Ken Mason
@ken49
Australian looking for information about Philippines
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About me
Australian
Lives in Adela茂de
Speaks English only
Registration: 17 August 2013
leasing land from your Filipine spouse
I would like to unsubscribe from 大咖福利影院 as it appears to now be a waste of time with no replies to items which were important to me Read More
Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...
Is there any happening in Davao City with expats meeting Read More
Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...
Is anyone organizing one in Davao City? My wife and i would be interested in a meet up of ex pats Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Davao by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Davao 大咖福利影院 members in real life? Organizing an 大咖福利影院 meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An 大咖福利影院 meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
My wife and i have now moved here to live and would like to meet other ex pats. I still havent mastered driving on the opposite side of the road. I like this idea Read More
leasing land from your Filipine spouse
After buying a house with my wife i am interested in hearing from anyone that has leased the land from them for so many years in case the worst senario she was to die before you. Also what is the costs involved. Read More
Flight from Australia to Philippines
Depends where you are going in the Phil. Most and cheapest go to Manila but if you are going to Davao City Singapore Airlines is best.Prices vary much Read More
Philipine Parmanent visa by firozbusiness
Anyone knows Philippine Permanent VISA for Retirement..... :|
thanks. i will do that when we arrive in the Phil. Read More
Philipine Parmanent visa by firozbusiness
Anyone knows Philippine Permanent VISA for Retirement..... :|
When you have the Balikbayan Privilege being married to a Filipina for 12 months does that let you leave and return by your self if you have to return home for any reason and still be covered when you return. Read More
Philipine Parmanent visa by firozbusiness
Anyone knows Philippine Permanent VISA for Retirement..... :|
Thanks mate. We really had intended getting the SRRV but you have shown us common sense. Read More
Philipine Parmanent visa by firozbusiness
Anyone knows Philippine Permanent VISA for Retirement..... :|
If i was to avail the Balikbayan privilege upon entering the Philippines being married to a Filipina i know i can stay one year. After this time how many days must i leave the Philippines . I really have nothing to lose giving it a try . Can you ... Read More
Philipine Parmanent visa by firozbusiness
Anyone knows Philippine Permanent VISA for Retirement..... :|
The once off processing fee of of US$1,400 is no big deal for the SRRV. For us investing US$10,000 in a Bank of their choice is no big deal for 6 months and including proof of my pension. Annual fee of US$360.00 = $30/month which is acceptable. ... Read More
Philipine Parmanent visa by firozbusiness
Anyone knows Philippine Permanent VISA for Retirement..... :|
The price you quote are very different to what we were given. We have the SRRV booklet which states for retires $US 10kl with proof of pension which must be over US$1000 per month. I am 65yo. I can scan and email if you wish to see. One of us ... Read More
Organize an Expat blog meet-up! by Julien
Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...
Is this in Davao City. Too early for my wife and me but interested in the future Read More
Philipine Parmanent visa by firozbusiness
Anyone knows Philippine Permanent VISA for Retirement..... :|
You can get either 13A visa or SRRV visa which is for retiries. With the SRRV it will make you deposit US$ 10kl for 6 months if you are a retirie or much more if you arent. Then you dont have to worry about leaving the Phil unless you want to. Read More
???retirement visa .....OR ....tourist visa s
Many people have conflicting ideas on this. Some say 13A visa is the way to go. After seeing the goverment officials my wife and i came to the conclusion that the SRRV visa is the way to go for us. Many benefits for retiries. And we dont have to ... Read More
Banks recommended by Mike Wei
What bank would you recommend to have you money in? How do you move your money down to the Phillippines? Also what are the best places to convert your money to the peso?
your exchange rate is not good as you can get at least 1 peso to AU$1 better through Orbit Remit Read More
Send Money from Australia to Phils by aussie pete
Hi, need advice on sending a significant amount of money to Phils from Australia. What is the best way? by bank or other ??? which is the best bank / other ? in Phils and in Australia to deal with,? best exchange rate? lowest fees ? minimal ...
