@clownbob77
American looking for information about Philippines
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Registration: 28 June 2021
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Bringing new Filipina wife to visit the US. by TEXTOMEX
I’m trying to bring my new Filipina wife to the US by the USCIS I-130/I-130a. ($525.USD) Through paid consultation ($150 /45 min.). I’m quoted minimum $5,000.00 USD and it will probably take 8 to 12 months processing with the USCIS. ...
@TEXTOMEXI will be doing this as well in about 6 months, so any replies will be helpful. I doubt that an attorney is actually necessary if you simply follow instructions and both have clean backgrounds. As Tom Petty said, "The Waiting is the Hardest ... Read More
Bringing Appliance To The Philippines by Enzyte Bob
When moving to the Philippines 5 years ago (yesterday) I shipped many small appliances to the Philippines via Balikbayan Boxes. These 110 volt appliances were already purchased and were several years old.So during the construction of my house I had ...
@Enzyte Bob Thanks for this. If anyone could share their experience with the brands available there, I think that could really help those of us still planning our moves. Read More
Cygnal TV. by bigpearl
Just asking the brains trust if their Cygnal TV drops out when it's raining, Cloud cover here seems ok but rain seems to block the signal.Cheers, Steve.
@Jackson4 Interesting thought process. I like it. :)Bob Read More
China creates seven minutes of sunshine by PalawOne
`https://eurasiantimes.com/chinas-artificial-sun-breaks-its-own-record-to-maintain/China’s “artificial sun” broke records as it generated extremely hot plasma for seven minutes on the night of April 12. The artificial sun project ...
@Enzyte Bob Population growth is the greatest manmade threat to our own existence, yet I have spent most of my life being called all sorts of names for saying so. I did my best to argue this point when I was young. I'm not young anymore. It's their ... Read More
Which Visa ??? by Dave & Ruby
Hey Fellow Expats, just trying to get all my ducks in a row so to speak, should I be applying for a 13a visa or a special resident visa for when my wife and I move permanently to the Philippines ??? Thank you
@Larry Fisher Hi Larry,Could you please let me know specifically which 220/110 adapters you purchased. I see a number by that brand, but they are called Euro adapters. I think it's the same plug type used there as well. Is this correct ?. Also, for ... Read More
Help: Dog owner threatens me!!! by Larry Fisher
We live in the province. We have 5 dogs, 4 male 1 female, she's in heat and being kept secure. There are dogs running loose all the time already in this area. Once a week or so there's a skirmish outside, but usually nothing serious. We have weak ...
I would also be curious as to the legality of stun guns. I know that I can't have a gun as a foreigner, but are stun guns or tasers legal? Read More
Does anybody know where to get oxycodone? by Tony Gonzo
Hi all. I’ve been prescribed 5mg oxycodone for my Crohn’s (IBD) flare-ups. I literally went to at least 20 pharmacies yesterday in cebu but none of them had it. Even the hospital pharmacies didnt seem to carry it. Any help would be great.
@Enzyte Bob That's bonkers.. From what I hear there's another drug they should be much more concerned with eliminating. Oh wait...I think they just eliminate the users by calling them dealers. ;) Read More
Starlink in Philippines .. $599 unit & $99 monthly for 200 Mbps by PalawOne
Musk’s Starlink internet service to be offered in the Philippines in Q1Reuters - February 4, ...
@Harbred6051 Enterprising folks could simply share the costs and usage. Read More
US General warns of war by PalawOne
***US general warns of war with China 'as early as 2025'The Manila Times & Agence France-Presse, January 28, 2023https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/01/28/news/us-general-warns-of-warwith-china-as-early-as-2025/1876243A four-star US Air Force ...
@Lotus Eater Let's not forget that the U.S. was caught with it's pants down in the PI in WWII. Military lobbyists will likely use that as a selling point to emphasize the strategic importance of the PI. If the people who pull the strings want ... Read More
Health Benefits by laymanm65
Discovered something interesting today. Two young girls came by today taking what was described to me as a census. They asked my age and I said 66. I was told to go apply for my senior benefits. Come to find out that because I’m here on ...
I think I vaguely remember those commercials. Too funny. Read More
Health Benefits by laymanm65
Discovered something interesting today. Two young girls came by today taking what was described to me as a census. They asked my age and I said 66. I was told to go apply for my senior benefits. Come to find out that because I’m here on ...
@Enzyte Bob I just looked up the name you go by. I guess I missed that whole thing. Hilarious! Read More
Help desperately needed by Guest8754
Our three month vacation has turned into hell, on earth. The misery of our current situation is, quite literally, unparalleled, in my 73 years, of living. And we have two months to go.We could simply go home. But Eva air demands ...
@bigpearl A very cool song. Nice to know someone else has heard it. Read More
Counterfeit Items On Lazada and Shopee by Moon Dog
In the 10 months I've been in the Philippines I've received 392 orders from Lazada and 45 orders from Shopee. I did buy a couple counterfeit items, namely Makita power tools. I was naive thinking that name brand saws are just cheaper here. I was ...
As someone who is using this forum as a planning tool, and grateful to all of you for your insights, my question is this. Would it be wise for me to simply purchase my electronic items before I come there and have them shipped to me via Balikbayan ... 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 ...
Suggest wiping it clean first with a factory reset, but that will require her to reload software, like Office. If you don't have the applic software disks to send with it then just make sure you have cleared off all personal documents, email ... 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 ...
It will be in a padded backpack in between towels. Thanks! Read More