@vanvalenmikevan
American expat in the Philippines
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Registration: 05 December 2023
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Are the Philippines still relevant to the USA? by PalawOne
Are we still relevant to the USA?By Fidel Abalos - The Freeman - January 25, 2025https://www.philstar.com/the-freeman/cebu-business/2025/01/25/2416737/are-we-still-relevant-usaBuried in the euphoria of a record-breaking Sinulog Festival 2025 was the ...
This sounds like communist propaganda. Read More
Small Apartment Construction by dhmacmu
In preparation for my permanent move to the Philippines (Binongtoan/Culaba, Biliran Leyte), I had my fiancé (my long-term girlfriend and my best friend's niece) rent a small apartment for 17000 peso/month which includes utilities. I have not ...
@dhmacmuMy question would be, since you cannot own land how is your money your investing secured?The rent increase is the lesser issue.. 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 ...
@Fred Well, if you are answering your own questions what is the point of dialog. 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 ...
@FindlayMacD Or finally gets cured of the common cold..lol. 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 ...
@FindlayMacDIt is just an opinion speculation so my thoughts are:He will work on the best interests of citizens and the economy at home. He will fight China in everyway possible. During his last administration he worked with Duterta to help against ... Read More
Women of Dumeguete by piattepye
2 days agoI have a couple of questions, I lived in Dumaguete in 2016 for a couple of months and didn't care for the place, I liked the mall and boardwalk, it seems more improved now and I will visit the city soon, how are the Hospitals now. and is ...
I liked my stay in Davao. Clean and safe. It took a while to find resources, but eventually ran into expats who were a great group. Read More
Planning/Thinking Ahead by Cherryann01
Are Filipinas good planners, do they look at the big picture?My g/f is currently on a 6 month contract working at a restaurant in Singapore. She had to pay for her own flights to get there to start with and I don't think she took the higher cost of ...
Great people, nice life with the right one. When I first started looking for a relationship I ran into those that were supporting their family and those that asked for small amounts due to problems. Sounded like my recently divorced wife. I had one ... Read More
Divorce of Ca green card holder from Philippines woman by ericgoor
Does anyone knows if A California divorce from Philippines woman is excepted as legal divorce by the Manila PSA ? The marriage was a civil marriage in Manila...Any info on this topic might be helpful Thanks
@ericgoorAs far as I know a divorce is legal from another country. It just has to be on record with the proper Philippine authorities. I am no legal expert but I remember doing research years ago about Filipina's getting divorced in another country ... Read More
Expert Annulment Attorney in Mindanao area by JonDexplorer
Hello everyone, My story begins one year ago with the meeting of a beautiful woman that stole my breath away. With the encouragement of my friends I stepped over my shyness and began speaking to her. Flash forward to the present day and we are ...
@Subak1971I will ask my wife the name of the attorney we used.She was from Davao and was actually able to get a divorce in the Philippines, it has the Supreme Court of the Philippines stamp.It cost the same as the annulment and took a year.Let me ... Read More
Paying import duty by Tefmentax
Hello, I am British and for the past few years I have been regularly sending boxes to my Filipino daughter in law, I am sending stuff like clothes and toys and books for my grandchildren. She was never required to pay import duty before now. The ...
@Larry FisherMy wife and I have taped boxes together once before due to tall items. The shipper accepted it and said no problem. We ship multiple boxes multiple times a year, no duty unless we declare duty or laptop or something like that. Read More
Passengers denied entry into Philippines stuck at NAIA by danfinn
As we all know, if someone tries to come in and they are on some list, they will not let you in. I still find it worthy to post this information.Story by MARIZ UMALI, GMA Integrated News • 1d •Some arrivals at NAIA Terminal 1 are now stuck ...
@Enzyte BobCan't wait to see the anchor baby law reminded. My wife worked in Hong Kong and they don't get citizenship. Read More
Passengers denied entry into Philippines stuck at NAIA by danfinn
As we all know, if someone tries to come in and they are on some list, they will not let you in. I still find it worthy to post this information.Story by MARIZ UMALI, GMA Integrated News • 1d •Some arrivals at NAIA Terminal 1 are now stuck ...
@bigpearlI am with you. The information is readily available and the person knows. Read More
Passengers denied entry into Philippines stuck at NAIA by danfinn
As we all know, if someone tries to come in and they are on some list, they will not let you in. I still find it worthy to post this information.Story by MARIZ UMALI, GMA Integrated News • 1d •Some arrivals at NAIA Terminal 1 are now stuck ...
@danfinnThis is privileged information. Only the perpetrator and law enforcement know. Therefore the immigration agency would know on arrival, but the airlines would not.Airlines do not run background checks on passengers. They do have no fly lists. ... Read More
Recognition of foreign qualifications in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Were your professional qualifications recognised in the Philippines? What country did you complete your qualifications in? What profession are you in? Did you have to go through any formalities to get your qualifications ...
@danfinnMy apologies Read More
Recognition of foreign qualifications in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Were your professional qualifications recognised in the Philippines? What country did you complete your qualifications in? What profession are you in? Did you have to go through any formalities to get your qualifications ...
I made inquiries with expats when I was there. The answer was simple, local compensation was not worth the effort. And the other aspect is hiring their own people. I would not want to work under the r I kes in the culture. They were happy if I ... Read More