Michael Charles Harman (Mickey)
@CharlesHarman
American expat in the Philippines
Forum posts
157
Contacts
24
About me
American
Lives in Medellin Cebu
Speaks English
Registration: 14 May 2010
Activity
Cost of living in the Philippines 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in the Philippines in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Philippines you are living in. How much does it cost to live in the ...
Cost of housing in my area Medellin Cebu is not too bad. A friend just rented a beach cabin for 250 Pesos a day including electricity and an air conditioner. That's about $5.70 per day or 7,500 Pesos or $170.50 per month and it's on the ... Read More
Where in the Philippines can I rent for less money? by four1cents
Hi One Question? Where or city or region can rent for not cheap, but the bang for the USD? :) Least money? Thank you
Hello My name is Michael Harman (Mickey), If you want a quiet life, an area where the air is clear and clean, low crime rate, friendly people clean streets and lots of beaches and resorts nearby, come to Medellin Cebu. Absolutely loving it up here. ... Read More
Friendship by crows54
Hi. I am an Australuan citizen married to a young Philippine woman, I am living in Marikina City. I wish to meet ex Aussies or English speaking couples for friendship, dinners etc. I am a young 70 year old. Love sport and have a wide range of ...
Hello I am Mickey Harman from Cebu I am American and have been here continuously for 3 years 2010 to present. Before that I lived in Texas for 4 years with my Filipina wife and before that I was on Cebu again for 2 years 2004 to 2006. Feel free to ... Read More
Shipping from Sydney to Cebu by Whitty
Hi, Has anyone found a reasonable and problem free way to ship large heavy items ? Planning on selling almost everything I own before moving to Cebu but my tool boxes and Proac response 3 speakers may prove difficult to obtain once in Cebu. ...
Hello I am Mickey Harman, I live on Cebu Island more than 3 years continuously now. the real, and only way to safely send items to the Philippines that bypasses the corrupt customs here is using what is known as a Balikbayan Box. These are shipped ... Read More
Looking to open Small Call Center to grow my company by eugenedna
Hey guys I need some help. I have been looking for a call center company in Philippines. I got some quotes but the price just does not make sense, compare to what I hear these workers are getting paid. After doing some reading it looks like I can ...
wanderingsalsero did you ever make it to Cebu? I have had lots of trouble receiving email here and have missed lots of mail. I was reading over some of the posts here and was wondering if I missed your email. Michael :cool: Read More
Permanent Residency 13a, Does it Affect your Social Security Checks? by CharlesHarman
If you get your permanent residency 13a does it affect your ss checks. That is if you become Dual Citizen or permanent resident, can the US take away your social security check? Also if you are permanent resident can you get a Filipino Passport?
Maybe to a Filipino but to an American it's not. If you do it yourself the price is around 11,000 Pesos or $250. If you have someone do it for you the rate is 25,000 or $568 US Dollars. Again might be high for a Filipino. When I got my wife's visa ... Read More
Looking for Musicians to form a Blues Band in Cebu Philippines. by CharlesHarman
I am looking for a professional Drummer that can keep up with the old blues tunes as listed below. Also looking for Horns and rhythm guitarists. Once the band forms we will play the big hotels and private parties. Your leader is a Blues Guitarist ...
Yes Joy, This is very possible, we are just now beginning to form a new band. I have an American Drummer, American Trumpet Player, Me on Bass and I am an American, still looking for a guitarist though the one i had decided not to make the move ... Read More
Cost of living in Germany by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and helpful to start a topic about the cost of living in Germany. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > accommodation prices (how much does it cost to rent or to buy an ...
Beppi, I lived in Germany in 1972 to 1976 Four years in that same area and loved it, I was active duty at the time and was stationed in Zweibrucken Air Base now closed at least as far as the US military goes. The only reason I wanted to be near ... Read More
All the necessary Information about VIsas by LuisF
THAILAND IMMIGRATION, WORK PERMIT, RESIDENCY & SPONSORSHIP Before we delve any deeper, there are several key points to constantly keep in mind regarding immigration and work permits in Thailand. First, the right to live and the right to work in ...
Here's what I have on Visa's for the Philippines. VISA FOR PHILIPPINES 21 day visa - You get this at the airport automatically, to extend you get the 59 day visa. 59 Day visa - Known as the 2 month visa. Good for two months and can be extended ... Read More
Cost of living in Germany by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and helpful to start a topic about the cost of living in Germany. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > accommodation prices (how much does it cost to rent or to buy an ...
OK thanks, I know already my wife can't work in the USA as a Pharmacist but may as an assistant. She plans to try to get a job on the air base doing anything if that is possible. If she works then I will have more money to use. On another website it ... Read More
Cost of living in Germany by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and helpful to start a topic about the cost of living in Germany. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > accommodation prices (how much does it cost to rent or to buy an ...
Hello, My name is Michael Charles Harman, Charles on the Expat.com. My wife who is from the Philippines myself, and our three young children want to move and live in Germany near Ramstein Air Base or in the kaiserslautern area. I am a USAF retiree ... Read More
Looking to open Small Call Center to grow my company by eugenedna
Hey guys I need some help. I have been looking for a call center company in Philippines. I got some quotes but the price just does not make sense, compare to what I hear these workers are getting paid. After doing some reading it looks like I can ...
I have a friend Chris Ducker has a call center in Cebu City. facebook.com/chrisduckerdotcom See it that works it did not on my computer chrisducker.com/contact Read More
Going to marry with filipino & any indians in phil.? by ndoshani
hello friend.me nisar from india.i m going to marry with my filipino gf and want to live in philipines.is any advise plz? about which bussinss good for indians in phil.?
My wife, my third, my second died January 2004 Marianne is almost 30 now. Read More
Going to marry with filipino & any indians in phil.? by ndoshani
hello friend.me nisar from india.i m going to marry with my filipino gf and want to live in philipines.is any advise plz? about which bussinss good for indians in phil.?
My friend such is life in this world we find ourselves in. Was that a forced marriage? or did you marry this woman of your own choice and whey the change of heart? Is she unfaithful if so get an annulment if that is possible in India. Your next ... Read More
Looking to open Small Call Center to grow my company by eugenedna
Hey guys I need some help. I have been looking for a call center company in Philippines. I got some quotes but the price just does not make sense, compare to what I hear these workers are getting paid. After doing some reading it looks like I can ...
I heard there was more to this story than what is in this news piece. The Filipino side of this business is whre the problem is, they were often not delivering balikbayan boxes to the recipients. This seemed to be happening quite often in fact. I'm ... Read More