@Dude55
Canadian looking for information about Philippines
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Registration: 09 May 2023
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Watching the NHL in the Philippines by Dude55
Canucks in particular. Anyone know of any packages in the Philippines? I checked Cignal but their sports packages do not include NHL. I heard talk of 'internet boxes' but my relatives there know nothing of these.
@Sumomaster2004 Thanks, will check out. Read More
USD account or PHP account? Banks in Phils. by Larry Fisher
I need to quit delaying and just open a Philippine Bank account. Especially with such awesome exchange rates available right now. So I'm planning to go down to my wife's bank today to open an account. I'll deposit 10-20k php or whatever to open it. ...
@bigpearl Is there something unique about the Australian banking system? No fees to send, hidden or otherwise? From Canada (cnd$ to pesos) there always seems to be some sort of fees esp if bank to bank. Read More
Watching the NHL in the Philippines by Dude55
Canucks in particular. Anyone know of any packages in the Philippines? I checked Cignal but their sports packages do not include NHL. I heard talk of 'internet boxes' but my relatives there know nothing of these.
Thanks for all the suggestions. Read More
Watching the NHL in the Philippines
Canucks in particular. Anyone know of any packages in the Philippines? I checked Cignal but their sports packages do not include NHL. I heard talk of 'internet boxes' but my relatives there know nothing of these. Read More
SRRV compared to ACR by stillbiker
What is better SRRV or ACR?
@danfinn Thx for that Dan. I think I'm worrying about nothing but like to think 1 or 2 steps ahead and have a plan b just in case, especially in the Philippines.Steve Read More
SRRV compared to ACR by stillbiker
What is better SRRV or ACR?
@mugteck Good to know, thx. I may be worrying about nothing.Steve Read More
My 1st year: Things done, things learned (very long) by Larry Fisher
So my first year in Cebu (Argao), Philippines is complete. I'm going to forget some things, but for the newer or future expat, especially Americans, I'll give a long winded write-up on things that I've learned, gone through, and observations. The ...
Very insightful, thanks for that. Read More
SRRV compared to ACR by stillbiker
What is better SRRV or ACR?
Everyone's situation is different so there is no uniform choice as to which option is best. Personally being married and still enjoying traveling I find that the 1 year Balikbayan stamp works best for me. No additional requirements like an ... Read More
My solar experience - in a video - because no one reads so much text by GoetzPhil
I installed my 4KW plant 18 month ago, upgraded it 6 month ago with a 2nd 10KW battery and just last month upgraded from 4KW to 6KW.Its a video, because I guess even everyone tells so, most of you wont read the 20K text script I prepared for it.So ...
@bigpearlThx Read More
My solar experience - in a video - because no one reads so much text by GoetzPhil
I installed my 4KW plant 18 month ago, upgraded it 6 month ago with a 2nd 10KW battery and just last month upgraded from 4KW to 6KW.Its a video, because I guess even everyone tells so, most of you wont read the 20K text script I prepared for it.So ...
@bigpearlHey Steve,I see you reference another expat? site occasionally, last I saw was in your solar power thread. Are you able to share that site? Is there a lot of good info? Interested in many topics but especially solar power with battery ... Read More
Bacolod and Iloilo healthcare, food, and crime compared by GuestPoster10293
This isn’t meant to be a which city is better overall post. These two aspects are really important to my retirement, but especially healthcare quality. Is Bacolod or Iloilo known for better hospitals/healthcare? I’ve heard great things ...
@Enzyte Bob$9000 US? Read More
Throwaway tix, asking for a friend by Larry Fisher
A friend of mine is planning a SE Asia trip very soon. He's going to end in the Philippines after Thailand. I mentioned getting a throwaway before he goes to Bangkok airport since his plan is to stay here for more than 30 days to look at retirement ...
@Enzyte Bob Had this happen to me on my most recent trip, Travelling with my wife on Air Canada, had to buy a ticket at the gate on my phone, thankfully I was able to get internet on the plane and cancel it enroute. Very stressful situation, would ... Read More
Driving in The Philippines by Dude55
Does anyone know how to extend the 3 month limit driving on a foreign license in the Philippines? I looked into getting a Philippine driver's licence but I have to be here 6 months before I can apply.Thanks in advance for any replies.
@joe68 No drug test or blood work of any kind but I have been hearing of different requirements/experiences from different areas of the Philippines. Read More
Driving in The Philippines by Dude55
Does anyone know how to extend the 3 month limit driving on a foreign license in the Philippines? I looked into getting a Philippine driver's licence but I have to be here 6 months before I can apply.Thanks in advance for any replies.
@Rheb Pickthall I'm not sure I understand the question, I was here with the wife so we were here on the Balikbayan program. Read More
WISE transfer service by Filamretire
Noticed quite a few fans of Wise on here. I just got an account after issues with 2 factor authentication from banks requiring a US cell number. Got the first deposit done by routing number and waiting 3 days. My question is to transfer money do I ...
@bigpearl That's awesome Bigpearl, I checked with my bank for 75k and it would have been over 2k for a bank to bank transfer. Different banking systems and regulations I guess? I will make inquiries when I get home soon, maybe I'm doing something ... Read More