colin wright
@colin wright
English expat in the Philippines
Forum posts
14
About me
English
Lives in Cagayan de Oro city
Speaks English
Registration: 07 July 2015
Activity
Opening a small food businesses in the philippines by yooaavv
Hey guys! First of all, excuse me for my English, it's not my native language. I'm planning to move in the summer to the Philippines(or other third world country in Asia, but Philippines is the current planning) and open a small food cart ...
DEAR sir you have no chance Philippines bring there own food and if you were to open a cart you would have to cook philippino food anything else they won't eat and you would not make much money as the price of the food would have very cheep as ... Read More
Hello! Anyone here been married to a Filipina? by Marian00001
Good day! I'm new here! Just wanted to ask if anyone here have been married to a filipina in the Philippines?
Yes I have been married for 20years now 15years in London then I retired and moved to Cagayan de pro Philippines. Why do you ask.? Read More
Driving motorbike in the Phils by Fukurokuju
Hi ! I'm french and I'm going to live and work in Manila soon. I would like to drive a motorbike over there. I learned that with my french driver's license I could drive a motorbike in the Phils even if I do not have this option in ...
its not about driving a car or bike its how you drive where in other countries you have to take long tests before you can get a licence i'm sorry but the drivers here most pay under the table for there lincence.in the uk i had to go through a ... Read More
Is it safe in Cagayan de oro for americans?Any subdivisions for Expats by bmatth1045
im looking to find out if its safe in Cagayan de oro for americans I live in Davao
Completely safe no problems here. I have lived here for four years now it's great. 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 ...
I have been living in EL SALVADOR CITY MISAMIS ORIENTAL For the past four years now it's a great place to live. There is an expat reunion every Wed at Kingston lodge where you can buy English and American food the owner is Australian and the ... Read More
Driving motorbike in the Phils by Fukurokuju
Hi ! I'm french and I'm going to live and work in Manila soon. I would like to drive a motorbike over there. I learned that with my french driver's license I could drive a motorbike in the Phils even if I do not have this option in ...
Sir,your licence will only last for three months then you will have to apply for a PHILIPPINEO license if you want to drive a car you will need a part one and for a motorcycle a part two.But I tell you this driving here is something else and very ... Read More
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.
If you want to send your bike here the only way to save the cost is strip your bike and send it in boxes and rebuild here send as spare parts.otherwise you will end up paying more than the bike is worth.otherwise you can buy big bikes here there are ... Read More
Retirement in sindangan Zamboanga Philippines by Peter.levica
I'm considering retirement in Sandangan Zamboanga Phillippines primarily for the cost of living and possible marriage to a local. What is the risk of getting my butt shot of in this area. I'm a military veteran and am well versed in hand to ...
Hi living here is ok and safe with no problem I live in El Salvador city CDO Philippines And never had a problem with anyone everyone is friendly And all are willing to help you. As for guns sorry old boy but foreigners can't have guns only ... Read More
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.
Hi I bought my bike from the UK. I bought a lovely New crate for it and shipped it out to the Philippines. And it should have gone straight to CDO. But it went to manila and there it stayed for three months. The customs took my bike apart ... Read More
Is it safe in Cagayan de oro for americans?Any subdivisions for Expats by bmatth1045
im looking to find out if its safe in Cagayan de oro for americans I live in Davao
There is no problem here at all there are Americans BRITISH German and a lot more it's very safe everyone here is friendly and will all always try to help you there is an expat group here in cagayan de oro and we meet up every Wednesday at the ... Read More
Driving in the Philippines by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the Philippines? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the ...
THE problem is that there is no real test here no one actually TAKES a test they pay under the table and get a licence most can't drive there is no professionalism as long as they can operate the car that's ok here everyone wants to race and ... Read More