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@Shane14

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Filipino

Lives in Manila

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Registration: 07 April 2015

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Shane14 replied to a thread
2 years ago
tonydante

Shipping furniture to Philippines by tonydante

Does anyone have any information about shipping used furniture to the Philippines. Can you please list a shipping company or a contact person. I would like to ship to Cebu. Thanks Don C

Shane14

@Jjj1522 If you are returning Filipino resident, you're entitled to a Php150,000 to Php350,000 duty exemption (depending on your length of stay abroad). Two to three weeks before the arrival date of your shipment, you need to apply for tax ... Read More

Shane14 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Shane14

Tips for moving household goods in the Philippines./VISA REQUIRED by Shane14

Before moving in the Philippines, kindly secure below type of visa to be entitled for exemption from duties and taxes. 13(a) visa - Foreign spouse or child of a Filipino residing in the country permanently. 13(d) visa - A woman who was a previous ...

Shane14

Hi you can apply 13A in Bureau of Immigration. Read More

Shane14 replied to a thread
7 years ago
tonydante

Shipping furniture to Philippines by tonydante

Does anyone have any information about shipping used furniture to the Philippines. Can you please list a shipping company or a contact person. I would like to ship to Cebu. Thanks Don C

Shane14

hello.. any suggestion .. iam looking for an honest shipping company that is cheap (also).. planning to ship my furnitures and appliances..i need a 20footer.. iam a dual citizenship.. from texas to laguna philippine .. door to door.. thank youFYI ... Read More

Shane14 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

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 ...

Shane14

I recommend hiking. Read More

Shane14 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Shane14

Tips for moving household goods in the Philippines./VISA REQUIRED by Shane14

Before moving in the Philippines, kindly secure below type of visa to be entitled for exemption from duties and taxes. 13(a) visa - Foreign spouse or child of a Filipino residing in the country permanently. 13(d) visa - A woman who was a previous ...

Shane14

Hi Dual citizen are fully exempted from duties and taxes. You should submit below documents to your broker or Department of Finance at least 2 or 3 weeks before the arrival of your shipment in Manila port. -Original Philippine and Foreign ... Read More

Shane14 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Shane14

Tips for moving household goods in the Philippines./VISA REQUIRED by Shane14

Before moving in the Philippines, kindly secure below type of visa to be entitled for exemption from duties and taxes. 13(a) visa - Foreign spouse or child of a Filipino residing in the country permanently. 13(d) visa - A woman who was a previous ...

Shane14

Hi ! you can apply for dual citizenship and your wife can apply for 13A visa. You can directly ask Bureau of Immigration regarding the requirements and procedure. Read More

Shane14 replied to a thread
8 years ago
dimplesz14

How much will it cost to build a house? by dimplesz14

Hi there, please advice - we're wondering how much would it cost to build a 120sqm house with 3-4BR and 2BA (bungalow/ranch style) doesn't need to be expensive but decent/strong enough materials to live for many many years. I just want to ...

Shane14

Oh sorry Peter. I thought you're the person I handled shipment :) Read More

Shane14 replied to a thread
8 years ago
dimplesz14

How much will it cost to build a house? by dimplesz14

Hi there, please advice - we're wondering how much would it cost to build a 120sqm house with 3-4BR and 2BA (bungalow/ranch style) doesn't need to be expensive but decent/strong enough materials to live for many many years. I just want to ...

Shane14

With wide open spaces ,its very beneficial to have airflow across it either with doors open or by large open but shaded window. Our home is a new one but added to an old bungalow and instead of having a wall across the Dining, kitchen. and ... Read More

Shane14 replied to a thread
8 years ago
crapsplayer1

Cheapest way to Travel between different Philippine Islands? by crapsplayer1

I just wanted to know the most economical way to travel from one Island to another in the Philippines.

Shane14

I just wanted to know the most economical way to travel from one Island to another in the Philippines.Booked in 2go shipping line. Where exactly do you want to go so I can give you detailed answer. Read More

Shane14 replied to a thread
8 years ago
lookingglas2

my personal motorcycle shipped from USA, Los Angeles area to Manila by lookingglas2

heard bad stories about trying to ship a bike from USA to Philippines. Who as info for me. just want the most important, how much does it cost, how long does it take, and how long to get here.

Shane14

heard bad stories about trying to ship a bike from USA to Philippines. Who as info for me. just want the most important, how much does it cost, how long does it take, and how long to get here.Before you will know the costing you need to provide ... Read More

Shane14 replied to a thread
8 years ago
swegolf1956

Manila Taxi rules by swegolf1956

Manila Taxi Rule. Taxi drivers will undoubtedly try to cheat you. Expect it. One occasion as the price climbed to 1600 pesos per kilometer I just nodded my head. When we got stopped in a decent area in heavy traffic I got out and walked the ...

Shane14

I suggest to download "Grab taxi app" or "uber". Both are apps where you can book and get taxi in immediately and in cheap amount!!!!! You will know the actual amount of how much you need to pay once you indicated where you can ... Read More

Shane14 replied to a thread
8 years ago
sirrobcentral

What is balikbayan ? by sirrobcentral

I've been here 3yrs and to this day I still don't know what balikbayan is.... I hear it reference as a person or persons...as events...as shipment.... please tell me first what the definition is and secondly what the definition ...

Shane14

I've been here 3yrs and to this day I still don't know what balikbayan is.... I hear it reference as a person or persons...as events...as shipment.... please tell me first what the definition is and secondly what the definition ... Read More

Shane14 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Howie2016

Info needed about transferring money to buy a house by Howie2016

Good evening/morning everyone: I'm new here on the forum. My wife (a Filipina) and I are looking to buy a house in CDO for my mother-in-law. We have found a couple of houses that we like and we are considering making an offer in the next week ...

Shane14

Just send it in Western Union and and tell to your wife to receive it in dollar not in peso. Read More

Shane14 created a thread
9 years ago

MEET UP in MAll of ASIA MANILA

Hello there! Anybody who wants to meet/chat and know each other. We can meet up in Mall of Asia. We can arrange meet up this coming August.PM or reply if interested. :-) Read More

Shane14 created a thread
9 years ago

Tips for moving household goods in the Philippines./VISA REQUIRED

Before moving in the Philippines, kindly secure below type of visa to be entitled for exemption from duties and taxes. 13(a) visa - Foreign spouse or child of a Filipino residing in the country permanently. 13(d) visa - A woman who was a previous ... Read More