@gregparker6201
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Registration: 25 January 2023
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Contacting social security ?? by Mepp7777
Is anyone having a huge problem getting answers from our FBU office at the Embasy ? I can't get through on phon lines as they never answer and after on hold some time I get disconnected. I call back and the same thing happens. After trying on the ...
Based on mine and others experience this is unfortunately the norm i ended up going to Guam to accomplish what I needed to do PM me I will elaborate if you want Read More
Mail forwarding by Travelnman59
I'm thinking of moving to Davao so I'm trying to get all the necessary items taken care of. One of my first questions is how do you get your mail forwarded? I have no.one here that would do it. I've read about some mail forwarding but haven't seen ...
On Facebook search for a group called”Health insurance in the Philippines “a lot of people use himi self insure due to the low cost of medical treatment herecheck out PhilHealth for your fiancée and family members Read More
Mail forwarding by Travelnman59
I'm thinking of moving to Davao so I'm trying to get all the necessary items taken care of. One of my first questions is how do you get your mail forwarded? I have no.one here that would do it. I've read about some mail forwarding but haven't seen ...
No problem will try to answersent you PM Read More
The safest cities in SE Asia .. Numbeo.com by PalawOne
Davao City ranks 3rd safest in Southeast AsiaBy Che Palicte January 20, 2025 https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1242155DAVAO CITY – Davao City was ranked the third safest city in Southeast Asia in 2024 according to crowd-sourced ...
I live in Davao and travel throughout most of Mindanao with out concern. Admittedly I don’t travel to the provinces bordering the Sulu sea. Common sense is needed Read More
Mail forwarding by Travelnman59
I'm thinking of moving to Davao so I'm trying to get all the necessary items taken care of. One of my first questions is how do you get your mail forwarded? I have no.one here that would do it. I've read about some mail forwarding but haven't seen ...
I live in Davao and use Traveling Mail BoxI have had no issues with either my bank in US (that knows I live here) or with Social Security, Schwab, or credit card companies. I just changed my address on their website and made sure I got a ... Read More
Aquino airport connecting flight by mati_steve
Hi folks. I'll be headed back to Mati next month and my flight this time has me coming into Aquino Airport (Manila) and then a connecting flight to Davao. This will be my first time flying into the Aquino airport and just looking to get ...
There is a shuttle service that runs 24/7 between the terminals AIRSIDE SHUTTLE BUSESNAIA Terminals are connected by free 24-hour airside buses every 15 minutes. Passengers are required to clear immigration and customs prior using the service.It is ... Read More
Time For Annual Report by Enzyte Bob
Annual report fee P310.Failure to file P200 per month.
I went through immigration in Cebu (live in Davao)As with a lot of things here, interpretation of the law appears to be left up to the individual official. You are dealing with at the timeYou may have no issues Read More
Time For Annual Report by Enzyte Bob
Annual report fee P310.Failure to file P200 per month.
@Morgacj200424 I believe this is only during the probationary period I had some business in the US that went longer than expected 6/2023 to 01/2024My probationary 13A was cancelled. Told I could reapply next day if wanted now on a Balikbayan visa as ... Read More
US Prepaid Debit Card that can be easily use in the Philippines by Ray3131
Hi Guys,I'm also retiring before the end of 2025. May I ask any member here that's still using a 'Non-Bank Prepaid Debit Card'.With advantages of Not Paying Monthly Fee and No Fee International Purchases. And can be Reloaded Easily in Banks or ...
@danfinn Traveling Mail box. I believe they have locations in most states, I like the scan and email service of items I want a hard copy of, they also can forward documents via FedEx or DHL if required. I do occasional consulting work in the states ... Read More
US Prepaid Debit Card that can be easily use in the Philippines by Ray3131
Hi Guys,I'm also retiring before the end of 2025. May I ask any member here that's still using a 'Non-Bank Prepaid Debit Card'.With advantages of Not Paying Monthly Fee and No Fee International Purchases. And can be Reloaded Easily in Banks or ...
@danfinni use a “Traveling Mail Box” box number in the US for my banking and business correspondence. I haven’t had any issues You are correct about the brokerage account. I get a separate statement for the debit card because I ... Read More
US Prepaid Debit Card that can be easily use in the Philippines by Ray3131
Hi Guys,I'm also retiring before the end of 2025. May I ask any member here that's still using a 'Non-Bank Prepaid Debit Card'.With advantages of Not Paying Monthly Fee and No Fee International Purchases. And can be Reloaded Easily in Banks or ...
Not sure if this answers your question but, Both my Navy Federal and Schwab debit cards reimburse atm fees so I don’t bother with an “aftermarket debit card “You could also just transfer funds to yourself via Western Union or ... Read More
New Forbes List, "Best Places to Retire Abroad in 2024" by PalawOne
Must say .. find this change in viewpoints by new Forbes List a bit of a puzzle?This is a completely different viewpoint regarding the Philippines from their 2022 List? For example see: ...
@Morgacj200424 I agree 100% !as I tell friends in the US. If you didn’t vote you have absolutely nothing to say either good or bad about the outcome Since we obviously don’t have the right to vote here, I don’t discuss politics ... Read More
Consequences of Trump as US President. by FindlayMacD
There are so many Americans here in Philippines and I think that the majority of them vote Republican and therefore vote for (or support) Trump, but how many of them, (And I'm talking about the ones who live here in the Philippines permanently) have ...
Here we are in a country known for beautiful beaches and accommodating attractive women, and some of you want to discuss hypothetical scenarios that if they do happen probably won’t affect you anyway, Did your life suddenly change on November ... Read More
Skytrax 2024 Airline satisfaction survey just released by Lotus Eater
Given that many Expats/visitors in the Philippines will most likely be flying 'long haul' routes I thought it may be of interest to be aware of airlines ranking in the above definitive passenger survey published once a year by Skytrax.Note that the ...
I’ve used StarLux twice as it allows me to bypass Manila. Davao-Cebu-Taipei-LA. no problems so far Read More
Digos city by jpdierick
I’m Canadian staying with my wife in Digos for at least 6 months. I want to find FIFO work either in Africa, Middle East , Asia or S.E. Asia.my goal is to live there full time and work overseas. Any advice and are there any expats living in ...
On Facebook there is a group called “Davao City Expats”Since Digos is close to Davao City, I know some Digos residents communicate on Davao City ExpatsWhat type of work do you do? Personally I worked on oil rigs for many years flying in ... Read More