James Mitchel
American expat in the Philippines
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American
Lives in CDO
Registration: 14 April 2014
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The best things to discover in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What have you discovered in the Philippines that you would recommend to other expats? Are there any places that you enjoy visiting on the weekends, be it areas of natural beauty or shopping malls? Are there any Filipino dishes ...
The 2 4 year olds ours & the neighbors. Who don't know what house they live in. But are together all day. Monday shopping from the old market to the Mall in the afternoon. I like to discount shop. 2 waterfalls near here. the beach, ... Read More
Best cities to live in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, Its not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to the Philippines. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost ...
It has been 5 years last I was there. But the area near the ferry to Samal island was nice. Just far enough out of downtown so air was good. Close to the ferry. So you could take a taxi there then bus the island for a getaway. So close to the big ... Read More
30k USD annual pension. Can i lead comfortable life in Davao? by baron.ward
Well been to the Philippines a few times and mainly stayed in Manila but loved Davao and I could certainly live there after meeting so many people. I was made redundant in Perth after 21 years in the Government, On my return there is no chance here ...
Figure rent. U.S. $250 to $500 a month gated subdivision. $500 a month is high end living. Utilities on the large side. $250. That is with AC on 24/7 & big screen tv. Food 1/2 of what you pay in America. Basic food few frozen diners here. ... Read More
Your best business development ideas in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in the Philippines is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your ...
I am thinking of selling space heaters there myself. Both gas & electric ones. No one else there seems to sell them in the Philippines. Read More
The best services to use when moving to the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What were the biggest hurdles you faced when moving to the Philippines? Were there any services available that helped? Which services helped you most upon your arrival in the Philippines? Were there any that helped you adapt ...
Know yourself. What lifestile you wish. Look around at more than 1 location. I am small town so big cities will not do for me. Know what you want to do once there. Visit the area & see if it has what you want. Get out & make friends once ... Read More
how much i can earn with raise a pig by giovannigio
i would like to ask expat people if someone know, how much it is possible to earn if i buy a baby pig for 1500, o 2500 php and then raise it , and then sell it when it is 100 kilo? thanks
In the southern Philippines. I believe you could make more money in selling both electric & gas space heaters. I soo no compitition there in this business. Much better than selling pigs it would be. Read More
Cost of living in the Philippines - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Philippines, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded ...
Cdo missamis oriental. Read More
Are foreigners allowed to establish a business in the Philippines by shalinit
Hi, Needed to know if foreigners are allowed to establish any kind of business in the Philippines. If so, what are the possible avenues?
I found out I was wrong. You can own a business here. But you are not allowed to make money from said business here. But as long as it looses money here you are ok. They like to see you spend your money here. Read More
Cost of living in the Philippines - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Philippines, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded ...
Rent. 23,000 Piso a month. That is high end here. 3 large bedroom + maids quarters, 3 large full bathrooms, veranda upper & lower, 3 a/c units. View of river, mountains city & port, colonial stile home. Gated subdivision. utilities 10,000 ... Read More
how much i can earn with raise a pig by giovannigio
i would like to ask expat people if someone know, how much it is possible to earn if i buy a baby pig for 1500, o 2500 php and then raise it , and then sell it when it is 100 kilo? thanks
If you need ask. I would consider it a 4H program. Some kids did well. Some lost money in doing it. All learned something. Much depended on the market that year. As to price. Much of it was in learning to manage feed so very little loss to the ... Read More
Following fashion in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hi everyone, Do you follow fashion trends in the Philippines? Every country and every culture has its own dress code. As far as you are concerned, have you changed the way you dress? Can one easily find fashion boutiques in the Philippines? ...
At the big Malls cloths are high priced. Cheaper than America but high priced for here. Filippino's are not for most part fancy dressers. They wear more long pants than me. I wear shorts. There big on flip flops. Better shoes when they go out or ... Read More
Considering leaving the USA to move to Philippines by zinsavage123
Hello everyone :D I am new here by the way. Now I have quite a bit of questions and everyone here seems awesome so here goes. After doing my research it seems moving to the Philippines is what many like to do. The cost of living I hear their vs the ...
You need A/C. Many class 2 cities will do. Smaller cities are cheaper. I would say with internet. A/C. Taxies, imigration & all. Big eater Good food. U.S. $1500 to $2,000 a month. I assume you want a place with large bed & work area. ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clichés about life in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in the Philippines can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in the ...
I do agree if done right the walls & floor remain. But how do they get away with so few rafters & cross beams or 2x4s to keep the thin sheet metal roofs on? Or after every typhoon are you to go out. recover your roof. Weave it into your ... Read More
The holiday season in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Are you about to celebrate the holiday season in the Philippines? In many countries and cultures, the festive season is the time for happiness and reunions/gatherings. Is it so in the Philippines? How do Filipinos celebrate this ...
We left the 24th Drove to a uncles. For lunch it was rice, pork knuckle soup, noodles in sauce. Then the men had compititions boating net throws & such. The women got to cooking. 2 fish 1 Tuna 1 billfish each about 4 foot long. Pit roasted. ... Read More
The holiday season in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Are you about to celebrate the holiday season in the Philippines? In many countries and cultures, the festive season is the time for happiness and reunions/gatherings. Is it so in the Philippines? How do Filipinos celebrate this ...
Doing Christmas with Her family. It is Family reunion day. So lots of Her Family will be there. It say's food Lots of Food. That can be good or bad for me. Lots of kids running all over all day & into the night. Candy will be thrown ... Read More