@steveb818
American expat in the Philippines
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Lives in Dumaguete, Central Visayas
Registration: 01 August 2014
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Wife sending all her money home not contributing expenses by Jonny2840
Hello my name is Jon. I live in Vancouver BC Canada. I recently married a filipina and we are working towards sponsorship for her here to get her pr. Before we got married we both agreed we would share expenses and costs for pr applications and ...
go to vegas.. divorce costed me $130 Read More
Rentals in Jackielouville Subdivision, Paranaque City, Manila
Hi all, my wife and I currently are living in Negros Oriental and are looking for places near or in Jackielouville Subdivision, Paranaque city, Manila or somewhere in Paranaque, manila close to all the shops, mall, etc. so we don't have to drive ... Read More
Dumaguete, Central Visayas Meetup?
I tried posting an event for any foreigners or people that are in the Dumaguete , Central Visayas Area to meet each other but the event was not approved by the website. Sometimes I feel a little Isolated not knowing many other foreigners around the ... Read More
How to apply legal capacity of Marriage? by mallaine
Good day to all, So glad to be able to find the helpful website and group expat forum. I am currently living in Abu dhabi and my boyfriend is in france. He already set an appointment for the legal capacity to get married on feb 12,2017. 1.)I ...
A legal capacity for marriage is simply a document that is provided by your countries embassy that you raised your hand and sworn under oath (and under purjury / penalty of law) that you are un-married in your home country. I am a US Citizen so I ... Read More
Electric cars and expats by Fred
This is pretty big news in itself but the upshot is more so. If one major high quality manufacturer goes electric the rest will be forced to follow sooner or later and that means a massive shift in fuel types used. Once the cars go electric there ...
Until the Power Grid fails or some idiot activates a EPM. I need a bicycle with handle bar streamers and a bell , a cushioned seat and a luggage rack and I'm good. Rant 1202 (lol)Ahh - dont forget the stitched straw basket in the front! Read More
Finding some volunteer activities in Manila! by thao_mk
Hello you guys, I just moved to Makati for some months ago I would like to do some volunteer activities when I get free time. Anyone knows good places or groups for it? Salamat! MK
Interested in my Area - Negros oriental - central visayas, not Luzon. Sorry! Read More
Finding some volunteer activities in Manila! by thao_mk
Hello you guys, I just moved to Makati for some months ago I would like to do some volunteer activities when I get free time. Anyone knows good places or groups for it? Salamat! MK
Im looking for some volunteer activities in Central Visayas, Negros Oriental/Dumaguete area also! Read More
Marrying foreign man by Trixia34
I'm married with children but I'm separated. I want to annul my marriage
Yeah right!!... I would HIGHLY Suggest seeking the advice from a board certified lawyer and not just some random person on the internet when asking questions like this. The fact that the children are also biologically his, this could cause a major ... Read More
Marrying foreign man by Trixia34
I'm married with children but I'm separated. I want to annul my marriage
Good luck with that. I hope you have A LOT of Money. Read More
Electric cars and expats by Fred
This is pretty big news in itself but the upshot is more so. If one major high quality manufacturer goes electric the rest will be forced to follow sooner or later and that means a massive shift in fuel types used. Once the cars go electric there ...
Sounds similar to the Headlines I read today, "Earth will Explode in the year 2230" Read More
Recognition of foreign qualifications in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Were your professional qualifications recognised in the Philippines? What country did you complete your qualifications in? What profession are you in? Did you have to go through any formalities to get your qualifications ...
Hmm...the medication names are completely different even compared to Brand/generic names. Try Mnefemic Acid prescribed as a pain relievers, its an NSAID, not containing APAP, in the states better known as IBUPROFEN or similar Read More
Recognition of foreign qualifications in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Were your professional qualifications recognised in the Philippines? What country did you complete your qualifications in? What profession are you in? Did you have to go through any formalities to get your qualifications ...
I agree, that is such an arrogant irritating attitude. I find just because someone has the credentials of a doctor here, everything they say is believed by the local..even nonsense advice which I've personally heard firsthand, "Don't ... Read More
Driving in the Philippines by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the Philippines? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the ...
From Negros Oriental Visayas provice - terrible. No Street lights, all uncontrolled intersections, no speed laws, enforcement, half drivers or more dont have licenses, no traffic signs, road markings, lights are out- been in 3 major accidents in 4 ... Read More