! 聽I can't say as to your PCR ... Read More
Pros and Cons of Retiring/Living in the Philippines by Cherryann01
The more I think about this subject the more I seem to be persuading myself that the Philippines is not a great place to retire, contrary to what others think and every body is entitled to their opinion.So after reading some of the recent posts, I ...
@Cherryann01聽So true..if you want' good customer service, I've learned that you must tip well and become a regular at the place. 聽One of my go to places in the local SM mall is a place called Chikaan. 聽The first couple of times I went ... Read More
Pros and Cons of Retiring/Living in the Philippines by Cherryann01
The more I think about this subject the more I seem to be persuading myself that the Philippines is not a great place to retire, contrary to what others think and every body is entitled to their opinion.So after reading some of the recent posts, I ...
@Enzyte Bob聽dude, the only reason they open the products for you before you buy, is the Phils stores have the worst return policy I've experienced anywhere..that being stated, I haven't really shopped for stuff for home use in any other ... Read More
Pros and Cons of Retiring/Living in the Philippines by Cherryann01
The more I think about this subject the more I seem to be persuading myself that the Philippines is not a great place to retire, contrary to what others think and every body is entitled to their opinion.So after reading some of the recent posts, I ...
@Cherryann01聽Ok, thanks for the nice response, I appreciate it. 聽Terrorism, yes it's definitely possible with the Islamic extremists situated in Mindanao, but in the US you can get shot repeatedly at a school or a McDonalds, so. ... Read More
Pros and Cons of Retiring/Living in the Philippines by Cherryann01
The more I think about this subject the more I seem to be persuading myself that the Philippines is not a great place to retire, contrary to what others think and every body is entitled to their opinion.So after reading some of the recent posts, I ...
@Cherryann01聽Wow! 聽Dude, have you lived in the Phils before? 聽You have several valid points, but. have you, yourself experienced them? 聽Advice, come stay in the Phils for a couple of months. 聽Make your decision after that, ... Read More
Buying Food by whackerdog123
Ok, here's my rant... There are probably 10 Million or Pigs at any given time in the Philippines...why can't you buy fresh ham? 聽I mean really! 聽Do any Filipino's like "fresh" ham? 聽You can buy frozen..no problem, sliced anyway, but ...
Yeah, I get that I'm not in Kansas anymore, but they have live turkeys running around, why? 聽For eggs, pets? As for the ham, again, WTF? 聽There are more pigs here than people for god sakes and it seems like all pig products, other than ... 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 ...
@drjs聽I have no tips at all!, but I would like to point out, based on your post, that your English is impeccable. 聽Your grammatics are excellent and if these idiots here can't recognize it, I don't know what to tell you. 聽I will also ... Read More
Buying Food
Ok, here's my rant... There are probably 10 Million or Pigs at any given time in the Philippines...why can't you buy fresh ham? 聽I mean really! 聽Do any Filipino's like "fresh" ham? 聽You can buy frozen..no problem, sliced anyway, but ... 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 ...
Hi, my name is Robert Cooper, 63 just got back to Cebu Jul7 2021. 聽 Read More