@Walterc
Canadian looking for information about Philippines
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Lives in Pickering
Registration: 24 June 2014
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Buying property in the island by Jackson4
Hi, I am coming to Cebu in two weeks to scout a residential lot on Hilantagaan island. I've never been to Cebu area. Any thoughts about living there for retirement? I am thinking to live there every winter (working remote by internet) in the ...
Hilantagaan island has no high speed internet. At best you can maybe get mobile signal for SMS and voice but but I wouldn't count on having internet to let you work remotely. Consider moving to a condo closer to the cities for high speed ... Read More
Lost passport by kingnomes
Guys. I am from belgium. Living in cebu. I lost my passport . What to do? Alex
Get in touch with the Belgian consulate or consul. They can guide you in getting a new passport. Read More
Permanent Residency by LemSaDipolog
Hello; Posts on this topic are somewhat dated or answers incomplete. Sooooooo... I am in Dipolog City ZamDelNort for about 2 years now living on the 60 day visa. Time to go full immersion. Married to Pinay. We have no local BI office, only a ...
One important info: Prior to the end of the 1 year probationary resident when you now apply to for an amendment to a permanent visa, you will be asked to surrender your probationary iCard. The minute you do that, you cannot leave the country until ... Read More
Permanent Residency by LemSaDipolog
Hello; Posts on this topic are somewhat dated or answers incomplete. Sooooooo... I am in Dipolog City ZamDelNort for about 2 years now living on the 60 day visa. Time to go full immersion. Married to Pinay. We have no local BI office, only a ...
I filed all paperwork with the Phil. consulate to get my wife a resident visa before I moved here. All that went down the drain for 2 reasons: 1. Immigration officer at the port of entry stamped my wife's passport as a balikbayan instead of ... Read More
Permanent Residency by LemSaDipolog
Hello; Posts on this topic are somewhat dated or answers incomplete. Sooooooo... I am in Dipolog City ZamDelNort for about 2 years now living on the 60 day visa. Time to go full immersion. Married to Pinay. We have no local BI office, only a ...
Wish I could tell you it's simple but I can't. I just did one for my wife and it's a long drawn process. Get the forms online and make sure you have all the required documents on hand when you fly to Cebu. Be prepared to spend a few ... Read More
Hunting a bloke. by Seekinghelp
I just came back from Australia and i have been here in Cebu for 2days. Last friday night i was waiting for my boyfriend to call me and i was a bit sad and worried cause he was not responding or anything. To my surprise he replied me with a question ...
Tell your friend not to get his knickers up in a knot. Happens daily with people's photos being used on a blog or social media site. Facebook is full of it. Google is your friend. ... Read More
Education Comparisons for the Philippines by ABCDiamond
There have been many posts or comments on how Good, or Bad, the quality of Philippines Education is. Some locals say it is good, some expats say it is bad. An International Organisation does Tests every few years around the world, and provides ...
I forgot to add these in my previous post. My observations are based on a private school using textbook out of Singapore. Public education standards are nowhere near an average private school. Sad but true. Just a few weeks ago, I read an ... Read More
Education Comparisons for the Philippines by ABCDiamond
There have been many posts or comments on how Good, or Bad, the quality of Philippines Education is. Some locals say it is good, some expats say it is bad. An International Organisation does Tests every few years around the world, and provides ...
2003 is 12 years ago so the results are likely way off. Could be better or worse. I wish there's something more recent. My kids aged 5, 7 and 9 studied in North America and as parents, we found their lessons here more advanced and they are ... Read More
Premier League in Cebu City by sweetlhynz
Guys where to watch "Premier League" in Cebu City?? Some suggestion would be would be appreciated. ;)
Saw it on the TV over the bar at Sandtrap Bar in Banilad Sports Club. There was a group watching it so I guess it's regular. Read More
Best way to get documents sent from Australia to Philippines by OzFreddie
I have some important documents to be sent from Australia to Philippines and would like advice on the best way to get them here safely. In the past year I sent just 2 packages from Australia with Australia Post. One didn't arrive at all and the ...
The Philippine Post Office is unreliable and fraught with characteristics of an ageing, crumbling and sun setting government instituion. Deliveries in cities are often late, if they show up at all. I would assume rural areas are no better or ... Read More
Expat Clubs in Cebu by JohanDotse
I would like recommendation of expat clubs in Cebu.
SS, can you name a few of the women clubs? My wife might want to look into them. Thanks. Read More
searching for a place to rent by pokaplaya94
hi! i just arrived in cebu city. i m looking for a monthly rent between 7000-12000 php max!! i just need a bed and a shower, nothing fancy!!! but not too small and the most important is that i want to pay month by month (1 month contract) not 6 ...
Check out Lot 8 condominium. I rented a studio for 18k a month when a friend was in town last December. Read More
Deposit Funds in Philippine Banks by atrabrecha2015
Hi Everyone Just wanted to check and confirm if its ok to open and deposit funds in Philippine Banks, as I recall from previous messages I was reading that it is a good idea to open and deposit funds in Philippine Banks when travelling through this ...
Being a BB, I thought of the same for my wife but alas, it wasn't to be. That's only with metrobank. I'm going to check with another bank Read More
Deposit Funds in Philippine Banks by atrabrecha2015
Hi Everyone Just wanted to check and confirm if its ok to open and deposit funds in Philippine Banks, as I recall from previous messages I was reading that it is a good idea to open and deposit funds in Philippine Banks when travelling through this ...
Mugtech, as stated above, I think a foreigner who is allowed to stay here can only do that with an ACR or ICR. At least, that's my understanding. Read More
Deposit Funds in Philippine Banks by atrabrecha2015
Hi Everyone Just wanted to check and confirm if its ok to open and deposit funds in Philippine Banks, as I recall from previous messages I was reading that it is a good idea to open and deposit funds in Philippine Banks when travelling through this ...
Interesting thread. Can foreigners open a bank account here? My wife is Canadian and has a 1 year visa to stay in the country. I had wanted to open a bank account for her but the bank wanted an ACR or ICR before they will even lift a pen. Read More