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@MikeandCo

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American looking for information about Philippines

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Registration: 31 January 2015

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9 years ago
TeeJay4103

Leaving or living in the Philippines by TeeJay4103

It seems that many who live here in the Philippines have little to be happy about. If you are so unhappy, why are you here? Just wondering why. For those who have found a happy life here, have you simply overlooked the negatives and chose to be ...

MikeandCo

FilAmericanMom: Touché ! Very well done. I'll bet a lot of people know that you nailed the perfect response there. I have a hunch you'd be a great friend for my wife when we get over there. May I ask (approx) which part you live in ? Read More

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9 years ago
mhytch

Best and Trusted Home Builders in Tarlac by mhytch

Hi There, I am currently looking for the Best and Trusted Home Builders in Tarlac. Can you share any info in relation to this? Thanks,

MikeandCo

Me too ! In a few years... Keep me in the loop. Thanks. Read More

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9 years ago
Expat2philippines

Tablas Island by Expat2philippines

I'm looking for something rural, and beachfront that also has good internet. Is that even possible? Just seems impossible. Does anyone know if Tablas Island is a good safe place for an expat to live? Was looking at some huts on the beach ...

MikeandCo

Wow. That would bring "some negative press" to a whole new level !! Read More

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9 years ago
drjones2013

looking to buy land in Philippines and build my house by drjones2013

I looking to buy land in Philippines and build my house. Please will someone give me contact information on builders and places where I can buy material.

MikeandCo

City: Pay $X X 2.5, and tell your lungs to enjoy the pollution ! Read More

MikeandCo replied to a thread
9 years ago
TeeJay4103

Leaving or living in the Philippines by TeeJay4103

It seems that many who live here in the Philippines have little to be happy about. If you are so unhappy, why are you here? Just wondering why. For those who have found a happy life here, have you simply overlooked the negatives and chose to be ...

MikeandCo

well said, FilAm Mom. Read More

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9 years ago
Christine

What do you like the most in the Philippines? by Christine

Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in the Philippines? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in the Philippines and the reason ...

MikeandCo

The problem is in PH that there's so much poverty, the politicians arguably possess an even higher degree of selfishness and complete lack of empathy for their fellow man. They drive past a country of poor, not a large minority as in the ... Read More

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9 years ago
CharlesHarman

Moved to Lapu-Lapu City last February by CharlesHarman

Hello I just moved here last February, anyone here near us? We lived in Bogo which is north of Cebu City from 2004 through 2006, then we moved to Texas. We lived in Texas from 2006 until 2010 then moved to Lapu-Lapu city Mactan. Our place is near ...

MikeandCo

Maybe it's not the easy life of poverty they're missing. Maybe it's the balance they strike between work and time with family, that sort of thing..putting the dollars and cents of it aside for a moment. Their preference may be based on ... Read More

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9 years ago
Christine

What do you like the most in the Philippines? by Christine

Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in the Philippines? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in the Philippines and the reason ...

MikeandCo

I'm glad you said that. Thanks ! I was concerned that it was me that couldn't understand that post. And should you believe that, then I may have a bridge here in New York City which I'd like to offer to you ! Read More

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9 years ago
winnerin

Fake marriage registered in NSO by winnerin

I am forced to marry to be able to work abroad as a couple. I didnt know that the fake papers were registered in NSO. The witnesses' names and signatures, parents signatures are fake. There was no ceremony and the venue and ministers are also ...

MikeandCo

People have no shame about asking for anything..and some can appear to be a wee bit selfish. Read More

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9 years ago
Christine

What do you like the most in the Philippines? by Christine

Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in the Philippines? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in the Philippines and the reason ...

MikeandCo

Shouganai.. 1) No thank you, I won't be googling Horace Mann. 2) You lost me at the Prussia border. Read More

MikeandCo replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

What do you like the most in the Philippines? by Christine

Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in the Philippines? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in the Philippines and the reason ...

MikeandCo

Thanks ABCDiamond. A new voice of reason. Read More

MikeandCo replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

What do you like the most in the Philippines? by Christine

Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in the Philippines? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in the Philippines and the reason ...

MikeandCo

Norm.. You guys ? We think we own it ? Nice job generalizing there. You didn't go for the "I've met too many American who..().." You go right to the "You Guys..", which essentially means ALL Americans. Well done, sir. ... Read More

MikeandCo replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

What do you like the most in the Philippines? by Christine

Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in the Philippines? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in the Philippines and the reason ...

MikeandCo

Nailed it, Dirk C !!! Enjoy The Phil. Read More

MikeandCo replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

What do you like the most in the Philippines? by Christine

Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in the Philippines? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in the Philippines and the reason ...

MikeandCo

make your own sausages...yummy ! Read More

MikeandCo replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Your experience of culture shock in the Philippines by Christine

Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in the ...

MikeandCo

Oh yeah ?! I see a little white spot between the eyes of your smiley face, dude ! Read More