@Bukidnonkane
American expat in the Philippines
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About me
American
Lives in Valencia, Northern Mindanao
Speaks English Tagalog Ilocano Bisaya
Registration: 04 November 2020
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Nosey Expats in my Area (bukidnon
Ok so some of you know I have lived here for almost 10 years now. and the other day out of nowhere I had a expat or foreigner at my house. (tell me if you think I was in the right) This guy showed up knowing my first name (the locals told him my ... Read More
Shipping Balikbayan boxes from the US to the Philippines by tpiro
Sorry if this is a repeat per this subject.. but I need info. Needing to ship Balikbayan boxes from US to Philippines and am needing the box information... what is the largest size acceptable box that LBC will ship? ..How many can I ship and..... ...
thanks steve.. I will be shipping from the States and probably have more than 2 boxes.. I'm trying to find some boxes larger than the 24x18x24 boxes.. I was told that was the largest... hummmm???I don't use LBC anymore because I ship my own ... Read More
Money Transfer by ppjhm
I am an American living outside Cagayan de Oro. I am looking for some output regarding money transfer from the U.S. to the Philippines other than bank to bank wire transfers as my bank's fees are overbearing. If anyone has any suggestion on ...
for very large amounts use your bank. Chase bank in the USA charges 40 dollars to send up to 150k USD. and you will be taxed for sending anything over 10k USD. for small amounts in my opinion use Western union online service paying with your debit ... Read More
Wife sending all her money home not contributing expenses by Jonny2840
Hello my name is Jon. I live in Vancouver BC Canada. I recently married a filipina and we are working towards sponsorship for her here to get her pr. Before we got married we both agreed we would share expenses and costs for pr applications and ...
It is very unfortunate about your situation. I've been lucky enough to not have this problem, but While lurking on this forum I have seen so many times this has happened in one way or another. To being a Philippines normal. no this is not ... Read More
Kitchen and bathroom cabinets by Michaelm54
We’re building a house in Eastern Zamboanga del Norte. Im looking for high quality kitchen and bathroom cabinets as well as some household furniture. I remember in the middle of a long thread someone talking about fine woods in Cagayan de Oro, ...
The rare or finer wood you are probably looking for is either Narra, Gmelina, or Mahogany. in my opinion the best wood carpenters in Mindanao are over by Kitaotao, or Buda. I am assuming your talking about wardrobes or Filipinos call them closets. ... Read More
Is 13A hard to do obtain by yourself? by Arcadieus
I recently renewed my tourist visa for six months and I want to start working on my 13A, since I can't get a license without a long term visa. Any and all advice would be appreciated!
Doing some further research, I'm not required to do NBI clearance either. February 2nd will be 59 days and NBI is required if you're here six months or more. I have my BI clearance already, since I did the tourist extension last week and we ... Read More
Is 13A hard to do obtain by yourself? by Arcadieus
I recently renewed my tourist visa for six months and I want to start working on my 13A, since I can't get a license without a long term visa. Any and all advice would be appreciated!
Doing some further research, I'm not required to do NBI clearance either. February 2nd will be 59 days and NBI is required if you're here six months or more. I have my BI clearance already, since I did the tourist extension last week and we ... Read More
Is 13A hard to do obtain by yourself? by Arcadieus
I recently renewed my tourist visa for six months and I want to start working on my 13A, since I can't get a license without a long term visa. Any and all advice would be appreciated!
From my understanding, US citizens aren't required the medical exam part unless I read it wrong. Thanks for all the other information though. I'm trying to do this by myself, since it seems pretty straight forward.Alot of the medical ... Read More
Is 13A hard to do obtain by yourself? by Arcadieus
I recently renewed my tourist visa for six months and I want to start working on my 13A, since I can't get a license without a long term visa. Any and all advice would be appreciated!
Before I start I am going to give some tips that will help with every aspect of everyones journey in the Philippines. Always have atleast 10 2x2 pictures and 10 passport pictures in a folder. every office in this country wants a picture of you. ... Read More
Where is the breaker/fuse box usually located? by Arcadieus
Finally made it to the Philippines after ten and half months, and I'm having some electrical issues in my kitchen and guest bedroom downstairs. I've looked all over the house and I can't find the box. If anyone has an idea where it ...
find where the wires enter the house usually they like to put close to the incoming wires. some houses here dont even have electrical panels. they just run directly off the meter. the electrical here is very different. Read More
I Now Have My 13A Permanent Resident Card by Enzyte Bob
I've asked recently about the status of my 13A application, I finally have the card. This post is going to be long with trial and tribulations starting with my PAL flight landing in Manila on August 1, 2018 and concluding with my 13A ...
Your experience was horrible. Mine was soo much easier. I submitted all my paperwork with 3 additional copies. And two months later I got approved, and i picked up my card 2 months after my approval. My case is a little unusual I originally came ... Read More
Can anyone name some reliable/quality developers?. by sekmet
So, lots of condo developments go up. Is there any way to know the build quality? Are some more legitimate than others?
So, lots of condo developments go up. Is there any way to know the build quality? Are some more legitimate than others?Which area? Read More
opening up my own law firm, and resume my practice there. by welcome back
Hi, I was born and lived most of my life in the Philippines, but have moved to the US in 2002. As a former Filipino citizen, I have the privilege of applying for a dual citizenship in the future, when I retire there this year. I have practiced law ...
Getting Philippines Visa is actually really easy, You might be better off helping Filipinos getting there visas to the USA and other places. Getting fiancé Visa's, PRV visas, and so forth. This is just my opinion though. I know my wife ... Read More
MOVING TO CEBU FROM THE US by MovinToCebu
I'm currently are living in Connecticut and will be moving to San Fernando, Cebu some time this year. I've been looking for a reasonable International Shipping Company to deliver a 20ft shipping container to my home for me to pack with some ...
Thanks for the info.... much appreciated. I will be moving from Calgary Canada, to Cebu island. Do you suggest I should buy a container or is it better to rent? I am thinking one 20 foot would be good. Is there a weight limit? And finally I ... Read More
MOVING TO CEBU FROM THE US by MovinToCebu
I'm currently are living in Connecticut and will be moving to San Fernando, Cebu some time this year. I've been looking for a reasonable International Shipping Company to deliver a 20ft shipping container to my home for me to pack with some ...
I'm currently are living in Connecticut and will be moving to San Fernando, Cebu some time this year. I've been looking for a reasonable International Shipping Company to deliver a 20ft shipping container to my home for me to pack with some ... Read More