@Bob604
Canadian expat in the Philippines
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About me
Canadian, Married
Lives in Makati City, Metro Manila
Speaks I speak English.
Registration: 28 July 2017
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Why do expats continue to move, live, and retire in the Philippines? by Nielsen Flute
This country has so many strikes against it that no sane person should negotiate with. Let's begin. Low quality of life and high costs. Even in Cebu now for a small studio rent is 25k for a cramped space with no internet / cable. Value for ...
I certainly agree on one point that is mentioned above. Unless you want to live out in the Province with no air con and eat rice with stinky fish every day, it is no bargain moneywise in the Philippines. Yes we are living in one of the more ... Read More
taxes by eripepi
I plan to move to BC from Massachusetts. I will have a pension from New York State Teacher Ret. System. Will I have to pay both Canadian and US taxes on that pension income?
There is a tax treaty in place between Canada and the US. You will only need to pay taxes in one country. There is a lot of information on-line regarding this issue, or you can consult with a tax adviser in either country who specializes in ... Read More
work in the Philippines with sponsorship by FSELBY
Hello My name is Fineas. I am from the UK and looking for work in the Philippines with sponsorship. Focused around Manila. Anybody on these forums got any tips?
In your introduction you say 'I work well in fast paced and innovative environments'. Hard to find that in the Philippines ..... Read More
Open business in boracay, Philippines. by Cortes pri
Hello-shalom, :cheers: What is the requirements for opening a small business to a foreign citizen in the Philippines? (I am a citizen of Israel and my plan is to invest in Boracay island). I need all the information you have.. Office ...
Without contacts here in the Philippines from your home country, whom you can trust to help you get established, you will lose all your money. Come to the Philippines (Borocay) and spend at least a year figuring out the ways people do business ... Read More
Franchise as Foreigner by ralf1970
Hello, someone here have own as Foreigner a Franchise in the Philippines?? Possible to do it ?? Greetings Ralf
Filipinos are a very friendly and congenial group of people. They welcome most foreigners to their country. Come to the Philippines, enjoy your vacation, but remain a tourist and a guest of the country only. You will be viewed as being very rich ... Read More
Franchise as Foreigner by ralf1970
Hello, someone here have own as Foreigner a Franchise in the Philippines?? Possible to do it ?? Greetings Ralf
Right on there Tim ... Read More
Cell phone by Dwsses12
I have my cell phone from the usa. With Verizon. When i go to the Philippines i have another sim card i convert to. Cheaper than paying Verizon 10$ a day. How can i keep my American phone number? I need to keep a cell company in usa? Also. ?
Most people in your situation simply purchase a dual sim phone. Best prices on Amazon or E bay, but if you are already in the Philippines, you might check prices on Lazada as well. Amazon may not ship some items to the Philippines. Read More
New to Expat.com by todutter
I'm from Indianapolis, Indiana and am considering a move to the Philippines. I am a CPA and have over 30 years of small business and individual tax accounting experience. I am the managing partner in my small firm and have contemplated ...
While you were here in the Philippines, did you see any other parts of the country other than Manila? Assuming you wish to stay in Manila, most expats here would strongly recommend that you come with enough resources to sustain your living ... Read More
Should I buy a house in metro manila? by kindawn
Pretty straight forward question: should I buy a house in Metro Manila? (Yes it will be under my filipina wife's name and I totally trust her) Anyone has experience living in a house or subdivision in metro manila? I have been here for 3 years ...
Looking for a real estate purchase here in the Philippines, is very cumbersome and confusing by using the internet. On any site, it is almost impossible to filter listings or isolate to a chosen district, and also tell for sure what listing may be ... Read More
Returning to Philippines to Get Married by moonunit0103
Hi, After 58 days with my GF island hopping in Visayas, I am looking to return to Ormoc to get married, and want to know the process for getting married in the Philippines, going from a Tourist Visa to a 13A Visa, and whether the Balikbayan Stamp ...
Permanent residency with a 13A still requires you to undertake a renewal process after 5 years, so I guess it is not really permanent by definition. In addition, you will still need to submit an annual report fee at the beginning of each year ... Read More
Returning to Philippines to Get Married by moonunit0103
Hi, After 58 days with my GF island hopping in Visayas, I am looking to return to Ormoc to get married, and want to know the process for getting married in the Philippines, going from a Tourist Visa to a 13A Visa, and whether the Balikbayan Stamp ...
You will require only one extra document before you begin the process of obtaining your Philippine marriage license . That is your 'Legal capacity to marry' which you can obtain at your embassy here in the Philippines. I have found that ... Read More
Television by Browneyblue
Can you receive television with a basic antenna in the Philippines or do you need a satellite dish or cable? Is there English speaking television?
Simply Google ' Broadcast Television in the Philippines' ... Everything you need to know will be found here.... Read More
Another Visa question by Reviral
I have booked a trip to the Philippines but in my haste managed to book 34 days, flights paid for. I don't have time to get another passport photo, bank statements, and a notarized signature plus the time it takes to process and return the visa. ...
I would not want to proceed to Philippine airport exit immigration with an expired visa. Here we have a very lucky experience, but the officer could just as easily denied passage out of the Philippines and sent you to downtown immigration office to ... Read More
Advise about living in Philippines and working in USA. by johndelucca
I am married for 10 years to a Filipino and we have house in Angeles City. I also have A-card. I recently sold my house in USA and am planning to make Philippines my home. I am retired, but still work in US. Is anyone under similar circumstances? I ...
Hello John What kind of work will you be doing in the US, while living in the Philippines? Can I assume you are doing this work on your computer? Will you still keep a US address? There are a number of ways to look at this, but you ... Read More
I've overdosed on bad news !!!!! by JB pal
Hi, Like here in the United States we mostly hear about bad news and every so often a feel good story. I'm single married once and planning on spending 4 to 6 months in your country to possibly live there. Not a big city guy and just started ...
Hello Joseph If you simply keep your brains out of your pants, it is possible for any intelligent guy to find a Filipina who will not steal your money ..... Read More