BassMan_720
English expat in the Philippines
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107
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About me
English, In a relationship
Lives in Province of Bohol, Central Vis
Registration: 17 May 2018
Activity
Reverse money transfer (PH to USA) by BillyJack CDO
Hello,My wife and I moved to Philippines (CDO) in 2020. I'm an American citizen, she is dual US/PH citizen. We receive our Social Security every month via direct deposit into BPI peso passbook accounts. We also have joint BPI peso and USD savings ...
The Philippine Peso is a restricted currency. This is why the normal exchange facilities only work one way. Easy to get money in but not so easy to get money out. My peso bank accounts do not have a facility for international transfer. One option ... Read More
The mother doesn't want to pay. by Guest8982
The Filipina mother (my ex) of my children doesn't work and doesn't want to pay for them. She lives with her boyfriend and stay at home. I pay for everything. I asked her to share the expenses. She replied my duty is to give money and her duty is to ...
They are your kids. You helped make them so you have a responsibility for their welfare.Your Ex also helped make them so she has a responsibility for their welfare.Your Ex is now with another man. Her new man is responsible for her welfare.It's not ... Read More
Absurdity of Looking for Work in the Philippines by drjs
I acquired my spousal visa in the Philippines a couple of months ago and started looking for work. Since I'm not Filipino, I knew it would be difficult.First you have to deal with the fact that several companies flat out refuse to hire anybody who ...
@drjsThere is patent discrimination here in the Philippines not only in the job market a trivial example is Leylam's discount policy for senior citizens, which applies only to Philippine citizens. The policy is posted on each of their outlets. ... Read More
Car purchases in Philippines by onefogarty
Hey!Anyone know how easy or complicated it is for a foreigner to buy a car in the Philippines? I’m thinking of buying a new SUV like a fortuner or something along those lines. Is vehicle insurance expensive? I’ve heard that if one ...
I don't know the details of finance for a new Car, I bought my new Fortuna cash. I've been looking at the cost of re-insuring the car when my free Toyota insurance expires. Insurance for the Fortuna seems to be much greater than for comparative ... Read More
Money Transfer by ppjhm
I am an American living outside Cagayan de Oro. I am looking for some output regarding money transfer from the U.S. to the Philippines other than bank to bank wire transfers as my bank's fees are overbearing. If anyone has any suggestion on ...
I'm not from the US but for GBP, I have used and recommend Wise. I note that Wise has been mentioned in an previous reply. Their service is very open and honest. If they can't provide the cheapest rate, they will often volunteer a list of ... Read More
Legazpi City by lcdrski
HI hope to be there in January 2022!! Retired Navy and 70 in good health, may have a part time postion here. Have been thru Wiki on this place have a good Filipina friend that lives near Baguio so will have some support thanks. JIM
I would also urge caution on travelling to the Philippines just now. I had, in effect, 36 days of quarantine after travelling 10km for a day trip to Cebu to sign some legal papers and failing, a re-introduced, swab test on my return. Because of that ... Read More
water heaters by onemore
Has anyone had any success with the instantaneous water heaters, as i just installed an AEG water heater in the house being built, but only get about 30 seconds of warm water. thanks
There is plenty of sun here for solar water heating. Read More
SRRV or Tourist Visa... that is the question! by tpiro
This is probably an old question but I couldn't find much on it. SRRV or Tourist Visa... that is the question. Wondering how many out there in Philippine land is still on a tourist visa and how long have you been there?.. From what I have ...
I have not tried to recoup my investment and I don't know anybody that has. This is the Philippines, where what ought to be easy is often very difficult. If I were to try to recoup my investment I would revert to a tourist visa and stay in the ... Read More
SRRV or Tourist Visa... that is the question! by tpiro
This is probably an old question but I couldn't find much on it. SRRV or Tourist Visa... that is the question. Wondering how many out there in Philippine land is still on a tourist visa and how long have you been there?.. From what I have ...
The advantages of an SRRV were related to travel. These advantages have been eroded with the COVID crisis. I run an international business so I need to travel. The last 18 months have been a bit of a disaster for me, although I have been keeping my ... Read More
Advantage / disadvantage between a 13A and a Balikbayan visa by pej1111
Just wondering what is the advantage / disadvantage between a 13A and a Balikbayan visa (on arrival in PHP with wife)? Pro's & Con's etc * Cost? * Benefits? * Administration? * Etc? Would be most appreciative of any input. Just ...
One advantage of the 13A you can enter the country about the same as a Filipino,, retirement visa holders were not allowed back in the country a few months ago, I don't know their status now, if your going to leave every year a BB stamp is the ... Read More
how much i can earn with raise a pig by giovannigio
i would like to ask expat people if someone know, how much it is possible to earn if i buy a baby pig for 1500, o 2500 php and then raise it , and then sell it when it is 100 kilo? thanks
If you don’t know about keeping pigs stay away from It , sunstroke disease and time effort and cost of feed , that’s my adviceI agree. My better half used to own two small pig farms. She always struggled to make a small profit. The pig ... Read More
What are you missing in the Philippines? by Diksha
Hi everyone, Living in the Philippines, on the long or short run, it is completely normal to feel homesick sometimes. We would like to know what you are missing the most about your home country in the Philippines. Do you miss any aspects of ...
Common sense among politicians?Where in the world is that? I want to go there. Read More
What are you missing in the Philippines? by Diksha
Hi everyone, Living in the Philippines, on the long or short run, it is completely normal to feel homesick sometimes. We would like to know what you are missing the most about your home country in the Philippines. Do you miss any aspects of ...
Consumer protection and customer service that is contactable, listens, delivers, meets customer expectations and does not make false promises. Read More
Testing Positive on day 7 in Quarantine by PhilRes
Anybody been through what happens? Looking for experience not opinion please. Fully vacinated with Pfizer out of the USA, no symptoms, no co-morbidities, again already day 7 tomorrow...
This would make an informative YouTube story and bring shame to those responsible.Much as it might be fun to produce such a video, I do not have the necessary skills to make it interesting. However, the link below is a rather lengthy but very ... Read More
Testing Positive on day 7 in Quarantine by PhilRes
Anybody been through what happens? Looking for experience not opinion please. Fully vacinated with Pfizer out of the USA, no symptoms, no co-morbidities, again already day 7 tomorrow...
As to conspiracies about hotel biz -you got better system, all ears. Other counties answers is just to ban everybody.....That's an easy solution. Decouple the quarantine hotels from DOH allocation. There are lengthy lists of DOH registered ... Read More