David4Jesus
American looking for information about Philippines
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Lives in Chartered City of Cagayan de O
Registration: 11 July 2017
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International Flights & costs by David4Jesus
CDO (Cagayan de Oro City) used to have several international aircarriers who flew into it's airport. That was in 2017 and 2018 when I was there. That has 'dramatically been reduced' in 2019 ! Let's compare 2 cities from nearby ...
Thanks ... yes, could be. Say.. do you know anything about the new 2020 policies and requirements for non-married to local.. extended stay visas? Read More
2020 New Visa requirements for 2020 Philippines
HI... does anyone have some insights about long-term types of Visas. the how to and new rules and requirements? ... types: 1. tourist longest term per stay? 2. any other non-marriage extended stay visas? 3. Missionary visa in the ... Read More
International Flights & costs
CDO (Cagayan de Oro City) used to have several international aircarriers who flew into it's airport. That was in 2017 and 2018 when I was there. That has 'dramatically been reduced' in 2019 ! Let's compare 2 cities from nearby ... 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?
Dear Calif, I'm in LAX, but have 11.5 years experience in Asia, and in missions during marawi battles in the Philippines last year. While there, a Philippine Col. Patrick told me about a 'special economic zone' being developed in the ... 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?
SIMPLE ANSWER: walk and jeepnee or taxi the city you are considering investing in. watch closely for 'obvious foreign home or business designs, names and appearances'.... and... see if it is still 'jointly operated and profiting' ... 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?
Yes, with conditions. A new business can be micro-sized to large (500K to 100M) and find ways to start 'legally'. The conditions in the philippines are best observed yourself by walking the cities (which is slow enough for you to make ... Read More
cost to live in the Philippines
This topic is for 'specifics first hand' not guesses from short-timers. ... I would like people to give honest and 'well educated and personally experienced' Facts as to the cost to live in various Provinces and Cities These ... Read More
Filipinas who develop a bad attitude when they marry a foreigner by FilAmericanMom
I'm really annoyed at how some Filipinas develop a bad attitude when they marry a foreigner. They become aloof, arrogant, whiny, complaining "female dogs," which they weren't before they got married. My parents had such a tenant who complained on ...
An effectively true post. I'd love to have a Godly wife. And, NEVER go to clubs or bars in CDO. I would ask this.... for those who have married a filipino (who was NOT found in a bar).... who have been married for 3 or more years.. could ... Read More
Rent a flat or a house in Cagayan de Oro by Christine
Finding a place to live is a priority when settling in Cagayan de Oro. Your experience will be of a great help for the members who want to settle in Cagayan de Oro. Therefore, we have prepared some questions for you: Is it hard to find a flat ...
... help with Flat or ?... in Cagayan de Oro... after 3 years of learning about the people and culture, and nearly 1 year of researching economies and housing.... this is what I have learned: 1. agents: they get a 'portion' of YOUR rent ... Read More
Philippine Bank Solvency : which are saver / more stable
If you've seen the youtube documentary on the 2007-2011 global economic crisis. .. then you may recall foreign workers in Dubai and .... expats in several nations... suddenly 'up the river without a paddle'. I myself lost it all in ... Read More
Cagayan de Oro City 'Flood Risk Areas'
To one and all, while I've studied several agencies and research works on this topic, I found an announcement by the government as follows: Flood-prone barangays in Cagayan de Oro City First District (western ... Read More
Are Condos a Good Idea? by tambok17
Is it a good idea to buy a condo in the Philippines? If so, how can one hedge oneself from losing out?
Tam... good question: do not buy... :::: 1. the Philippine 'condo sales pitch' is borderline 'fraud'. Meaning, first of all, you are buying 'air space' not really a building or access/land ownership. 2. ... Read More
USA Food coming w/expat... WHAT DO YOU WANT? by David4Jesus
Hi, I'm flying into Manila, and then later to CDO. And, I'm bringing 3 luggage with me filled with 'FOOD' from the USA. at this S&P in CDO (see video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eYfWoyB6Vk ) ....they are selling imported ...
UPDATE: ... in researching such things as: 1. placing cheese, etc. in bags, ... and the 'Customs' issue. 2. the high cost of 'air shipping' even 4 lbs, then the customs charges... I am canceling this offer, as to ... Read More
USA Food coming w/expat... WHAT DO YOU WANT? by David4Jesus
Hi, I'm flying into Manila, and then later to CDO. And, I'm bringing 3 luggage with me filled with 'FOOD' from the USA. at this S&P in CDO (see video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eYfWoyB6Vk ) ....they are selling imported ...
Dear FilAmerican Mom, May I counter-suggest any 1 or 2 of these for you and your husband, you and children: 1. hygienic like Gillette razor blades, favorite kind of deodorant, lotion or other things 2. Tillamook cheese, or some ground spice of ... Read More
USA Food coming w/expat... WHAT DO YOU WANT? by David4Jesus
Hi, I'm flying into Manila, and then later to CDO. And, I'm bringing 3 luggage with me filled with 'FOOD' from the USA. at this S&P in CDO (see video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eYfWoyB6Vk ) ....they are selling imported ...
Hi FilAmerican ... Okay.... some questions: 1. would they be ripe and in stores now?.... I'll look for them later today 2. would fruit be 'okay' to pack and bring the Philippines? (would place in 1 of 2 large checking bags) 3. ... Read More