@ElGatoNegron
American expat in the Philippines
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Registration: 12 January 2017
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re: Travel to the Cebu during Covid by MovinToCebu
My wife (a Philippine Citizen) and I have been waiting to return to Cebu for the last 3 months. Unfortunately, there are no flights going into to Mactan International Airport at this time. We do have the option to possibly fly from JFK to Manila ...
I, and a couple of others on another board, are flying direct LAX to CEBU on PAL. Beware the cheaper ticket on EVA airlines. It goes through TPE. And the Taiwanese gov is not allowing transiting through TPE at least until thee d of August. After ... Read More
How much will it cost to build a house? by dimplesz14
Hi there, please advice - we're wondering how much would it cost to build a 120sqm house with 3-4BR and 2BA (bungalow/ranch style) doesn't need to be expensive but decent/strong enough materials to live for many many years. I just want to ...
...trusting my inlaws and even my ex wife costed me a lot of money...to build a house in Osmeña , surigoa del norte, dinagat islands.....every month i send money for almost a year because i am on disability and wanted to retire there coz that ... Read More
How much will it cost to build a house? by dimplesz14
Hi there, please advice - we're wondering how much would it cost to build a 120sqm house with 3-4BR and 2BA (bungalow/ranch style) doesn't need to be expensive but decent/strong enough materials to live for many many years. I just want to ...
Dimples, on my Facebook page I have been posting the progress videos of my house as it is being built. I started with just a shell and lot... cost P470,000,00. I showed from start to present... Upon completion it will be a 3bdr + a Master's ... Read More
Streaming services
My Amazon prime streaming service is not available to my location (Davao) it says. Anyone using this streaming service successfully. Or any other, like Hulu, HBO, Spectrum cable, etc? 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?
Perfect reply. The undercurrents need not be voiced here! Read More
Healthy eating by ElGatoNegron
I live by Dick Gregory’s mantra - you are what you eat. Plus our son has g6pd. What we feed him has restrictions. Needless to say, we are on the wrong side of a culture that seems to care less about what is consumed as long as it turns a ...
It's kind of difficult to find healthy food, especially fresh produce that is appealing. Certainly not like what we get at home in the US. But having said that, here in Cebu I can get whole wheat bread, steel cut oats, plenty of fish and ... Read More
Healthy eating by ElGatoNegron
I live by Dick Gregory’s mantra - you are what you eat. Plus our son has g6pd. What we feed him has restrictions. Needless to say, we are on the wrong side of a culture that seems to care less about what is consumed as long as it turns a ...
I live by Dick Gregory’s mantra - you are what you eat.I eat a lot of fat, ugly food, always hot (uncool).Agreed! Read More
Healthy eating
I live by Dick Gregory’s mantra - you are what you eat. Plus our son has g6pd. What we feed him has restrictions. Needless to say, we are on the wrong side of a culture that seems to care less about what is consumed as long as it turns a ... Read More
Student life in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, Studying in a foreign country is an exciting prospect, but at times students do not have enough information to make an informed decision. We invite you to share your own experiences about studying abroad in the Philippines. What are the ...
It is unproductive, as the moderator has indicated, to engage in the kind of us vs them banter promulgated here. Or any where. Sad, that geolefrench seems to believe that the Philippines need to be compared to the U.S. when it is the U.S. that has ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to the ...
loneliness is not in the Philippines its inside our spirit . if we have loneliness no matter where we are we be lonely. so the solution lies within ourselves . we need to analyse ourselves and find answers to our issues that cause loneliness . thats ... Read More
Dealing with loneliness in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, Expatriation can be a fun and exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit lonely at times. Please share with us some tips for dealing with loneliness. What are some potential factors that lead to loneliness when moving to the ...
We bring with us the bags we carried while we were where we were. I have met some expats who came looking to turn their lives into something different than what it was. Some have found success in a patient or resilliant partner. Filipinos, ... Read More
How much will it cost to build a house? by dimplesz14
Hi there, please advice - we're wondering how much would it cost to build a 120sqm house with 3-4BR and 2BA (bungalow/ranch style) doesn't need to be expensive but decent/strong enough materials to live for many many years. I just want to ...
Hello. Plan to build houses in Davao. Do you have any advice? Greeting Frode.I am thinking about building a house in Davao. I am curious to know if you pursued your project. Any lessons learned? I am interested also interested in learning about ... Read More
Parenting in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being a parent can be challenging, and even more so when moving abroad, but it can also be an enriching experience. Tell us more below about your role as a parent in the Philippines. How are you experiencing your parental role ...
I think you will find child development centers to be much like healthcare.....I am totally shocked with what I see here.Yes, the openess of Dept Ed mandated social promotion relegates masses of people to subservient careers/jobs and lives. We send ... Read More
Parenting in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being a parent can be challenging, and even more so when moving abroad, but it can also be an enriching experience. Tell us more below about your role as a parent in the Philippines. How are you experiencing your parental role ...
This forum is really enlightening. Managing/navigating potential culture currents so kids do not get lost, achieving a good life full of opportunities and choices they are prepared to make, is a goal not necessarily valued by certain segments of the ... Read More
Tax Refund check by ElGatoNegron
Was just told by BDO, two branches, that they do not accept U.S. Tax refund checks. How can that be? If they accept Social Security checks! Both are drawn on the U. S. Treasury. The check is made out to my wife (Filipina) and me.
Was just told by BDO, two branches, that they do not accept U.S. Tax refund checks. How can that be? If they accept Social Security checks! Both are drawn on the U. S. Treasury. The check is made out to my wife (Filipina) and me.The same happened ... Read More