@Fil-Am Mom
American expat in the Philippines
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About me
American
Lives in Quezon City
Speaks English, Filipino
Registration: 06 June 2020
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Filipino married to Egyptian man by Fretziel
Hi, can I ask an advice? I am a Filipino married to an Egyptian man for 2 years. We got married in Kuwait. However during this pandemic everything was really tough so we decided to come home (Philippines) to start a new small business and he go back ...
Can you please help me and guide me what I will do? Do you think I will wait until he call me or is it over already?We don't know your husband. Only you can answer that. But for now, while your husband is not responding to your messages, and ... Read More
Bad Experience with Fil Appliances by Enzyte Bob
I've had bad experiences with appliances bought in the Philippines all not that old but out of warranty. Sharp TV that keeps cycling on and off, Washing Machine, two Hot Water heaters for shower, Electric Fan and now GE Microwave Oven. (GE ...
Our Samsung washing machine plays its regular tune also when finished, a minute later slaps us with a louder tune but unfortunately won't hang the washing out, lazy b*tch. Agree a better tune. The fridge and freezer (LG) plays a tune when the ... Read More
Bad Experience with Fil Appliances by Enzyte Bob
I've had bad experiences with appliances bought in the Philippines all not that old but out of warranty. Sharp TV that keeps cycling on and off, Washing Machine, two Hot Water heaters for shower, Electric Fan and now GE Microwave Oven. (GE ...
I,ve always NOT wanted a washing machine, or any other machine for that matter that plays a tune. Its just so tackyMy Samsung washing machine plays a tune when it's done. I like it. The tune sounds like that of an ice cream truck. Better than ... Read More
My developing plans to load my IATA "Travel Pass" -COVID passport by Calif-Native
I have made this a new topic, although it relates to the SRRV topic, it covers nearly all foreign travelers to the Philippines, regardless of visa types. This will be the first time I talk about this here and even when I may use "strange or ...
I am sure many are aware that most of our travels are filmed, captured, or ran thru facial ID technology in most of the airports of the world now. . . . I just wish to control those data that I select and that meet the concerns of that moment. We ... Read More
Vaccine for foreigners by Okieboy
All permanent resident foreigners will receive the vaccine, I have been told by the Barangy I am already registered
To receive the vaccine, Quezon City residents need to apply for a QC ID through its QC eServices portal. In the application process, the site will ask if you want, don't want or are undecided to get vaccinated for Covid-19. QC will distribute ... Read More
Favorite home food by Peter Clark
We enjoy the local fare in the Philippines but after a few years we may remember the things we missed back home and if we see them on the Supermarket shelves we almost jump for joy. British expats will enjoy ...
We enjoy the local fare in the Philippines but after a few years we may remember the things we missed back home and if we see them on the Supermarket shelves we almost jump for joy.Many years ago, an IHOP branch opened near our area in Fairview, ... Read More
Debating Buy a Condo or Rent in Pasay by Gracembrly
Hi this time I want to make sure I have the best advice and decision since we’re retiring in 4 years time. I wonder if someone have the same plans that I can relate to or someone who got all the numbers-and examples etc. Debating if ...
Also take into account monthly homeowners association (HOA) dues. You'll need to pay this regularly whether or not you live in your unit. And you should consider hiring someone you trust who can clean your unit regularly, especially to check ... Read More
Annual Reporting for 2021 Requires an Appointment by Fil-Am Mom
Last day for personal appearance at Bureau of Immigration: March 1, 2021 NO WALK-INS FOR 2021. You need to set up an appointment before making a personal appearance. But there are exemptions. Bureau of Immigration website is down. You can make an ...
My husband went to BI Manila today, Feb 2, for annual reporting. Manila office / branch required an appointment. No walk ins. To set an appointment, we checked out yesterday the BI fb page. The form for scheduling one was a bit confusing. My ... Read More
Advice on Marriage/Situation At HAnd by William Greenlee
I am 59 and have met a 30 year old school teacher who has a child with c/palsy. I too have a Son with c/palsy. I have had my Son by myself for 18 years. I decided I would open to possible marriage but I am only interested in a Filipino. So we met. ...
Here in the US when I talk of this 60 percent frowns/40 percent sounds good. Someone out there help me find my way. I am looking for the real thing. It may be here. But. How many men have said that. Right. Help..To William, You said when you talked ... Read More
Advice on Marriage/Situation At HAnd by William Greenlee
I am 59 and have met a 30 year old school teacher who has a child with c/palsy. I too have a Son with c/palsy. I have had my Son by myself for 18 years. I decided I would open to possible marriage but I am only interested in a Filipino. So we met. ...
Hello: We will start a Youtube Channel to share everything. A wonderful name of the Channel I cannot share. But so so good. I and her came up with.Your mean this from your previous post?: About one year from now. We are going to start a Youtube ... Read More
Annual Reporting for 2021 Requires an Appointment
Last day for personal appearance at Bureau of Immigration: March 1, 2021 NO WALK-INS FOR 2021. You need to set up an appointment before making a personal appearance. But there are exemptions. Bureau of Immigration website is down. You can make an ... Read More
Advice on Marriage/Situation At HAnd by William Greenlee
I am 59 and have met a 30 year old school teacher who has a child with c/palsy. I too have a Son with c/palsy. I have had my Son by myself for 18 years. I decided I would open to possible marriage but I am only interested in a Filipino. So we met. ...
One more thing I'd like to add: Your Filipino girlfriend will need permission from her child's father for her to be allowed to bring her child to the states. If the father refuses, she will have to go to court or wait until the father dies. Read More
Advice on Marriage/Situation At HAnd by William Greenlee
I am 59 and have met a 30 year old school teacher who has a child with c/palsy. I too have a Son with c/palsy. I have had my Son by myself for 18 years. I decided I would open to possible marriage but I am only interested in a Filipino. So we met. ...
The Good It's good that you've found a woman with whom you bonded. (My sister has a child with mild CP. It can be hard at times. Her husband is a stay-at-home dad.) And also attractive, a Filipino (which you mentioned that you wanted), ... Read More
Censorship in Post About my Mom by moonunit0103
I posted about my 91 year old mother's pneumonia and CV19, but FRED decided it needed to be CENSORED, due to his claim the treatment protocol is unproven. An alliance of Frontline doctors in US treating CV19 have had very good success, and NIH ...
Offering an opinion is a safer way to put it, Did you FAM manage to read the deleted post in question and if so would love to hear your thoughts on the why the post got the short shift.I didn't read the post thoroughly enough, prior to its ... Read More
Censorship in Post About my Mom by moonunit0103
I posted about my 91 year old mother's pneumonia and CV19, but FRED decided it needed to be CENSORED, due to his claim the treatment protocol is unproven. An alliance of Frontline doctors in US treating CV19 have had very good success, and NIH ...
Here's what I have to say about this thread. First, to moonunit, I'm sorry to hear that your mom and brother tested positive for covid-19. I hope that they recover soon. Second, Fred is an expat Expert in this expat.com website. He ... Read More