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Registration: 29 June 2014

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Ate1 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Kevin6619

Travelling to Ozamiz by Kevin6619

I am getting ready to travel to Ozamiz in March, I may stay for some time or may come to Davao afterwards. I have heard that area has some activity of extremist and I am a little bit concerned for my safety for there if I stay for a while. I am ...

Ate1

You have to be careful wherever you go, in almost all countries of the world. Do not be conspicuous in your dress or free when discussing your financial business. If you don't have money, you have less risk, but, still, you have to be alert ... Read More

Ate1 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Arthas

How to obtain resident permit or long term visa for Philippines by Arthas

Hello; I would like to come and search for job or business opportunities in Philippines but i can only stay 21 days in Philippines with tourist visa. My nationality is Turkish. Is there any other way to extend this duration before or after i go to ...

Ate1

The tourist stay is now 30 days, not 21. You can apply at the embassy in your country for a tourist visa for 56 (maybe 60 days now). You can apply for an extension once you are there and running out of time. One word to the wise, though, the ... Read More

Ate1 replied to a thread
9 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in the Philippines – 2015 by expat.com

Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in the Philippines in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Philippines you are living in. How much does it cost to live in the ...

Ate1

Hahahaha....I knew there had to be a kicker! Read More

Ate1 replied to a thread
9 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in the Philippines – 2015 by expat.com

Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in the Philippines in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Philippines you are living in. How much does it cost to live in the ...

Ate1

How is that possible? Are you saying that your monthly expenses of $2000 allows you, your lady and a child to live like royalty in the USA? Only David Blaine can do something like that, because that is one heck of a magic trick! That includes ... Read More

Ate1 replied to a thread
9 years ago
expat.com

Cost of living in the Philippines – 2015 by expat.com

Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in the Philippines in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of the Philippines you are living in. How much does it cost to live in the ...

Ate1

Can you please elaborate on "nil" when you mentioned the cost for education? Do you mean that if you wanted to attend school there as a foreigner it is for free? Read More

Ate1 replied to a thread
10 years ago
giovannigio

if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio

If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...

Ate1

Roger, excellent advice. Read More

Ate1 replied to a thread
10 years ago
giovannigio

if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio

If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...

Ate1

Yes, good advice. I am so surprised at how so many men behave like teenagers when they meet a woman in the Philippnes. Grown men experiencing "puppy-love", so trusting and naive to think they will build a utopian nest with their young ... Read More

Ate1 replied to a thread
10 years ago
giovannigio

if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio

If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...

Ate1

Who so? Don't understand.... Read More

Ate1 replied to a thread
10 years ago
giovannigio

if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio

If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...

Ate1

My suggestion: concentrate on doing something with your life where you are. Stabilize yourself economically and build on a financial plan, with an eye towards the future to living in the Philippines. You need money, a significant amount to form a ... Read More

Ate1 replied to a thread
10 years ago
mohamedmohsen

planning to move to Zamboanga, Philippines to make good businesses by mohamedmohsen

hello :), i want to move to philippines and marry a girl there , so i must make good businesses to keep living there. so any suggestions for good businesses ? thanks in advance :)

Ate1

Please do yourself a favor and forget the idea of investing significant money in the Philippines. My friend, you will stand a very good chance of losing it all. Doing business in the Philippines is not a good idea. The red-tape is horrendous and ... Read More

Ate1 replied to a thread
10 years ago
giovannigio

if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio

If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...

Ate1

Good for you that you are content where you are and have a loving companion. Yes, I had a pinay gf for 11 years and we had a wonderful relationship. She passed on, otherwise we would have been together still; but I have been dating another pinay ... Read More

Ate1 replied to a thread
10 years ago
giovannigio

if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio

If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...

Ate1

You seem to have good judgement in your approach to living abroad. Your thinking is similar to mine. I move about like a nomad, thinking that if I wake up and say to myself, hey, I really like this place and don't want to leave, then I just ... Read More

Ate1 replied to a thread
10 years ago
giovannigio

if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio

If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...

Ate1

Maybe you should open up a Diet Spa: you won't have to do anything but let the clients hang out on the grounds, and there won't be any place for them to go. Just keep them walking! Hahaha. The only places in the Philippines that I do not ... Read More

Ate1 replied to a thread
10 years ago
giovannigio

if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio

If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...

Ate1

Great information. I like that strategy. It depends on the province you are in, I guess. The values are different. What about security? How do you find your security situation where you are living, Tommieboy? Read More

Ate1 replied to a thread
10 years ago
giovannigio

if i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing by giovannigio

If i buy a land for name of my girlfriend and then i do leasing for 50 years , and then if some days i have some problem with she, i want know she still can get back from me that land where i have a house too? I want buy land then build house ...

Ate1

Good thinking. I had the same thought. Set up so you keep your potential loss to a minimum. But I don't think it is a good idea- at least for me- to think of even buying like that unless I had a baby with the girl and put it all under the ... Read More