brucehon
American looking for information about Philippines
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Registration: 16 November 2022
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Google Voice by vehicross100
I just returned and brought back a unlocked US iphone with a Verizon plan which includes the international $12 day pass if activated. Before I left the US I downloaded Google Voice and used it a few times locally in the US.Today I tried to test the ...
I think I have heard people say it doesn't work with Capital One. I use 2 FA all the time with Capital One. I think where the confusion may lie is that when you first open an account with Capital One, you can't use a Google Voice # or other VOIP# to ... Read More
Google Voice by vehicross100
I just returned and brought back a unlocked US iphone with a Verizon plan which includes the international $12 day pass if activated. Before I left the US I downloaded Google Voice and used it a few times locally in the US.Today I tried to test the ...
@vehicross100 I've used Google Voice for 2FA for the last 3 yrs many, many times in both the Philippines and Thailand. For many financial institutions and a lot of other entities also. I use it for both making and receiving calls to the US. It's the ... Read More
Annual Report by vehicross100
I chose to go in person today instead of the new online process. For anyone else who will be walking in be advised that you will still have to register online and get a registration # to show them. This was the first thing they asked for, without ...
@vehicross100聽 "For anyone else who will be walking in be advised that you will still have to register online and get a registration # to show them.This was the first thing they asked for, without it they will not proceed to process." I went to ... Read More
Root canal treatment by brucehon
Has anyone had a root canal treatment near Cebu City? Preferably I'd like to go to an endodontist. I'd like to hear where you went and your experience. Thank you.
@Andy_1963Is Dr. Garcia an endodontist? Or just a general dentist? Also, was your tooth a molar? How long did you have to wait to get an appointment? Read More
Root canal treatment
Has anyone had a root canal treatment near Cebu City? Preferably I'd like to go to an endodontist. I'd like to hear where you went and your experience. Thank you. Read More
Travel Tax for leaving the Philippines
I will be departing from the Philippines in mid May after a 3 month visit. I am a US citizen and am not a taxable foreign passport holder, so according to my research, I do not think I am required to pay the travel tax. But do I need to apply for a ... Read More
US phone number by whackerdog123
Does anyone have a suggestion on how to get a US phone number and have my calls forwarded here in the Philippines. and if so a recommendation on a specific service. I don't care if it isn't free, I just want one that doesn't cater to business. I ...
@Enzyte Bob "You are in the states. . . will this process work for Expats in the Philippines?"I've been in Cebu City for the last 2 months. It works fine here. Read More
US phone number by whackerdog123
Does anyone have a suggestion on how to get a US phone number and have my calls forwarded here in the Philippines. and if so a recommendation on a specific service. I don't care if it isn't free, I just want one that doesn't cater to business. I ...
I use Google Voice for sending and receiving texts and voice calls. Works just fine. Also use it for receiving text codes for 2 step authentication for Schwab, Fidelity, CapitalOne, Ebay and others. Read More
Vasectomy in Cebu? by brucehon
Does anyone have a recommendation for a place to get a vasectomy in Cebu? Thank you.
I won't mind paying the price that was quoted. A lot cheaper than USA. Thank you for the info. Read More
Vasectomy in Cebu? by brucehon
Does anyone have a recommendation for a place to get a vasectomy in Cebu? Thank you.
Ahh, thank you for that! It appears a foreigner can make an appointment on the 1st Saturday of every month. Cost only 10,000 pesos. Good info. Thank you. Read More
Vasectomy in Cebu? by brucehon
Does anyone have a recommendation for a place to get a vasectomy in Cebu? Thank you.
Yes, I would be upfront about it. I just don't want to father a child at my age-- 66yrs. I'm sure there are many urologists in Cebu, but how many vasectomies have they actually done? I don't think they probably do all that many in the Philippines. ... Read More
Vasectomy in Cebu?
Does anyone have a recommendation for a place to get a vasectomy in Cebu? Thank you. Read More