Peter
@petrih
Finnish expat in the Philippines
Forum posts
55
Contacts
16
About me
Finnish
Lives in Cebu City, Central Visayas
Speaks Finnish, English
Registration: 21 March 2012
Transfer a call center to Cebu, need help! by jofa
Hi guys! I have no idea from where to start and hope your tips will help me.I will be responsible I am working for a tourist agency in Dubai with its own call center of 80 agents. Our boss want to ship or move or transfer the call center from Dubai ...
I live in Cebu and have quite a lot of knowledge regarding call centers, areas and prices/paperworks. Feel free to PM me, maybe I can help. Read More
Looking for advice & partner in cebu for starting small business. by hardik_panchal000
Hello, I am Hardik I am basically from Australia, I visited Cebu few months ago and I found out really interesting. People are very friendly and they do business even out side of their house selling stuff or food.. I want to start small business ...
I think your budget is not enough. You can get a foodcart with that 50k but I dont think those can be successful. Read More
Doing business in the Philippines
Are you doing business in the Philippines and how is it going on? I have experience since 2009 and I have got familiar of how things are done here.. success needs a lot of effort of your own. I am looking into venturing something new as a ... Read More
Hello everyone
Hello to everyone. I have lived in the Philippines since the year 2009. Most of the time I have spent in Manila but now I have been two years in Cebu City. I am from Finland and 37 years old. I hope to find some new friends and potentially even ... Read More
Investing in a small business by MULLIGAN
Hi, I am originally from England lived in the U.S for 10 years. Currently here in the Philippines. Not happy with my life in the U.S and want to move to the Phil permanently. I have some money to invest in a small business (20,000$) but don't know ...
You could convert that to steady earning of 50-90k per month, that's what I've been doing for years already here but I don't want to post publicly here anything. I could give advices personally (FREE OF CHARGE of course). Read More
New here in Manila - I'd like to meet other expats as well by matt213
Hello, I just recently moved here from Denmark. I have now been living in Alabang, Manila for 14 days, and I would like to get to know someone around here, and preferably someone my age. Maybe we could set something up here in Alabang? - Surely ...
Hey Matt.. Finnish here. You're very young, are you living here alone or with your family? I'm about 15 minutes from Alabang. Read More
Las Pinas, Paranaque, Alabang by petrih
Any expats on the southern part of Metro, Las Pinas, Paranaque or Alabang vicinity?
It kind of depends what are you looking for. BF Homes is a part of Paranaque City but the other part of it is also on Las Pinas side. Basically trip from Las Pinas (my house) to Makati usually takes 30 minutes or less, so it's really not that far ... Read More
How much would it cost to live in the Philippines by Snappo
Hi everyone. I am new to this website. I am trying to figure out two things: 1) How much money do I need in the bank to retire in PH. I am thinking I might do OK with P10M to P15M in the bank. 2) What would my monthly bills be in PH. Here is ...
You're near there with the estimates. Personally I wouldn't A/C whole apartment, seems like a waste of money with these electricity prices. Depending where you live cable can be 500-1000PHP only. 4000PHP is already full time good made salary ... Read More
Las Pinas, Paranaque, Alabang by petrih
Any expats on the southern part of Metro, Las Pinas, Paranaque or Alabang vicinity?
lol there is hundreds of us here. Business district of Alabang just very near, Makati 15mins away via Skyway. If you don't like condo living Las Pinas is a good and safe place for you. Read More
Just introducing myself
Forgot to say that I've done also a lot of acting here for local and international movies and local tv series. If you're interested to spare your time, there is always space for foreign blood on the screen as it's not so easy to find here in the ... Read More
Just introducing myself
I have been a member on this website already for a while, but never really introduced myself properly, so here is something about me. I am originally from Finland and been living in the Philippines for 4 years now, Las Pinas at the moment since ... Read More
New expat in the neighborhood by SteveUSA
New expat living on Negros seeks accurate info. on using US driver's license in Philippines (as much detail on this, please). Would appreciate any help.
Hi ur licence is valid in Phils for 3 month after u arrive so if u went home every 3 mths u would never need Phils licence just keep a copy of ur passport with entry date with u I've been here 3yrs so far on Aust licence PeteI need to correct ... Read More
Anyone from the Alabang area? by Mirry
Hello all :) Moved to the Philippines about 4 months ago and have spent most of that time traveling for work and trying to settle in. No more travel on the cards for some time, thought it would be a great time to make some friends.. Anyone from the ...
