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New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

Backup generator suggestions? by Larry Fisher

Getting too often lately with the brownouts. And there's always the possibility of another Odette in the area knocking power out for a month or more. I am seriously considering a backup generator. But I have no clue what size to get. This is a weak ...

need help about invitation letter for visa in philippiness by ndoshani

hello friends, i m from india going philippines next month on tour visa. i need invitation letter from my friend. can anybody tell me about that which points should be mention in invitation letter?

Using SRRV deposit for leasing house and lot (and bonus question) by 284longshot

Hi, I have a question about using the SRRV deposit. As a hopeful Philippine retiree, the new visa rules/laws seem to be forcing me into SRRV because I don't plan marriage although I hope to settle down.From what I have read, the deposit (in my ...

Just another "Expat in Baguio City" post by BOONDOCK-SAINT

I live in the PNW of the US, I'm not cut out for severe heat. I have aspiration of spending time in Baguio, the opinion changes frequently depending on which video I watched last.Anyhoo, I would like to know from people who actually live in Baguio ...

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 ...

Bank Account by ShueArie

I've been visiting the Philippines for the last 2 or so years roughly a month 2 to 3 times a year. I stay at my Fiancée home every visit. I'm wondering if anyone knows anything about the Banking Rules there. Can I or we open a Bank Account ...

Bank Account by ShueArie

I've been visiting the Philippines for the last 2 or so years roughly a month 2 to 3 times a year. I stay at my Fiancée home every visit. I'm wondering if anyone knows anything about the Banking Rules there. Can I or we open a Bank Account ...

Can I book return ticket for over 30 days? by tdtom30

I know that the tourist visa limit is 30 days, and that I intend to get visa extensions to allow me to stay 3 months. It is however $700 cheaper to buy a ticket with the specific arrival dates and departure dates I intend (for 3 months stay) , as ...

Water tank size? by gwaps

I will get water tank and tower installed next year in cebu . Wondered what size to get on home 1200 sqare foot?( We have two bathrooms .)  Thanks :)

Return Ticket Exemptions by Moon Dog

This will be the first time I will enter the Philippines without needing a return ticket. I will be availing of the balikbayan visa. This is stated in article 11 of the BI Travel Requirements: "11. Who are exempt from the return ticket ...

Best dating site to meet a good lady? by bkksaigon

Hi I am planning to move to the PH this summer and I would like to give a try to online dating. I am asking this question because I am not familiar with all the dating sites out there. Can you please share what dating site can be more likely to ...

Best dating site to meet a good lady? by bkksaigon

Hi I am planning to move to the PH this summer and I would like to give a try to online dating. I am asking this question because I am not familiar with all the dating sites out there. Can you please share what dating site can be more likely to ...

Visa Question by Cyclone Ed

I'm planning on traveling to the Philippines with my US passport. It sounds like I may need to show a return or transit ticket within the 30-day tourist period. What if I plan on getting a 29-day Visa extension and possibly more extensions? Is ...

November for the first time by stebaines

Hi all,I travel to the Philippines for the first time in November.  I'm in the country for a month and fly in to Manila. Could anyone suggest an itinerary for me? I want to see some of the country but don't want to be running about all the ...