@xpatinphils
American expat in the Philippines
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Lives in Quezon City
Registration: 14 October 2008
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We are glad to live here now by rocchidavide
Hi , we are an Italian family. At the end of 2012 we decided to move to a Philippine island . My name is Davide, my wife's name is Simona and our 22 year old son Andrea. I was a manager in a private company , my wife worked in the public ...
Davide, You're very gutsy to move here without having a prior connection. Yet, I know a few others who have done this and have made it. Best of luck. Read More
hello guys pls lend me some of your time by krishtomas
Hi.. im krish tomas from tarlac city, philippines. i am an architecture student, currently i am doing my thesis proposal research . I am planning to propose a community village especially for those who are here to study English. . I need to make ...
Krish, Will your interview by via email? If so, you can reach me at hatchpln@yahoo.com. Rick Levy Read More
Medical Insurance by smiley5
I will soon be moving to the Philippines and would like to hear from someone with experience in dealing with doctors and hospitals there. I will be 65 in a couple month, so that means I will be forced into Medicare. I have blue cross/blue shield ...
You're most welcome. BTW are you an Israeli? Lots of Israelis living here. Read More
Medical Insurance by smiley5
I will soon be moving to the Philippines and would like to hear from someone with experience in dealing with doctors and hospitals there. I will be 65 in a couple month, so that means I will be forced into Medicare. I have blue cross/blue shield ...
Based on what my wife are paying now in annual premiums for the two of us, at your age for one person I would guess about PHP20,000 per year. But better than my guessing and possibly giving you a wildly inaccurate number, suggest that you contact ... Read More
Medical Insurance by smiley5
I will soon be moving to the Philippines and would like to hear from someone with experience in dealing with doctors and hospitals there. I will be 65 in a couple month, so that means I will be forced into Medicare. I have blue cross/blue shield ...
I've lived in the Philippines (Metro Manila) for 8 years. I'm 68 and my wife is 72. During this time we've experienced varying quality in health care. On the whole, it's just about as good at what we had in California. Our present health insurance ... Read More
a new member :)) by karenlinaja
hello everyone.. im karen.. i am living now in the philippines.. i want to meet new friends :) feel free to send me messages.. thank you^^ Have a Blessed day everyone!! take care :)
Welcome aboard, Kailash. Read More
How to ship belongings from US to Philippines? by robhankins
I am contemplating retirement in the Phils. I am married to a filipina. Does anyone know how best (cheapest) to send personal belongings to the Phils?
LBC is a shipper like United Parcel, but it focuses mainly on deliveries to and from the Philippines and is cheaper than UPS, DHl, etc. They also offer remittance services to the Phils. When my wife and I were relocating to the Philippines, we ... Read More
How to ship belongings from US to Philippines? by robhankins
I am contemplating retirement in the Phils. I am married to a filipina. Does anyone know how best (cheapest) to send personal belongings to the Phils?
Consider LBC. Read More
a new member :)) by karenlinaja
hello everyone.. im karen.. i am living now in the philippines.. i want to meet new friends :) feel free to send me messages.. thank you^^ Have a Blessed day everyone!! take care :)
Welcome aboard, Karen. Read More
metered taxis! by ri3panda
anybody know where i can find metered taxis around alabang? taxis here do contract and such rip offs :( charging so much and they reject passengers if you dont agree to their price
Good tip, letslearn2geder0612. Before I enter the taxi I open the door and tell the driver where I'm going. If he refuses, then I won't have wasted my time by getting in the vehicle only to have to get out again. Also if the driver doesn't refuse ... Read More
metered taxis! by ri3panda
anybody know where i can find metered taxis around alabang? taxis here do contract and such rip offs :( charging so much and they reject passengers if you dont agree to their price
I suggest you take MGE and EMP taxis, they never do contracts and stuffs and they are very strict in their policies so the drivers are disciplined enough. most of them also present a receipt along with the total amount so its gonna be up to you if ... Read More
Hello Every body. by Panth
Hi Every one,I am a 64 year old male married to a wonderful 51 year old Filipina.I am from Oxford,England.I am planning to go to phili later this year when I reach retirement age,Sweet 65 ohhh yeah hehehe.Hopefully permanent resident,I have been ...
Welcome, Panth. I've been here six years thanks to my wife's prodding for us to retire in the Phils. I haven't looked back. Read More
Any problem on the forum ? Please use the REPORT link by Julien
Hi, Expat.com is a worldwide site & a small team, so we haven't got the time to read and reply 100% of the messages (even if we are doing our very best!). But you can help. If you notice any issue in a message, please use the report link at the ...
Oh, o.k. then. Read More
Any problem on the forum ? Please use the REPORT link by Julien
Hi, Expat.com is a worldwide site & a small team, so we haven't got the time to read and reply 100% of the messages (even if we are doing our very best!). But you can help. If you notice any issue in a message, please use the report link at the ...
Hey I would like to do a meet up next week on 3 Feb (Friday), dinner time. Check out details here: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=134385#599484 Read More
new expat in Manila by redwine2
hi all i am very new here in Manila, working in Ortigas and currently living here as well but looking for a permanent place soon either here or Makati area would like to meet other expats since i am new here and do not have much friends so far ...
For foreigners here who want to meet up with people from their homelands, I suggest you contact your respective embassies. Maybe they can direct you to activities or organizations that involve your compatriots. Read More