Hello all :) Moved to the Philippines about 4 months ago and have spent most of that time traveling for work and trying to settle in. No more travel on the cards for some time, thought it would be a great time to make some friends.. Anyone from the ... Read More
Halloween Week by Resuri_Ann
Heys guys mind if you share what you are doing for Halloween? Dressing-up and partying? Trick or Treat? Lots of exciting parties happening this weekend!:cheers:
Will spend the Halloween inside watching horror movies.. LOL Read More
Looking for friends in Paranaque, Pasay city by Jeff.vb
Hi everyone.. It's very nice to be part of this community. I am Jeff 31 years old and i just arrived to Manila roughly 2 months ago. Actually i'm living in Paranaque, Pasay city and kinda feeling bored sometimes. I would like to know if there is ...
Hi everyone.. It's very nice to be part of this community. I am Jeff 31 years old and i just arrived to Manila roughly 2 months ago. Actually i'm living in Paranaque, Pasay city and kinda feeling bored sometimes. I would like to know if there is ... Read More
color coding exemption in manila
Am not really sure, first time I heard of that. But you might want to check it out and call or text MMDA hotline. I have bought a new car recently and am still waiting for my LTO plates. This morning I was stopped by a MMDA in Makati that we had ... Read More
Calling all pinoy. Stop Human Trafficking by sharing this by eunicemorgia
In August of 2011, Mrs. Raisy Tandoc a 24 year old Filipina, while struggling with lifelong mental health challenges, was left by her loving husband in the care of her family members in Manila. Her husband of many years had to work overseas, and ...
Well if that's a true story it's sad, but in a first place a married woman should not be chatting with other guys. But anyway, be careful. Read More
expats locations by blvdbum7
as i prepare to move to phils., am considering locations, and observe expats primarily 5 areas listed. my obvious ?? is why only these 5???
Expats are everywhere you go. Read More
Someone looking for a little adventure while getting an education by flipicaneze
Hello everybody. My name is Will. I am an American looking to take advantage of my dual citizenship with the Philippines to go to school and possibly work. I have been in the Pharmaceutical industry within Pharmacovigilance (adverse event ...
Life is not any better abroad. You will work you ass off for years and die with little or no savings. If you want to make something out from your life, there is other ways. I hope you find the golden way. Hey! Im on the opposite belief!! Coz im ... Read More
Looking to open Small Call Center to grow my company by eugenedna
Hey guys I need some help. I have been looking for a call center company in Philippines. I got some quotes but the price just does not make sense, compare to what I hear these workers are getting paid. After doing some reading it looks like I can ...
If you are planning on building a ccall centre, do in the province. Your employees will be more reliable and stay with you longer and your costs starting from rentals are cheaper. In Metro area people are jumping easily from one job to another if ... Read More
Lets drink
Whose up for a drink? I think we should schedule a traditional drinking session and get to know each other. Drink more, it makes people more interesting.. Read More
Las Pinas, Paranaque, Alabang by petrih
Any expats on the southern part of Metro, Las Pinas, Paranaque or Alabang vicinity?
I live here near Southville International School. Read More
What is your profession?
You mean the keyless door system, opens only by swiping the card or by pressing the card to the reader? Read More
workin in a call center by Chrindieh
hi guys, its me chrindy, hows ur day? me am always fine ahhahaha, kinda bc here workin in a call center industry , sometimes i am tired ,specially when it rains... ahhahah nahhh i decided to have an account here just to meet new people, more faces ...
Would be nice if everybody would use their photo in the profile, it's more easier to remember faces than just names :) Read More
Traffic in Manila by krishn
In Manila we are having heavy traffic What is the reason behind ? :P
In Manila we are having heavy traffic What is the reason behind ? :PThe reason is that about 10 million drivers with no brain-functionality are out at the same time thinking that skipping lanes will save them time going from place A to B. I'm ... Read More
Las Pinas, Paranaque, Alabang
Any expats on the southern part of Metro, Las Pinas, Paranaque or Alabang vicinity? Read More
What is your profession?
