Miguk
American expat in the Philippines
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About me
American, Married
Lives in Manila, Metro Manila
Speaks English Tagalog
Registration: 20 February 2017
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What struck you about the Philippines? by Cheryl
Hello everybody, When you first settled in the Philippines, you might have been struck by cultural aspects of life in the Philippines and you might even have anecdotes about your integration here. We would like you to share with expats-to-be ...
LOL it is....and has Fiber for strong WiFi TicTock submissions hahahaha Read More
What struck you about the Philippines? by Cheryl
Hello everybody, When you first settled in the Philippines, you might have been struck by cultural aspects of life in the Philippines and you might even have anecdotes about your integration here. We would like you to share with expats-to-be ...
I also spent a great deal of money to add a second floor to my house which is a really comfortable family room with large screen TV / video games / karaoke, etc....but NO ONE will stay there by themselves....really strange to me. Just curious what ... Read More
Relocating to the Philippines by Parvaze
Hi all - Just a quick introduction. My name is Parvaze, I was born and grew up in Scotland and been living in Southern California, USA for the past 30 years. I'm looking to move to the Philippines by the end of 2022 so currently gathering ...
Uggggg Karaoke! :o Whoever invented that should be drawn and quartered! It has started at 0700 until way past sundown all day for the last 5 day! For people who are generally quite kind, filipinos become inconsiderate assholics behind a wheel or a ... Read More
What struck you about the Philippines? by Cheryl
Hello everybody, When you first settled in the Philippines, you might have been struck by cultural aspects of life in the Philippines and you might even have anecdotes about your integration here. We would like you to share with expats-to-be ...
Why / what is in the filipino cultural upbringing that they will not go anywhere or stay in a place alone? If I go somewhere by myself I am always asked who is with me (I'm a big boy i don't need a chaperone!) I also spent a great deal of ... Read More
Tourist beach for build business by liubov2011
Hello i look for rent land and build hotel. I saw alona beach very touristic but price incredible, for rent land i saw 770k pesos per month... ... too much Can you say the 10 top touristic place beach in Philipines? i know boracay also. thanks
There is an abandoned resort near my house (at least you wouldn't have to start from scratch). I will send photos if you like Read More
Relocating to the Philippines by Parvaze
Hi all - Just a quick introduction. My name is Parvaze, I was born and grew up in Scotland and been living in Southern California, USA for the past 30 years. I'm looking to move to the Philippines by the end of 2022 so currently gathering ...
i live in Zambales. Really beautiful beaches here. You may look at starting out renting a place in Subic Bay or Clark. Both were former U.S military bases which still boast excellent infrastructure (including fiber connections) and very limited ... Read More
Relocating to the Philippines by Parvaze
Hi all - Just a quick introduction. My name is Parvaze, I was born and grew up in Scotland and been living in Southern California, USA for the past 30 years. I'm looking to move to the Philippines by the end of 2022 so currently gathering ...
Uggggg Karaoke! :o Whoever invented that should be drawn and quartered! It has started at 0700 until way past sundown all day for the last 5 day! For people who are generally quite kind, filipinos become inconsiderate assholics behind a wheel or a ... Read More
What struck you about the Philippines? by Cheryl
Hello everybody, When you first settled in the Philippines, you might have been struck by cultural aspects of life in the Philippines and you might even have anecdotes about your integration here. We would like you to share with expats-to-be ...
Why / what is in the filipino cultural upbringing that they will not go anywhere or stay in a place alone? If I go somewhere by myself I am always asked who is with me (I'm a big boy i don't need a chaperone!) I also spent a great deal of ... Read More
Stock Market; Dow Jones Index by Enzyte Bob
Not long ago there were posts about the stock market. During the Covid/Market crash the Dow sunk to 20,188. Today when I checked it was 28,837. Only 715 points to go to reach all time high.
I'm more than even now! Wonderful tech stocks :cool: Read More
Are you wanting your stuff in the Philippines? by Enzyte Bob
It seems the OP went down with the ship in an Maersk Container.
:o from the typhoon? Read More
Life and love in the Philippines by Ccchapo
The Philippines can be a difficult place for a foreigner to live, I have been here for over ten years and am still not used to it. I arrived here by accident and stayed, now I will never leave. I am married to a filipina and have two children. I ...
I have had just the opposite experience. I don't know if it was because I lived for several years in the Philippines when I was in my 20's, but I met my wife at work and the relationship developed just like any normal relationship (in fact ... Read More
The Adventure Begins (Again) by Enzyte Bob
Maybe it's to early to call it an adventure, it looks like it's going to be an obstacle course going from a temporary ACR-1 to a permanent ACR-1 and 13A The temporary took four or five trips to various government agencies, which I did not ...
I haven't started it yet...was planning on leaving the country and coming back to reset the BB visa...however, looks like that plan got COVIDed...not sure how to proceed. Read More
Stock Market; Dow Jones Index by Enzyte Bob
Not long ago there were posts about the stock market. During the Covid/Market crash the Dow sunk to 20,188. Today when I checked it was 28,837. Only 715 points to go to reach all time high.
I'm still not even...stupid tech stocks! Read More
Sell or Hold USD by Munchie
The Peso is gaining ground. Would you sell USD now or hold on for the dollar to bounce back.
I got a Google phone number with a US number works really well for verification Read More
Expat interest in politics in the Philippines by Bhavna
Hello everyone, As an expat, your day-to-day life in the Philippines is impacted by decision-making at the political level in your host country as well as in your country of origin. We would like to know how involved you think expats should be in ...
No matter what our opinion, we are not citizens so should refrain from political commentary. Only exception is if it is in my barangay then maybe if it affected me directly. Read More