@Michael P. Carter
American expat in the Philippines
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Registration: 08 June 2021
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Writing a Blog post: Expat-friendly Vaccination Centers in North NRC/CLARK. Recommendations and What Was Your Experience? by kristopherryanwatson
Hello Gentleman!Good morning to you all. I'm writing a blog article for a local expat magazine. I'm looking to compile a list of Expat-friendly Vaccination Centers and Your overall experiences with getting them.Would anyone in Pampanga/Clark ...
I was originally vaccinated in the states with Moderna. both shots but the booster shot was here at a regular center for Filipinos and I waited in the same lines as they did, it was free and it was Moderna. Read More
Checklist for leaving and returning to the Philippines. by FindlayMacD
I had a call recently from Bureau of Immigration here in Cagayan De Oro with regard to my application for Motion To Reconsider which was filed in June 2021 as my 3 year stay here would end on August 22nd 2021. My hope was that we could apply for 13a ...
@coach53 Arty 5987 is a troll, he/she is cat fishing. There is no reasoning with them or logic to their statements, its all designed to be inflammatory and cause arguments. They are a new bread of cowardly idiots. Read More
Checklist for leaving and returning to the Philippines. by FindlayMacD
I had a call recently from Bureau of Immigration here in Cagayan De Oro with regard to my application for Motion To Reconsider which was filed in June 2021 as my 3 year stay here would end on August 22nd 2021. My hope was that we could apply for 13a ...
@arty5987 "There are none so blind as those that will not see" John Heywood (c. 1497 – c. 1580) Read More
Checklist for leaving and returning to the Philippines. by FindlayMacD
I had a call recently from Bureau of Immigration here in Cagayan De Oro with regard to my application for Motion To Reconsider which was filed in June 2021 as my 3 year stay here would end on August 22nd 2021. My hope was that we could apply for 13a ...
@arty5987 I'm interested how you do not see the garbage in the USA and the homeless encampments , the mass shootings all over the country and the corrupt political system, kind of wearing blinders about it I guess. But, to each his own and ... Read More
Philippines driving licence by dodi1000
Dear all I have full UK Driving licence ..would any of the members advise on how to get philippines Driving licence? I have property tax, Water and electricity bills under my name as well as Building Occupancy Certificate that also under my name. I ...
I got mine in Iloilo, without much trouble. Read More
Philippines driving licence by dodi1000
Dear all I have full UK Driving licence ..would any of the members advise on how to get philippines Driving licence? I have property tax, Water and electricity bills under my name as well as Building Occupancy Certificate that also under my name. I ...
I can't speak to the if your visa will permit it but one definitely can, I have one, a simple process by PH standards. Get the police to clear your background for offenses and then apply. Takes a while to get the actual license but they give you ... Read More
Intercultural relationships in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share some fun anecdotes and information regarding intercultural marriages and relationships in the Philippines. This will provide some insight to current and future expats regarding relationship norms in mixed ...
"Btw, do they have Progresso soups there?" please check the labels on the can, it has over 800mg's of salt, it not good for anyone. Try the fresh made soups here, they are very tasty and you can make your own soups with fresh ... Read More
Filipina Online Dating - Questions for those experienced by briggss3
Hi, I'm new to the website. I have a question around meeting Filipina girls on Filipino Cupid. I spent about a week on the website, and had many girls connecting many of which I believe were not real. However, one particular girl contacted me ...
"Some people are stupid. It wouldnt suprise me if he had paid her before that too and wouldnt want to admit he had been scamed even before that ransom." It's really not stupidity, it's ego and not thinking they could be treated ... Read More
16th Dec'2021 : Super Typhoon Odette (Rai) slams into Surigao City by manwonder
Glad to be back 'alive' after more than 2mths of absence; after having survived the horrors/dreadful destruction caused by super typhoon Odette (Rai). My home was not spared & had parts of the roof blown away which was then swiftly ...
"Glad to be back alive' after more than 2mths of absence; after having survived the horrors/dreadful destruction caused by super typhoon Odette (Rai)." Glad you guys are safe and keep on , keeping on. peace and love Read More
The driving force of your expatriation in the Philippines by Diksha
Hello everybody, Moving abroad, to a destination such as the Philippines, is often the result of careful consideration. It is a major life decision and one that should not be taken lightly as the implications are so diverse. We would like to know ...
I met a lady. (It's always about a lady, isn't it?) 21 years ago I just got divorced in Australia, and sought to travel the world and see things that I never had occasion to before. It was by random chance I visited in 2001. The Philippines ... Read More
The driving force of your expatriation in the Philippines by Diksha
Hello everybody, Moving abroad, to a destination such as the Philippines, is often the result of careful consideration. It is a major life decision and one that should not be taken lightly as the implications are so diverse. We would like to know ...
I like your view of life, keep it up. Read More
Nosey Expats in my Area (bukidnon by Bukidnonkane
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 ...
Obviously this guy has no understanding of respect for others. In the states he might have been shot, personally I would have done much the same as you, that is just protecting yourself. On the other hand no thing that anyone can do will make him ... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 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 ...
welcome... Read More
Alert Level 1 Now being Considered by Enzyte Bob
Alert Level 1 now being considered starting on March 1, 2022.
you can never tell... Read More
Relationship opinions on Philippine culture and SAHMs by JustAGuest
I'm still in the US, and I'll be here for a while, as my job requires it. I'm interested in retiring somewhere inexpensive, but that will be a ways in the future. (At least 10-15 years.) In the meantime, I've been talking to a ...
You know this thread has taken an interesting turn. It seems to me that educated is not a criteria for being Americanized, that sadly to say is a matter of the economic structure of the USA and most western countries, where having/getting more is ... Read More