@carlisom78
American expat in the Philippines
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Registration: 27 April 2021
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Online Work by Tariq072283
So im currently working as an OTR driver just saving money waiting for the country to open back up. I managaed to get my TESOL certification and im working on a digitial marketing certification as we speak. These are jobs a young guy in his 30s can ...
Coach, I specifically asked an Expat tax prep expert the question about if I had to report income earned through an online business while I was living in the Philippines, from business conducted with clients headquartered outside the Philippines. ... Read More
Online Work by Tariq072283
So im currently working as an OTR driver just saving money waiting for the country to open back up. I managaed to get my TESOL certification and im working on a digitial marketing certification as we speak. These are jobs a young guy in his 30s can ...
Tariq, I am living in Angeles City and I work digitally as a Content Consultant and Content Writer, Any money you earn from online work, where the client is outside of the Philippines is NOT required to be reported to the Philippine Bureau of ... Read More
British / International Schools by axisaa
Looking to relocate with my husband to Manila, but the international school prices are more expansive than in Middle East ... Any recommendation for schools with British Curriculum ? I have son in Year 5 and FS 2 ? I would be grateful for ...
Everything in Manila is overpriced, food, housing, schooling. Traffic is a NIGHTMARE! You have air pollution you can chew and there is garbage everywhere you look. I almost forgot the high crime rates in Manila. Why do you want to go to Manila? ... Read More
New Travel Benefit For Many US Military Veterans by OceanBeach92107
An official link to the Department of Defense website in the United States: defense.gov/Newsroom/Releases/Release/Article/2696813/american-forces-travel-privileges-extended-to-eligible-veterans/source/GovDelivery/ ~~~~~ IMMEDIATE ...
Tyrion, Here is a tip many people are NOT aware of. Before conducting a search on fees for air travel clear your browser history. If you don't the search engine will see that this is your second or third search for airfares from point A to ... Read More
Covid Vaccine Followup by Enzyte Bob
My wife had her covid vaccine one month ago, I had my shot two weeks ago at different vaccine centers. We both are sick with the same symptoms. What we have. (1) constant high fever topping out at 39.8 for almost one week. (2) constant coughing ...
For U.S. expats thinking about returning to the states for a visit, you may want to consider this. Of all the vaccines available for Covid-19 only three will allow you to enter the U.S with a U.S. passport without being required to quarantine. Those ... Read More
13a visa vs. SRRV visa which is better? by jeffdavfla
I am married to a Phillipina in the USA before coming to the Philippines, I applied and recieved a 13a Permanent visa. I have live here in the Philippines (Davao City) 6 months now and found out about the SRRV visa and not sure if it is worth ...
Okieboy, Yes, the Miltary version of the SRRV is still available. I was considering it, now I'm leaning toward the 13a visa. Read More
Remitly vs Xoom: Which one is better? by Inthisfate
Which one do you use for sending money from the US to PH, is it Remitly or Xoom? What do you think of Wise transfer? Please enlighten me on which one is the best option. My employer is from the US and he was complaining about the fees taken by ...
My wife and I were routinely sending money to her brothers and Sisters in the PH for years. we never used Remitly or Xoom, we went with Western Union instead. The only drawback is that we had to go to a Western Union branch in person every time we ... Read More
Online Employment by tnaggar72
Hello I am Tarek, from the UK but now live happily in The Philippines. Been a VA for the last 2 years, but want to write as I believe that I can write well and to make sentences flow as they should, for what ever work or tone that is required at the ...
Tarek, I have two questions for you. 1. Where do you live in the Philippines? 2. Do you have any writing samples you might be able to show a prospective employer? Carl Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 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 ...
Regarding shipping a laptop in a balikbayan box, yes you can do it but I would put it in a padded carrying case. Then put it in the middle of the box with clothes or towels for extra padding underneath and on top. Read More
13a visa vs. SRRV visa which is better? by jeffdavfla
I am married to a Phillipina in the USA before coming to the Philippines, I applied and recieved a 13a Permanent visa. I have live here in the Philippines (Davao City) 6 months now and found out about the SRRV visa and not sure if it is worth ...
My wife has a friend who helps people in Angeles City apply for visas. I was going to go with the SRRV visa, Extended Courtesy version. Because I spent 23 years in the US military I would still have to pay the $1,400 application fee, BUT instead of ... Read More
13a visa vs. SRRV visa which is better? by jeffdavfla
I am married to a Phillipina in the USA before coming to the Philippines, I applied and recieved a 13a Permanent visa. I have live here in the Philippines (Davao City) 6 months now and found out about the SRRV visa and not sure if it is worth ...
In your case, I don't know how you can justify the costs that come with an SRRV visa. First, you have the $10,000 dollar deposit you would be required to make in a Philippine bank, (and only a select few banks are on the list of ... Read More
Covid Vaccine Followup by Enzyte Bob
My wife had her covid vaccine one month ago, I had my shot two weeks ago at different vaccine centers. We both are sick with the same symptoms. What we have. (1) constant high fever topping out at 39.8 for almost one week. (2) constant coughing ...
I notice immediately that every source is owned and run by liberals. The same people who believe in the propaganda the Communist Chinese were so eager to spread early on. The same people who are DUMB enough to believe anything Dr. Flip-flop Falsi ... Read More
Covid Vaccine Followup by Enzyte Bob
My wife had her covid vaccine one month ago, I had my shot two weeks ago at different vaccine centers. We both are sick with the same symptoms. What we have. (1) constant high fever topping out at 39.8 for almost one week. (2) constant coughing ...
pnwcyclist, I have to question the validity of the information you posted. Here in the US, 83% of cases are now the Delta variant, which has 1000x the viral load of the original. It is HIGHLY contagious as a result. Sounds like a panic porn ... Read More
American moving to the Philippines by csisk2022
First time living abroad, hoping to get any pointers for first time living in the Philippines. Also any additional information about my tourist visa would be helpful.
Re: Looking for a Real Estate agent in Angeles. My wife and I bought a house in Angeles last year. We dealt with Roger Patawaran at House For Less Realty. His office is just outside the Clark Friendship gate about 4 blocks past the Burger King, on ... Read More
Relocating to the Philippines by Parvaze
Hi all - Just a quick introduction. My name is Parvaze, I was born and grew up in Scotland and been living in Southern California, USA for the past 30 years. I'm looking to move to the Philippines by the end of 2022 so currently gathering ...
I live in Angeles and I subscribe to Converge fiber-optic internet, 200 Mbps for $110. The upload and download speeds are both faster than what I was getting in Washington state 30 miles from Microsofts HQ. I pay for the higher sppeed because I work ... Read More