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Canadian looking for information about Philippines

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Registration: 14 November 2017

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Bruce Ross replied to a thread
5 years ago
Bhavna

Accommodation in the Philippines: scams you should look out for by Bhavna

Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when you’re new to or have not moved to the Philippines just yet is always a stressful endeavour. Would you like to help us in putting together a handbook of what to look out for when house ...

Bruce Ross

It's the Philippines, so buyer beware in all aspects of everything you do. Myself, when looking for a place to live long term, I travel to the area, get a hotel and visit the location, meet the landlord, owner. Contracts mean little here and no ... Read More

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5 years ago
spanishpete

divorce or annulment whats the cost and how quick by spanishpete

Hi there everyone would anybody know the cost of a divorce or annulment in the Philippins and how quick

Bruce Ross

I have enquired as of May 2019. About 300,000 pesos and 3-5 years. And after that the State has the right to contest the divorce, which is done just to make it more difficult. Read More

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5 years ago
Jonny2840

Wife sending all her money home not contributing expenses by Jonny2840

Hello my name is Jon. I live in Vancouver BC Canada. I recently married a filipina and we are working towards sponsorship for her here to get her pr. Before we got married we both agreed we would share expenses and costs for pr applications and ...

Bruce Ross

If she has credit cards kill them today, your responsible for any debt she creates. Call a lawyer, see if your marriage can be annulled? Don't give her another dime, and send her home. If it will help your conscience, this woman has been lying ... Read More

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7 years ago

Starting a business

Does anyone know if I as a foreigner (Canadian) can simply come to Philippines, rent some commercial space and start a water refilling business by myself? All properly licensed of course. Read More

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7 years ago
hardik_panchal000

Looking for advice & partner in cebu for starting small business. by hardik_panchal000

Hello, I am Hardik I am basically from Australia, I visited Cebu few months ago and I found out really interesting. People are very friendly and they do business even out side of their house selling stuff or food.. I want to start small business ...

Bruce Ross

I have been to the Philippines once, stayed for 3 months and had a look around. It is my understanding that trying to do retail is absolutley a no go. There is the potential to find a wonderful Filipino wife, and stay in the Philippines. That gives ... Read More