Mershid
@shid.buldiman
Filipino citizen
Forum posts
46
Contacts
25
About me
Filipino
Lives in Makati City
Speaks tagalog, english
Registration: 22 August 2013
What to do in Manila? by anamp90
Hello everybody. I'm in Manila for a month for business travel. I would like to know which places would you recommend to visit on the city, for shopping, touristic places, and what's the best way to go there. Taxi? I'm not seeing many ...
If you like beaches there are quick get away such as zambales or batangas, if there also groups that you can join and go on mountain hikes. :) I personally go on this kind of trips, il post it out here to help every adventurous expats. :) Read More
Do expats rely on brokers/agents? by BelleonExpat
hi there... just to give you a background i am currently renting out my units in makati. i personally handle this to interview the incoming tenants. i process everything...because i can. most of my tenants are expats and no hassle with our ...
Hi there, im a real estate agent, I'm glad you're able to handle the lease for your unit, though most of units owners dont have that kind of luxury, I guess thats why "we" (agents or broker) exist. :) Since its our job to find and ... Read More
Need help! 5 days stay in SG
hi, i will be travelling to sg this coming nov6-11 im a on a budget. how much would it cost me to live on a single day? :) big help, and also Im looking for a good budget hotel that i could have. if theres any, i would appreciate it if you could ... Read More
Condominium or precious yellow metal for investment? by michael3
Hi members, I have many valuable advice from the veteran here with regard to doing business in the Philippines, some suggested that I should keep my monies in the bank, some said why am I in a hurry to lose all my money and I guessed you guys are ...
Hi, Just to share to you guys, Best time to invest in PH Read More
Looking for long-term accommodation in BGC
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Flights to Baguio from Melbourne by allgone
G'day, was hoping someone could point me in the right direction to get to Baguio from Melbourne, Australia. Webjet (and QANTAS) spit the dummy when I try to put Bagiuo into the destination. Any ideas on what would be the closest? Cheers
Hi, As long as you think its the safest. go for it. :) Cheers. Read More
Flights to Baguio from Melbourne by allgone
G'day, was hoping someone could point me in the right direction to get to Baguio from Melbourne, Australia. Webjet (and QANTAS) spit the dummy when I try to put Bagiuo into the destination. Any ideas on what would be the closest? Cheers
Sure. Be happy to help. :) another tip, If you are going to ride a cab, going to baguio, check there meter rate. Airport taxi (Yellow Color Cabs) are more expensive than the regular cab (White color cabs) and its 4 hour drive better contract them to ... Read More
Flights to Baguio from Melbourne by allgone
G'day, was hoping someone could point me in the right direction to get to Baguio from Melbourne, Australia. Webjet (and QANTAS) spit the dummy when I try to put Bagiuo into the destination. Any ideas on what would be the closest? Cheers
Hi, I think the nearest airport is located in Clark Pampanga, but Im not sure if Webjet and Qantas has a flight directing that area and when you reach Pampanga thats about 3-4hrs drive going to Baguio, If theres no direct flight going there, you ... Read More
moving to queson city
Hi Sir, what do you by what do you have to do? so we could help you out. cheers Read More
Condominium or precious yellow metal for investment? by michael3
Hi members, I have many valuable advice from the veteran here with regard to doing business in the Philippines, some suggested that I should keep my monies in the bank, some said why am I in a hurry to lose all my money and I guessed you guys are ...
My mistake, and thank you for correcting me. yes what i meant was passive income, but at the same time, was also thinking of investing not only on a single basket but multiple ones. Read More
Condominium or precious yellow metal for investment? by michael3
Hi members, I have many valuable advice from the veteran here with regard to doing business in the Philippines, some suggested that I should keep my monies in the bank, some said why am I in a hurry to lose all my money and I guessed you guys are ...
Hi Sir, dont be offended by how this people would say or what not, they can't define you as a person or as how you think or do, theyre not you. I very much understand and agree that you want to put your money in a good use for the better future of ... Read More
hi moving and working in Manila by redwine2
hi i might be moving and living in Manila..... i need some advice , i am currently living in Paris . how is it like being single women expats in manila??.. i appreciate all comments. thanks
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Condominium or precious yellow metal for investment? by michael3
Hi members, I have many valuable advice from the veteran here with regard to doing business in the Philippines, some suggested that I should keep my monies in the bank, some said why am I in a hurry to lose all my money and I guessed you guys are ...
I know someone who plays in stock market, he said its better invest in silver than gold. you might want to research on it. Read More
Condominium or precious yellow metal for investment? by michael3
Hi members, I have many valuable advice from the veteran here with regard to doing business in the Philippines, some suggested that I should keep my monies in the bank, some said why am I in a hurry to lose all my money and I guessed you guys are ...
Hi, just to address to your comment, BSP (Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas) already addressed to this concern mid of 2012, since properties are booming in the Philippines, Our main bank is highly monitoring all finances for it, our banks wouldnt allow ... Read More
Condominium or precious yellow metal for investment? by michael3
Hi members, I have many valuable advice from the veteran here with regard to doing business in the Philippines, some suggested that I should keep my monies in the bank, some said why am I in a hurry to lose all my money and I guessed you guys are ...
