World be Free
American expat in the Philippines
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Lives in Makati City
Registration: 19 November 2010
importing a car in the Philippines by werner1
Dear members, I'm planning to import a car in the Philippines. Actualy this is not a normal car but a car what is used for the transportation of invalid people,it contains a special lift for wheelchairs. Can anybody tell me if i can get a lower ...
LOL, I guess you missed my point. Besides, there are mercedes vans out there that are as affordable as a Toyota van, you just have to know where to look. There's a lot of owners of BMW's or Mercedes, for that matter, any higher luxury car brand ... Read More
importing a car in the Philippines by werner1
Dear members, I'm planning to import a car in the Philippines. Actualy this is not a normal car but a car what is used for the transportation of invalid people,it contains a special lift for wheelchairs. Can anybody tell me if i can get a lower ...
Good advice. The European cars are ridiculously priced cause of the tax. On top of that, for example, if you bring in a Mercedes van, and have it service at a reputable Mercedes dealer, they'll give you a hard time servicing the car at the dealer ... Read More
importing a car in the Philippines by werner1
Dear members, I'm planning to import a car in the Philippines. Actualy this is not a normal car but a car what is used for the transportation of invalid people,it contains a special lift for wheelchairs. Can anybody tell me if i can get a lower ...
I don't recommend this. I think you're asking for more trouble in the end, not only with customs but with whomever is riding in the van, and judging from the post about a wheelchair, I don't think it's safe for anyone, specially someone that may ... Read More
Two little American Girls by Chimes4KD
Hello, to all! :) My husband I want to move to the Philippines. We have no Filipino ties to the people or country. My concern comes from what I've seen and heard about safety for Americans. I'm more concerned about the safety of our ...
I don't want to sound negative but I will be blunt and tell you like it is. Because you have kids that will stick out like sore thumbs, I suggest you stay in Makati as far as safety is concern. The general rule of thumb is, if your fair or light ... Read More
start my own business in Philippine by alexwi
i want to move and start my own business in Philippine, what i need like paper?
Hi All previous blogger are correct in their info for starting business, what I want to say is just how difficult business is in Naga and I think all Phillipines. My wife & I run a Cleaning Chemical Business suppling direct to end user businesses so ... Read More
Best places to live in philippines by Victoria99
Hello, Young mum of 2 and expecting the 3rd in a few months is relocating to the philippines. Neither I nor my husband had been there and so we don't really know what to expect. We're used to certain standard of life here with the kids in Paris ...
World be Free, I do NOT have to ask any apology from anybody specially to you.Thanks Female_expat, Bravo! I agree with you. You don聮t have to ask any apology from anybody specially me. Wow, at least we agree on something. The moderator wants us to ... Read More
Best places to live in philippines by Victoria99
Hello, Young mum of 2 and expecting the 3rd in a few months is relocating to the philippines. Neither I nor my husband had been there and so we don't really know what to expect. We're used to certain standard of life here with the kids in Paris ...
Female_expat, I will forgive you for what you said about Americans if you apologize and admit that you were wrong in the OP's discussion and that you are sorry for being an internet bully. I will forgive you for making these statements about ... Read More
Best places to live in philippines by Victoria99
Hello, Young mum of 2 and expecting the 3rd in a few months is relocating to the philippines. Neither I nor my husband had been there and so we don't really know what to expect. We're used to certain standard of life here with the kids in Paris ...
Female_expat, Please shut the hell up and read the post from the OP! If you really cared about helping her, you would read her entire post. These are your exact words and shows how clueless you are in posting. And......ah NO, I'm not changing ... Read More
Best places to live in philippines by Victoria99
Hello, Young mum of 2 and expecting the 3rd in a few months is relocating to the philippines. Neither I nor my husband had been there and so we don't really know what to expect. We're used to certain standard of life here with the kids in Paris ...
Moderators, please allow me to respond to her erroneous statements that聮s filling this forum. Female_expat, I t seems that I might have touch a sensitive nerve. Not once did I attack you on your previous post. Did you notice the word 聯please聰 and ... Read More
Best places to live in philippines by Victoria99
Hello, Young mum of 2 and expecting the 3rd in a few months is relocating to the philippines. Neither I nor my husband had been there and so we don't really know what to expect. We're used to certain standard of life here with the kids in Paris ...
Victoria99, Accommodation I don't think $2K (or Php 84K) is enough for a family of 4.... That's just your monthly rent for a 2BR condo (with maid's quarter), 3BR condo expect to pay in the range of $3000 to $4000 a month. School The ... Read More
The Philippines- Views from a woman's standpoint? by Kimimela
So, I've been reading this forum for some time, and had gotten quite excited about possibly settling there. Until, I spoke to another woman on the forum. Now, the forum is absolutely dripping with glowing testimonials from males about how perfect ...
Kimimela, There's a few retirement community somewhere in Luzon, I think that's in Subic Bay Free Zone, the former US bases and nearby community. There are clinics/hospitals that accepts Medicare card (I assume you have that if you are retired). A ... Read More
Best places to live in philippines by Victoria99
Hello, Young mum of 2 and expecting the 3rd in a few months is relocating to the philippines. Neither I nor my husband had been there and so we don't really know what to expect. We're used to certain standard of life here with the kids in Paris ...
I do hope it helps a bit because I know what it's like going to a foreign country and just feel at a lost, even on the most basic necessities. Here's a few more things that help me in Salcedo Village. Hospitals: Makati Medical Center (5 min drive ... Read More
Best places to live in philippines by Victoria99
Hello, Young mum of 2 and expecting the 3rd in a few months is relocating to the philippines. Neither I nor my husband had been there and so we don't really know what to expect. We're used to certain standard of life here with the kids in Paris ...
To ease the culture shock I would stay in these areas: Makati Greenbelt area, Makati Salcedo Village, Fort Bonifacio GlobalCity,and Rockwell. Someone suggested Davao City which I'm sure is very nice but it's far from Manila, you would have to fly ... Read More
What kind of lifestyle will $5000.USD/mo. afford in the Philippines? by expat1
Just trying to learn cost of living standards in real terms verses the western countries. I see some of these costs (real estate, domestic help, etc...) online. What about utility costs, health insurance, medical care, automobile expenses, taxes, ...
I'm assuming this is after taxes from a retirement account such as a Roth IRA for example, $5 grand/ month. That's a lot of money, even by the average American retirement income. I'll give an example for the US such as living in Orlando,FL near ... Read More
car service by dhnindc
My colleague's cousin owns some taxi's in Manila. He is quoting me Ph500 per day to pick me up in the Fort Bonafacio area and take me to my office in Ortigas and return in the evening. He says this is a public taxi so assume its the normal small ...
Bro, I use Basic Taxi all the time when I'm in Makati City and here's their tel # Basic Taxi dispatcher 029001447. Their cars are white with red logos. Their cars are usually decent but I've riden in a few older toyotas, but all had running AC. They ... Read More