hughes3864
American expat in the Philippines
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American
Lives in Opol
Registration: 13 April 2015
SAFEST way to transfer money from US to PI account? by dimplesz14
Hi everyone! Hope all is well with yah all! quick question, what would be the SAFEST, easiest and cheapest way to send money from U.S. to Philippine account? Also, should we have multiple bank accounts back home to be safe? We need to plan this so ...
I have just recently decided to make a change. The problem I had with one company is my address is in the Philippines and I have no USA address. Will that be a problem with others? Brad Read More
SAFEST way to transfer money from US to PI account? by dimplesz14
Hi everyone! Hope all is well with yah all! quick question, what would be the SAFEST, easiest and cheapest way to send money from U.S. to Philippine account? Also, should we have multiple bank accounts back home to be safe? We need to plan this so ...
Thanks for the good info. Read More
SAFEST way to transfer money from US to PI account? by dimplesz14
Hi everyone! Hope all is well with yah all! quick question, what would be the SAFEST, easiest and cheapest way to send money from U.S. to Philippine account? Also, should we have multiple bank accounts back home to be safe? We need to plan this so ...
Can you have a Philippine address and no US address and us Remtly ? Brad Read More
A company to transfer my money from US to Philippines
I need some help finding a company to transfer my money for me. anyone that could refer me to one they use would be very much appreciated. I want to transfer from my US checking to my Philipine checking. Brad Read More
SAFEST way to transfer money from US to PI account? by dimplesz14
Hi everyone! Hope all is well with yah all! quick question, what would be the SAFEST, easiest and cheapest way to send money from U.S. to Philippine account? Also, should we have multiple bank accounts back home to be safe? We need to plan this so ...
Remitly told me they only transfer in the US. Xoom wants a cosigner. Read More
Living in CDO, getting over shell shock by hughes3864
This was my first experience with culture shock. After going through immigration, customs, and then exchanging my money, I stepped outside the doors to the airport to see so many people. Besides there being so many people, I was visiting a people ...
I have been here 13 years and nothing but a stolen cell phone. Brad Read More
Hello from Cagayan de oiro
I,m sure you can fly or take the bus. Brad Read More
Safety in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in the Philippines? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you ...
To answer your question directly, I feel very safe in Cagayan de oro, have had no problem with thieves or being taken advantage of, feel the crime rate may be somewhat higher than reported, no social problems aware of and have had no security ... Read More
Filipine Culture
Mostly what I have adapted to is keeping my mouth shut, not being angry and being polite to others. I find it very easy to make Filipino friends. This is not the place to have enemies. Brad Read More
Filipine Culture
If you think Filipine Culture is anything like Western Culture you will be in for a big shock. One example would be speaking in a loud voice or being rude to a Filipino. You can expect people to not like you. Filipinos are about saving face whereas ... Read More
Living in CDO, getting over shell shock
This was my first experience with culture shock. After going through immigration, customs, and then exchanging my money, I stepped outside the doors to the airport to see so many people. Besides there being so many people, I was visiting a people ... Read More
Hello from Cagayan de oiro
My name is Brad Hughes. I came here in 2002 and have been here ever since. I have been married to a Filipino wife for ten en years and have two boys. CDO seems perfect for me and I have been very happy. Read More