dirk.c.
Active memberBelgian expat in the Philippines
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Belgian, Married
Lives in Toril Davao City
Speaks dutch ,french ,english ,german
Registration: 05 March 2018
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Furniture-grade Lumber by NN3M/DU3
Looking for a Central Luzon source of decent woods -- narra, tanquile, pine. Not a huge buyer, just trying to find some decent wood for some furniture projects.Thanks!StefPS -- Happy Thanksgiving
good quality lumber is hard to find here as they cut the tree the cut it in to lumber wich they sel as fast as they get buyers ,no drying of prossesed wood here .before buying it is a good idea to mesure the humidity of the lumber ,testers can be ... Read More
What's your take riding a motorcycle in the Philippines as an expat? by Jackson4
Now as an older person with more time on my hands and a little more cash in my pocket, this wild man in me wanting to ride a motorcycle in the Philippines to feel the wind in my remaining hair. What's your experience?
have been driving : a racal trike , a honda beat ,a Kia Bongo , the bongo is replaced for a Kia Stonic ,we did not longer had need for a truk so we sopld it and used the cash to do the downpayment on the stonic .the beat has been givin to a familie ... Read More
meet new frends
anny one living in or near Toril Davao City? wood like to meet and may be become frends ,we live brg Baliok ,Talomo districkt .before we lived in Mati ,Davao Oriental but there no inported foods ,manny brown outs ,no good medical facilitys , etc etc ... Read More
Question about food and water by JustCallMeJoe
OK, I know that I can't drink water from the tap and that even with other water my stomach probably can't handle water that a local's stomach can handle. But, a few questions for those of you living in the Philippines a long time: If the water is ...
@mugteck 3 times eating at 3 different jolibees 3 times diarea ,last time 3 ppl eating different menu and all 3 les than 1 hour to get heavy diarea .so no more going there ever ! Read More
Moving to Davao City by lestercrabtree
I'm planning on visiting Davao soon to look at places to live and retire. Can anyone recommend a good area of Davao city ? I like to play golf and go fishing plus I am very sociable so would to be in a nice community area.
we live in Toril Davao ,in Susana homes III , we like it here it's close to market and mall ,quit neighborhood as most are home owners with jobs . and it's away from davao main trafic jams and noise .there is also close (10 mins drive) by a smal ... Read More
Philippine Banks by PalawOne
`Forbes, Best Philippine Banks ..This Forbes list published today, "evaluated bank categories such as digital services, customer services, and financial advice."Reference : Rappler APR 24th, 2023 By LANCE SPENCER ...
with wise it takes only minutes ,best rates and low cost (2-3 minutes) Read More
Philippine Banks by PalawOne
`Forbes, Best Philippine Banks ..This Forbes list published today, "evaluated bank categories such as digital services, customer services, and financial advice."Reference : Rappler APR 24th, 2023 By LANCE SPENCER ...
@OlivierDeCavite with wise the transfere takes only minutes (2-3 minutes) fast and easy and the best rates also low cost . Read More
Philippine Banks by PalawOne
`Forbes, Best Philippine Banks ..This Forbes list published today, "evaluated bank categories such as digital services, customer services, and financial advice."Reference : Rappler APR 24th, 2023 By LANCE SPENCER ...
@OlivierDeCavite with wise the transfere takes les than a few minutes (2-3 minutes ) and the money is in the acount. Read More
Philippine Banks by PalawOne
`Forbes, Best Philippine Banks ..This Forbes list published today, "evaluated bank categories such as digital services, customer services, and financial advice."Reference : Rappler APR 24th, 2023 By LANCE SPENCER ...
after more than 8 yrs i got tyred from trnsfering money so i aranged to get my pension direct on my ph acount ,as i dont plan to leeve the ph ever i see no need to ceep an acount in my home country ,saves me acount costs transfere costs and gives me ... Read More
Philippine Banks by PalawOne
`Forbes, Best Philippine Banks ..This Forbes list published today, "evaluated bank categories such as digital services, customer services, and financial advice."Reference : Rappler APR 24th, 2023 By LANCE SPENCER ...
@Enzyte Bob i agree on wise ,there you get the best exchange rates and as far as i know the cheapest transfere costs.greets Dirk Read More
Digital Currency by Dave & Ruby
The U.S. is rolling out a digital currency in July 2023, sounds convenient but it's another way of controlling the population. You don't do what we say, we'll freeze your bank account, so to speak. Any word if the Philippines are thinking of doing ...
i will never use digital curency for the simple reason that i consider them all as air bubbles that sooner or later will colapse and then all clients will loose the investments in it (except those who controle it ,they will get very rich on it) . my ... Read More
Sailing in the Philippines by Aeta Tribe
With more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines need to promote sail-cargo trade to make the country a more romantic and exotic destination for adventurers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0nz6pEhn80
There are some resorts that have Hobie Cats for rent, but other than that, as mentioned, there is a real lack of sailing opportunities and facilities. I had never thought about the local government situation playing a role in that. I do know there ... Read More
Sailing in the Philippines by Aeta Tribe
With more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines need to promote sail-cargo trade to make the country a more romantic and exotic destination for adventurers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0nz6pEhn80
i was more thinking in the line of the averige tourist who visits a beach resort were they can rent a smal (2 to 4 ppl capacity) sailing boat to cruise sailing and have agreat day fun on the water .now that's the niece in the market i am talking of ... Read More
Sailing in the Philippines by Aeta Tribe
With more than 7,000 islands, the Philippines need to promote sail-cargo trade to make the country a more romantic and exotic destination for adventurers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0nz6pEhn80
i lopve the Philippines !but i regret it is almost inposibol to find small sailing boats for rent for tourists to enjoi.i consider this a great opportunity for the person(s) with a view for busenis to invest and corner a niece in the tourist market ... Read More
Your first days in your home in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Do you remember the first time you set foot in the Philippines? One of your main concerns must have been the settling down process in your new home. Share your experience and tell us what it was like to find your new home in ...
wen i arived here ,i was carying a travel bag with some clothing and my checked lugage a large bag with all my fishing rods with air cargo i had send all redy a trunk with my fishing reels and parafinalia , my future wife was there with here familie ... Read More