@Dwsses12
American expat in the Philippines
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About me
American
Lives in Cavite, Central Luzon
Speaks English Spanish and some tagalog
Registration: 24 July 2018
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Need E travel on return flight
I'm going to the states soon on vacation. On my return. Do we still do E travel Read More
Departing tax
I'm a 13A permanent resident here in the Philippines. I'm going to the states in june. Can i pay my tax on line or only at airport. Thank you Read More
Military disability pay and medication by kbustin
Can I still receive my disability pay with out being taxed can I still get my meds from the us bu mail is my ptsd service dog wellcome buy law every where do I still need med insurance or get some reduced payment for being 100 % what is the ...
@kbustinAs far as the PTSD. Are you service connected veteran. If so. Your disability check is not taxed. And there is a veterans medical clinic in Manila. You can get your medication from there. As well as blood work, physical ect. I been doing ... Read More
Son born in Philippines. Birth abroad by Dwsses12
My Question is.. is my son entitled to a social security benefit. Being born abroad. I am a American living in the Philippines permanently as well. Also, I'm 59 1/2 years old. Thank you with any information.
@Calif-Native again Thank you sir. My 100% permanently disability is with ptsd. Anxiety and depression plus other disabilities. Read More
Son born in Philippines. Birth abroad by Dwsses12
My Question is.. is my son entitled to a social security benefit. Being born abroad. I am a American living in the Philippines permanently as well. Also, I'm 59 1/2 years old. Thank you with any information.
@Calif-Native Thank you very much. I am retired here in the Philippines permanently. I do have my American bank account. And my son birth abroad has been done. I will just have to wait till I'm 62. But, i am filing for social security disability. ... Read More
Son born in Philippines. Birth abroad by Dwsses12
My Question is.. is my son entitled to a social security benefit. Being born abroad. I am a American living in the Philippines permanently as well. Also, I'm 59 1/2 years old. Thank you with any information.
@gregparker6201 Thank you sir. Read More
Son born in Philippines. Birth abroad
My Question is.. is my son entitled to a social security benefit. Being born abroad. I am a American living in the Philippines permanently as well. Also, I'm 59 1/2 years old. Thank you with any information. Read More
Getting My VA Meds To The Philippines by billdimmett
Since my medications aren’t service related, I’ve been having them forwarded by my brother in the US. This has been expensive and slow. What are other US military vets doing? Buy locally or from neighboring countries out of pocket? Thank ...
Are you service connected veteran? I am. And they cover my medicine. Even 81mg aspirin. Talk to your doctor. Read More
Philippine Estate Laws by PalawOne
Philippine Estate LawsRef: https://lawyerphilippines.org/the-philippine-estate-planning-primer-everything-and-the-kitchen-sink/What does Philippine Law mandate regarding inheritances?Philippine laws are pretty definite about inheritances.Philippine ...
@laymanm65 Depends where you look. In the city is crazy. Go to the country. We have a house in Batangas. I paid 1.5 million peso 600 square meters. 2 bedroom and bathroom. Added a 3rd bedroom. Walk in closet and bathroom. Worth over 3 million ... Read More
Health insurance by Dwsses12
Has anyone heard of a Health insurance called Retire in the Philippines. Just curious. Seams reasonable.
It's actually called WRLIFE. i read good and bad reviews. Will keep searching. I heard off cignaglobal, Aetna, Regency. Will look into. I don't want to fly back to America. Unless really need to. Have my wife and children here. But i am well off ... Read More
Health insurance
Has anyone heard of a Health insurance called Retire in the Philippines. Just curious. Seams reasonable. Read More
Building a House in the Philippines by PalawOne
My wife and I are thinking of perhaps building another house in the Phils. What do people think of this?This time we're thinking of building something like this house design from pinoyeplans.comIt's a very traditional looking design, on purpose, but ...
@PalawOne very nice. Go for it. We finished building ours recently. 88 square meters house. Lot 600 square meters. Living in Batangas. Away from the city. Read More
Happy New Year 2022 from the Expat.com team! by Julien
Hi everyone, I hope you and your loved ones are well and that you had a wonderful holiday season. I wish you a very Happy New Year 2022 on behalf of the Expat.com team! https://www.expat.com/images/misc/new-year-2022/new-year-en.gif What are ...
Happy new year's to all !!! We just moved from cavite to Batangas. In our new home but still building on it. And Hoping in the near future to buy a new truck. Thank you Expact.com and members Read More
What are your favourite meal|food in PH? - Gym freak speaks! by manny123
Well let me begin by saying I can't get rid of The "Adobo". Its my gym buffer food go to! Let me know yours. PS: I treat myself with halo halo as a cheat meal XD
Beef caldereta and chicken Adobo. But i love almost all the foods here. Read More
Health Insurance
I'm looking at health insurance for myself. I Am American. Almost 58. Live here permanently. Should i only get insurance state side. Or does someone here know of decent insurance here. I'm also a veteran. Service connected. Read More