@jozica
American expat in the Philippines
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American
Lives in Cebu City, Central Visayas
Registration: 22 January 2024
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SRRV agent: cost and recommendation? by Willis100
Hi, all: I'm certain that retaining an agent is the right thing to do when applying for an SRRV. Couple of questions:1) They used to be free. The couple of agents I've inquired with want to charge 500USD on top of government fees. Is this the new ...
Hi, all: I'm certain that retaining an agent is the right thing to do when applying for an SRRV. Couple of questions: 1) They used to be free. The couple of agents I've inquired with want to charge 500USD on top of government fees. Is this the new ... Read More
Disappointing Trip to Lander's Today by Enzyte Bob
Lander's in Arcovia finally opened after a fire in February. After the fire I shopped at Lander's BGC. It is on two floors and the aisle layouts were very confusing.So I started shopping at S&R BGC and now since Lander's Arcovia reopened, I ...
Ocean Naturals Albacore Solid White Tuna . . . GONE. Essentia water . . . GONE.One thing about Landers and S&R is if you find something you really like buy as much as you can. When supply runs out they may never get it again. The next bulk deal ... Read More
Relocation to Philippines by pacer
Dear all, I am planning to relocate to the Phils. I am Swiss currently based in Hong Kong. Relocation to Phils is not as easy as I thought and thus I am seeking some advise from anyone who has moved to the Phils before. The big issue I have is the ...
@Bigguy70That sounds crazy. How big are the boxes? Read More
50 Million Dollars for Condoms in Gaza Pulled Back by danfinn
Where the rubber meets the roadNews18: "The Donald Trump administration froze all foreign aid including millions of dollars-worth of US funding for “condoms in Gaza" following an executive order as per which all grants, loans and federal ...
First day on the job and Leavitt is already lying to impress the boss. Read More
Customs brokers movers in Cebu
Can anyone recommend a trustworthy customs broker and/or moving company in Cebu to pick up and deliver a container?Mine quit because he didn't want to handle SRRV tax exemption papers which are already completed and signed by PRA Makati. Read More
Peeling Paint by kevinwood
I know this is probably a really boring subject, but just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience and if so, what the solution was to the issue.I recently painted the storm drain covers with 2 coats of BOYSEN® Red Oxide Metal ...
If those are just metal grilles I would switch to Rustoleum products available in PH hardware stores. Of course, you had no reason to distrust Boysen but now you do. The painters here used Boysen Permacoat B-701 White on metalwork here and I don't ... Read More
Shipping A Container 2024
So my container arrives at port soon. Should I be present to pay port charges and other fees? What about appraising the value of my goods for tax purposes? The port-to-door moving company broker says he'll "represent me" at the port. Does that mean ... Read More
Mobile phone plans in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Staying connected while living in the Philippines remains a priority for expats, especially when choosing a mobile operator or to understand the local specificities of mobile plans. Here some elements to consider: How to ...
@pnwcyclist I have different information. Smart gave me an eSIM with my current number. However, I had to invest in 6 months of a prepaid plan. The cheapest one, which takes care of my needs, is 599/month for unli texts and calls plus 10GB of ... 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 ...
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 ... Read More
A cautionary tale by Brojeslov
In 2020 I met a seemingly lovely young lady from Butuan City and things progressed quickly into a relationship. I never went to Butuan because she said it was boring and I've got insurance issues travelling to Mindanao, so we met elsewhere in places ...
My only rule for dating is never date a woman whose best friend is a fatty that never had a boyfriend but thinks she's an expert on men. Read More
BACK TO THE BASICS : A WEBSITE FOR EXPATS, BY EXPATS by Julien
Hi, Expat.com defines itself as "The living abroad website, by expats, for expats" We received too many complains these last days about locals systematically hijacking treads, posting ads (when they should be posted in dedicated ...
A pop-up that won't go away keeps asking to verify my email but it won't let me verify. It says my email address is not valid though I've had it for years and use it every day. ... Read More
BACK TO THE BASICS : A WEBSITE FOR EXPATS, BY EXPATS by Julien
Hi, Expat.com defines itself as "The living abroad website, by expats, for expats" We received too many complains these last days about locals systematically hijacking treads, posting ads (when they should be posted in dedicated ...
@jozica Hello, do you still see the pop up ? Regards Bhavna -@BhavnaNo it's gone, thank you. Read More
BACK TO THE BASICS : A WEBSITE FOR EXPATS, BY EXPATS by Julien
Hi, Expat.com defines itself as "The living abroad website, by expats, for expats" We received too many complains these last days about locals systematically hijacking treads, posting ads (when they should be posted in dedicated ...
A pop-up that won't go away keeps asking to verify my email but it won't let me verify. It says my email address is not valid though I've had it for years and use it every day. Read More
Expats in dumaguete by DonRam
Are there any USA Expats living in Dumaguete, Philippines? If yes do any of you meet as a group?
Are there any USA Expats living in Dumaguete, Philippines? If yes do any of you meet as a group? -@DonRamNothing like good sarcasm. Read More
UK pensions paid directly into a Philippines bank account via Citibank by FindlayMacD
Hi, does anyone on here have experience of having their UK pension from Dept of Work and Pensions paid directly into their Philippines bank account through Citibank. I am thinking particularly about how long it takes, their (Citibank's) exchange ...
@jozica It works for me, so no need to change. Do most stuff online but wouldn't want the bank sending mail to my Philippines address. -@richardjinks710Yeah I hear ya Read More