@duonguhm
American expat in the Philippines
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74 posts
About me
American
Speaks English, Vietnamese, French (reading), Russian (reading)
Registration: 03 November 2022
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"Expats" in Baguio City by GRAILSEEKER
Are there any "expats" living in Baguio City? That's where I want to settle sometime in early September. I'm an American living in the San Francisco area, and I could use a few pointers about making a successful transition to ...
@39forever I live part of year in Baguio, or more accurately the Virac baranguay (10 km from Baguio City). Baguio is located in a truly beautiful environment. If you are familiar with the northwest of United States (Oregon/Washington), or Da Lat ... Read More
Help needed for going to the Philippines by Neville2012
Can anyone please tell me everything i need to do so i can fligh out to the Philippines I have not been there for 3 years and it has all changes for the process wood be much appreciated thanks
@aalottjr did you actually have an exit flight 28 days after entry? I had to buy onwardtickets twice because airline gates demanded actual proof of exit flight in less than 30 days. Read More
As an Expat what would you change about your home country. by Lat61
What do you admire about the Philippines and wish you could "export" back to you home country. With your observation, please list home country.
@Lat61 Two things I highly value of the lifestyle in the Philippines: deep family bond to support other family members and the incredible spectrum of simple joys (e.g. street foods) to modern things. Neither would work 'exporting' to the United ... Read More
Help needed for going to the Philippines by Neville2012
Can anyone please tell me everything i need to do so i can fligh out to the Philippines I have not been there for 3 years and it has all changes for the process wood be much appreciated thanks
@duonguhm *indefensible not defensible Read More
Help needed for going to the Philippines by Neville2012
Can anyone please tell me everything i need to do so i can fligh out to the Philippines I have not been there for 3 years and it has all changes for the process wood be much appreciated thanks
@Lotus Eater You have commented the quality of the hospitality industry here and in another forum. I do agree that the fundamental quality for the prices are defensible when compared to Bangkok, KL, Jakarta, Saigon, Hanoi. For example, the Manor is ... Read More
Help needed for going to the Philippines by Neville2012
Can anyone please tell me everything i need to do so i can fligh out to the Philippines I have not been there for 3 years and it has all changes for the process wood be much appreciated thanks
@Neville2012 If you will connect on a new flight like CebuPacific, it flies from T3. I could be confused, of course, NIAA does that to people :) BTW, NIAA run an airport bus (grey) between T2 and T3, for international ticket holders free of ... Read More
VP Kamala Harris visits the Philippines by PalawOne
UPDATES: VP Kamala Harris visits the Philippineshttps://www.rappler.com/nation/united-states-vp-kamala-harris-visits-philippines-november-2022/DEVELOPING / UPDATED 31 MINS AGOUnited States Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting the Philippines for ...
@Jackson4 In London a few weeks ago, the consult general of China Embassy helped grab a Chinese protester from the street into their compound to beat him. Now that was in the sovereign country of United Kingdom. And China-backed police stations are ... Read More
VP Kamala Harris visits the Philippines by PalawOne
UPDATES: VP Kamala Harris visits the Philippineshttps://www.rappler.com/nation/united-states-vp-kamala-harris-visits-philippines-november-2022/DEVELOPING / UPDATED 31 MINS AGOUnited States Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting the Philippines for ...
@Fred. this is a social forum. Share your opinion, don't attack others' view.Now, my view 'better US than China': I am a tax-paying American who has a Filipino family, whose country was napalmed from birth to 12. Sihanoukville, Cambodia: it might ... Read More
Help needed for going to the Philippines by Neville2012
Can anyone please tell me everything i need to do so i can fligh out to the Philippines I have not been there for 3 years and it has all changes for the process wood be much appreciated thanks
@Neville2012 No special entry requirements other than e-Health Pass and onward ticket if tourist visa. Some positive changes in past 3 years: you can drive the expressway from Laguna up north toward Baguio and PAL will fly Baguio-Cebu-Baguio ... Read More
VP Kamala Harris visits the Philippines by PalawOne
UPDATES: VP Kamala Harris visits the Philippineshttps://www.rappler.com/nation/united-states-vp-kamala-harris-visits-philippines-november-2022/DEVELOPING / UPDATED 31 MINS AGOUnited States Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting the Philippines for ...
Better US than China. :) Read More
Philippine Update Visit by Lotus Eater
Arrived back in Manila from Dumaguete last night. Currently staying at the Belmont hotel which is in Pasay City. Convenient for Terminal 3 where I shall fly out of later today to Jakarta. So have to kick my heels for a whole day. Dum d dum.Well ...
@Lotus Eater I do enjoy reading your comments and insights among cities/countries. Btw, the uhm in 'duonguhm' refers to the acronym of a university that is part of my hotmail.com. :) Read More
Money Transfer by ppjhm
I am an American living outside Cagayan de Oro. I am looking for some output regarding money transfer from the U.S. to the Philippines other than bank to bank wire transfers as my bank's fees are overbearing. If anyone has any suggestion on ...
@Moon Dog Just curious, you sent the entire amount at once? In US, transactions over 10K is red-flagged. Hell, I was already flagged by US Boder Patrols returning to US the past 3 entries. Not pleasant. Read More
Money Transfer by ppjhm
I am an American living outside Cagayan de Oro. I am looking for some output regarding money transfer from the U.S. to the Philippines other than bank to bank wire transfers as my bank's fees are overbearing. If anyone has any suggestion on ...
@LoneWolfNY thanks for the info on Charles Schwab, although I don't use ATM much in Philippines. Do you know it return ATM fees for use in other countries? Read More
Money Transfer by ppjhm
I am an American living outside Cagayan de Oro. I am looking for some output regarding money transfer from the U.S. to the Philippines other than bank to bank wire transfers as my bank's fees are overbearing. If anyone has any suggestion on ...
@Ivan Cristante I agree with the high cost of exchange rates. In my previous comment, I'll try WISE the next transfer. Read More
SAFEST way to transfer money from US to PI account? by dimplesz14
Hi everyone! Hope all is well with yah all! quick question, what would be the SAFEST, easiest and cheapest way to send money from U.S. to Philippine account? Also, should we have multiple bank accounts back home to be safe? We need to plan this so ...
@tpiro for me the trade-off is the exchange rate: 1peso less could mean a lot for larger amount.I agree with long lag time; however my transfer is regular for house/investment etc.Metro Bank allows an account keeping a balance in USD. For that I ... Read More