@nosredna
Canadian looking for information about Philippines
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Watching the NHL in the Philippines by Dude55
Canucks in particular. Anyone know of any packages in the Philippines? I checked Cignal but their sports packages do not include NHL. I heard talk of 'internet boxes' but my relatives there know nothing of these.
I'm in Puerto Princesa. I'm using PLDT which is included with my rent. I'd say it's quite good 75-80% of the time. The other 20-25% it's either too slow or not available at all. Read More
Watching the NHL in the Philippines by Dude55
Canucks in particular. Anyone know of any packages in the Philippines? I checked Cignal but their sports packages do not include NHL. I heard talk of 'internet boxes' but my relatives there know nothing of these.
@Dude55 You'll need a VPN to start. I recommend NordVPN. It's easy to use, reliable and relatively cheap. They usually have deals for new users. A single account allows you to have up to 5 devices so you can have it running on your smart TV, phone ... Read More
ECC-A versus ECC-B exit clearance by nosredna
I've been to the Philippines 9 times but this is my first time staying for more than 6 months. I am returning to Canada in June and have just learned that I will need an ECC certificate to leave the country. There are 2 different ECC certificates; ...
@talamban Thanks talamban, very useful information. I'll check out the BI office prior to my departure rather than wait and do it at the airport. Read More
ECC-A versus ECC-B exit clearance
I've been to the Philippines 9 times but this is my first time staying for more than 6 months. I am returning to Canada in June and have just learned that I will need an ECC certificate to leave the country. There are 2 different ECC certificates; ... Read More
Philippine Driver's License by DukeStamina
Apologies if a repeat topic. What is required to obtain a driver's license in the Philippines. Testing? Having a license from your home country? Thanks in advanced.
Following up on the last 2 posts by Moon Dog and Doug R64 I'd like to get some clarification on the actual requirements of the LTO. I have a current foreign driver's license and my ACR-I card. I visit the Philippines on a tourist 9-A visa.If I ... Read More
Vaccination verification by Fritz62
Hello, I arrived at Manila airport with my International Vaccination Certificate issued by the Australian Government. The quarantine officer said that this document could not be verified, which I could not understand why. Meant I had to spend 2 ...
It's my understanding that foreign tourists must be vaccinated to enter the Philippines. The only unvaccinated allowed in are Filipino nationals. Check out this link for additional information... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJpryAFPfns ... Read More
"Philippines to re-open to vaccinated foreign tourists" by Moon Dog
"The Philippines will re-open to fully vaccinated tourists from most countries on February 10 and lift quarantine requirements, officials said Friday, nearly two years after closing its borders to contain the ...
lcdrski, Thanks for the lead on Filipina Pea and Gio. I checked them out. Based on a video posted by Gio, and some follow-up comments by other viewers of the video, it looks like "some" BI offices are giving extensions (definitely in ... Read More
"Philippines to re-open to vaccinated foreign tourists" by Moon Dog
"The Philippines will re-open to fully vaccinated tourists from most countries on February 10 and lift quarantine requirements, officials said Friday, nearly two years after closing its borders to contain the ...
Regarding the ability to extend your stay, I went to the Philippine Embassy here in Ottawa (Canada) and was told that they were definitely not issuing any tourist (9A) visas. Was told I can only go on my passport for 30 days. I asked if it was ... Read More
"Philippines to re-open to vaccinated foreign tourists" by Moon Dog
"The Philippines will re-open to fully vaccinated tourists from most countries on February 10 and lift quarantine requirements, officials said Friday, nearly two years after closing its borders to contain the ...
Wellsfry, You listed the docs you needed at each point in your trip. I note you didn't mention the 30-day onward/outbound ticket. Did anyone ask for proof of you leaving the Philippines after 30 days? You also mention in your P.S. that ... Read More
Fully vaccinated foreigners allowed 16 February by Okieboy
It has been Reported that Fully vaccinated foreigners will be allowed starting 16 February to enter the Philippines you can Google the article
Check this link... https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/covid-19-travel/2022/01/14/philippines-travel-rules-only-fully-vaccinated-foreigners-can-enter-from-february/?outputType=amp Read More
Fully vaccinated foreigners allowed 16 February by Okieboy
It has been Reported that Fully vaccinated foreigners will be allowed starting 16 February to enter the Philippines you can Google the article
Just to provide some clarification on that, tourist visas are still not being issued and tourists are still prohibited from entering the Philippines regardless of vaccination status. The change for Feb 16 applies to specific categories. Per the ... Read More
Will i need a return flight ticket every time i extend my visa? by YoungSwede24
Hey newbie here, i understand that you need a return ticket within 30days upon entering philippines. But will you need a return ticket every time you make a visa extension? Lets say i first get a visa waiver, 59 days total stay, will i need to show ...
You only need it for entry into the Philippines... and it will be the airline you're flying with that will ask for it. If you get your original visa (29 day extension) from the Philippine Embassy in your country, they will also ask to see it. Read More
In Quarantine Hotel by Moon Dog
Jovy and I left Atlanta at 2:30pm on Delta. The girl at check in asked if we scheduled a hotel and swab test and date of our return flights but didn't ask to see anything in writing. The plane left on time and was 20 minutes early into Incheon ...
How and where did you schedule the swab test ahead of time? Read More
Canadian expat over 65 - CPP and OAS implications
This post is targeted to Canadian expats 65 or older who are living in the Philippines for more than 6 months per year. I am now retired, collecting CPP and OAS and I want to spend about 9 months a year in the Philippines, 3 in Canada. This ... Read More
Iloilo by ShakerDave
Hiya all, I recently moved to Iloilo. Am building a place on Guimaras island nearby. Just wondering if there is an expat social circle around town ? Or on Guimaras. Dave
Dave, there is a group of Swiss and German expats who meet every Friday afternoon at Langford Place (beside SM Iloilo). Some of them speak English and they are a good group of guys. Just happened to be there last Friday and they invited me to join ... Read More