@dok49
American expat in the Philippines
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American
Lives in Anunas
Speaks English
Registration: 08 July 2015
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Philippine bank with US affiliate by easyrider
The US Government deposits my pension every month to my California bank account. I transfer money to my Philippine bank account using Xoom,com. Not only do they charge a fee, they also give an exchange rate of a couple pesos less than the current ...
Yes, I've spoken to the call centre, useless for anything but a nice chat. I've even tried to set up a power of attorney but again. Must walk into a branch. What irks me is I was recently in the USA and the branch manager sent me away ... Read More
Philippine bank with US affiliate by easyrider
The US Government deposits my pension every month to my California bank account. I transfer money to my Philippine bank account using Xoom,com. Not only do they charge a fee, they also give an exchange rate of a couple pesos less than the current ...
I tried behind a VPN but they could tell. Read More
Philippine bank with US affiliate by easyrider
The US Government deposits my pension every month to my California bank account. I transfer money to my Philippine bank account using Xoom,com. Not only do they charge a fee, they also give an exchange rate of a couple pesos less than the current ...
I don't understand why they won't let a correspondent bank officiate that. It's pretty lame you can't get at your own money anymore. Read More
Philippine bank with US affiliate by easyrider
The US Government deposits my pension every month to my California bank account. I transfer money to my Philippine bank account using Xoom,com. Not only do they charge a fee, they also give an exchange rate of a couple pesos less than the current ...
I have a Wells Fargo account and a BDO USD account. Wells Fargo refuses to allow any transfers online or by phone unless I physically walk into a branch and set up the process. When I try to use a transfer service they all want a USA phone number ... Read More
The Philippines' most expensive cities by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the most expensive cities to live in the Philippines? What are the costs of things such as rent, utilities, weekly groceries, dining out, etc.? What is the lifestyle like in these cities, for expats and locals? What are ...
Only lived in Angeles and it's not the cheapest place by far. But I do feel you loose a lot in quality of life trying to save or live cheap. Read More
SRRV some basic questions by Buzzardman
I live in UK and am looking to move out to Philippines on a SRRV. I have been googling away for information on the details of the procedures and have a couple of questions that I am not clear about. Sorry if they seem a bit simplistic, but I would ...
isnt paying high non residence tax from your pension country a turn off Read More
Shipping Container Homes by -JohnD-
We are thinking about buying some land and building a home out of used shipping containers. To that end, we would like to ask the collective a few questions: 1) Do you know if there are any of these already built in Vietnam? If so, where are ...
I read thru this thread and im at a lost if it was ever determined if the cost is that much cheaper than building out of cement blocks and steel framed roof? I have a 250 sq mtr lot i wish to build as many small apartments on possibly 2 stories. ... Read More
Visa to Australia. by Aussie Dave
I have lived in the Philippines for approx four years and I am going back to Australia in September for a six week holiday, but my lady friend who is a Filipino wants to go with me. Could somebody please help me out here with information on how I ...
Number one, you do not go to the embassy, you must use their service agency. Easy to do it all yourself from their online site. They're interested in your history together and her showing intent to leave. Read More
Visa question for Australian by OzFreddie
I am hoping that I can purchase a one-way ticket from Australia to Philippines and then within 30 days, if I decide to stay longer, extend my stay for 60 days. Can I enter the Philippines with a one-way ticket if I don't know my intended ...
Never stay over 6 months, alleviates a lot of issues. Buying a return ticket 6 months out you never need to lose anything! Read More
Repatriating Dead Body Back to Home Country by Cano Manuel
Hi guys. It's terrible news to me that a friend of mine died this week, and I'm coming over to Manila for the repatriation process. But this week is the Holy Week for Christians, and I believe most offices (government) are closed until ...
Strange this was found, exactly what needs to be done for me to be cremated here? My family will not be involved just my girlfriend? Read More
Getting a traffic citation, just because you are a foreigner. by Robbie2248
Recently, I was driving along, my wife in the car with me, we were on a 4 hour trip, and bang, some lunatic cut me off, and sideswiped me. I was in the traffic stream, and the other driver, very annoyingly typical of that type, overtook everybody, ...
I've done the same many times. If at night, I never stop unless its in a populated area! I'm willing to donate 500 to their police fund if that helps, but that's just me. Read More
Dutch struggling in the philippines by RoselynC143
Good day A dutch is overstaying in the philippines for more than 12 mos Now he is in big trouble because he got nothing anymore nor even have food to eat hes really struggling by just asking money to survive through his common law wifes friends ...
Seen this all before. The guy usually is a bullshit artist, doesn't care if he lives in the gutter as long as he's fed a cup of rice and a red horse. Relies on everyone else for charity, not much, just enough. Usually has issues at home ... Read More
Ticket guaranteeing exit of the Philippines by dandunn
I am returning to the Philippines with no plans to travel till the next year. I plan on buying a round ticket for a Sept flight with a round trip return date of August 2017 will this qualify as my exit guarantee or does my exit need to be ...
Your onward ticket date is of zero concern, one day or one year is both OK! Read More
Amount of bank statement for visa applying for filipina by LUC TINEYRE
Hi all , Please help me I intend to invite my gf this summer in France so we are applying visa ... everything is clear except 1 topic.. What is the reasonable amount my gf shall show on bank account to request the Shengen visa ? Kind ...
Been doing it for 5 years, show only 40,000 pesos each time. She only needs enough to rent acroom for a night and fly home. Read More
US Tax Assistance Based in the Philippines by neiman_88
I was only made aware that I needed to file taxes even though I'm based abroad and even if my combined annual income is well within the limit for tax exclusion for foreign earned income. I worked in 2 countries (Philippines and Qatar) for a ...
Paul Paul A. Keating, CPA Managing Member Ohio USA & Philippines Offices Phone: 1-937-412-1415 (Worldwide) Fax: 1-937-835-6015 Cell: +63-927-894-8547 (PH cell) Email: keachiltd@gmail.com Read More