davtjo
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Buying land in Philippines by boriloco
As long as I can remember forigners can't buy land,but recently someone told me a new law has been passed,does anyone have more information about this law and it's details?
UK is a small overcrowded country yet if you have enough money or credit rating there is no restriction on purchasing land. Myself i think the law could be amended so that, say when you get permanent residence through marriage you should be allowed ... Read More
New Visa Law by Panth
Foreign Tourists will be able to stay 6 months per vist to the Immigration offices instead of the 2 months,It will cost 13,000 pesos,I just read.
just check on the website immigration bureau, but i think you cannot get a residence visa unless 10 years here but things change. Read More
New Visa Law by Panth
Foreign Tourists will be able to stay 6 months per vist to the Immigration offices instead of the 2 months,It will cost 13,000 pesos,I just read.
I use Worldremit excellent service cheap and the money usually takes a fe minutes to arrive. I live a lot further out so cannot say about life there but I do not foresee any problems Read More
New Visa Law by Panth
Foreign Tourists will be able to stay 6 months per vist to the Immigration offices instead of the 2 months,It will cost 13,000 pesos,I just read.
I am on a tourist visa so need onward. Was married but got divorced before getting permanent visa Read More
Bank loans in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, Finances and banking can sometimes be a headache for many expats, especially when it comes to taking out bank loans. Is it difficult for an expat to get approved for a bank loan in the Philippines? What are the types of bank loans ...
I have a PNB bank account have no trouble at all. I have a savings account and a master card. Requirements min deposit 5000 peso. Don't know what account you are talking about but i have no problems at all Read More
Cost of living 2018 in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
I wouldn't live in Cagayan if you paid me. an overcrowded, noisy, dirty metropolis. i live in Iligan city so much nicer, so much more friendly, no over the top expats to spoil my life Read More
New Visa Law by Panth
Foreign Tourists will be able to stay 6 months per vist to the Immigration offices instead of the 2 months,It will cost 13,000 pesos,I just read.
Do not buy from Philippines airlines then. The requirement is an on going ticket whoever issues it. As an aside I recently returned from Kuala via their national airline they didn't ask for a return ticket only my Icard. lol I t just depends on ... Read More
Permanent residency in Philipines ? by Keef53
I will retire in 30 months time and then I can decide whether to stay in the UK or relocate. I will visit the Philipines next year and if I like it may consider retiring there. My question is how easy is it to get a long term visa or obtain ...
Driving licence sorry not true. My son in the same visiter visa recently got his motorbike licence, he had to apply at the main region 10 office but otherwise no problem. I got mine 14 years ago days after I arrived but so long all probably changed Read More
Cooking like a local in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, Enjoying the local food of your expat country is great, but learning to cook the dishes yourself is even better. Please share what it's like cooking like a local in the Philippines. What are some of the most popular local dishes that ...
I think maybe you are buyinf stuff you like from suppermarkets!!! I shop locally in markets, fish in our local wet market is daily fresh and quite cheap but 2 bangus costs me 120/140 peso. chicken whole about 140 a kilo. Pork about 180 a kilo. I buy ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
500 gram generika is a generic pharmacy locat I believe throughout the Philippines Read More
How to save money in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to the Philippines? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips ...
I live in Iligan city Mindanao, about 35km from Marawi. It probably isn't considered a safe place, but I have had no problems so far. Been living here in Iligan for 3.5 years. Because of so few foreigners here and I ride a cbr900rr I am pretty ... Read More
Cost of living 2018 in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
I buy metformin from generika cost 1 peso per tablet. |I monitor my blood regularly and recently had a blood sugar test to confirm my levels over 6 months and came out dead right so the tablets are doing their job Read More
Online shopping in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in the Philippines? Which sites or apps do you use most ...
Beggars belief that you are still here!!!! your view of the country is pretty awful. I agree Philpost is bad, but now I have a contact in my local phipost it is much better. I have used all of the companies here and have no trouble in paying, I use ... Read More
Online shopping in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Shopping online can be far more convenient and offer greater choice than going into shops, be it grocery shopping or retail. Are there options for online shopping in the Philippines? Which sites or apps do you use most ...
The best thing about online shopping is, it doesn't matter where in the world you are. I have used alibaba, lazada, banggood,ebay uk and ebay PH. I only use either paypal or as in the case of alibaba and others, their own guarantee of money ... Read More
New Visa Law by Panth
Foreign Tourists will be able to stay 6 months per vist to the Immigration offices instead of the 2 months,It will cost 13,000 pesos,I just read.
i pay 2000 p. per 2 months just been reduced from 3000 peso, luckily my immig office is 10 mins away so every 2 months is no big deal . I checked this 6 month thing and decided it was more expensive so never bothered. I checked the other day about ... Read More