There is a lot of expats here in the Philippines, most of them are probably working in higher position in different companies or have their own businesses. We could also try to connect us on this one. So my question is, what is your profession here ... Read More
Meet-Up by Ratheesh Ram
Hey 大咖福利影院gers, Lets plan for a meet-up in Manila on any weekends of this month. Plz reply if your interested to join with your opinions & suggestions. :) :cheers: Ratz
Thnx a lot cookey.. :thanks: Guys.. then lets meet up @ BGC Taguig for a "Coffeeoke Night" on June 30th..:cool: Lets chit-chat while sipping coffee and build new Frndz.. :DCan we take a count who and how many would be going? I would like to join, ... Read More
hello World...! by F Que
Hello Philippines..!!!! Hello WORLD....!
hmmmmm... so you all new each other na in person? heheheYeah, lets meet up, get to know each other, get drunk and crawl home. Read More
Looking for non-english expats for on-call work ( translation & ads ) by vihalvor
Hey guys and girls. I am a norwegian living in Manila. As an extra source of income i do some translations, and i do some advertising. I have been asked by my employers to see if i can find other expats who wants to join in. My first employer is ...
Hey vihalvor & Petrih, Will meet u both at internations event on saturday (9th june).. :cool: :cheers: RatzTomorrow? Too bad my schedule is already tide up, need to go to the province. Read More
hello World...! by F Que
Hello Philippines..!!!! Hello WORLD....!
Wazz up guys? plan for a get together.. :cool:Yeah, I would be interested also. Read More
Looking for non-english expats for on-call work ( translation & ads ) by vihalvor
Hey guys and girls. I am a norwegian living in Manila. As an extra source of income i do some translations, and i do some advertising. I have been asked by my employers to see if i can find other expats who wants to join in. My first employer is ...
cool .. just send me your cv and portrait pic on vihalvor@gmail.com ... if youre up for a coffee and have nothing else to do, AND are in makati.. send me a line.. im pretty bored these days.. heheheAll right, I'll try to scrape something up in few ... Read More
Looking for non-english expats for on-call work ( translation & ads ) by vihalvor
Hey guys and girls. I am a norwegian living in Manila. As an extra source of income i do some translations, and i do some advertising. I have been asked by my employers to see if i can find other expats who wants to join in. My first employer is ...
forgot the other opportunity.. signing up as a talent for comercials is always open.. my boss' company, Rainbow Talents, are always looking for good people ... i you want to check it out, send me your CV along with a portrait photo, and ill send it ... Read More
Looking for non-english expats for on-call work ( translation & ads ) by vihalvor
Hey guys and girls. I am a norwegian living in Manila. As an extra source of income i do some translations, and i do some advertising. I have been asked by my employers to see if i can find other expats who wants to join in. My first employer is ...
All right, thanks for the tip. I don't actually need a job already lot of businesses on-going, but I have done some translations before just for fun :) Read More
Looking for non-english expats for on-call work ( translation & ads ) by vihalvor
Hey guys and girls. I am a norwegian living in Manila. As an extra source of income i do some translations, and i do some advertising. I have been asked by my employers to see if i can find other expats who wants to join in. My first employer is ...
Hey guys and girls. I am a norwegian living in Manila. As an extra source of income i do some translations, and i do some advertising. I have been asked by my employers to see if i can find other expats who wants to join in. My first employer is ... Read More
metered taxis! by ri3panda
anybody know where i can find metered taxis around alabang? taxis here do contract and such rip offs :( charging so much and they reject passengers if you dont agree to their price
TRUST me ... it would work in .. 90% of the cases ...LOL, well it's always good to cheat the taxis before they cheat you. Read More
New at the Fort Bonifacio..meet-up plan?
Hi Aditya, there is an upcoming event on 9th June of Internations comunity at One Roxas House traingle Makati at 7 pm. You may wanna join this meeting I have been to one of their meetings and it was a god starting point to get to know expats here. ... Read More
metered taxis! by ri3panda
anybody know where i can find metered taxis around alabang? taxis here do contract and such rip offs :( charging so much and they reject passengers if you dont agree to their price
I would not suggest on taking taxis, you never know if they are reliable or not. You might end up somewhere raped/robbed or even killed. Or if you have to, try to get a taxi from a place where they are noting up the license plates. Or, rent a car.. ... Read More
what business can i have in the philippines? by steph21
Hi, im new here and been surfing on line about philippines and business there. I am planing on moving to the philippines im married to a pinay and want to move there and open a biz but from what i read and what people tell me, its not so good to ...
I wouldn't advice buying a condo, actually it won't earn much and with that capital you can already start some more profitable business. Don't rush into investments or listen to those 'sure earning' suggestions that everybody from your neighbors to ... Read More
Finnish in the Philippines / Suomalaisia Filippiineilla
There is not a lot of Finnish in the Philippines, so you can just send me a message if interested in widening your friendship group: petri@finfil.com I'm 32 years old and been here since 2009, permanent resident and going nowhere. I'm living in Las ... Read More