Gezzar
Australian expat in the Philippines
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Registration: 23 January 2023
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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 ...
@Guest8964 Let's put some of this in context. Some guys come to the Philippines hoping to have a relationship with someone 20/30 years their junior.In their own country they would not be able to do that. Further, they may have been married and ... 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 ...
@Guest8964 A woman friend once said to me "You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you meet your handsom prince" BTW she never let me kiss her Read More
Relocating with a High School age daughter by Brett Funnell
Hi,I am a single dad, wanting to move to the PI, and am looking at Iloilo or somewhere in the Visayas, My question is, how hard would it be for my 15yr old daughter to assimilate into a school. I am aware she would no doubt have to attend a private ...
Have you asked your daughter what she wants? Read More
November for the first time by stebaines
Hi all,I travel to the Philippines for the first time in November.聽 I'm in the country for a month and fly in to Manila. Could anyone suggest an itinerary for me? I want to see some of the country but don't want to be running about all the ...
@stebaines Let me mirror what you wrote and ask how you would answer my requestHi all,I travel to the US for the first time in November. I'm in the country for a month and fly in to New York. Could anyone suggest an itinerary for me? I want to see ... Read More
November for the first time by stebaines
Hi all,I travel to the Philippines for the first time in November.聽 I'm in the country for a month and fly in to Manila. Could anyone suggest an itinerary for me? I want to see some of the country but don't want to be running about all the ...
@stebaines Female company? What sort? Age? With or without family? May I suggest you do some research as your request is too nebulous. Read More
Business in Philippines by mokzeit
What types of small businesses are likely to be successful for an American to establish in the Philippines?
You will have to define "small" SME in the States could be $50 million T/O. In the Philippines that's a big business Read More
I intend to go to Philippines by mokzeit
I have just taken early retirement at the age of 62. I have a desire to go to Palawan, Puerto Princesa and live there because my retirement income is low and I cannot live on it in the US. I am alone and I have many questions, such as the cost of ...
@mokzeit Before I came here an OFW advised me "Go to the Philippines and have fun but trust no one" In many markets and stalls there are no prices so there are prices for foreigners and prices for Filopinos. My partner does not allow me to ... Read More
Where to stay to avoid any kind of Vermin etc by Louiis88@
Where in Phil to stay If you hate any kind of vermin?
@Louiis88@ You're obviously not from Australia. Read More
Doctor Patient relationship by Filamretire
Is it normal for a doctor not to charge for consultation but ask for a charity donation that is paid to her and not directly to the charity? First time consulting with this doctor and I wonder how this is going to go...
@Filamretire Never experienced that one. Perhaps it is a tax dodge as no receipt is issued. Also with no record may not have to pay for offices she is using Read More
No more 6 mos visa? by Larry Fisher
According to JRC Visa consultancy. A YouTube video popped up on my feed this morning that was posted only 24 hrs ago. Guy claims BI has scrapped 6 month visa's even though there's no official announcement made saying as much. I've looked around the ...
@danfinn Hello!! It's the Philippines Read More
Ormoc meets
Where and when do expats meet in Ormoc for a coffee and a chat. Interested in making contact Read More
No more 6 mos visa? by Larry Fisher
According to JRC Visa consultancy. A YouTube video popped up on my feed this morning that was posted only 24 hrs ago. Guy claims BI has scrapped 6 month visa's even though there's no official announcement made saying as much. I've looked around the ...
@talambanWait till you have to renew in September Read More
No more 6 mos visa? by Larry Fisher
According to JRC Visa consultancy. A YouTube video popped up on my feed this morning that was posted only 24 hrs ago. Guy claims BI has scrapped 6 month visa's even though there's no official announcement made saying as much. I've looked around the ...
@Larry FisherVisa is now one or two months unless you renew in Manila which can be for six months. That's what the people at BI told me Read More
Expat opinion, English language skills, increasing or otherwise? by Col Rootentoot
(Writer's opinion .. maybe depends upon age?)"In Philippines, falling English standards spark calls for film, TV dubbing ban"The call comes after international studies show many Philippine students fare poorly in English reading comprehension and ...
@mugteck What about Esperanto? Read More
Expat opinion, English language skills, increasing or otherwise? by Col Rootentoot
(Writer's opinion .. maybe depends upon age?)"In Philippines, falling English standards spark calls for film, TV dubbing ban"The call comes after international studies show many Philippine students fare poorly in English reading comprehension and ...
@Col Rootentoot If they don't understand the way you teach, then teach the way they will understand. Lack of competency in English may be due to a number of factors including the way the language is taught. How up-to-date is the teaching process? ... Read More