Let me know on the day and i will find the exchange rate from Orbit Remit as it varies daily. But it will be lower than any Bank or credit card or any American company. Tex me on 0435214391 and i will get back to you. Work shift work so will have ... Read More
Banks recommended by Mike Wei
What bank would you recommend to have you money in? How do you move your money down to the Phillippines? Also what are the best places to convert your money to the peso?
i will be getting my pension put in my AU account and will transfer it for $10 fee at good exchange rates. 3 weeks ago i got AU$1-PHP41.3 using Orbit Remit. To me this seams very good as if it suits me i can then transfer it online every 3 months. Read More
Banks recommended by Mike Wei
What bank would you recommend to have you money in? How do you move your money down to the Phillippines? Also what are the best places to convert your money to the peso?
I had the money sent to my nominated account at BPI ,SM branch without trouble so i would reccommend this bank Read More
Banks recommended by Mike Wei
What bank would you recommend to have you money in? How do you move your money down to the Phillippines? Also what are the best places to convert your money to the peso?
From Australia the best way to do money transfer is Orbit Remit or LBC. Always check exchange rates. I have just transferred a large amount without trouble. Never use Banks or credit cards. Read More
Send Money from Australia to Phils by aussie pete
Hi, need advice on sending a significant amount of money to Phils from Australia. What is the best way? by bank or other ??? which is the best bank / other ? in Phils and in Australia to deal with,? best exchange rate? lowest fees ? minimal ...
Before you use Banks find out what conversion they are paying. Money transfer company like Orbit Remit & LBC are very good but on a big transaction can take up to a week. Much red tape on larger transactions . For me i was not even charged the ... Read More
SRRV Classic Procedures - Philippines by carl_g2013
It is not clear to me the sequence of activities to utilize the required SRRV bank deposit toward the purchase of a condominium. Does one purchase the condo first, before depositing the $ 10,000 at a PRA bank and obtaining the visa or obtain the ...
Its best to find out from the Philippine Retirement Authority under the Department of Tourism. The deposit you mentioned is only if you are retired other wise it will be much more. Plus it must be in US$. I will use this visa when my wife and i go ... Read More
living in phils by mogo51
I am wishing to move from Australia to retire in Phils, have had several areas recommended out of Cebu, Dumaguette, Palawan, Subic Bay, can anyone give me an update on rough costs. I am currently single but not wanting to stay that way, and wish to ...
Yes it is much nicer than Manila or Cebu. Crime is much better and appears much cleaner. Downside is the traffic even though the local drivers manage somehow. Read More
Send Money from Australia to Phils by aussie pete
Hi, need advice on sending a significant amount of money to Phils from Australia. What is the best way? by bank or other ??? which is the best bank / other ? in Phils and in Australia to deal with,? best exchange rate? lowest fees ? minimal ...
Orbit Remit is really good but for it to go through you must process transaction before close of banking EST and it will be in nominated a/c late the following day. I have used them many times without problem. Pays very good exchange rate which you ... Read More
Online Shopping or Home Delivery Services Philippines by Victoria99
What are the major online shopping websites or home delivery services in the philippines ?
its good to know these things about buying online in the Phil as its not widely used like in Australia. Read More
best place
Davao City is a very nice place to retire. Traffic can be very busy but taxi,s are most times easy to get. Locals use Jeepnies but you are very squashed in. Read More
looking to make some friends here
Like you i am waiting for retirement so i can retire in Davao City with my Filpino wife next year and are looking forward to meeting expats there. Hope it works out well for you. Read More
what could you suggest?? by hubbennrelle
what is a good bank to open an account in philippines??
I opened a AU$ a/c but when i found how much both Banks charged in fees i will close it first chance i get . Close to AU$40 every transaction. Much cheaper to use Companies like Orbit Remit or LBC which charge only $8/transaction to transfer ... Read More
what could you suggest?? by hubbennrelle
what is a good bank to open an account in philippines??
Bank of Philippine Islands is a good Bank and accessable from large stores like SM&NCCC For me they required a letter from my Bank in Australia verifing that i have a legimate account in the Branch i stated. In the Phil they have strong money ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Davao by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Davao 大咖福利影院 members in real life? Organizing an 大咖福利影院 meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An 大咖福利影院 meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Sounds like a great idea. I would definately be in one when we move to the Davao City next year. Read More
living in phils by mogo51
I am wishing to move from Australia to retire in Phils, have had several areas recommended out of Cebu, Dumaguette, Palawan, Subic Bay, can anyone give me an update on rough costs. I am currently single but not wanting to stay that way, and wish to ...
