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@vehicross100

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Registration: 07 November 2022

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FindlayMacD

LBC international courier services by FindlayMacD

Has anyone on here successfully managed to send a letter or package internationally with LBC. I have visited their office here in Languindingan twice in the last two days in an effort to send some important documents to the UK. On my first visit ...

vehicross100

Locally we use LBC and We have used LBC for balikbayan, but for international Letters/Documents always use FEDEX or DHL Read More

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vehicross100

RESTAMPING by vehicross100

Has anyone recently needed to have their 13a Visa Restamped in new passport for annual reporting ?

vehicross100

UpdateJust finished Annual Report via Online.No questions asked about restamping, so does not seem to be a issue at this time. Paid p818 for Online Reporting Read More

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3 weeks ago
vehicross100

RESTAMPING by vehicross100

Has anyone recently needed to have their 13a Visa Restamped in new passport for annual reporting ?

vehicross100

Right, just wondering if its a absolutely must for annual report or if I can show both, New and Expired ?My PP is still at US embassy for processing, waiting for Return. Read More

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3 weeks ago

RESTAMPING

Has anyone recently needed to have their 13a Visa Restamped in new passport for annual reporting ? Read More

vehicross100 replied to a thread
6 months ago
Glongshore

Gcash for foreigners by Glongshore

Do any of you use gcash? their app says only available to philippine citizens, but the app will allow to complete registration just by clicking filipino. wondering if anyone has used gcash, and how it turned out

vehicross100

I have not tried yet or checked on fee’ s but just recently noticed that it is now possible to deposit directly into Gcash from major banks in US. Wells, BofA etc, not sure of limits, but could be a option for someone in a pinch, just FYI Read More

vehicross100 replied to a thread
6 months ago
Cliffordbrown808

Buy phone online in the Philippines by Cliffordbrown808

Want to buy phone from there online and send to someone there in the Philippines

vehicross100

Power mAC, The loop, Beyond the box are all trusted here, they have physical stores in malls and also online at lazada and shopee etc Read More

vehicross100 replied to a thread
7 months ago
Skip Scott

ACR-I Renewal by Skip Scott

Im coming up on my 5 year anniversary with the card. I’ve spent a bit of time looking into the process. The renewal form is very sparse on info, as is the BI web site.Has anyone renewed recently & can recall the process and paperwork ...

vehicross100

Correct, no sponser letter or police check, they of course will do there own BG check. I believe that I just followed the guidlines as listed on the website for a regular ACR Renewal, with the exception of bringing the Order converting from ... Read More

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7 months ago
avedisiandavid

PRESCRIPTIONS by avedisiandavid

I am scheduled to return to the Philippines in November 2024. I am prescribed 12 medications and one medication is temperature controlled (refrigeration).I want to ship 4 to 5 months of my prescriptions from the United States to the Philippines. ...

vehicross100

Almost all meds are available here, I suggest bring what you need on your carry on, and get a local perscriptions. You can have Watson or Southstar ship them COD right to your Address or to the Closest LBC for pickup.If one of your meds isnt ... Read More

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7 months ago
robhankins

How to ship belongings from US to Philippines? by robhankins

I am contemplating retirement in the Phils. I am married to a filipina. Does anyone know how best (cheapest) to send personal belongings to the Phils?

vehicross100

My opinion is bring only personal items and buy what you Need/Want here. You can find almost everything if you research where to search. As far as tools, been using TOTAL tools, on par with Ingco, Lotus etc. Best pressure washer for me is the 160 ... Read More

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7 months ago
Brett Funnell

Relocating with a High School age daughter by Brett Funnell

Hi,I am a single dad, wanting to move to the PI, and am looking at Iloilo or somewhere in the Visayas, My question is, how hard would it be for my 15yr old daughter to assimilate into a school. I am aware she would no doubt have to attend a private ...

vehicross100

I have a Coworker who brought his 16 year old daughter from US to Phils for a month. On week Two she was Crying to go back home. Never wanted to visit here again. I suggest before taking the big leap, to visit here for a month or so. Then decide ... Read More

vehicross100 created a thread
7 months ago

Restamping/Transferring 13A visa to New Passport

As the subject title states, I'm looking for any advice or insight on do I need to transfer or restamp my 13A visa when receiving a newly issued passport or just carry both. Seems like when I did my last annual report there were some who could not ... Read More

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8 months ago
Dwsses12

Departing tax by Dwsses12

I'm a 13A permanent resident here in the Philippines. I'm going to the states in june. Can i pay my tax on line or only at airport. Thank you

vehicross100

You can choose to do either if you are in the online system. I have had my 13A for 8 years now and was not in their system last year, so I just paid at airport. Read More

vehicross100 replied to a thread
9 months ago
windsurfer51

Marriage in the philippines by windsurfer51

I am planning to get married in the Philippines this summer to a lady from Cebu city, I am Canadian and just wondering if anybody could give me some advise as to whet paperwork i would need to obtain before i go.I have been looking online and it's ...

vehicross100

As Usual, I believe Danfinn is correct here.There is no difference in Legal terms between a church or civil wedding. Read More

vehicross100 replied to a thread
9 months ago
bigpearl

Cygnal TV. by bigpearl

Left field here but as follows:We currently have the 720 plan and an extra box @ 230 so P 950 per month.We wanted to add 3 more boxes so a total of 5,,,,,, told the max is only 4 boxes and we need to go up to the 1650 plan and then pay for 3 boxes @ ...

vehicross100

@Larry FisherDepending on what you enjoy watching, Cignal can be great. Lots of Choices.But fwiw, like Bigpearl, I mostly tune into news, sometimes the History channel, Boxing etc Read More

vehicross100 replied to a thread
9 months ago
windsurfer51

Marriage in the philippines by windsurfer51

I am planning to get married in the Philippines this summer to a lady from Cebu city, I am Canadian and just wondering if anybody could give me some advise as to whet paperwork i would need to obtain before i go.I have been looking online and it's ...

vehicross100

@windsurfer51In my opinion those year ranges of no marriage will not be proof enough that you are not married to someone now.What you need to prove is that if you were EVER married at ANY time that a Divorce was Granted and produce those documents ... Read More