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@manwonder

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Singaporean expat in the Philippines

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Singaporean

Lives in Surigao City, Caraga

Speaks English, Tamil, Malay and Hokkien (limited use)

Registration: 21 January 2020

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bkksaigon

Best dating site to meet a good lady? by bkksaigon

Hi I am planning to move to the PH this summer and I would like to give a try to online dating. I am asking this question because I am not familiar with all the dating sites out there. Can you please share what dating site can be more likely to ...

manwonder

I am coming to Philippines on 25 Aug for 10 days for holiday. Any reference. -@rs202120222023Thanks for the warning. -@mugteck Read More

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last year
ukdan

Safety in Philippines by ukdan

Hi everybody- new here. Dan from London. I have a question about safety in Php.I met this fantastic woman from Lucena online and want to visit her at the end of this month. I was thinking of taking a bus or Taxi to a resort close to Lucena where we ...

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@ukdan That is in principiple correct. The husband can file adultry charges. There is a bureau in the Philippines in every town but i forgot the name were you can get the marriage status on every woman. That proceeding has also a name but i also ... Read More

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last year
PalawOne

New American Military Bases in Philippines by PalawOne

`"Philippines reveals locations of four new strategic sites for U.S. military pact"By Karen Lema, Reuters April 3 2023. Ref: ...

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Neither do I like royalty nor any kind of long term treasury . Read More

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last year
manwonder

FAKE : SRRV I.D Membership/Cards by manwonder

Just another 'heads up notice' for fellow expats in this programme :https://pra.gov.ph/pra-lauds-arrest-of-brains-of-fake-srrvisa/Select a reliable agent... or if not apply for it on your own as I did.Stay safe.

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& this linkhttps://pra.gov.ph/notice-to-the-public/ Read More

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last year

FAKE : SRRV I.D Membership/Cards

Just another 'heads up notice' for fellow expats in this programme :https://pra.gov.ph/pra-lauds-arrest-of-brains-of-fake-srrvisa/Select a reliable agent... or if not apply for it on your own as I did.Stay safe. Read More

manwonder created a thread
last year

DBP & Landbank to Merge

Just got a news update from the (Dept Of Finance Philippines via a YT video clip) that both the DBP & Landbank of the Philippines will be merged w.i.e into a single entity which is expected to be completed by year end.Not too sure of the ... Read More

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2 years ago
Julien

New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

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@MatthewMatthew & @katvargas2022Welcome to the forum....all I can say is that the Philippines is a wonderful place to retire.& I'll be back.Take care & stay safe. Read More

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2 years ago
Elmrose Yeo

Looking for singapore expat groups : singapore community in manila by Elmrose Yeo

hello! my husband and i together with our toddler just moved to manila. any idea on a good singapore expat group / community in manila? i'm a singaporean but used to be filipino (so we have lots of friends here already) my husband is ...

manwonder

Btw understand you mention yr husband is Chinese Singaporean so he must know about what "Ren Yin" in Chinese means : REN YIN (壬寅)/WATER TIGER: OVERVIEW...Here's what Google says with which I concur Come hell or high water, this river ... Read More

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2 years ago
Elmrose Yeo

Looking for singapore expat groups : singapore community in manila by Elmrose Yeo

hello! my husband and i together with our toddler just moved to manila. any idea on a good singapore expat group / community in manila? i'm a singaporean but used to be filipino (so we have lots of friends here already) my husband is ...

manwonder

Another hot tip/new year gift....the SGD is currently at a near all time high vs the PHP (had a bulk of mine exchanged last week @ 41.25) imo the best time to take advantage before it's too late. Read More

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2 years ago
Elmrose Yeo

Looking for singapore expat groups : singapore community in manila by Elmrose Yeo

hello! my husband and i together with our toddler just moved to manila. any idea on a good singapore expat group / community in manila? i'm a singaporean but used to be filipino (so we have lots of friends here already) my husband is ...

manwonder

"Gong Xi Fa Cai"Wishing you and family a Very Happy Chinese New Year & also the very best in your future endeavours in the Philippines.As for me I just left the Philippines last Nov and am back in Singapore to iron out my final retirement plans ... Read More

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2 years ago
PalawOne

"Philippines to reach upper middle class status in 2025" by PalawOne

Philippines to reach upper middle class status in 2025, NEDA chief saysManila Standard December 18, 2022 https://manilastandard.net/news/314288587/ph-to-reach-upper-middle-class-status-in-2025-neda-chief-says.htmlThe Philippines is likely to achieve ...

manwonder

The "Ugly" Side Which No One Dares to Talk About...https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/mar/31/migrant-workers-in-qatar-forced-to-pay-billions-in-recruitment-fees-world-cup Read More

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2 years ago
manwonder

Philippines Mandatory Mobile Phone SIM Card Registration By Mid 2023 by manwonder

Gd day guysWishing you all a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.Just a heads up....I understand that there is a NEW mandatory ruling that requires all local mobile phone SIM cards to be officially registered by mid 2023 which if left ...

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https://simreg.smart.com.ph/ Read More

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2 years ago
manwonder

Philippines Mandatory Mobile Phone SIM Card Registration By Mid 2023 by manwonder

Gd day guysWishing you all a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.Just a heads up....I understand that there is a NEW mandatory ruling that requires all local mobile phone SIM cards to be officially registered by mid 2023 which if left ...

manwonder

Yes...both mine are "TNT SIM" cards which are basically "SMART pre-paid/top up cards" bought years ago fm a local shopping mall telecom booth with no registration requirements then.Used this link for registration...hope that ... Read More

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2 years ago
manwonder

Philippines Mandatory Mobile Phone SIM Card Registration By Mid 2023 by manwonder

Gd day guysWishing you all a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.Just a heads up....I understand that there is a NEW mandatory ruling that requires all local mobile phone SIM cards to be officially registered by mid 2023 which if left ...

manwonder

@manwonder Which provider? -@danfinnHi danfinn *as mentioned its applicable to ALL Philippine telecom SIM cards. Read More

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2 years ago
manwonder

Philippines Mandatory Mobile Phone SIM Card Registration By Mid 2023 by manwonder

Gd day guysWishing you all a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.Just a heads up....I understand that there is a NEW mandatory ruling that requires all local mobile phone SIM cards to be officially registered by mid 2023 which if left ...

manwonder

Registered both my 2 local SIMS just by uploading photos of both my Philippines driver's license and Photo.Took less than 10mins to get my application done online. Read More