@Glen Adkins
American expat in the Philippines
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Lives in Angeles City, Central Luzon
Speaks English
Registration: 19 February 2018
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Your best culinary memory in the Philippines by Mickael
Hello everyone, As you know, every country has its own flavours and tasting the local cuisine is a great way to discover the culture of a destination. Whether it's a small typical restaurant to taste local dishes, a traditional meal in a local's ...
I have been in the Philippines for 8 years. My best culinary memory was of having Austrian food prepared at a German restaurant that is no longer in business. Read More
Philippine Economic Growth? by PalawOne
Just had a thought .. other near-by Asian countries are steadily developing their economies .. and certainly their middle classes are increasingly seeing the benefits of a reasonably strong economic growth rate.However, in the Philippines, as usual, ...
@manwonder Why should a foreigner invest if most of his profit is eaten up by local, regional and above bureaucrats have to be included in expneses? Read More
13a visa vs. SRRV visa which is better? by jeffdavfla
I am married to a Phillipina in the USA before coming to the Philippines, I applied and recieved a 13a Permanent visa. I have live here in the Philippines (Davao City) 6 months now and found out about the SRRV visa and not sure if it is worth ...
I have friends with the SRRV that left the Philippines, during Covid, and could not get back in with their SRRV ID. I know I could get back in with my 13A. This is something you need to verify before deciding. There will be another virus crisis ... Read More
Buying condos as investments? by Zodel
Not sure if anyone is successful in doing this here. In the United States real estate investor’s is very competitive. All though I haven’t had to evict anyone in a while I was wondering what the process is in makati? Also I was ...
Don't forget to factor in the 10% tax when reselling your house or condo. Read More
Best type of fish to make UK style fish- n-chips. by FindlayMacD
I know how to make the beer batter etc but can anyone suggest the best fillet fish available here in the Philippines to make UK style fish -n- chips. I know you can buy Atlantic cod fillets here in S&R but besides being very expensive, ...
@gsturdee I agree and I have given up eating fish n' chips in the Philippines. Read More
Health care (Medicare) by Guest34824756
Have you heard of Juventas medical group? They help me with my medical bill while i am here in Philippines, as long as you have your medicare. If you need help too, you can contact them un this what’sapp number 09158532933.
@Enzyte Bob Be sure to check with your airline. I suspect they are greedier now more than ever. In 2018 I returned to the Philippines, on PAL. I was charged $50.00 for being 10 pounds overweight. Read More
Counterfeit Items On Lazada and Shopee by Moon Dog
In the 10 months I've been in the Philippines I've received 392 orders from Lazada and 45 orders from Shopee. I did buy a couple counterfeit items, namely Makita power tools. I was naive thinking that name brand saws are just cheaper here. I was ...
@Moon Dog I have given up on Lazada and just assume what I order is counterfeit. Therefore only order cheap throwaway items from Lazada. I would never make a serious purchase there. You are right. Lazada does not ... Read More
Move money from US bank to the Phils... by tpiro
Hey y'all... Planning on my retirement in the Philippines 2022 and if by chance I get the opportunity to purchase a place say for $65k US.. how would one get that $$ over from my US bank to the Phils? Because it will be a while before I can ...
That's condos, not bonds. Read More
Move money from US bank to the Phils... by tpiro
Hey y'all... Planning on my retirement in the Philippines 2022 and if by chance I get the opportunity to purchase a place say for $65k US.. how would one get that $$ over from my US bank to the Phils? Because it will be a while before I can ...
Asian bonds are very, very small, unless you have unlimited funds. You have very limited space, lack of closets and condo fees. They sell them as investments. They are not. They are expenses. When you see a house or condo, in the Philippines, ... Read More
Move money from US bank to the Phils... by tpiro
Hey y'all... Planning on my retirement in the Philippines 2022 and if by chance I get the opportunity to purchase a place say for $65k US.. how would one get that $$ over from my US bank to the Phils? Because it will be a while before I can ...
Nothing, in the Philippine government moves quickly. I applied for an ACR card at the immigration office. I don't remember how long it took to get it. Maybe a month. I opened my bank account with 2 IDs in one day. Read More
Move money from US bank to the Phils... by tpiro
Hey y'all... Planning on my retirement in the Philippines 2022 and if by chance I get the opportunity to purchase a place say for $65k US.. how would one get that $$ over from my US bank to the Phils? Because it will be a while before I can ...
An ACR card does not take a year. Apply, for it, at immigration. Apply for the ACR card. Find your house. Give them a token deposit. Get your ACR card. Open a Philippine bank account. Transfer your house funds to your new bank account or the ... Read More
How to get a credit card for a foreignor in the Philippines by onefogarty
Hello there! I have an excellent credit score in my own country, Canada. However, here in the Philippines, I have yet to establish some kind of credit history as it were with my bank (BDO). That said, I would assume that having some kind of ...
Exactly! Read More
How to get a credit card for a foreignor in the Philippines by onefogarty
Hello there! I have an excellent credit score in my own country, Canada. However, here in the Philippines, I have yet to establish some kind of credit history as it were with my bank (BDO). That said, I would assume that having some kind of ...
Forget getting a credit card in the Philippines. Remember, it is still a third world country and no one needs 30% to 40% interest rates. Use a bank debit card instead. Read More
Mix & Match Vaccines? by Enzyte Bob
My first vac was Sinovac. I understand the other vacs have been available by luck for some people. My son tells me I have to get the Sinovac as my second vac. I would like to have some other vac, has anyone been successful in getting a different ...
The Covid drugs are not really vaccines. My doctor has advised me to take NO vaccine or drug with a spike protein in it. It is better to wait for the real vaccines to come out...and they will come. Read More
Waiting to get OUT of Q Hotel on Day 10 by PhilRes
So the end of the process is Cert on negative test goes to hotel - they submitted to the COAST GUARD who then submit to the Quarantine Bureau - who are supposed to send you a final get out of jail certificate before you can go home to finish your ...
Best to not travel and not to spend extra money in the Philippines. Read More