You can buy a nice smaller house for app $60-70kl in an elevated area if you look around. Expats can live comfortable on $1000/month The way to overcome the problem is to hire a driver to be on call for you for very good price plus his food when ... Read More
Tips from expats in Davao
Thanks mate. Good to know as services can vary from good to very bad. Read More
buying a lot in Davao area by glimer
We are looking for a lot around Davao to build a house for my wifes family. She is a philipina and im a European. We lived in Europe for some years and she now like to invest a small amount in her families future. We thought about buying a lot big ...
You are giving our wrong info about Davao City. It is one of the safest Cities in the Philippines. Much less crime than other cities there. And electricity brown outs are seldom not like Davao Oriential. I have been there several times and ... Read More
Moving to the Philippines by phnom-penh-services
Hello to all, I am a British national living in Cambodia, I have been here since Feb 2012 and now wish to move on to greener pastures. I want to move to Cebu, this seems to be as good a place to live in the Philippines as any other city? After ...
You are wrong as with the SRRV one you most certainly can.Not cheap but good. To open a account in the Phil you must get verification of a bank a/c of your country of origin and then no problems. Read More
Being an Aussi and moving to the Phil to live by ken49
I am married to a Filipino wife and intend to move there when i retire. Do any of you have any info on dual citizenship and the cost. I have looked at SRRV visa but the deposit that is being asked is a huge amount. Can you please give me your ...
First of all anyone wanting to know about CentreLink payments overseas should see them as circumstances vary but if you have worked a certain number of years in Australia you qualify for basic pension in the Phil and you dont have to leave each year ... Read More
Beautiful Philippines by Wilfred S. Lopez
For me all i can say about my Country Philippines is that - the white powder sand beaches are so beautiful, affordable- some are even cheaper, accessible, very fun to go. People are so warm hearted, smiling, accommodating, kind, highly educatedly ...
I have made several trips to the Phil, and in my opinion yes Boracay cannot be beaten. Yes there are some beaches down south in muslim area nearly as good but not safe for Aussies to visit. Many dont have white sand all the way and many have ... Read More
health insurance
Have any of you Aussies living in the Phil taken out Health Insurance as the cost of getting sick can be very costly. Read More
Beautiful Philippines by Wilfred S. Lopez
For me all i can say about my Country Philippines is that - the white powder sand beaches are so beautiful, affordable- some are even cheaper, accessible, very fun to go. People are so warm hearted, smiling, accommodating, kind, highly educatedly ...
Just a shame you dont have any other beaches like Boracay. Definately equal to the best in Australia if not much better. Read More
Living Here by KopiRoti
When you are living in Philippines or any new places, never compare it with your home country especially if you come from a more modern and developed country. You will feel depress. Try to look at the bright side and appreciate the differences (be ...
From an Aussi point of view most of you are very happy people and can even smile after being flooded. After many trips around the Phil i still find the acute poverty very hard with many sleeping on the streets in Cebu and Manila mostly and the many ... Read More
Being an Aussi and moving to the Phil to live by ken49
I am married to a Filipino wife and intend to move there when i retire. Do any of you have any info on dual citizenship and the cost. I have looked at SRRV visa but the deposit that is being asked is a huge amount. Can you please give me your ...
Thanks Pete. Would be nice to catch up to you one day. We are going to live in Davao City . Where,s the best place to get the ball rolling. Do you have to exit the Phil once a year? Have a nice day. We are visiting early Sept. When you said it ... Read More
Being an Aussi and moving to the Phil to live by ken49
I am married to a Filipino wife and intend to move there when i retire. Do any of you have any info on dual citizenship and the cost. I have looked at SRRV visa but the deposit that is being asked is a huge amount. Can you please give me your ...
maybe the only way .thanks Read More
Being an Aussi and moving to the Phil to live
I am married to a Filipino wife and intend to move there when i retire. Do any of you have any info on dual citizenship and the cost. I have looked at SRRV visa but the deposit that is being asked is a huge amount. Can you please give me your ... Read More