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One **** "CIGAR" ? by Enzyte Bob

In a country where you can buy a pack of Marlboro Cigarettes for 75 Peso why can't you buy one Cigar without mortgaging your house or selling your youngest child. Every now and then I like to chew on a Cigar while doing some complicated work ...

Long term stay by kennywriter

I’m getting ready to move to the Philippines and need to know the best way to stay without renewing a visa every 30 days.

Passport held by employer by buko123

Hi all, my employer keeps all foreign workers passport for 'safe-keeping'. just want to ask if this is legal ? is there a law stating that employers are not allowed to keep employees passport? Thank you. Regards

Passport held by employer by buko123

Hi all, my employer keeps all foreign workers passport for 'safe-keeping'. just want to ask if this is legal ? is there a law stating that employers are not allowed to keep employees passport? Thank you. Regards

Return flight tickets by Pelayo1830

Hi guys Question... you have to show a return flight ticket when going to manila. However if you get an extended tourist visa for a year throught the embassay in london do you still need a return ticket

Return flight tickets by Pelayo1830

Hi guys Question... you have to show a return flight ticket when going to manila. However if you get an extended tourist visa for a year throught the embassay in london do you still need a return ticket

Need advice to live with separated girl by Stemik62

Hi everyone. I have been in a relation for 2 years with a girl who is separated. I was thinking of moving there with her. But I have heard stories warning me of this. Is it true about extortion, being arrested, and maybe death? Her ex has another ...

Intercultural relationships in the Philippines by Priscilla

Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in the Philippines. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed ...

Pension payments by Silvercobra

I am retired and living in the Philippines. My pension is paid into an Australian bank then I transfer to my Philippines bank. Centrelink can transfer directly to my Philippines bank but I want to know how much will get here. For example if I send ...

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 ...

Warning for soft hearted men by Wayne Bernitt

The perils of falling love with a Filipino girl. (Hi hope this post is readable I have to cut out several past to get past the moderator this is the third attempt (Fred I understand)) This is a warning to soft hearted men and to one in particular ...

volunteering in the Philippines by das75

So not to go off-topic with "The jobs that are the most in-demand for expats in the Philippines", wondering about about volunteering. Seems like a there's lots of skilled expat's wondering how receptive the communities are with ...

fishing buisness by rafic50

Anybody knows about fishing business in a small scale> i am wondering if I buy a second hand fishing boat in Iloilo , around 250.000 p , and rent it out to fishermen, can I make my living from it ? thank you

Legal question - Affidavits to withdraw a fake criminal complaint by Rogerdelta

During a visit to Philippines, the Filipino girlfriend and the American boyfriend had a dispute and the guy attempted to walk out of her house. The girl then screamed rape and abuse and the police came and took them to the police station where the ...

Marrying A Filipina by bizwizard

And yes, we have spent enough time together in Davao (and Boracay and Puerto Galera and Dumaguete and Manila) that I know her well. I have met her (big) family and we like each other (of course, it helps that she's about the only one that ...