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Registration: 01 June 2023

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joe68 created a thread
last year

Where can I buy Australian meat in Manila?

I've been here a bit over a year & am missing t-bone & lamb, without having to pay 5 times the retail Australian price, for the few providers in have located on the net. Any advice on where I can find good quality lamb & beef in Manila? Read More

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last year
Dude55

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

@Larry FisherWhen I asked the question, I thought someone would jump to that conclusion. Glad to see my faith in human nature was confirmed. Read More

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last year
Dude55

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

Another question.Did anyone have to do a drug test when you applied for conversion?I keep getting different answers from different sources. Read More

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last year
FindlayMacD

Remitly in the UK by FindlayMacD

Has anyone on this forum used the remittance company called Remitly in the UK? Up until now I have always used OrbitRemit who only ever serviced Australia, New Zealand and the UK, but some reason they have decided to stop servicing the UK and I've ...

joe68

@FindlayMacD I haven't checked UK, but I use moneygram from Australia. Perhaps also check western union & remitly. Just a suggestion. Read More

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last year

applying for SRRV Expanded Courtesy visa

HiI'm originally from Sydney on an aged pension and have come to the Philippines on a tourist visa. Currently been here for 10 months, but would like to stay permanently.Looking at the possibility of applying for SRRV Expanded Courtesy visa, but ... Read More