Cherryann01
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Uk pensions etc ? by leonardsmith75
I will be moving to Cebu shortly but not sure about telling HRMC OR DWP PENSIONS ? I've heard about many horror stories regarding this matter! , like proof of life every year , and that the postal service in the philippines is very bad , Can anyone ...
I am wondering if there will also be problems with private, military and work placed pensions also if I ever moved to the Philippines. Read More
Cebu airport immigration (departure) by mati_steve
Hi folks. I’ll be traveling to Davao soon. My return flight has me going from Davao to Cebu and then international (Taipei, etc). Anyone have a rough idea how long it takes to get through immigration at the Mactan-Cebu Airport? I flew ...
@Lotus Eater @PalawOne @Cherryann01 Thanks much for all of your input! I think I'll take my GF's advice and just spend 2-3 days in Cebu with her. I was there last year for an hour on a parked plane (haha), so didn't get to see much. My layover in ... Read More
Cebu airport immigration (departure) by mati_steve
Hi folks. I’ll be traveling to Davao soon. My return flight has me going from Davao to Cebu and then international (Taipei, etc). Anyone have a rough idea how long it takes to get through immigration at the Mactan-Cebu Airport? I flew ...
@Cherryann01 I am sure our American friend Bob may have had a dabble It would not surprise me if he met his other half while playing Bkackjack. Vegas has the highest % of Filipina’s as a proportion of the population than anywhere stateside. ... Read More
Cebu airport immigration (departure) by mati_steve
Hi folks. I’ll be traveling to Davao soon. My return flight has me going from Davao to Cebu and then international (Taipei, etc). Anyone have a rough idea how long it takes to get through immigration at the Mactan-Cebu Airport? I flew ...
@Cherryann01 Did you partake in a ‘flutter’ on the tables? - @Lotus EaterNo I never visited the casino but I am sure our American friend Bob may have had a dabble, I just always found it to be convenient to get a good nights sleep and ... Read More
Cebu airport immigration (departure) by mati_steve
Hi folks. I’ll be traveling to Davao soon. My return flight has me going from Davao to Cebu and then international (Taipei, etc). Anyone have a rough idea how long it takes to get through immigration at the Mactan-Cebu Airport? I flew ...
There is a 4 star hotel easily within walking distance of Mactan Cebu Airport that I have used 3 times, maybe an overnight stay there would be a good idea. I believe it is called The Mactan Waterfront Hotel and Casino. Read More
HIV surge reported in Butuan City by PalawOne
Perhaps of interest ..`Barobo Community Watch https://www.facebook.com/Barobocomwatch𝗛𝗜𝗩 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗮 ...
Sad for sure especially the 524 cases involving youths aged 14-24 but I do not really understand why you have posted this and why the surprise that Butuan City has the most cases. I googled the Caraga Region, Davao & CDO are not in it and the ... Read More
NAIA Terminal 1 opens main arrival entrance to all passengers by PalawOne
NAIA Terminal 1 opens main arrival curbside to all passengers, ends VIP-only restrictionBy Kristine Daguno-Bersamina - Philstar.com January 11, ...
For me NAIA is not one of the best airports in SE Asia but I only avoided it at first because of the bullet scam a few years ago and much prefer Mactan Cebu. From my experience KL, HCMC, Da Nang and Bangkok are more efficient and have better ... Read More
Manila - Sports Bars by Cherryann01
I was just looking at the entertainment section on this Forum and saw a Sports Bar called Howzat in Manila. Had a search on Google and from what I can see it is now closed down. Their last post on Facebook was in 2019. I did however find other ...
Would be nice to find a live sports bar to watch NFL playoff games. Trouble is because of the 13 hour difference with US Eastern Time, the Superb Owl starts at 7:25 AM on a Monday in Manila. Any sports bars open that early? - @mugtech ... Read More
Manila - Sports Bars
I was just looking at the entertainment section on this Forum and saw a Sports Bar called Howzat in Manila. Had a search on Google and from what I can see it is now closed down. Their last post on Facebook was in 2019. I did however find other ... Read More
Municipal rates and tsismis. by bigpearl
I remember a debate I had with a couple of members on this expat site some 4 odd years ago with regards to my municipal rates, at that time about P 4K per year and no one believed me for a beach front property.We have over the last 18 months spent ...
I should mention I lived in Henderson, NV. Quality of life would be hard to beat. With my mailbox full of offers from Casinos 2/1 buffets. My wife & I ate more Prime Rib in a month than most in a lifetime. What a choice, eat at McDonalds or a ... Read More
Municipal rates and tsismis. by bigpearl
I remember a debate I had with a couple of members on this expat site some 4 odd years ago with regards to my municipal rates, at that time about P 4K per year and no one believed me for a beach front property.We have over the last 18 months spent ...
Big Pearl - So the Municipal rates are the same as Council Tax in the UK -money paid towards essential services like street lighting, refuse collection, recycling, road repairs, libraries, upkeep of parks etc and for the emergency services and how ... Read More
US Prepaid Debit Card that can be easily use in the Philippines by Ray3131
Hi Guys,I'm also retiring before the end of 2025. May I ask any member here that's still using a 'Non-Bank Prepaid Debit Card'.With advantages of Not Paying Monthly Fee and No Fee International Purchases. And can be Reloaded Easily in Banks or ...
I thought about the idea of using a Post Office prepaid card once (available in UK). Simple to use, no monthly fee and you can load different currencies on it. Problem was that I was told it could not be used in the Philippines. I think these ... Read More
Shopping at military exchanges by Dannyroc3
I am in VN but every 90 days have to do a border run to renew.I might consider a trip to P.I. to look around but also to hit of a US military exhchange to stock up on things.Not sure if they are (a) available conveniently. or if (b) I qualify with a ...
@Dannyroc3 Hi Danny, Off topic. I'm planning an exploratory trip to VN & PH in March. I'd like to ask you some questions about VN. I'm not sure how to DM in this forum so I thought I'd just try replying to this post. - @Mcolli I have visited ... Read More
Every Man Has a Story by Enzyte Bob
Mark Thornton the host of Every Man Has a Story has passed away. I'm not much into YouTube bloggers, I watched his YT channel several times. From what I gathered he had a stroke and past away in the hospital.So it brings me to these thoughts: Expats ...
Yes Bob but there is a co-pilot and what's to stop the train driver dying and missing a red light or being a passenger in a car when the driver dies. Read More
Every Man Has a Story by Enzyte Bob
Mark Thornton the host of Every Man Has a Story has passed away. I'm not much into YouTube bloggers, I watched his YT channel several times. From what I gathered he had a stroke and past away in the hospital.So it brings me to these thoughts: Expats ...
@mugtech Maybe you folks who can't handle the truth ought to go elsewhere. What gives you the right to decide what does or does not get posted here? Don't really understand what you mean by that.........."right?" just saying an opinion. Sorry if ... Read More