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Jeff

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Canadian expat in the Philippines

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Canadian

Lives in Makati

Speaks English, Little French

Registration: 10 October 2011

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Jeff
Johnny5 created a thread
10 years ago

Any native English speakers (N. America) in Cebu looking for work?

We are looking for an outbound sales agent in Cebu if you (or know anyone) might be interested. It is performance based with great incentives selling a simple product PM me for more info Thanks, J Read More

Jeff
Johnny5 replied to a thread
11 years ago
ReneeMW

New girl in Cebu City by ReneeMW

Hi everybody! I'm Renee, an Australian girl from Melbourne, now living in Cebu City. I am the daughter of a Filipina mother and Australian father and grew up in Oz. I have been to the Philippines twice before in my life: once on a family trip at ...

Jeff

Hi Renee! Hope all is well and you're enjoying Cebu... You'll meet lots of expats out here and actually quite a few auzzies... We have a decent group of expats out here that usually head out for drinks on the weekends if you are looking to meet ... Read More

Jeff
Johnny5 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Challenger27

Touristic business in Cebu by Challenger27

Hi everybody, I would like to know if launching a business in Cebu is profitable,like opening a Hotel or Restaurant... Is it expensive &/or complicated ? Many thanks in advance for your advices..:)

Jeff

I have been here only 1.5 years but have seen countless people open businesses and watch them fail... Most people love the idea of coming here to thrive, but remember.. most of what you can do here... the locals can do with much smaller profit ... Read More

Jeff
Johnny5 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Johnny5

Cebu Meetup by Johnny5

Hi Everyone! I'm heading to Cebu Jan 28th and was wondering if any expats are up for grabbing a beer or 2? let me know! J

Jeff

I've been here a month now and actually met a great group of people... If you're up for a beer sometime... Just let me know... Read More

Jeff
Johnny5 created a thread
11 years ago

Short Term Rentals in Cebu City

Hello! Just getting settled here in Cebu and wanted to offer my thoughts to those planning on coming here on a 1-2 month stay... I looked around for months online before coming to Cebu for a short term rental and ended up at the Tune Hotel next to ... Read More

Jeff
Johnny5 replied to a thread
11 years ago
appleswed

planning to buy house in cebu for 1million peso by appleswed

hi! im Apple and i am from sweden, me and my husband are planing to buy a house in Cebu and we only have 1million peso budget for that. if someone knows theres a house for sale please let me know as soon possible! Thanks/Apple

Jeff

Hi Apple! Is your PM box full yet? :P You will find there are LOTS of Realtors here that are willing to help out... But just be careful when buying out here... Are you or your husband Filipino? If not, I think you'll be limited to a condo as you ... Read More

Jeff
Johnny5 replied to a thread
11 years ago
nitin740

hello by nitin740

hiiii everyone.... how are you all??? i need a small help if anyone can help me...about philippines

Jeff

Calm down guys! :cool: I agree with most of the comments here. Nitin, may I ask, why do you need a "philippines roaming number for India"? I listed down possible reasons and solutions for you since your question could actually mean more than one ... Read More

Jeff
Johnny5 replied to a thread
12 years ago
nitin740

hello by nitin740

hiiii everyone.... how are you all??? i need a small help if anyone can help me...about philippines

Jeff

Nitin - Why didn't you start by saying 'a Philippine mobile service provider with offices in India'? You said a 'roaming Philippine number'... Which is a Philippine number that can be used outside of the service area (country)... Anyway, I tried ... Read More

Jeff
Johnny5 replied to a thread
12 years ago
rey0123

Life in Philippines by rey0123

Hello, I will be visiting Manila, Angeles Cebu and Boracay. The purpose of the trip is to determine where I would like to live. I was raised in Miami FL USA so Id like to have the city feel but im not interested in living somewhere too congested. ...

Jeff

Hey Rey.. I lived in Makati for a year and have been to all the paces you mentioned... With your budget of $1,500 you are VERY limited as the cheapest 'liveable' budget hotels are going to be $25/day which will be $750/month and you'll only have ... Read More

Jeff
Johnny5 replied to a thread
12 years ago
nitin740

hello by nitin740

hiiii everyone.... how are you all??? i need a small help if anyone can help me...about philippines

Jeff

Hi Kaushal, Maybe I misunderstood the first post... I thought he was looking for a Philippines number that he could use in India (roaming)? That is why I told him to contact the service providers and check with them... I am from Canada and can use ... Read More

Jeff
Johnny5 replied to a thread
12 years ago
vijaykumar1975

need 2nd hand iphone cellphone by vijaykumar1975

Hi all, I am in manila and i need 2nd hand iphone like 3g,3gs,4g,4gs, samsung ( android) cellphones in best prise and need more than 200 quantity. And its regurlar business if provide. So anyone help or suggest that how i will my step? Advance ...

Jeff

Hi Jantris... I completely disagree... I would rather purchase a large bulk order with my credit card (for protection) than buying through a 2nd hand shop in the Phils... 2 reasons: 1. Cheaper 2. Better protection (exchange/refunds) I don't know ... Read More

Jeff
Johnny5 replied to a thread
12 years ago
nitin740

hello by nitin740

hiiii everyone.... how are you all??? i need a small help if anyone can help me...about philippines

Jeff

Go to google... Search the companies... If you can't figure it out.. You shouldn't be allowed to use the Internet... Read More

Jeff
Johnny5 replied to a thread
12 years ago
nitin740

hello by nitin740

hiiii everyone.... how are you all??? i need a small help if anyone can help me...about philippines

Jeff

Yes... Very good... You found this site and asked where you can find a company... I gave you 3 names to contact... So... Did you contact them? J Read More

Jeff
Johnny5 replied to a thread
12 years ago
itzdavid

I am not sure how to use this forum by itzdavid

I just joined up and would like information for leaving Australia to live in Cebu? Thank you......David

Jeff

Hey David... Sell everything that's not essential or have nostalgic value... Tv's pc's and any electronics that aren't easily transported, sell... Just bring the necessities... I left my valuables back in Canada in a safety deposit box... ... Read More

Jeff
Johnny5 replied to a thread
12 years ago
nitin740

hello by nitin740

hiiii everyone.... how are you all??? i need a small help if anyone can help me...about philippines

Jeff

Really? :rolleyes: There's a search engine called "Google" where you can search businesses... Quit being so lazy Nitin... J Read More