Hobbit112
ContributorAmerican expat in the Philippines
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American
Lives in Panay, Western Visayas
Speaks English with a small smattering of German (mainly swear words)
Registration: 01 May 2018
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first time on filipines october 2020 - HELP by mauovernet
Hello, I am a Salvadoran nationality (CENTRAL AMERICA) and i would like to go to philipinas in october to visit a friend. I would go economy class. and I want to be there 4 months that I have to do ? what papers? here not have Philipines ...
Thing is I always book a aisle seat and there’s non availableI can see where they would not book any aisle seats during this time of 1 meter social distancing. Seating a person on an aisle would make it impossible for anyone to pass down ... Read More
testing & quarantine for arriving passengers by RainTrek
I am traveling from US to MNL in about 10 days with my balikbayan wife and our 12-year-old daughter. Our destination is Cagayan de Oro (CDO). The Philippine Coast Guard announced June 1 that ALL arriving passengers (OFW and non-OFW) will be given a ...
Last I heard inbound passengers other than OFWs get to choose their place of stay from a list provided. You alsoget to pay for the room(s) too. Read More
Quarantine/ Flights/info to Cebu by Cabcali
My wife and I have recently just completed a small resort on Cebu. Not perfect timing with the coronavirus worldwide as we were going to relocate this summer. Are there any updates with inbound flights to Mactan International airport and with ...
Currently I think if you arrive at Mactan you will be looking at a 14 day quarantine there and then another 14 day quarantine at your destination plus probably swab tests. A month from now, who knows???? Read More
Travel restrictions from Manila to other destinations in Philippines. by FindlayMacD
From what I have read all travel within the Philippines by land sea and air is banned from March 15. I have a friend who lives in the Philippines who has been visiting Australia and is due to return to Philippines on April 7th and although his ...
Cebu is now doing 14 day mandatory quarantines for all inbound passengers to Mactan Intl. CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu provincial government’s 14-day mandatory quarantine now excuses no one. Starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020, all ... Read More
What Motorbike to Buy? by moonunit0103
Hi, Have been wanting to buy a motorbike, but cannot decide which to buy. I have ridden Yamaha Mio 125, Mio 125i, Aerox 155, and NMax 155. The Aerox and NMax are comfortable for my size (6'2", 220 pounds), but have been partial to ...
I have the Click 125 and chose it for several reasons. First, I wanted CVT so I wouldn't need to shift in heavy in-town traffic. Second, I wanted a water-cooled engine which generally gives you better mileage over a like-sized air-cooled one. ... Read More
Bankaccount by Powder1
hello everybody, i would like to know how easy or difficult it is to open an bankaccount. I live in Thailand and have a bankaccount from the Bangkok bank. I ve been told there are also Bangkok banks in the Phills??? If i stay in the Phills it would ...
BPI will allow 20k Read More
Coronavirus update websites by TeeJay4103
I cannot vouch for the accuracy of the numbers reported, though I doubt anyone can report exacting numbers at this point. The site is easy to follow and offers live updates ...
Thanks for the link, I was looking for it. Interesting fact is that the death rate in Hubei province where Wuhan is is running at 3%. Read More
Philippine Drivers License: First hand Experience by Enzyte Bob
I decided to get a Philippine drivers license, by the time I get would get back to the States my Nevada license will have expired and I will need a valid license for a car rental at the airport. Thank goodness my stepson was on holiday from England ...
Do people living in the provinces have to do the tests/exams in Manila or they have their own facilities at their towns? robalThey have their own facilities. Regarding using your foreign drivers license: you can legally drive using it for 90 days ... Read More
Philippine Drivers License: First hand Experience by Enzyte Bob
I decided to get a Philippine drivers license, by the time I get would get back to the States my Nevada license will have expired and I will need a valid license for a car rental at the airport. Thank goodness my stepson was on holiday from England ...
What is your current visa classification? That can make a huge difference in getting a Philippine Drivers License. Read More
100k budget for the house by Senyorita chubbylita
I want to ask for an advice very low budget for building a small house 2 bedrooms 1 toilet and bath small kitchen and dining thank you budget plan pls
Thank you filamerican mom my money is only 100kphp I want to build a house with 2 small rooms and 1 small dining u toilet and kitchen I don't have budget for an architect my mother inlaw only give a land only our problem is plan for building our ... Read More
Visa extension & BI office in Iloilo by nosredna
I am visiting the Philippines on a 59 non-immigrant tourist visa in January. I want to stay about 33 days longer so will need to extend my visa. I will be in Iloilo at the time I need my extension. Just wondering if anyone has experience dealing ...
Iloilo can do the 2 month extension no problem, just explain to them if/when they ask that you are leaving 33 days after the expiration of your initial visa. Bring you itinerary in case they ask, Yes, you will be required to apply for an ACR card ... Read More
When reading threads by Enzyte Bob
Is there anyway to read the latest reply to a thread without scrolling own to the last post. In other words can the latest post be the top post or first post?
Yes. Click on the line that says "Last post by...." Read More
Woe is PLDT by Enzyte Bob
We've had our problems with PLDT in the past, now it is really bad. Speeds as low as .04 mbs if you can even connect. Some days no connection at all in Metro Manila. This problem will be two weeks tomorrow. Numerous calls to them and they ...
I do have a Claro prepaid cellphone plan in Brazil. Their broadband is very fast, they call it 4 1/2G. Unlimited WhatsApp. I can´t complain on anything. I pay as I go... I also have a Claro broadband at home, blazingly fast, separate account. ... Read More
Woe is PLDT by Enzyte Bob
We've had our problems with PLDT in the past, now it is really bad. Speeds as low as .04 mbs if you can even connect. Some days no connection at all in Metro Manila. This problem will be two weeks tomorrow. Numerous calls to them and they ...
I use Globe dsl and have had much better success than with PLDT. My experience; PLDT is the first to go down and the last to come back up. Also first to bill, lol. I have also used Globe at Home Wireless and was pleased with that also. I could ... Read More
Marry indian boy here in kuwait by Mikaela123
Hi everyone... Im mikaela, married, and from Philippines.. And now working in kuwait... I have a indian boyfriend... I want to ask if im allowed to get married my indian boyfriend here on kuwait even if im married in Philippines?
Is getting an annulment quite hard in Philippines?Yes. Costly and a lengthy process which can take several years. Read More