TrevorH
English expat in the Philippines
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Registration: 08 October 2024
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How to get the Philippine evisa software to work ? by stevenkirchner2
can anyone that sees this help me - when I use the philippine government software athttps://evisa.gov.ph/ I can input my passport, driver's license, utility bill, all needed information about me and proof of who i am and complete my profile but when ...
@Brojeslov You cannot get extensions online if you have been here for more than 12 months. Read More
New passport and need entry stamped transferred by Mepp7777
I recently had to get a new passport and after getting it , I used it to get my visa extension. While processing my new visa extension I was told to have my entry stamp transferred to my new passport. I was instructed to go across the hall and ...
@bigpearl Whether computers or old school, they might at least try all singing from the same hymn book! Read More
New passport and need entry stamped transferred by Mepp7777
I recently had to get a new passport and after getting it , I used it to get my visa extension. While processing my new visa extension I was told to have my entry stamp transferred to my new passport. I was instructed to go across the hall and ...
@bigpearlSteve, I wasn't alleging either you or I paid out graft. I was suggesting some of the fees paid for often unnecessary, and sometimes blatantly unlawful, government services do not always end up in the government coffers. After living here ... Read More
New passport and need entry stamped transferred by Mepp7777
I recently had to get a new passport and after getting it , I used it to get my visa extension. While processing my new visa extension I was told to have my entry stamp transferred to my new passport. I was instructed to go across the hall and ...
Steve, the problem is all this b****y graft laden money making officious nonsense gets in the way of the bigger things. I've recently bought a used car from a good friend. More about that experience when I have the time between visa extensions. ... Read More
New passport and need entry stamped transferred by Mepp7777
I recently had to get a new passport and after getting it , I used it to get my visa extension. While processing my new visa extension I was told to have my entry stamp transferred to my new passport. I was instructed to go across the hall and ...
It seems immigration office(r)s make up their own rules. Read More
Buy British by Enzyte Bob
Today on FB an add popped up saying Buy British, it said Authentic British Groceries.Since it seems URL's get blocked here, just Google Buy British Philippines.
@Enzyte Bob I took a look. Nearly everything is sold out. Read More
Alternative energy sources. by bigpearl
I will post this especially of one member sitting under a denial hat.https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=the+dickless+skit+from+ghost+busters&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:ae781e7d,vid:b6dySBLSx8Y,st:0It ...
@Lotus Eater No, she has never driven anything more challenging than a pushbike. Views motor vehicles as lethal weapons! Takes guts to ride a pushbike on English city roads. She's braver than me. Read More
Alternative energy sources. by bigpearl
I will post this especially of one member sitting under a denial hat.https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=the+dickless+skit+from+ghost+busters&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:ae781e7d,vid:b6dySBLSx8Y,st:0It ...
I'm really loving these debates. I've only ever had one question about self driving road vehicles - Why? To further increase unemployment or to take from me another of my occasional pleasures? Driving can often be frustrating and time consuming but ... Read More
Alternative energy sources. by bigpearl
I will post this especially of one member sitting under a denial hat.https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=the+dickless+skit+from+ghost+busters&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:ae781e7d,vid:b6dySBLSx8Y,st:0It ...
This forum subject has been a really interesting and enjoyable read, notwithstanding the cynicism of the seemingly appropriately handled "Lotus Eater" (that font is so big it could be CAPS!).I have lived in the Philippines for over 20 Years, in an ... Read More
What is the purpose of an ACR card?
According to the Guidelines for the implementation of ARC cards issued by the Bureau of Immigration in 2004, ACR cards are supposed to contain the following: 1. Personal information such as name, age, date of birth, place of birth address, etc. ... Read More
POEA Agency without placement fee? by Andreas Greek
Good day to all,A lot of companies in Greece are looking for personnel from Philippines either for seasonal or full time employment. Most of the agencies are asking for placement fee which is normal to a certain extend but I don't know if is ...
Beware! POEA accredited agencies are mostly corrupt parasites. Agencies are allowed to charge a placement fee of up to one month's expected salary. In practice they will demand a much larger amount for which they will not issue a receipt. If they ... Read More
Credit Cards for senior citizens by FindlayMacD
I'd like to hear ex-pat members knowledge and advice on this subject. When I lived in the UK I had several credit cards, but then, for some reason, probably because they became aware that I now lived in the Philippines, my UK bank (Santander UK) ...
@Lotus Eater I think the UK legislation you are referring to is the Consumer Credit Act. The Philippines does have a Consumer Rights Act (R.A. 7394), which like the UK Consumer Rights Act does not address credit card protections.Providers of ... Read More