tilapialover
Dutch expat in the Philippines
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Registration: 24 February 2026
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5 Year Permanent Resident 13A, ACR1 card RENEWAL by vehicross100
Has anyone RECENTLY visited the Main BI branch to renew there 13A, 5 YEAR PERMANENT ACR1 Card ?Seems to be a lot of confusion between a TOURIST ACR1, PROBATIONARY, AND PERMANENT.So I am Only asking for those who have actually RENEWED the 13A, ACR1 ...
@Andy_1963 I worked out the cost of all the visas for the 3 years. About the cost of a San Mig per day. Read More
Puerto Galera by jeepney
Hi, fellow expats and pinoy's. I am looking to rent a house in Puerto Galera and can sign a one year contract with a monthly budget of 20k pesos. Any leads will be highly appreciated. Thanks, And if I find a nice place, be sure to visit. :)
@Aidan in HCMC Thanks, to be honest, I threw away Jens Peters travel book long ago. I lived with local families in different countries since I was 12. Read More
Budget for move to Palawan by Carl75
Hello!I am about to acquire a plot near El Nido on 50 years lease basis fully paid in advance (foreigner) and would really appreciate any comments or suggestions on the budget I have made, most likely I have left some items out. Plot (250 sqm) close ...
Sounds like a dream! Been there in 1989 and 2012. Although I could not handle the stress of your description. Rather live in a nipa hut in a fishing village community on Long Beach. Money in the bank, leave whenever I want, just a suitcase, retired, ... Read More
Puerto Galera by jeepney
Hi, fellow expats and pinoy's. I am looking to rent a house in Puerto Galera and can sign a one year contract with a monthly budget of 20k pesos. Any leads will be highly appreciated. Thanks, And if I find a nice place, be sure to visit. :)
@jeepney Yes, avoid doing business with foreigners. It's the locals that need our support. Register with the barangay, more helpful. Read More
Puerto Galera by jeepney
Hi, fellow expats and pinoy's. I am looking to rent a house in Puerto Galera and can sign a one year contract with a monthly budget of 20k pesos. Any leads will be highly appreciated. Thanks, And if I find a nice place, be sure to visit. :)
@vihalvor You might know Danish John, has a small hotel on white Beach? Read More
Puerto Galera by jeepney
Hi, fellow expats and pinoy's. I am looking to rent a house in Puerto Galera and can sign a one year contract with a monthly budget of 20k pesos. Any leads will be highly appreciated. Thanks, And if I find a nice place, be sure to visit. :)
@jeepney I just leased a small house via a Filipino family for April 2026. PHP5k pm. Still looking for a ticket to travel from the Caribbean. No container, leaving everything behind, just a suitcase and cabin luggage, less stress. My best advice, ... Read More
5 Year Permanent Resident 13A, ACR1 card RENEWAL by vehicross100
Has anyone RECENTLY visited the Main BI branch to renew there 13A, 5 YEAR PERMANENT ACR1 Card ?Seems to be a lot of confusion between a TOURIST ACR1, PROBATIONARY, AND PERMANENT.So I am Only asking for those who have actually RENEWED the 13A, ACR1 ...
I traveled to the Philippines for the first time, with my (Then) English girlfriend, during 1989. Then, between 2000 and 2012, several trips from Amsterdam, but mostly alone. From 2008 until 2012, I had a local girlfriend from Cogeo, Antipolo. I ... Read More