I agree. it would be better to have your units in SG for lease, Its passive income. Read More
Condominium or precious yellow metal for investment? by michael3
Hi members, I have many valuable advice from the veteran here with regard to doing business in the Philippines, some suggested that I should keep my monies in the bank, some said why am I in a hurry to lose all my money and I guessed you guys are ...
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Condominium or precious yellow metal for investment? by michael3
Hi members, I have many valuable advice from the veteran here with regard to doing business in the Philippines, some suggested that I should keep my monies in the bank, some said why am I in a hurry to lose all my money and I guessed you guys are ...
hi sir, sorry what i meant was if you want to start your investment with condo with the preselling that ones that are about to be built, than the built condo, since this are much expensive than the preselling, as you know it, condo units appreciates ... Read More
Any places like The Fort/Global City? by offcast
Hello, Working here for a few months. Came from Los Angeles, USA. I quite enjoyed hanging around Global City and I was wonder if there are any similar places to see in Metro Manilla? PS I'm Mexican, but most people here tend to think I'm ...
btw, you might want to checkout the other side of fort bonifacio, in Mckinley hill, its a nice place more of venitian inspired. :) and newport city in pasay go to resorts world and play casino. :) its just 15-20 mins away from fort bonifacio global ... Read More
Any places like The Fort/Global City? by offcast
Hello, Working here for a few months. Came from Los Angeles, USA. I quite enjoyed hanging around Global City and I was wonder if there are any similar places to see in Metro Manilla? PS I'm Mexican, but most people here tend to think I'm ...
hi, well as you know most of filipino regardless if they do not speak well of english, expect that they would understand you. well for one our language use to be tagalog, now its more like mixed of tagalog and english. if you're looking same place ... Read More
Condominium or precious yellow metal for investment? by michael3
Hi members, I have many valuable advice from the veteran here with regard to doing business in the Philippines, some suggested that I should keep my monies in the bank, some said why am I in a hurry to lose all my money and I guessed you guys are ...
hi sir, I am Mershid I am working with one of the top condominium developer here in the Philippines (Megaworld Corporation) i see that you are interested to venture with property investment especially with condominium. investing in the bank is way ... Read More
Hi Friends in manila by Viv2013
Hi friends I am new in Manila,looking for furnished two bed room unit in ortigas or eastwood. Need help in finding suitable unit thanks
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Places to visit in Manila by Julie
Hi, For the ones living in Manila, what would you suggest to discover the region? When you have friends or family visiting you, where do you go with them? What are the must-see places in Manila, the tourist sites? How to visit the region in ...
Hi, actually Manila today is way different from the old one, its highly urbanized now, and places to go to is very limited, manila is actually your starting point to else where you want to. more places to visit in visayan and mindanao area actually. Read More
Hello!
Hi, I am new here. I reside here in the Philippines, currently working at a Megaworld Corporation, Real estate developer in Makati, Fort Bonifacio Global City, I wish to help and get connected with most of the expats that would want to reside in the ... Read More
Salary to live in Makati by marcosgali
Hi All I think this question might have been asked several times for so many people, so please don't get angry for the typical question :). i will try to be precise rather than general, I have a job offer to move to Manila for 110.000 US$, plus ...
a) rent a quality/decent 2 or 3 bed apartment with swimming pool and garage access in Makati b) be able to go out and drinks and socialize time to time as well as buy cloths/food etc c) buy (second hand or new) a motorbike (600cc or above) and ... Read More
How much would it cost to live in the Philippines by Snappo
Hi everyone. I am new to this website. I am trying to figure out two things: 1) How much money do I need in the bank to retire in PH. I am thinking I might do OK with P10M to P15M in the bank. 2) What would my monthly bills be in PH. Here is ...
Hi Snapp, It would definitely based on how you want to live your lifestyle, basically if you're wanting to retire but your just going to rent out, its like your throwing a lot of your money in the trash, I suggest go have your own condo apartment, ... Read More
need information please... by Drew Lyn
I'm from Louisiana, USA and i will be in Quezon City, Philippines for 2 weeks to visit my Filipina fiancee. My Question is .. is it safe to travel alone there?
Hi, Yes it is very safe going here in Manila, though its actually bigger than what you expect, since its your first time to come here, I suggest that you check already in google map for places your going to, if coming from the airport then your ... Read More
Relocating from Thailand to Makati, Cebu or Boracay? by Xaviar84
Hi everyone, Where to start.. So, I have been working in hotels for over 10 years now. I am currently working at a resort in Phuket, Thailand and have been living here for 1 and a half years. Although there are frustrations as with any country, ...
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Investing in a small business by MULLIGAN
Hi, I am originally from England lived in the U.S for 10 years. Currently here in the Philippines. Not happy with my life in the U.S and want to move to the Phil permanently. I have some money to invest in a small business (20,000$) but don't know ...
And also I think you can rent out farm lands that you can start with your agricutural business, from what i've known you can invest on it about 300-500k all in all. but you might want to double check on the price again. 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 ...
Hi, if you have knowledge with Stocks, I think that would a good start for you and once youve familiarized with the different businesses in the country, then you can start with a larger type of business. Read More