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Canadian looking for information about Philippines
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In retrospect, would you move again to the Philippines? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in the Philippines, would you heartily say "let聮s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do ...
The place is quite the honey trap and it's easy to get caught if you haven't had experience in similar environment before. Even easier if you're a disillusioned Westerner looking to get away from the rat race. I was born in a poor ... Read More
How and where find a IT Job ? by splouvier
Hi guys, If I start my second post on this site is that I would like your opinion. I would like in the near future to stay in Philippines. Ideally near Cebu (but I can easily travel). I am 30 years old, so I dont have budget to start a business ...
Should I read from your response that you're a headhunter? Read More
Canadian considering visiting/living in the Philippines by GuestPoster678
Hi, I'm a Canadian who is considering visiting and living in the Philippines. I have a met Filipinos here in Canada, and they are very warm. I would like to visit/live in the Philippines, as there is an emphasis on family, friends and ...
You are incorrect sir! We are treated as walking, bottomless WALLETS not as a solitary dollar bill. Read More
Canadian considering visiting/living in the Philippines by GuestPoster678
Hi, I'm a Canadian who is considering visiting and living in the Philippines. I have a met Filipinos here in Canada, and they are very warm. I would like to visit/live in the Philippines, as there is an emphasis on family, friends and ...
Yes, clearly I did. But it is curious you would juxtapose two non-related statements in such a manner if you did not mean to imply a relation between the two. Can you explain why Filipinos appear to be welcoming to foreigners when, as history has ... Read More
Going back to his home country as he thinks Cebu is dirty by jasonswits
The school that I'm working for was supposed to have this student from Spain. He flew all the way from his home country only to say Cebu is dirty as it rained last weekend when he arrived. He left Cebu as soon as he got here. Wow! I know Cebu ...
Each of us sees the world differently, likes, dislikes and expectations with regard to lifestyle and surroundings. He made a decision and acted upon it. No more, no less. I recently had a friend visit with thoughts of moving to the Phil. He thinks ... Read More
Canadian considering visiting/living in the Philippines by GuestPoster678
Hi, I'm a Canadian who is considering visiting and living in the Philippines. I have a met Filipinos here in Canada, and they are very warm. I would like to visit/live in the Philippines, as there is an emphasis on family, friends and ...
Thanks for sharing.......I migrated when still young from one of the poorest countries in South America to Canada. That was a huge benefit as once I overcame the initial 'plight of the Filipino' nonsense I realized just how much alike the ... Read More
Canadian considering visiting/living in the Philippines by GuestPoster678
Hi, I'm a Canadian who is considering visiting and living in the Philippines. I have a met Filipinos here in Canada, and they are very warm. I would like to visit/live in the Philippines, as there is an emphasis on family, friends and ...
Hey Juan, I don't believe the history books have recorded Filipinos welcoming the Spanish, Japanese or Americans in a warm and friendly matter. What I know is that each one of those colonial powers had to subdue the population by force. So if ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to the Philippines? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in the Philippines, would you heartily say "let聮s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do ...
Hi Scott - I was actually referring to the OP by davtjo.......seems he experienced all the bad stuff over the years! Phils has many positives, not least low cost of living, climate I like, and an environment that allows me to devolve and put the ... Read More
How and where find a IT Job ? by splouvier
Hi guys, If I start my second post on this site is that I would like your opinion. I would like in the near future to stay in Philippines. Ideally near Cebu (but I can easily travel). I am 30 years old, so I dont have budget to start a business ...
Kate - it sounds like you are better positioned to comment than I am since I've neither worked in the Philippines or looked for work there. Although, I have learned a lot about the culture while there over the past 3+ years. I've also talked ... Read More
Going back to his home country as he thinks Cebu is dirty by jasonswits
The school that I'm working for was supposed to have this student from Spain. He flew all the way from his home country only to say Cebu is dirty as it rained last weekend when he arrived. He left Cebu as soon as he got here. Wow! I know Cebu ...
Filipinos are among the cleanest people in the world!?!?!? This comment could only come from a Filipino. Much like "Filipinos are the greatest knife fighters in the world" or "Filipinos are the most Catholic people in the world", ... Read More
How and where find a IT Job ? by splouvier
Hi guys, If I start my second post on this site is that I would like your opinion. I would like in the near future to stay in Philippines. Ideally near Cebu (but I can easily travel). I am 30 years old, so I dont have budget to start a business ...
Short answer: you're a foreigner. No amount of degrees, practical work experience, knowledge will help you. Discrimination is rampant although to be fair it's against all foreigners regardless of race. Also, you should inquire about whether ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to the Philippines? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in the Philippines, would you heartily say "let聮s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do ...
God God man you should be made the poster-boy for all men contemplating moving to the Philippines. I count myself lucky that my wife has been phenomenal, I haven't 'invested' anything in a 'business', and I've avoided ... Read More
Canadian considering visiting/living in the Philippines by GuestPoster678
Hi, I'm a Canadian who is considering visiting and living in the Philippines. I have a met Filipinos here in Canada, and they are very warm. I would like to visit/live in the Philippines, as there is an emphasis on family, friends and ...
Filipinos are no more racist than other people and I'd argue less so than many other people. However, please note that foreigners in general aren't easily accepted and though you will get a lot of smiles and polite behaviour, you'll ... Read More
Whats it like for an American living in the Philippines? I am single by Michael Donth
I am coming to the Philippines in March for the first time. I would like to stay in either Davao, Cebu City or Dumaguete. I am single and retired. My dream is to live there forever. How long can I stay before I have to leave the country and if I was ...
That really depends on what kind of life you want to lead and whether you intend on getting a partner. If you have never visited the Philippines then you really should go there for a month or two, stay at a guesthouse by yourself, and acclimate ... Read More
Philippine bank with US affiliate by easyrider
The US Government deposits my pension every month to my California bank account. I transfer money to my Philippine bank account using Xoom,com. Not only do they charge a fee, they also give an exchange rate of a couple pesos less than the current ...
I suggest using HSBC. You can open a Premier account with them in the US with a minimum deposit of 25,000. After 6 months as a HSBC client, you can either visit your branch or call into their Customer Service and ask to open an account in the ... Read More
Process to have FILIPINA in phil visit cambodia
Hello again! I visited Cambodia via Thailand with my Filipina fiancee in December. We did not need to provide any evidence of financial support while visiting Cambodia to the border guards but it may be different for a single woman flying into ... Read More
When visiting philipinnes ( expat canadian ) do u need a return ticket by Wimbleton
Hello I would like to visit the philipinnes and wonder what is the best visa , along with coming without having a return ticket ....I don't know how long I will be here so is there a visa i could AQUIRE that would allow me to stay longer than the ...
You need to have a return ticket. If possible get yourself a multi-entry visa from the Philippine Embassy/Consulate which will entitle you to stay for up to 59 days at a time. You will need to have an itinerary that shows you will be leaving on or ... Read More