@BALUT_BREATH
American expat in the Philippines
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About me
American
Speaks FILIPINO, TAGALOG, HILIGAYNON, CEBUANO, JAPANESE, MANDARIN, RUSSIAN, GERMAN, FRENCH, SPANISH, LATIN, GREEK, HEBREW, ARABIC, COPTIC, ETHIOPIC.
Registration: 22 April 2018
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My introduction to Philippines by ShaunDavis
I met my girlfriend at the time in Malaysia, when she returned to Philippines I shortly followed havei g a rotational overseas job this was an easy option. We had started a serious relationship and she would travel frequently to Malaysia just to ...
I will work on that, I know that transferring a license can be troublesome but not out of reach.Even if you had to go back to school here to get certified, it would be worth it. I have literally never heard of a higher paying job in the RP. As a ... Read More
Bureau of immigration near Boni avenue MRT by Richard Yan
May I know the nearest BI near boni mrt. Thank you.
I think you can do that in either. I prefer the main BI. But if you are close to Boni, the Makati one is convenient and probably less packed. Read More
Bureau of immigration near Boni avenue MRT by Richard Yan
May I know the nearest BI near boni mrt. Thank you.
If you are in Cebu the BI is located in the J C MALL If attending before 10.00am enter through car park lift.MRT is in Manila. @OP Depends on what you need done. If you have basic transactions, there is a Makati satellite office not far from ... Read More
Areas to live Davao by Buzzardman
My condo lease in Cebu runs out soon and I have to consider where to look next. I have long thought Davao might be a place to consider, so will be visiting to check it out. I need some information on where are the best parts in Davao and the region ...
My condo lease in Cebu runs out soon and I have to consider where to look next. I have long thought Davao might be a place to consider, so will be visiting to check it out. I need some information on where are the best parts in Davao and the region ... Read More
My introduction to Philippines by ShaunDavis
I met my girlfriend at the time in Malaysia, when she returned to Philippines I shortly followed havei g a rotational overseas job this was an easy option. We had started a serious relationship and she would travel frequently to Malaysia just to ...
I met my girlfriend at the time in Malaysia, when she returned to Philippines I shortly followed havei g a rotational overseas job this was an easy option. We had started a serious relationship and she would travel frequently to Malaysia just to ... 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 ...
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?
Bureau of immigrationBureau of Immigration: http://www.immigration.gov.ph/ 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 ...
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
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Working in Makati City by Samanthachong
Hi, I am Samantha from Malaysia. I am considering an offer to work in Makati City, but not sure how is the lifestyle would be in the Philippines. What is the salary range for Malaysian expat in Makati City? Is the living cost in Makati City ...
Um..I lived on less than 100k and supporting a family of four in metro manila. lol. You can get a great studio apartment for 20k in makati or any upscale area in the city. The rest is up to you. You can have a great lifestyle with 50k.Family of 10 ... Read More
Working in Makati City by Samanthachong
Hi, I am Samantha from Malaysia. I am considering an offer to work in Makati City, but not sure how is the lifestyle would be in the Philippines. What is the salary range for Malaysian expat in Makati City? Is the living cost in Makati City ...
If you work in Makati, you do not have to live there. It is very central in Metro Manila. You could live anywhere for as little as p2,000 a month or less. Makati is the fancy area of Metro Manila. But that does not mean it is necessarily safe. ... Read More
Documents needed to emigrate to Philippines by Gideon Kriel
Mabuhay everyone. I am happily married to a lady from Davao. We are residing in South Africa and plan to relocate/move to Davao next year sometime. What documents/paper work do I need in order for me to stay there/ to apply for a spousal visa? Can ...
Mabuhay everyone. I am happily married to a lady from Davao. We are residing in South Africa and plan to relocate/move to Davao next year sometime. What documents/paper work do I need in order for me to stay there/ to apply for a spousal visa? Can ... Read More
Income Tax Refundable ? by WK Kong
Greetings everyone, im a new expat in town from Malaysia, fall under the category of "foreigners employed by regional head offices of multinational companies". I'm here to seek some information regarding the taxes on my salary, please ...
I am looking too. And I cannot find it. But I know at least is WAS the law at some point. I will look into it some more. But you can always ask at your local BIR also. Read More
Used vehicle pricing by das75
Looking for used truck but finding huge range in price. Common in Canada/States is the Kelley Blue Book, wondering if something similar in the Philippines.
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