@roundhead1952
American expat in the Philippines
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Lives in Tagbilaran, Bohol
Registration: 18 August 2014
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American Veterans in Davao City by roundhead1952
My family and I are moving to Davao City in April. I would be appreciate any information on veteran organizations there, contact numbers, email, website, etc. Thanks, Richard
Greetings Phiillip, We should be in Davao City by mid June. We had a little delay because I decided to have my cataract surgery here in Tagbilaran. Anyhow, I fully intend to join the American Legion. I am willing to fill out the form and send ... Read More
Essentials to live in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in the Philippines, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in the Philippines? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what ...
Use a BPI (Bank of the Philippine Islands) atm, they allow P20K per withdrawl. It is still a P20K daily limit. Read More
American Veterans in Davao City
My family and I are moving to Davao City in April. I would be appreciate any information on veteran organizations there, contact numbers, email, website, etc. Thanks, Richard Read More
Hello. New resident living in Davao. by jefffer
Hi, I'm the only American expat here on this website in Davao. Would like to meet other members to make new friends and learn more about the city we live in. I spent the last 4 years vacationing to other cities and islands in the Philippines ...
Good Morning Norm, I have heard there is an American Legion Post. Do you have any contact information? We will be moving to Davao City in April. Thanks, Richard Read More
Essentials to live in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in the Philippines, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in the Philippines? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what ...
Christine, Just pack a bag and come. Don't worry about it. Do not focus on what you left behind. Richard Read More
Hello. New resident living in Davao. by jefffer
Hi, I'm the only American expat here on this website in Davao. Would like to meet other members to make new friends and learn more about the city we live in. I spent the last 4 years vacationing to other cities and islands in the Philippines ...
Greetings, I am a member at large in AMVETS, but I would be interest in American Legion. We will be moving to Davao City in late March. We currently live in Bohol. Richard Read More
Hello. New resident living in Davao. by jefffer
Hi, I'm the only American expat here on this website in Davao. Would like to meet other members to make new friends and learn more about the city we live in. I spent the last 4 years vacationing to other cities and islands in the Philippines ...
Good Morning, I currently live in Bohol, but will move to Davao City in late March. Maybe, we can have a cup of coffee when I arrive. Richard Read More
Social Security benifits by ron2
Has any American expats had any difficulty getting their monthly checks deposited in a U S bank, and any creditors garnishing their Social Security?
i think this goes beyond the concept of "comfort". That survey puts me in the lower one third. my guess would be that many expats (and I have met them) in the upper two thirds are really overpaying for many things because they try to do ... Read More
Social Security benifits by ron2
Has any American expats had any difficulty getting their monthly checks deposited in a U S bank, and any creditors garnishing their Social Security?
It is entirely possible. It is really about the choices that you make. If you eat more like a Filipino and less like an American, you will save money. You could be paying anywhere from P10K to P30K in rent. If you eat out all the time, you will ... Read More
Social Security benifits by ron2
Has any American expats had any difficulty getting their monthly checks deposited in a U S bank, and any creditors garnishing their Social Security?
Thank you for your reply. I just arrived in Cebu last Thursday and needed to hear something good. I am hoping to be able to pay off bills with the savings in lower cost of living here and still have somewhat of a good life.Ron, it is entirely ... Read More
Social Security benifits by ron2
Has any American expats had any difficulty getting their monthly checks deposited in a U S bank, and any creditors garnishing their Social Security?
That is a good deal for larger amounts. I can draw up to 3x per month (P60,000) and be fully reimbursed for the P600 international atm fees, so it is free. My exchange rate is about the same as BPI or BDO when I take money through the ATM here. ... Read More
Social Security benifits by ron2
Has any American expats had any difficulty getting their monthly checks deposited in a U S bank, and any creditors garnishing their Social Security?
Has any American expats had any difficulty getting their monthly checks deposited in a U S bank, and any creditors garnishing their Social Security?No issues with garnishment of my SS or Navy deposits in a U. S. Bank, but I cannot think of any ... Read More
So you think daveo is a great city by Subdoc
I have been going to Phil for years, some of you must have forgot how violence and goverment goes hand in hand in daveo. Political parties killing each other. Prices have gone crazy due to speculators. Bad enough paying higher prices because of skin ...
Prince, I would like to remind you that there are good and bad foreigners as well as good and bad pinoy. Sometimes there is an attempt to charge me more because of my white face, I simply refuse to pay it. I could give other examples, but there is ... Read More
So you think daveo is a great city by Subdoc
I have been going to Phil for years, some of you must have forgot how violence and goverment goes hand in hand in daveo. Political parties killing each other. Prices have gone crazy due to speculators. Bad enough paying higher prices because of skin ...
Interesting, you said that you have coming to Phil for years and then proceed to tell how terrible it is. Apparently, you keep returning because you enjoy the misery! I am an American enjoying life here for many years. The positives far outweigh ... Read More
Hello from Cagayan de oiro by hughes3864
My name is Brad Hughes. I came here in 2002 and have been here ever since. I have been married to a Filipino wife for ten en years and have two boys. CDO seems perfect for me and I have been very happy.
Hey Brad, We are moving from Tagbilaran City, Bohol to Davao City in late Oct. What is the public transportation from CDO to Davao City and vice versa? Thank you, Richard Read More