Guenther Vomberg
@Stranded Shipscook
German expat in the Philippines
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About me
German
Lives in Cebu, Balamban
Speaks English, German, Visayan, Spanish, Dutch, Tagalog
Registration: 16 February 2013
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Naturalisation and citizenship in the Philippines by Bhavna
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in the Philippines? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on ...
Hello everyone, What are the requirements for acquiring citizenship in the Philippines? For example, length of residence, language requirements, employment etc.. What formalities are involved in the process? What is the policy on dual-citizenship ... Read More
Mistakes expats make in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you make any mistakes when you first moved to Philippines? What were they? How did you address your mistakes? Did you learn anything from them? With hindsight, what would you do differently? Are there any tips you ...
I actually moved twice here- and because of the mistakes made during the first time, i started again by preventing them. Number one mistake is probably to hang around too much with other expats. Read More
Outbound ticket/ throwaway ticket by Bernswaggle
Hi to all the Xpats out there, can someone advise me the best way to get an outbound ticket out of the Phillipines as im in Aus at present and may need to show a ticket at Phil customs? not that ive ever been asked for proof yet? but always the 1st ...
To make matters worse. If you intend to stay in a Country longer than 6 Months. Many Airlines will not offer you a Return Ticket.365 day ticket is a regular IATA Ticket, although not the cheapest option. It is just problematic to get one OVER 365 ... Read More
Outbound ticket/ throwaway ticket by Bernswaggle
Hi to all the Xpats out there, can someone advise me the best way to get an outbound ticket out of the Phillipines as im in Aus at present and may need to show a ticket at Phil customs? not that ive ever been asked for proof yet? but always the 1st ...
Actually the airlines themselves are obliged to ask at check In for the onward tickets, if they let the passengers go onboard without one, they pay a hefty fine (not 100% sure, but i think it was 50.000 US$) and the Philippine immigration is rather ... Read More
Immigrant Visa by Marriage (13A) probation: Work? by mikaelarhelger
I am getting my Immigrant Visa by Marriage (13A). For now it will be probationary (one year). Is it allowed to work here during that time?
Kindly check on DOLE for those exempted from Alien Employment certificate. http://www.ble.dole.gov.ph/index.php/web-pages/118-alien-employment-permitYep-as i assumen, 13a holders are excempted and therefore not subject to Dole. Read More
Immigrant Visa by Marriage (13A) probation: Work? by mikaelarhelger
I am getting my Immigrant Visa by Marriage (13A). For now it will be probationary (one year). Is it allowed to work here during that time?
The answer to your question is YES. You can work as long as the work is legal and it doesn't contradict to the laws here. NOTE that before a company can hire you, they have to prove to the immigration and department of labor that no Filipino can ... Read More
Outbound ticket/ throwaway ticket by Bernswaggle
Hi to all the Xpats out there, can someone advise me the best way to get an outbound ticket out of the Phillipines as im in Aus at present and may need to show a ticket at Phil customs? not that ive ever been asked for proof yet? but always the 1st ...
There is a lot of stuff about this lately, I would advise (IMHO) not to use any of those options as the immigration is already aware of this possibility and does spot checks on those ticketing. "Where did you buy the ticket? How much did you ... Read More
How and where find a IT Job ? by splouvier
Hi guys, If I start my second post on this site is that I would like your opinion. I would like in the near future to stay in Philippines. Ideally near Cebu (but I can easily travel). I am 30 years old, so I dont have budget to start a business ...
I agree with RodBoud - not only that, but 6 workdays a week are expected in higher positions for half the pay in the West. And if one wants the same food and items like where he comes from, he will pay dearly. (same applies to Pinoys which want ... Read More
Dealing with homesickness in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being an expat in the Philippines can turn out to be a wonderful human, social or professional adventure... with potential moments of nostalgia and homesickness along the way. What are your personal tips to prevent ...
Things have changed a lot in the past 20 plus years, such as candy and other junk food, which is now widely available, Cadbury, Haribo, Toberlone just to name a handful. Food I never missed, I am a cook. Actually I do not miss anything, been back ... Read More
German School in Cebu City Philippines by wildbree
Hello, If you are looking for a good German School in Cebu City Philippines, just post it here. I can recommend a very good one. Don't hesitate to message me as well ;) Wildbree
That is a language school, not for children. Read More
German School in Cebu City Philippines by wildbree
Hello, If you are looking for a good German School in Cebu City Philippines, just post it here. I can recommend a very good one. Don't hesitate to message me as well ;) Wildbree
There is none in Cebu , only in Manila http://www.gesm.org/index.php/en/ Read More
How and where find a IT Job ? by splouvier
Hi guys, If I start my second post on this site is that I would like your opinion. I would like in the near future to stay in Philippines. Ideally near Cebu (but I can easily travel). I am 30 years old, so I dont have budget to start a business ...
Assuming you are an unmarried foreigner, you can not work without a permit. However, if you are in IT, you could find work online, there is a vast number of foreign IT specialists doing this. Working for Philippine companies or trying to get an ... Read More
Belgian expats in Cebu by Obst
I'm just wondering if there is a Belgian community in Cebu. I'm helping a friend get by til he can fly home. The embassy is trying to contact his family for a flight home.
There is a Belgian Cafe in Cebu. But reading between your lines (forgive me if I am wrong) the Belgian appears to be broke and most likely the other Belgians (I actually asked a Belgian friend today) won't like to communicate with him out of ... Read More
Going back to his home country as he thinks Cebu is dirty by jasonswits
The school that I'm working for was supposed to have this student from Spain. He flew all the way from his home country only to say Cebu is dirty as it rained last weekend when he arrived. He left Cebu as soon as he got here. Wow! I know Cebu ...
Not even worth the topic as it happens everywhere in the world. Subjective reports about this or that country/city are not worth the 5 cents of time to read it actually. Even very positive reports have to be taken with a pinch of salt. Maybe the ... Read More
Opening a small food businesses in the philippines by yooaavv
Hey guys! First of all, excuse me for my English, it's not my native language. I'm planning to move in the summer to the Philippines(or other third world country in Asia, but Philippines is the current planning) and open a small food cart ...
Hey guys! First of all, excuse me for my English, it's not my native language. I'm planning to move in the summer to the Philippines(or other third world country in Asia, but Philippines is the current planning) and open a small food cart ... Read More