avedisiandavid
American looking for information about Philippines
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Registration: 10 March 2023
Bacolad Visit by avedisiandavid
Arrival back to Philippines next month. Want one week in Bacolad. Best reasonable rate hotels near coffee shops, shopping etc. in Bacolad? Thanks!
Sorry, I was presuming Philippines. Read More
GCASH Requirements by avedisiandavid
Okay I know.... I'm an idiot but....I thought that I could set up a GCash account prior to my arrival in the Philippines next month. But, it tells me that I must be a Philippines citizen? Is this true?
I need to look further into this. Each time I attempt to open a GCash account I am denied based upon my status as an American citizen. Read More
Bacolad Visit
Arrival back to Philippines next month. Want one week in Bacolad. Best reasonable rate hotels near coffee shops, shopping etc. in Bacolad? Thanks! Read More
GCASH Requirements
Okay I know.... I'm an idiot but....I thought that I could set up a GCash account prior to my arrival in the Philippines next month. But, it tells me that I must be a Philippines citizen? Is this true? Read More
Philippines cellphones at the airport by avedisiandavid
Flying to Angeles City in November, passing through Manila, does the airport in Angeles City sell Philippines cellphones?
@Lotus EaterExcellent advice. Thank you. Read More
PHILIPPINES CELLPHONES
Flying to Angeles City in November, passing through Manila, does the airport in Angeles City sell Philippines cellphones? Read More
Dumaguete Filipino Expat Service? by avedisiandavid
Several months ago I watched a YouTube vlog in which it included information on a Filipina service that provided community assistance for new expats.Services included; obtaining residential facilities, shopping, transportation, etc.Does anyone know ...
Thank you!I could not recall which vlogger had posted the information.Believe me....my intentions are strictly for "above board" assistance. Thank you once again! Read More
Dumaguete Filipino Expat Service?
Several months ago I watched a YouTube vlog in which it included information on a Filipina service that provided community assistance for new expats.Services included; obtaining residential facilities, shopping, transportation, etc.Does anyone know ... Read More
PRESCRIPTIONS
I am scheduled to return to the Philippines in November 2024. I am prescribed 12 medications and one medication is temperature controlled (refrigeration).I want to ship 4 to 5 months of my prescriptions from the United States to the Philippines. ... Read More
Real Estate Brokers (Condos) by avedisiandavid
Hello All.....Looking to obtain a condo in the Philippines and was told to seek information from a real estate broker to obtain special financing options.Hate to ask but does anyone know of a quality real estate broker with whom I can speak?
@Lotus Eater Thank you. Yes I have owned condominiums in the past, and yes they can be noisy.I will start searching for "rent" condos as you suggest but since I am still stateside I will tell you that finding reputable realtors in the Philippines is ... Read More
Real Estate Brokers (Condos) by avedisiandavid
Hello All.....Looking to obtain a condo in the Philippines and was told to seek information from a real estate broker to obtain special financing options.Hate to ask but does anyone know of a quality real estate broker with whom I can speak?
BTW....I am searching so that once I apply SRRV and pay the deposit I will have the documents to present PRA in order to get the deposit refunded. It is starting to get funny in many ways. Read More
Real Estate Brokers (Condos) by avedisiandavid
Hello All.....Looking to obtain a condo in the Philippines and was told to seek information from a real estate broker to obtain special financing options.Hate to ask but does anyone know of a quality real estate broker with whom I can speak?
I understand. Thank you.My situation is simple. I have all FICO scores as Excellent. I am a retired American on fixed monthly pay from the United States. I can not afford a down payment so have chatted with a few contractors and explained details. ... Read More
Real Estate Brokers (Condos)
Hello All.....Looking to obtain a condo in the Philippines and was told to seek information from a real estate broker to obtain special financing options.Hate to ask but does anyone know of a quality real estate broker with whom I can speak? Read More
Remote Jobs U.S. by ExpatDon
Are any of you working remotely for a U.S. based company while living in the Philippines, are is everyone here living off of a pension?
Hello Expat Don. Well, have only SSDI at the moment and I have not as yet relocated to Dumaguete.Looking at low salary online positions at this time. Some, such as teaching English, do not require TEFL. Problem, they only pay J st over $10.00 USD ... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@jewlzee1 Thank you! I know that you are right. I have always been a full disclosure individual myself so I appreciate clear and full detailed inquiries. Read More
SRRV DEPOSIT by supersoxlv
Correct me if I am wrong please. When I process my SRRV and provide the required $10,000 USD deposit.....is it true that the PRA offers a refund of the deposit amount once the new retiree signs a 12 month lease of rent and provides the signed proof ...
@emvaningen Thank you..... saddened by my wishful thinking. I guess that instead I will search for contractors who provide mortgage financing on condos. Still planning to keep my fingers crossed. Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@Julien Planned relocation to the Philippines prior to pandemic closing borders. May name is David, retired and on disability. Hoping to obtain SRRV but a few roadblocks.Currently searching for information on procedures to find contractors who offer ... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@Julien Thank you....still in the United States attempting to make relocation work! Read More
SRRV DEPOSIT by supersoxlv
Correct me if I am wrong please. When I process my SRRV and provide the required $10,000 USD deposit.....is it true that the PRA offers a refund of the deposit amount once the new retiree signs a 12 month lease of rent and provides the signed proof ...
I could have sworn that I reviewed details prior to the pandemic that stated 12 month lease were an acceptable option? Read More