@eptowing
American looking for information about Philippines
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Registration: 03 March 2022
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Just got to Dumaguete by eptowing
Im traveling around the Philippines and I just got to Dumaguete last night. Where do a lot of the expats hang out and what is there to do here? Thanks
@pnwcyclist I’m on the board walk right now. i am a diver and that’s one of reasons why im here, that and looking for a house to rent or buy. But I want a house in the beach. That why I’m heading to Bohol next Read More
Just got to Dumaguete
Im traveling around the Philippines and I just got to Dumaguete last night. Where do a lot of the expats hang out and what is there to do here? Thanks Read More
Money - credit cards by stuleer
is there are a reason that no one takes credit cards in the Philippines? Everything needs to paid with cash. Is this a banking problem? The rest of the world, at least the areas i travel in, will take cards. It makes life more difficult not ...
@Moon Dog I have chase private client account and I and not charged ant atm fees or money Transfer fees or credit card purchases Read More
I am coming back for good this time. by eptowing
Well Guys I was in the Philippines last year for two months. I have my ups and downs but over all I had a good time. After coming back to the states I decided to sale my house and everything I owned and move over there. My Filipina has a nice house ...
@eptowingThanks for the update. We were all getting concerned that maybe you had gone ‘off grid’ .You will need this Forum to maintain your sanity once you settle permanently. Oh and don’t forget ‘It’s more fun in the ... Read More
I am coming back for good this time. by eptowing
Well Guys I was in the Philippines last year for two months. I have my ups and downs but over all I had a good time. After coming back to the states I decided to sale my house and everything I owned and move over there. My Filipina has a nice house ...
@eptowing Most people here need a regular source of income like pensions, annuities and the like. If you just bring a large bank account balance, your stay will have an expiration date unless you have 35K per year interest. You can drive for 90 days ... Read More
US phone number by whackerdog123
Does anyone have a suggestion on how to get a US phone number and have my calls forwarded here in the Philippines. and if so a recommendation on a specific service. I don't care if it isn't free, I just want one that doesn't cater to business. I ...
I use WhatsApp. Its free you Just need wifi or internet. Just down load the app Read More
Philippines Mandatory Mobile Phone SIM Card Registration By Mid 2023 by manwonder
Gd day guysWishing you all a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.Just a heads up....I understand that there is a NEW mandatory ruling that requires all local mobile phone SIM cards to be officially registered by mid 2023 which if left ...
The new Iphones dont have sim card. They have esim. Its a built in sim card. You cant change it. So the Cell phone companies are making it where you have to register your phone in your name. Read More
I am coming back for good this time.
Well Guys I was in the Philippines last year for two months. I have my ups and downs but over all I had a good time. After coming back to the states I decided to sale my house and everything I owned and move over there. My Filipina has a nice house ... Read More
The dogs here are crazy
So this is my first trip to the Philippines. First thing I must remind you is I’m traveling with my 75 pound chocolate lab. These people think my dog is a man eating Animal. When we go for walk or at the outside markets and when they ... Read More
Looking for a small Hotel to possibly buy. by eptowing
So I’m thinking about about moving over here and I’m thinking about buying a small hotel or a large house and turning it in to a boarding house. It will be all under my girls name with a legal contract so she can’t take it. So give ...
@Enzyte BobI seen that story as well. It’s probably not wise to said how I would of handle that ordeal but let’s just say that the next morning after I found out what was going on when the ex partner showed up to open the place up the ... Read More
Looking for a small Hotel to possibly buy. by eptowing
So I’m thinking about about moving over here and I’m thinking about buying a small hotel or a large house and turning it in to a boarding house. It will be all under my girls name with a legal contract so she can’t take it. So give ...
@pnwcyclist I can’t agree more with what you said. First it’s just an idea or a thought if you will. Second I completely agree with what your saying. I trust No one in my own country I sure in the hell are going to trust some ... Read More
Looking for a small Hotel to possibly buy. by eptowing
So I’m thinking about about moving over here and I’m thinking about buying a small hotel or a large house and turning it in to a boarding house. It will be all under my girls name with a legal contract so she can’t take it. So give ...
@Lotus Eater That’s because you don’t know me my friend Read More
Looking for a small Hotel to possibly buy. by eptowing
So I’m thinking about about moving over here and I’m thinking about buying a small hotel or a large house and turning it in to a boarding house. It will be all under my girls name with a legal contract so she can’t take it. So give ...
@delmancodilla8 I will keep your email address. I am here now but I have to go back to the US in July to rape up the sale of my business in the US then figure out what I’m going to do. If nothing else I want to build a house out of 5 or 6 ... Read More
Looking for a small Hotel to possibly buy. by eptowing
So I’m thinking about about moving over here and I’m thinking about buying a small hotel or a large house and turning it in to a boarding house. It will be all under my girls name with a legal contract so she can’t take it. So give ...
@Lotus Eater Sorry but that’s not going to happen. Read More
Looking for a small Hotel to possibly buy. by eptowing
So I’m thinking about about moving over here and I’m thinking about buying a small hotel or a large house and turning it in to a boarding house. It will be all under my girls name with a legal contract so she can’t take it. So give ...
@onefogarty Ok and the reason you say that Read More