Dennigmt
English expat in the Philippines
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About me
English
Lives in Molino, Cavite
Registration: 13 November 2013
Activity
New Visa Law by Panth
Foreign Tourists will be able to stay 6 months per vist to the Immigration offices instead of the 2 months,It will cost 13,000 pesos,I just read.
I am a British national on a Tourist visa for several years. (not married but that may come later) What visa should I apply for for a permanent visa? Read More
New Visa Law by Panth
Foreign Tourists will be able to stay 6 months per vist to the Immigration offices instead of the 2 months,It will cost 13,000 pesos,I just read.
I am on a tourist visa and I still get 6 months visas up to the 2.5 year total allowed for one stay in the Philippines Read More
Language barriers in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, Learning a new language is a part of the expat process. Let's find out how crucial it is to know the language in the Philippines. What is the official language in the Philippines, and what are the other popular spoken languages? Is ...
I bought an expensive English Tagalog Dictionary My woman who speaks Tagalog agreed with me the dictionary was useless, so did other local people that read it. If there was a National recognized one then maybe it would be worth learning but Tagalog ... Read More
Best place to shop for safe foods? by Peter2022
Hello Everyone, In a few years I'm planning to relocate to Lipa City, Batangas. Wondering what and where the best place to shop for safe, clean foods? Thanks in advance, Peter
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Legal services in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, Legal services can be a headache when you don't have the relevant and necessary information, especially upon moving to a new country. Please share some tips regarding legal services in the Philippines. What types of legal services might ...
The British Embassy have a list of Lawyers, they also give you a summary of the lawyers specialisation Maybe other embassies have their list as well I am using a lawyer (for an annulment) that was recommended by a family friend, I won't know ... Read More
Sending $ to my gf in the Philippines by Kenworthman18
I have a question. I recently met a lady in the Philippines. We eventually became engaged. We want the wedding in the phillipines so her family can attend. My fiancee has a wedding planner girlfriend so I want to start sending money to her for ...
I would get my feet on the ground before I would even consider $2,000 for a wedding I have been living with my Philippine woman for 6 years it is costing us $5,000 (p250, 000) for her annulment and that may take a year to process, and that is so ... Read More
Passport held by employer by buko123
Hi all, my employer keeps all foreign workers passport for 'safe-keeping'. just want to ask if this is legal ? is there a law stating that employers are not allowed to keep employees passport? Thank you. Regards
that said, my experience is that employers that hold passports are jailers and treat employees as prisoners or worst slaves I know that many Indian people were held as slaves by their Saudi employers Has anyone heard of a company called Al Shamrany ... Read More
Passport held by employer by buko123
Hi all, my employer keeps all foreign workers passport for 'safe-keeping'. just want to ask if this is legal ? is there a law stating that employers are not allowed to keep employees passport? Thank you. Regards
What country are you in? In Saudi Arabia it was common practice for the employer to keep your passport and I believe it was also Saudi Law. You should also have a copy for your own safety. Due to political (Terrorist activities) we the British, were ... Read More
Anybody who filled an annulment case in phil,, can u share with me.. by cutyloopz
Hello to everyone!! I am rose 33 yrs old and newbie here this forum.. And i need you help.. I was Married with an American guy and we got civil Marriage here in caloocan city 2007. We were living together 21 days.. when he back to the US. our ...
Both the Wife and Husband are supposed to have the psychological study that is the law, however what if you cant locate your former partner, that is also taken into account. Read More
divorce or annulment whats the cost and how quick by spanishpete
Hi there everyone would anybody know the cost of a divorce or annulment in the Philippins and how quick
Hi Chuckieparson I can only recommend when I know the final outcome! However I believe that this man has the full intention and experience to do the job. Please read on. I wish you to understand that I am in the early stages of the annulment process ... Read More
divorce or annulment whats the cost and how quick by spanishpete
Hi there everyone would anybody know the cost of a divorce or annulment in the Philippins and how quick
A check on the Internet “Google” to see the background of any Lawyer is a must to start with, as there are many people that even if they are Lawyers, ( and some are not) it doesn't mean that they have any success in dealing with the ... Read More
Tax as a UK expat in Philippines by bangna63
I am working for a foreign company in PH, we are a Branch Office of an EU company. I have been taxed at 32% of the whole of my income for the 2 months I have been here, but as I understand it the PH operates a progressive tax rate eventually rising ...
I have worked in over 20 different countries, with various Employers/Agencies. The employer/agent who arranges your contract is usually in possession of all the tax requirements of the country that you are going to work in before you start your ... Read More
Tax as a UK expat in Philippines by bangna63
I am working for a foreign company in PH, we are a Branch Office of an EU company. I have been taxed at 32% of the whole of my income for the 2 months I have been here, but as I understand it the PH operates a progressive tax rate eventually rising ...
You pay Tax to support the Buildings and offices with their facilities so that the people that work in those offices collecting the tax, can support themselves and their families , same as the UK Read More
Tax as a UK expat in Philippines by bangna63
I am working for a foreign company in PH, we are a Branch Office of an EU company. I have been taxed at 32% of the whole of my income for the 2 months I have been here, but as I understand it the PH operates a progressive tax rate eventually rising ...
Hello bangna63 There is a government website that gives you the info, plus info on reciprocal agreements with other countries (the UK) https://www.bir.gov.ph/index.php/tax-information/income-tax.html All the best Mervyn Read More
termination while during vacation, what are my options? by sonny0530
Hi to all, I wrote to ask for a legal advice and suggestion regarding my current situation. I am Sonny from Pasay City Philippines working as Operation Analyst at Hotel in Riyadh finishing contract last Dec 16, 2015. Dec 3,2015 my company gave a ...
Hello Sonny When I was working in Saudi, when your contract was completed you were entitled to receive a “ Letter of no objection” that was for you to give to any future employer, if you wished to return to Saudi, The employer must have ... Read More