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I have a Philippine account at three different banks. BPI, BDO, and Metrobank, As I remember, I think the bank asked for my ACR I card, my passport and proof of a residence. I was not asked for a 6 month residency at BDO, but did have to supply ... Read More

Scott1953 is right on the mark. I could not have expressed my feelings on expats looking for work in the Philippines in any other way. I also know a few expats here who have made an attempt to set up a business here or bought an existing business ... Read More

5 Years in the Philippines and I only have t-shirts, cargo shorts and a pair of jeans. I simply wear my jeans to Immigration, Intramuros and never yet encountered an issue ... Read More

Hi Lisa The short answer is 'Yes you can' , but it is not guaranteed ! You will receive responses here from expats who will say that they have entered the country dozens of time and never encountered a problem with the the first ... Read More

This is quite a thread with many tangles. The writer of the beginning post is looking of comments and suggestions, as he is troubled about the cashier shorting him 7 pesos for his bag of cashews.....and the last post is saying that A US man may be ... Read More

Another interesting app. you may want to look at is 'coins.ph' . Very simple to open an account and simply follow the instructions on how to load your account through 7-11 for example. By using this account, it is extremely simple to ... Read More

Here is one solution to moving overseas. Pack only your personal belongings and a few boxes of 'can't live without items'. Then simply auction all your remaining household furniture and with the proceeds added to the huge shipping ... Read More

Geolefrench, I cannot dispute your claims of general safety in and around Lugait. I made my comments based solely on the geographical location of Lugait which is nearby Lanao del Sur and nearby provinces of Maguindanao and Zamboanga. However, ... Read More

I have opened up accounts for myself at 3 different banks here in the Philippines. I only have a few pesos in each bank, but I have been making electronic overseas transfers to each of these banks and using each of these banks ATMs to figure out ... Read More

So after the siege on Marawi, where might all the Abu Sayyaf who escaped be hiding now? Read More

Hardik Vora Unless you possess some skills that are in demand, it could be difficult to obtain a work permit here in the Philippines. Read the information in the link here: ... Read More

I can assume you are not a Filipino citizen and you are aware that you will be purchasing any property here in in your wife's name. At the header of this forum, you will see 'handy tools'. Subtitled, is a classified section which ... Read More

I think you mean 'Lugait' near Marawi City. Most of us on this forum do not have a 'death wish' ! Read More

I think it imay be nearly impossible for your friend to be legally married again in Sri Lanka. From the Sri Lanka government website here are the official lines: 'Completion of age of 18 yrs. by both parties as at their previous birth ... Read More

You present some very interesting questions. I understand that the immigration officer you talk to on arrival is not obligated to give you a BB Visa even if you present sufficient proof of your marriage and your wife is with you,at re-entry. ... Read More