Moto Taylor
@Mixknight
American expat in the Philippines
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About me
American
Lives in General Trias, Calabarzon
Speaks A little of each Korean,Tagalog,Spanish and Canadian French
Registration: 17 November 2015
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Raising kids in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, How is raising kids in the Philippines different from raising kids in your home country? What are the activities that your kids seem to enjoy the most in the Philippines? Do you feel that the country is ...
On this subject I cannot say a lot since most of my children where educated in the US and Canada. The two boys I have now are going to a private school here in Governor Hills Cavite. I have also enrolled them in a Montessoi school on weekends one ... Read More
Need advice about where to live in Philippines by Kolonial
I am Australian citizen, 59 years old, now retired. Lived in Australia since 30 years. Single, no relatives, no family. Now I miss family, friends, traditional friendly culture. Thinking to move to Philippines but no idea where, which city. I m not ...
All of you guys sound like fun. Most I am sure know my former story about the phillipines and being scammed for about 2 or 3 mil php. That was until I found someone who really Love's and shows their love for me and our son everyday. I guess I ... Read More
how much can be to build a house? by giovannigio
how much can be cost build a house, mixed with cement and wood, for example floor made in wood. 2 floor , 40 squarmeter
This is for sirrbocentral I have seen your post about building and buying houses in ph I would love to see the place you built for 600,000php that is stated as 3br with a master. I currently live in General Trais Cavite and we have a home but it ... Read More
First time used car buying process in Manila by pilipinas
hi, im looking to buy a used car in manila. is it advisable to pay cash or bank manager's check? what is the common practice. When paying either cash or check has been decided upon, what are the next steps in buying used car in Manila? Could ...
The only thing i strongly suggest is getting the car checked by the automobile service center before you lay out the cash we brought a honda crv it looked good and i am a bit of a mechanic myself but we found out at night high beams not working ... Read More
Feeling Old All Of A sudden by Navajo52
Well, here we are; baby-boomers trying our best to live a lifestyle (mentally a well as physically) that puts us at an age of 25 or 30 years old. Up until now I've done pretty well at ignoring the grey hair on my head and even my whiskers. ...
Very nice it made me laugh thanks for that I am 74 and have a 2 year old and a 5 year old with a wonderful wife half my age. I just came out the hospital in the USA after 6 months and now learning to walk again. I say count our blessings that we can ... Read More
How do I know if my Girlfriend is who she says she is. by Derek.C
I have been chatting to a Lady on Facebook for nearly 4 Years now, But the other day I had a message from someone else saying, My girlfriend is a sex worker and a gold digger, and all her family know about it, and they are only after my money, But ...
I would say spend about 20k on an investigation if she is who she is no problem if not at least it will be money well spent I wish someone had told me that in 2009 going forward with a ex of mine it would have saved me 1 or 2 mil php. I say check ... Read More
The cost of living in the Philippines. by clarencew
I wanted to talk about the cost of living here in the Philippines. Where I live is pretty good, I been living here for almost two years now and I don't work, I live off of my retirement and still manage to save money each month. Me my girlfriend and ...
Great story about the people i live in taguig and ready to move asap Read More
Are you happy in the Philippines? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in the Philippines? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before ...
Amen TJ great answer and so true we make our own happiness Read More
New to the Philippines by billcollins
Would like to know how to transfer money from the US from my bank to the Philippines, about driving privelages , and the housing market for long term house rentals
Mr Billcollins you do not need 10k usd to open an account in Philippines. You have been provided wrong information by the bank officer (If you are retired you can open the account with 100 dollars usd. I have a number of accounts the issue is that ... Read More
Living in Santa Rosa Area by Guest787
Hi everyone! I am looking to move for work in the Santa Rosa area in a couple months! The very latest early January. I am in need of information about the area. What are the best and safest neighborhoods to look for housing (rent)? How is the ...
Buy your converter at Radio Shack before you come. The only converters I brought in the Philippines at CR-King where big and bulky. They worked but too big not needed for the tv voltage. Rs 35.00 was better and did the same job. I cannot comment on ... Read More
Systemic over billing by hospitals for foreigners by Norm Allard
My wife was recently operated on at Davao Medical School Foundation hospital. DMSF. We had a firm quote which we paid upfront, which was negotiated with the social welfare and the billing department. On release, the billing took 5 hours, they ...
We use St Lukes in BGC, I have never had a billing problem,plus i think it is the best care outside of going to Korea for treatment. Also I am a US Vet and have the billing go though the VA in Manila. So if your country has an embassy and you are ... Read More
How do I send a phone and toys to my loved ones with out customs take by Renzmar2015
how do I send my loved ones presents with out customs stealing and charging for distribution
Been using UMAC for over 4 years never had a problem with theft,sometimes the box from Florida will take longer than 45 days,but that is my only problem. Trying Atlas this month because the box is a little bigger and same price should know the ... Read More
Looking for Full Time English Tutor by huangxiulian
Good evening, guys. A friend of ours is looking for a full time English Tutor. If you could recommend someone. Please do. Thanks! Full time English Tutor - Weekends included; Choose 2-day off within Weekdays. Salary Negotiable. ASAP. Applicants ...
I know someone who fits your requirements you can contact them at xxx Read More
Dutch struggling in the philippines by RoselynC143
Good day A dutch is overstaying in the philippines for more than 12 mos Now he is in big trouble because he got nothing anymore nor even have food to eat hes really struggling by just asking money to survive through his common law wifes friends ...
Wow,this is a really a soap opera,I am wondering where she is getting the money to be online for these posts to this site ?? I am sure it does not cost much ,but it cost and if I have no food for my child (It comes 1st ,not posting my issues). I ... Read More
Dutch struggling in the philippines by RoselynC143
Good day A dutch is overstaying in the philippines for more than 12 mos Now he is in big trouble because he got nothing anymore nor even have food to eat hes really struggling by just asking money to survive through his common law wifes friends ...
Hate to say this,but all of you are correct. I have been scammed before by sob stories. I was in Cebu visiting my wife's family at a mall. When an Expat came up and asked for 1000php,because he was stuck with his wife and child in the city. My ... Read More