Richard Camp
@rcampsr
American expat in the Philippines
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About me
American
Lives in Brgy Cogon, Ormoc City, Leyte
Speaks English
Registration: 26 October 2010
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Stimulus Check by markgottawinner
I'm married and claimed with V.A. and get flat rate monthly disability pay. I haven't needed to file taxes since 2003 as I'm rated 100%. I haven't received any stimulus pay. Can someone tell me if they are in the same situation and ...
Hello, Go to the IRS website and fill out he tax form for this last years taxes, even if you don't owe any. When you are done you will have listed your SSS number, current address, etc. If your wife has a US SSS number then she will be ... Read More
wanting to move to manila,but need some questions answered first by belayit
i live in the u.s.a. now i have a girlfriend(from manila) that lives with me here in the u.s. i am trying to find out the conditions that need to be met so that we can move to manila,and for her to collect my social security after i die. sorry ...
i live in the u.s.a. now i have a girlfriend(from manila) that lives with me here in the u.s. i am trying to find out the conditions that need to be met so that we can move to manila,and for her to collect my social security after i die. sorry ... Read More
second visa upon arrival by Nestinar
Hi all, I was wondering if any of you would know.. I'm am currently in the Phils on the 30 day visa upon arrival, which expires on the 7th of December. I need to return home for a while, but I wanted to be sure I'll have no problem ...
Hello Nestinar, If your visa will expire before you leave the country, go to one of the immigration offices and pay for the extension to 59 days. If you over stay, you might be put on a list that will hold up your reentry into the country. ... Read More
Motorcycle license by Uskam
Hello, I plan to move to Manila next month. I don't have a motorcycle license yet but i'd like to got one there. Do you know if if possible to have it from scratch as a foreigner with a work visa ? Thank you very much.
If you have a USA drivers license, go to AAA and get your international drivers license. It is good for a year here till it expires. You can then go down to LTO and apply for your Philippine Drivers License. They will want to see your US License, ... Read More
Disabled Medicare drug planprescription options by jdw1972
Hello all: I am 42 and living in Manilla. I am on SSDI and am looking for anyone with experience of using a vacation override to bring meds back to the Philippines. Meds here are expensive! Currently, I got Humana to fill 6 months worth of meds for ...
If you are going to ship LBC, keep in mind they do not ship out of the country to the USA directly, they hand the parcels off to a secondary carrier to ship out of country, and visa versa on incoming shipments. After several times shipping with ... Read More
How to obtain resident permit or long term visa for Philippines by Arthas
Hello; I would like to come and search for job or business opportunities in Philippines but i can only stay 21 days in Philippines with tourist visa. My nationality is Turkish. Is there any other way to extend this duration before or after i go to ...
You can not work, go to school or own/operate a business on a visitor visa in the Philippines. Visitor visa is what it says, visitor. If you get caught working or going to school, they can deport you. You may be able to change your visa type with ... Read More
my personal motorcycle shipped from USA, Los Angeles area to Manila by lookingglas2
heard bad stories about trying to ship a bike from USA to Philippines. Who as info for me. just want the most important, how much does it cost, how long does it take, and how long to get here.
Most motorcycles here int he Philippines are limited to 125cc to 175cc due to emissions and road duties. If you want to have a large bike here it is better to look at one sold by a dealer here. If you ship your own bike here, you will have all the ... Read More
Mariage Annulment with filipina. Need copy of annulment in Cebu by dctrno60
I hv been trying to find out who where or how I can get a copy of annulment filed in Cebu phil by my wife who I married here in calif.. she told me that her annulment was finalized but when I ask her for a copy she refuses...now I hv the suspicious ...
File for divorce in California! US marriage is not often recognized here in the Philippines, unless it is for you to remarry her in the Philippines. If you were married in the Catholic Church in the USA, then there will be church records of it, ... Read More
Philhealth by Aussie Engraver
Have discovered Philhealth is available to expats with residential status and rates are terrific. Has anyone had any claims, or problems? Any comments with the system would be much appreciated.
We have had PhilHealth for a few years now and it works great. The cost is worth the benefits you get. They will pay 25 percent of most in hospital stays and procedures. Its not a lot of coverage, but its worth every peso paid for the ... Read More
Maximum money deposit for expat American by Wayne 07
I need to know if there is a maximum amount of money that the United States will allow a U.S. citizen to deposit in a Filipino bank? I was told there is. If there isn't and you deposit let's say $50,000.00 does U.S. require taxes to be paid ...
You are partially correct on that Gonzrule. Philippine law does state that only a Native Born Philippine National can own property here. If you research farther, it will also advise you that any improvements to the land belong to the land owner, ... Read More
Moving to Cebu by rey0123
Hello everyone I will be moving to Cebu on the 14FEB14. I will be attending Visayas University of Cebu Institute of technology to finish my computer Science degree. Im hoping to find people who have experience with Cebu city. A couple of questions I ...
Hello Claudin, Finding a job here is not easy. The best way to relocate here is with a sponsored job working for a company. Wages and salaries here are not as high for the same job in another country. Most government officials don't make ... Read More
Need some help in planning my trip to CEBU on June 2015 by sw8Tjana
Hi. I wonder if this is doable. 1st day- Day tour sumilon island 2nd day - city tour 3rd and 4th day - bantayan island .is there like a van rental that we can hire to go to these places?
Hello sw8Tjana, Judging by the distances you are describing I would say no. Where I live here in Ormoc City, Leyte it takes 2.5 hours to travel 70km to Tacloban, Leyte by air-con van. The distances you are talking about are from one end of Cebu ... Read More
Investing in a small business by MULLIGAN
Hi, I am originally from England lived in the U.S for 10 years. Currently here in the Philippines. Not happy with my life in the U.S and want to move to the Phil permanently. I have some money to invest in a small business (20,000$) but don't know ...
Business in the Philippines is not directed to benefit a foreigner or foreign company, but a Filipino National. Interestingly enough you can research the Philippine Laws online to see how they apply to the type of business you wish to start. The ... Read More
Price list by Maddyc9
Dear Friends, I am planning to relocate 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. so that i can plan well before landing in ...
Hello Maddy, What you are asking for can vary widely through out the Philippines. Rents can fluctuate widely depending on the location you are living in. Large cities - high rents, medium cities - medium rents, small city and rural areas - small ... Read More
Buying satellite watch whatever by Wayne 07
I have a question. Is it possible to buy your own satellite in the Philippines. For the purpose of watching on television anything and everything that the satellite can tap into. I want to see more than what's on cable television there. I ...
Hello Wayne 07, I have CignalTV here in Leyte and they have a large number of sports stations in their listings. I am not a sports fan, but have seen when changing channels football, soccer, baseball, tennis, golf, horse racing, car racing, bike ... Read More