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English looking for information about Philippines
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Experienced Partner needed to open a restaurant in Bali by Lorenzo Riva
Hello there!I鈥檓 considering to move to Bali Q1 24.Looking for an experienced business partner to open a restaurant with orbecame shareholder in existing profitable restaurantI traveled really a lot and I鈥檓 very good in business with ...
@Stefano NovelloYou're a bit late to the party Stefano. 2 years too late.By now the OP has either been financially screwed by a partner or gone bankrupt. Read More
With fuel prices soaring, how are you getting around in Indonesia? by Veedushi
Hello everyone!In many countries, transportation costs are becoming a real challenge for expats. Some are completely changing their habits: using public transport more often, carpooling, switching to scooters鈥� or cycling.In Denmark, for ...
@wyngrove60Correct Wyngrove but I鈥檓 afraid its the calm before the proverbial storm. Indonesia in contrast to a comparable neighbour such as the Philippines has been heavily subsidising fuel price increases via the state national oil company ... Read More
There is always a silver lining
Any punters thinking of visiting the Philippines for the first time but are undecided now is the time.The US $ is trading at PHP61.45. The 拢 at PHP83.67. These are mid market rates.Some airlines are offering tempting prices not withstanding ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
@bigpearl鈥淣ow look at the mess affecting the world economies, the thousands dead, over a billion bucks a day of taxpayers money for what appears to be a Mexican stand-off.鈥滵onald Rumsfeld the ex US Defence secretary had an appropriate ... Read More
Onward Ticket by Lat61
If you're not a Filipino Citizen, you can't just fly one way into the Philippines. You need to purchase a roundtrip or onward ticket before flying or you will be left at the gate. Exception to this rule is any children 15 years or younger with their ...
@mati_steveYes you need the onward ticket. Just think of it as a little insurance policy. Airlines are on the hook to return you back to your point of departure if denied entry by immigration. Oh and you pick up the tab not them.In this case you ... Read More
Quality woman for a quality guy by Slowdown23
My name is Ryan from the United states. I am looking (not rushing) for a traditional woman who I can get to know and spend my life with. I am 37 in good shape, financially secure and have strong interpersonal skills. Able to retire in 13 years when ...
@Peter ClarkWelcome back to the Forum Peter. If I recall you were going through a separation last time you posted. Hope it went amicably and that you still have a few Pesos left in your bank account.I have to take issue with your advice on visiting ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Indonesia has just put a three year plan forward to minimise oil imports. Massive solar investment along with a push to EVs - Those including my little beautiful bikes that cost nothing to run. Trump's wars are doing us a favour in the long term - ... Read More
What do You Expats do for FUN 馃ぉ by KenUSA
Hi! I鈥檓 Ken from USA & I鈥檓 planning to move to and settle down in Bonifacio Global City, TAGUIG. I鈥檇 love to get in touch with many of you and get involved in meetings or activities or anything that keeps me busy! I鈥檓 57 ...
@MrMeldrewMy take after a decade here: People who dis BGC are usually those who can鈥檛 afford to live thereThat鈥檚 a sweeping statement to make Victor. As a businessman you should know better. Read More
What do You Expats do for FUN 馃ぉ by KenUSA
Hi! I鈥檓 Ken from USA & I鈥檓 planning to move to and settle down in Bonifacio Global City, TAGUIG. I鈥檇 love to get in touch with many of you and get involved in meetings or activities or anything that keeps me busy! I鈥檓 57 ...
@KenUSAHi! I鈥檓 Ken from USA & I鈥檓 planning to move to and settle down in Bonifacio Global City, TAGUIGI have often wondered why any American citizen would want to settle in BGC. Its basically a carbon copy of a mid sized US city but ... Read More
What do You Expats do for FUN 馃ぉ by KenUSA
Hi! I鈥檓 Ken from USA & I鈥檓 planning to move to and settle down in Bonifacio Global City, TAGUIG. I鈥檇 love to get in touch with many of you and get involved in meetings or activities or anything that keeps me busy! I鈥檓 57 ...
@mati_steveWelcome aboard Ken. I'm Steve from the USA as well. I'm on the other side of Mindanao from you (Mati City). The OP is planning on moving to BGC. Last time I looked it was in the NCR region of Luzon 馃 Read More
New to 大咖福利影院, but in the Philippines for a decade. by GuestPoster9673
I have been in the Philippines with my wife and our daughter for almost a decade. I am retired (semi). My wife and daughter are both dual citizens of the United States and the Philippines. We bought land on Panay and built a house there. We ...
@Headshot1k鈥渉ave two siblings who majored in Geography at well-known universities in the US, and neither of them actually worked in a job related to geography.鈥漎ou miss the point. Geography is just one aspect of the knowledge spectrum ... Read More
New to 大咖福利影院, but in the Philippines for a decade. by GuestPoster9673
I have been in the Philippines with my wife and our daughter for almost a decade. I am retired (semi). My wife and daughter are both dual citizens of the United States and the Philippines. We bought land on Panay and built a house there. We ...
@Headshot1k, but the education is NOT necessarily inferiorReally? The vast majority of Filipinos cannot even name the capitals of neighbouring countries in their backyard. The level of ignorance is quite astounding. Given that they spend most of the ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
@Fred'Clever' isn't even close to how the Chinese work.Oh yes the 鈥榗lever鈥� Mr Xi Jinping.The guy who egregiously mishandled the lock down during the Covid crisis who was ultimately responsible for millions of fatalities because of ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
@PalawOne鈥淕iven their stated readiness to cooperate, we are highly optimistic about a favorable outcome,鈥� added Castro.Claire do you think that the 'Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement' (EDCA) recently announced with Mr T's government ... Read More
WFH - Work from home by Fred
The Trump war is causes economic issues in many countries, including Indonesia. The government is looking at Work from home one day per week in the hope of stretching expensive, and rarer than normal oil supplies.I expect the government will push ...
@FredI was referring to, and I quote " Piss Off Early Tomorrows Saturday" But then civil servants usually only effectively work a 4 day week anyway. So its 'Plus Ca Change'. Read More