@Tsmslf
American looking for information about Philippines
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About me
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Lives in Baybay, Eastern Visayas
Speaks Filipinas
Registration: 08 August 2019
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Perhaps a little care is in order by Fred
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexandrasternlicht/2020/04/02/duterte-threatens-to-shoot-quarantine-violators-in-philippines/amp/ Topline: With coronavirus cases rising to 2,633 in the Philippines with 96 deaths, President Rodrigo Duterte announced ...
Governors don't have to comply with Trump's policy if that's what you're referring to. It's known as Federalism and the US is built on it. Somebody else gave a percentage of Americans "infected" at 7%. A reliable ... Read More
Stimulus Payment Information for US Citizens by GuestPoster285
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know So they do not send you a paper check: In the coming weeks, Treasury plans to develop a web-based portal for individuals to provide their banking information to the IRS ...
My social security was deposited today and school loan deductions have already been omitted increasing my payment by a couple of hundred. That's fast work from passage to payment indeed!!! Read More
Covid-19 cases in Philippines by FindlayMacD
As I write 11 new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Philippines bringing the total to 35. As Philippines is a relatively poor country and does not have what can be called a joined up health system I'd like to hear opinions on the ...
That's a really good and tough question. Can you imagine the infection rates in the slum areas of Manila et al? I would guess that the government will not pay for anything and just let death have a holiday. If the Phils is hit hard, it will ... Read More
United States Citizenship in Jeopardy? by bdknight
Hello, I'm an natural born United States citizen. Coming up in May, I will have been in the Philippines for one full year on tourist visa extensions. As I understand it, the Philippines government allows a maximum stay of three continuous years ...
Stop worrying. Your citizenship cannot be taken away unless you willingly give it up or fraudulently obtained it. Read More
Cost of Living in the Philippines in 2020 by Loïc
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in the Philippines to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to ...
I assume the $11K is for a year. I would argue that the base cost description is inaccurate since housing is not included and little is more basic than housing/food. Reasonable housing could be $3600 a year or so bumping your basic to $14,000 to ... Read More
Bankaccount by Powder1
hello everybody, i would like to know how easy or difficult it is to open an bankaccount. I live in Thailand and have a bankaccount from the Bangkok bank. I ve been told there are also Bangkok banks in the Phills??? If i stay in the Phills it would ...
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Bankaccount by Powder1
hello everybody, i would like to know how easy or difficult it is to open an bankaccount. I live in Thailand and have a bankaccount from the Bangkok bank. I ve been told there are also Bangkok banks in the Phills??? If i stay in the Phills it would ...
Is thr only a dr card issued by the bank which owns the ATM?is any bank debit card o Read More
Bankaccount by Powder1
hello everybody, i would like to know how easy or difficult it is to open an bankaccount. I live in Thailand and have a bankaccount from the Bangkok bank. I ve been told there are also Bangkok banks in the Phills??? If i stay in the Phills it would ...
Can you at least use a debit card to withdraw funds to spend in the Phils? Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to the Philippines? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in the Philippines, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do ...
Big Pearl What other countries are you referring to please. I'd love to hear your thoughts on that subject so as to compare them to the Phils. Thanks in advance. Read More
annulment by mia2012
Hi, any lawyers out there who could kindly please answer this question or me. I have a friend whose been in a relationship with a man for almost 3 years now but they cant marry guy is still technically married to his "ex-wife". The guy plans to file ...
I recognize the argument of divorcing in Canada BUT to do that she will have to admit she was MARRIED to the guy and SHE has now committed a fraud on the Canadian court. Same thing with an annulment which admits an invalid marriage which she ... Read More
PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS IN THE PHILIPPINES by pej1111
Just wondering what every one's thoughts are on the PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS IN THE PHILIPPINES? Are they worthwhile? In light of not having a Pre Nup, I have read that assets held outside of the Philippines are not consider in the divisions of ...
Venue doesn't protect rights. It's mostly for convenience. The way to protect rights is with choice of law clause and then venue really helps as you really don't want an L.A. judge interpreting Philippine law or vice versa. All venue ... Read More
PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS IN THE PHILIPPINES by pej1111
Just wondering what every one's thoughts are on the PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS IN THE PHILIPPINES? Are they worthwhile? In light of not having a Pre Nup, I have read that assets held outside of the Philippines are not consider in the divisions of ...
What can you say in two agreements that you can't say in one? Plus the constant argument as to which agreement controls. I doubt any lawyer would do that. I certainly would not. Lawyers use what's known as a severability clause to protect ... Read More
PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS IN THE PHILIPPINES by pej1111
Just wondering what every one's thoughts are on the PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS IN THE PHILIPPINES? Are they worthwhile? In light of not having a Pre Nup, I have read that assets held outside of the Philippines are not consider in the divisions of ...
Usually such rights may be waived by a knowing agreement. Do you know if that is the case in the RP? People often waive rights in court or through legal process. If that isn't permitted, then prenups would not be permitted as what they do is ... Read More
Credit card balance by Mr suave
Salam , if I get final exit visa this week in ksa , even I have balance due in my credit card ,suddenly I terminate in my company without separation pay , immigration can stop me in the airport Please I need you advice
Doubtful as your debt is to the credit card company which has paid the governnment based on your credit. Read More
PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS IN THE PHILIPPINES by pej1111
Just wondering what every one's thoughts are on the PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS IN THE PHILIPPINES? Are they worthwhile? In light of not having a Pre Nup, I have read that assets held outside of the Philippines are not consider in the divisions of ...
Steve, in general response: 1. Prenups "hold water" in the US as they are a well recognized form of contract. As I've said above, different states have different rules which they apply to determine prenup validity. In California, we ... Read More