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@Rei Ambers

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Filipino

Lives in Manila

Speaks Filipino, English & (minimal Japanese)

Registration: 03 April 2014

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Rei Ambers replied to a thread
9 years ago
pej1111

Maids and Nurses - cost of? by pej1111

Just wondering what peoples thoughts are for the cost of a maid and or a nurse? (live in or otherwise) I am planning for the future and if I make the move here it will be for life.

Rei Ambers

Just my two cents: Sometimes maid stay with the employer even if the pay is average just because the employer is good to them and treats them well. People wont stay in a good paying job if their employer is a big asshole. I myself has a part time ... Read More

Rei Ambers replied to a thread
9 years ago
pej1111

Maids and Nurses - cost of? by pej1111

Just wondering what peoples thoughts are for the cost of a maid and or a nurse? (live in or otherwise) I am planning for the future and if I make the move here it will be for life.

Rei Ambers

Be vigilant in hiring household help even if they come from a reputable agency. Make sure you get all clearances (NBI and Police Clearance) for added safety. Minimum cost for a maid nowadays is around 4,000.00/month. Some can go as high as ... Read More

Rei Ambers replied to a thread
9 years ago
pej1111

Maids and Nurses - cost of? by pej1111

Just wondering what peoples thoughts are for the cost of a maid and or a nurse? (live in or otherwise) I am planning for the future and if I make the move here it will be for life.

Rei Ambers

Be vigilant in hiring household help even if they come from a reputable agency. Make sure you get all clearances (NBI and Police Clearance) for added safety. Minimum cost for a maid nowadays is around 4,000.00/month. Some can go as high as ... Read More

Rei Ambers replied to a thread
9 years ago
Maximilien

Volunteering in the Philippines by Maximilien

Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in the Philippines? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which ...

Rei Ambers

As much as I agree that children needs help in this country, local animal shelter also needs all the help that they can get. Few of the known Animal Rescue Groups are PAWS (Philippine Animal Welfare Society), PART (Philippine Animal Rescue Team) and ... Read More

Rei Ambers replied to a thread
10 years ago
randy87

What is the Good network to usein Philippines? by randy87

Just wanna know what network u can suggest upon staying in Philippines, is it globe or smart? I want to choose smart coz maybe the name says it all but on my research, I have read a lot of bad reviews from them. What can you say?

Rei Ambers

Hi randy87, That's a tricky question. I supposed it will depend on your preference. Both network has its pros & cons. Try to check which suits you best for your lifestyle. Both network has its share of promos and combos that caters everyone's ... Read More

Rei Ambers replied to a thread
10 years ago
NileshV

Cost of Living in Makati and Fort (Manila) by NileshV

Hi Friends, I might get relocated to Manila. Can some one please help me to know rough estimate for below list of items. Just want to have a rough idea about cost of living in manila for Indians. Its ok for me to know price in PHP. :) Rice per ...

Rei Ambers

hi na123, What's your budget for renting an apartment? There are places in Makati that offers a much lower cost but you will not be situated in the Makati business district. Try searching online~ there are tons of site for renting a place in Makati. Read More

Rei Ambers replied to a thread
10 years ago
NileshV

Cost of Living in Makati and Fort (Manila) by NileshV

Hi Friends, I might get relocated to Manila. Can some one please help me to know rough estimate for below list of items. Just want to have a rough idea about cost of living in manila for Indians. Its ok for me to know price in PHP. :) Rice per ...

Rei Ambers

Hi Rei, Thanks for your response, Could you please suggest me contact for some good apartmenet near Makati or Fort Bonifacio Global City. Also will appreciate if you can let me know brief about "Fort Bonifacio Global City".Hi na123, It's better ... Read More

Rei Ambers replied to a thread
10 years ago
Wimbleton

Viagra and similar brands? Do they seek here in phil?? by Wimbleton

Have seen these in Asia ads but not in Phil ! Are they not SOLD here ??

Rei Ambers

The most commercialize pill similar to viagra is the Robust. 50php/pill and sold in all leading drugstore and SM supermarkets. ~ Read More

Rei Ambers replied to a thread
10 years ago
NileshV

Cost of Living in Makati and Fort (Manila) by NileshV

Hi Friends, I might get relocated to Manila. Can some one please help me to know rough estimate for below list of items. Just want to have a rough idea about cost of living in manila for Indians. Its ok for me to know price in PHP. :) Rice per ...

Rei Ambers

hi na123- expect intense summer heat if you will be coming here to Manila next week. be sure to come prepared. Skip the hotel and find a nice Apartment or Condo unit.Some Condo units already has an Air conditioning unit. If not, Invest in a good ACU ... Read More