@samangelevski
Australian expat in the Philippines
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About me
Australian, 58 years old
Lives in Province of Tarlac, Central Lu
Speaks English, Macedonian, Serbian, Croatian, some Polish and Russian
Registration: 26 November 2017
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How to deal with stress when moving to the Philippines by Priscilla
Moving abroad is no easy feat. Everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress, so we invite you to share some insights regarding this topic. What are the main factors that contribute to stress when moving to the Philippines (cultural ...
Ok I am not working here no am i in retirement here, iut i did investe in a farms Rice, and shop, you all have extended family here, for sure you invest some too right ?? where you live in Philippines? is where your extended family is, yes some are ... 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 ...
ballut are you kidding me what you just said about USA ??? no freedom there ?? you must come from other planet, or you run from there for own reasons,mandatory that is exactly what it means to protect your kids from get sick, and here you get none ... Read More
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
I think most people are concerned about the job then who got what over them, after all it is just a passport no big deal they can not sale it or use it, it is yours to have after you finish your contract with them, they just feel more secure if they ... Read More
How to deal with stress when moving to the Philippines by Priscilla
Moving abroad is no easy feat. Everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress, so we invite you to share some insights regarding this topic. What are the main factors that contribute to stress when moving to the Philippines (cultural ...
I am there because of the shop, main road exposure, more customers, it is like give and take thing, if you want business to operate at its best, then you have to sacrifice some thing in life, for me is comfort, but then again as I said if I could ... Read More
How to deal with stress when moving to the Philippines by Priscilla
Moving abroad is no easy feat. Everyone has their own ways of dealing with stress, so we invite you to share some insights regarding this topic. What are the main factors that contribute to stress when moving to the Philippines (cultural ...
arty5987, i see you don't know much about windows then, not sure where you live here, but windows in Philippines are chust cheap China products, and they really not good at all, maybe one day they will improve on some kind of standards, but they ... Read More
driving license by dennesbong1
hi everyone. i'm indonesian, currently working at philippines. i was wondering about applying a new driving license without previous driving license from my country? thanks before
That is great, it is nice o see someone is doing the right things, hope this will flow out to rest of Philippines, I remember one time i was in Manila this motorbike come the wrong way, one car did not want to move or give him way, the biker come ... Read More
driving license by dennesbong1
hi everyone. i'm indonesian, currently working at philippines. i was wondering about applying a new driving license without previous driving license from my country? thanks before
I did not think you need licence for 125cc motorbike or any motorbike, it is philippines right ?? haha joke, i said this because 70% have none but driving and riding whatever they like, and if there is acidante it always will be your fault even if ... Read More
Looking for a sea experience by stillbiker
Hello to ALL. My son, 19 years old, want to become a marine. He has NO sea experience, I think it would be good for him to go on the sea as a trainee preferably on a small yacht, or with a fisher to be confronted to the rough sea. Does anyone have ...
If he need some exceprinaces on the seas, yes fishing boat but I mean the big fishing boats that go out at the sea for month or so, and wants to be involved with out been payed yes there will be lots, I know in Australia they do this all the time, ... 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 believe parenting is not really something we share, Man anyway not sure about Woman is they share it or not, we all have own ways how to be best parents to our kids, what works for me not necessarily works for others, family life and career? for ... Read More
Cooking like a local in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in the Philippines. What are some of the most popular local dishes that ...
I use Olive oil, but then again only if I roast vegetables, and little of it too, meat got its own fats, but cooking it or frying it slow you render the fat, means fat will come out so not need to add any oil at all, you know when I was little kid ... Read More
Cooking like a local in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in the Philippines. What are some of the most popular local dishes that ...
Adobo is 1 whole chicken or leg and tight part about 1k, 1/2 cup soy/1/2 cup vinegar, Onions and Garlic, bay leaves and peppercorns, this is adobo must try but whatever you do must not use MSG, but before everything eles I cook chicken in mixture ... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
Yan what is your comment about ?? Read More
Cooking like a local in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in the Philippines. What are some of the most popular local dishes that ...
well said steve, i have seen it as well, the whole family here are bad cooks, oil and more oil, salt like they never going get one for years, i keep telling them little oil and good oil not just any cheap oil, but yes they fry everything till it is ... Read More
Traffic in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in the Philippines, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend ...
I HAVE BEEN TO JAKARTA, BANGKOK, CAIRO NONE OF THIS ARE HALF AS BAD AS MANILA, SO ANY ONE WHO THINKS MANILA IS GOOD IN TRUFFIC THINK AGAIN OR GO AND SEE THE WORLD, MAYBE THEN YOU WILL BELIEVE WHAT YOU SAYING HERE, MOST CITIES TRAFFIC IS THERE AND ... Read More
Lost Visa! by Jazz14mg
I'm so careless about losing my Visa which actually expired what can I do to put things back to normal?
I tought Visa is stamped on your passport, mine is so if you lose visa you lost passport, is that right ?? Read More