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Filipino

Lives in San Francisco

Speaks Englis and Tagalo

Registration: 19 August 2013

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Bang_bang replied to a thread
11 years ago
MULLIGAN

Investing in a small business by MULLIGAN

Hi, I am originally from England lived in the U.S for 10 years. Currently here in the Philippines. Not happy with my life in the U.S and want to move to the Phil permanently. I have some money to invest in a small business (20,000$) but don't know ...

Bang_bang

You would need to be able to substantiate to the bank that the goods you sold have value as collateral, place a lien on such goods and then give the lien to the bank. They do not have such commercial activities that I am aware of at any of the local ... Read More

Bang_bang replied to a thread
11 years ago
Nat187

Filipino for foreigners by Nat187

Hi guys! does anyone know - or can recommend a langusga school or a private teacher to learn how to speak Tagalog. thanks!!

Bang_bang

Hi guys! does anyone know - or can recommend a langusga school or a private teacher to learn how to speak Tagalog. thanks!!im starting to see a big demand in the expat community for this. im looking into becoming TEFL certified so i can teach ... Read More

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11 years ago
Bang_bang

Fil-Am looking into a restobar business by Bang_bang

Hello everyone. Im looking into opening a restobat business. iv'e done a few research and have friends that own businesses in the phillipines. They advice me that the restobar is a good venture but only succesful in business district areas with lots ...

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Okay. change of plan as it seems the restobar might be a bit over my budget. so now im planning to rent a 4 bedroom home in manila and fill it with other expats. we all share rent as to save some expenses. then maybe convert the downstairs into a ... Read More

Bang_bang replied to a thread
11 years ago
MULLIGAN

Investing in a small business by MULLIGAN

Hi, I am originally from England lived in the U.S for 10 years. Currently here in the Philippines. Not happy with my life in the U.S and want to move to the Phil permanently. I have some money to invest in a small business (20,000$) but don't know ...

Bang_bang

The import duties will kill you. You have to source locally. Never extend credit to small mom and pop shops. There is no way to do a credit check and probably 90% of start ups fail.is there a way the bank can extend a LC (line of credit) to the ... Read More

Bang_bang replied to a thread
11 years ago
MULLIGAN

Investing in a small business by MULLIGAN

Hi, I am originally from England lived in the U.S for 10 years. Currently here in the Philippines. Not happy with my life in the U.S and want to move to the Phil permanently. I have some money to invest in a small business (20,000$) but don't know ...

Bang_bang

A food cart is exactly what it sounds like. Cart that you push and usually has a small propane bottle to heat oil and cook small items like fish balls. Its a very small business, say you make 5 pesos profit per transaction, would have to sell a lot ... Read More

Bang_bang replied to a thread
11 years ago
Snappo

How much would it cost to live in the Philippines by Snappo

Hi everyone. I am new to this website. I am trying to figure out two things: 1) How much money do I need in the bank to retire in PH. I am thinking I might do OK with P10M to P15M in the bank. 2) What would my monthly bills be in PH. Here is ...

Bang_bang

Hi , I Built my own House 3 story 4 bathrooms 4 bedrooms a huge lounge and a huge Billiard and Karaoke room Upstairs and a 2.4 metre high Fence all around with 2 gate entrances in Northern Samar on 4000 square meters and total cost including Land ... Read More

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11 years ago
Bang_bang

is this a common practice by Bang_bang

So im on the job seekers site in the phillipines looking to fill some marketing postions. I find that most of the employers and job posters are asking for your photos attached with your resume, a majority of them also requires that you be less than ...

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Yes they job discriminate. Age, sex, single, attractive, etc. Even fast food (McD) requires a college degree. When there is underemployment, the employers can get away with just about anything. Also, its not solely a Philippines thing, when I ... Read More

Bang_bang replied to a thread
11 years ago
Bang_bang

is this a common practice by Bang_bang

So im on the job seekers site in the phillipines looking to fill some marketing postions. I find that most of the employers and job posters are asking for your photos attached with your resume, a majority of them also requires that you be less than ...

Bang_bang

Hello This has nothing to do with discrimination, at all. But they need pic in resume because that is what's common and normal. It is like "automatic" to attach your pic. It is like yo put a face to whatever you write there. When you get here you ... Read More

Bang_bang created a thread
11 years ago

is this a common practice

So im on the job seekers site in the phillipines looking to fill some marketing postions. I find that most of the employers and job posters are asking for your photos attached with your resume, a majority of them also requires that you be less than ... Read More

Bang_bang replied to a thread
11 years ago
Snappo

How much would it cost to live in the Philippines by Snappo

Hi everyone. I am new to this website. I am trying to figure out two things: 1) How much money do I need in the bank to retire in PH. I am thinking I might do OK with P10M to P15M in the bank. 2) What would my monthly bills be in PH. Here is ...

Bang_bang

Try this website for cost of living www.numbeo.comis this a realistic qoute?.... Read More

Bang_bang replied to a thread
11 years ago
MULLIGAN

Investing in a small business by MULLIGAN

Hi, I am originally from England lived in the U.S for 10 years. Currently here in the Philippines. Not happy with my life in the U.S and want to move to the Phil permanently. I have some money to invest in a small business (20,000$) but don't know ...

Bang_bang

I didn't say I want to become a millionaire, just make enough to live a simple life on. I have traveled all over the Philippines and all over Luzon by motorcycle, I was thinking about offering adventure holidays to foreigners.If you can offer an ... Read More

Bang_bang created a thread
11 years ago

looking to make some friends here

Hello everyone. Im not an expat yet. but i am working diligently to become one. I want to live in the phillipines so bad. i kid you not. i really really really want to live there. I WANT TO GET OUT OF THE UNITED STATES> about to put my citizenship ... Read More

Bang_bang replied to a thread
11 years ago
MULLIGAN

Investing in a small business by MULLIGAN

Hi, I am originally from England lived in the U.S for 10 years. Currently here in the Philippines. Not happy with my life in the U.S and want to move to the Phil permanently. I have some money to invest in a small business (20,000$) but don't know ...

Bang_bang

Hello there. This is my first post here. I'm also a Brit & i've been here in Philippines 2 months now. I've been researching doing business here myself, initially looking at a food cart franchise (just to test the water). However i'm a little ... Read More

Bang_bang replied to a thread
11 years ago
MULLIGAN

Investing in a small business by MULLIGAN

Hi, I am originally from England lived in the U.S for 10 years. Currently here in the Philippines. Not happy with my life in the U.S and want to move to the Phil permanently. I have some money to invest in a small business (20,000$) but don't know ...

Bang_bang

Hi Mulligan, Another option, is to invest in condos, foreigners are allowed to own condos as long as the ownership follows the 60% of the condo units of the entire project should be owned by Filipinos, 40% owned by foreigners. You can buy them ... Read More

Bang_bang replied to a thread
11 years ago
MULLIGAN

Investing in a small business by MULLIGAN

Hi, I am originally from England lived in the U.S for 10 years. Currently here in the Philippines. Not happy with my life in the U.S and want to move to the Phil permanently. I have some money to invest in a small business (20,000$) but don't know ...

Bang_bang

Your Englishman and well traveled. Check out tourism industry... it is booming in P.I.! El Nido package tour alone is selling like hot cakes! More than 50% of well known travel and tours that provide this tours are owned by foreigners.i was actually ... Read More