@dandunn
American expat in the Philippines
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About me
American
Lives in Dulag, Eastern Visayas
Speaks English, Spanish and some Waray
Registration: 03 August 2016
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Cost of living in the Philippines - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Philippines, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded ...
Having lived in the big city Cebu and now a province in Leyte I am finding the latter to cost significantly less. I think this is true all over the world. Inflation has had its impact this last year, though the increase of the dollar (my native ... Read More
Are foreigners allowed to establish a business in the Philippines by shalinit
Hi, Needed to know if foreigners are allowed to establish any kind of business in the Philippines. If so, what are the possible avenues?
Try the province, you wont be so angry. Though I agree investing here should be left to the locals or as I like to put it. Mutually assured sovereignty. Read More
Am confused - how to go about buying or building a native house? by DavidWF
Can somebody help me out here please, I have $60,000.00 dollars (Aust) and my dream is to build or buy a native house, but am unsure of how to go about it. Have been living in Dumaguete for three years plus with the same lady, and have been renting ...
5 years my Aussie friend Manila, Cebu,Tacloban, Ormoc, Dulag and Belen. My point was Embrace their culture don't expect them to embrace yours. Your frustrations will be less. Read More
Am confused - how to go about buying or building a native house? by DavidWF
Can somebody help me out here please, I have $60,000.00 dollars (Aust) and my dream is to build or buy a native house, but am unsure of how to go about it. Have been living in Dumaguete for three years plus with the same lady, and have been renting ...
Well good thing you did not buy your property ;) I hear you, but have found the issue is usually me not them. Do you speak cebuano? Read More
How does a native Philippine Survive ? by Jove
I have a friend in Davao, I me and became Pen Pals with some six years ago. She is middle aged, separated for years and receives no support from ex husband and has two daughters and two sons, One daughter lives in Dubai, and my friend has her two ...
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Are foreigners allowed to establish a business in the Philippines by shalinit
Hi, Needed to know if foreigners are allowed to establish any kind of business in the Philippines. If so, what are the possible avenues?
i am an American with experience in Marketing and Printing I am looking for business opportunities here in Tacloban Leyte for me and my Fiance. I also have some contacts in Cebu (natives) I would be interested in hearing more about your Idea's ... Read More
How does a native Philippine Survive ? by Jove
I have a friend in Davao, I me and became Pen Pals with some six years ago. She is middle aged, separated for years and receives no support from ex husband and has two daughters and two sons, One daughter lives in Dubai, and my friend has her two ...
I think your hidden ? is how much should you help. All children of the poor get 300 pesos a month from the government. Does she own her house or does she rent? Electric is no more than 1200 pesos unless she runs AC I don't and I am fine with a ... Read More
current conditions in the Philippines ? by TheDigitalMage
I've been considering a trip BUT the Philippine president does not seem to be overly friendly toward Americans. I have to wonder... Is this a country currently feeling anti-american? Will I be safe? I'm 67 and a bad leg... I was ...
They will get over it I am on the ground here in the PI so far they are liking what they here from OUR next President Donald Trump- they also knew Hillary was a corrupt liar Read More
current conditions in the Philippines ? by TheDigitalMage
I've been considering a trip BUT the Philippine president does not seem to be overly friendly toward Americans. I have to wonder... Is this a country currently feeling anti-american? Will I be safe? I'm 67 and a bad leg... I was ...
I have been coming back and forth now for 5 years This is now my homebase I have noticed a difference since the new president was elected. Not how I have been treated which is exceptionally well. It seems the locals are less jubilant than in the ... Read More
Your best business development ideas in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in the Philippines is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your ...
Be smart given the current political environment invest elsewhere. live here fine. but keep your cash elsewhere Read More
Keeping up with the news in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in the Philippines provides countless occasions to browse local newspapers, listen to local radio stations or watch local TV shows. As everywhere else in the world, local media play a key role in informing the ...
European news is as biased as the rest, with a clearly socialist one world slant. The internet, who knows? The only news I trust 100% is the news I see happening right in front of me Read More
Checking account? by sirrobcentral
I have been told by the bank that I can't open a checking account. I'm not married to a Philippines citizen so that leaves me to ask if It is possible to get a joint account with a citizen here? I don't have a phone number to call for ...
Hmm? All BPI wanted was my social security # to put my name on my fiance's account. Am I missing something? Read More
Ticket guaranteeing exit of the Philippines by dandunn
I am returning to the Philippines with no plans to travel till the next year. I plan on buying a round ticket for a Sept flight with a round trip return date of August 2017 will this qualify as my exit guarantee or does my exit need to be ...
My 2nd trip I had my RT 58 days out and the airline had me buy a one way to to Hong Kong. I guess a person could go to Honk Kong then return to the PI before flying home? Works for me :-) Read More
Ticket guaranteeing exit of the Philippines by dandunn
I am returning to the Philippines with no plans to travel till the next year. I plan on buying a round ticket for a Sept flight with a round trip return date of August 2017 will this qualify as my exit guarantee or does my exit need to be ...
Hi Traveling, Thanks for the tip Read More