@Cliff Spark
American looking for information about Philippines
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Registration: 14 July 2024
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Rent Raised by 10% by Fish83
Why do they try to raise rent by 10%?
Incentive to look elsewhere. Read More
Mail forwarding by Travelnman59
I'm thinking of moving to Davao so I'm trying to get all the necessary items taken care of. One of my first questions is how do you get your mail forwarded? I have no.one here that would do it. I've read about some mail forwarding but haven't seen ...
Each forwarder will likely have their own shipping options and prices to reflect each option.I use AmericasMailbox because I don't need everything sent and would prefer to have some of my mail opened and scanned for me instead. They do ship ... Read More
Every Man Has a Story by Enzyte Bob
Mark Thornton the host of Every Man Has a Story has passed away. I'm not much into YouTube bloggers, I watched his YT channel several times. From what I gathered he had a stroke and past away in the hospital.So it brings me to these thoughts: Expats ...
Hung out to dry? Really? Read More
help: Medicare just got me. How to cancel? by Larry Fisher
October is my 65th birthday month. I have looked previously and thought I opted out of Medicare in advance. But alas, I got dinged on my Social Security check this month. Pisses me off. I can't find a ONLINE way to cancel it. I'm not going back. ...
You know, in the States they say they just want to make sure you are aware of the consequences. If you tell the SSA (any of them anywhere) that you're not in the States, that usually is enough to bypass any would be in-person need. Also, I believe ... Read More
Starlink Internet vs local internet by aklokow
Hi AllJust wanted to know if anyone is using Starlink? We decided to get Starlink when they had this special in the philippines of initail price to be 10K less until August. So we got our today, the monthly fee compare to our existing internet is ...
@AlbertaDonuts You can buy an optional ethernet adapter if you prefer to have it wired instead of wifi. Read More
US Dollar Up by Enzyte Bob
Today $1 gets you P57.98.
@danfinnIt is all relative. So, if the Fed cuts rates to a lower level than other central banks, but the U.S. economy remains relatively stronger, global investors may still prefer the dollar over pesos.Interest Rates and Investments: Imagine the ... Read More
Remote for work by tariq campbell
As an American, I am currently working remotely as a bookkeeper in the United States, but I am considering relocating to the Philippines. Would this present any issues?
@Skip Scott Starlink it supposed to be good as alternative. Read More
US Dollar Up by Enzyte Bob
Today $1 gets you P57.98.
I wonder where it’ll settle. The fed drastic measures started this new rally. If they cut the rates again I’ll bet on it going even further possibly to 65! Read More
Leaving apartment before end of period by pva74
hi dear friends.i need to leave my apartment before my end of contract (February 2025).i want to leave end of October 2024.my friend say, you can go in jail if you leave before !!!how can i need to find the truth?thanks for your helpPas
((They represent you in court without notice to you and plead guilty) - @Enzyte Bob I’m no lawyer so don’t listen to me, but that right there ought not to be legal. Read More
Dual Citizenship
I was born in the US in 1974. My mother was a Filipino at the time of birth but later naturalized into an American citizen. Parents divorced shortly after.My birth was never reported to the Philippines. My mother’s birth certificate was burned ... Read More
Is divorce coming to the Philippines? by PalawOne
Perhaps this newspaper item is of some interest ..Is divorce coming to the Philippines?By David Hutt October 11, 2024https://www.dw.com/en/is-divorce-coming-to-the-philippines/a-70469717The Absolute Divorce Law has been passed by the Philippines' ...
They will eventually allow divorces. It is inevitable.As soon as they do though, there will be absolutely no reason to get married. Immigration could be an argument but even that can be mitigated.Children are the victims here. I believe to do things ... Read More
Using your own US Phone number? by chughes6302
Before arriving in Davao two weeks ago, I researched using my existing (at the time) US AT&T phone number. I believed all I needed to do was to "Port" the number to my new Philippine carrier (Smart) and I would be OK. Nothing but OK... Because I ...
I use USMOBILE which for $25/mo comes with the ability to buy data for use in the Philippines. If you activate WiFi calling, you'll be able to make/recieve calls/texts via data. They have call/text plans as low as $5/mo too! Read More
US virtual mail services by Tumbleweed 2
What virtual mail service would you recommend for a single retired man, with the intent to move to the Visayas or Thailand? No longer have any living relatives in the US. Plus any other information any of you can share to a 1st timer who's become a ...
Americas Mailbox in South Dakota has a great rep from the people I've spoken to about this very thing. Read More
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 ...
Your reason for not choosing BGC (price range), seems like something you’ll likely run into in Baguio as well. Read More