Whitehall1212
English looking for information about Philippines
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17
About me
English
Lives in Prosperidad, Caraga
Speaks English
Registration: 01 May 2018
Activity
Money Transfer by ppjhm
I am an American living outside Cagayan de Oro. I am looking for some output regarding money transfer from the U.S. to the Philippines other than bank to bank wire transfers as my bank's fees are overbearing. If anyone has any suggestion on ...
@ppjhm the best I found after many hours of searching is Wise ..formally TransferWise. Cheap transfers...good exchange rate and fairly quick. I transfer money from my UK bank account to my wife's account here in Mindanao.I never had a problem and ... Read More
ACR-1 card by Tariq072283
Other than being able to open a bank account what other advantages do you get for obtaining your ACR-1 card
@danfinn I'm on my 9th visit to the Philippines over the past 7 years and have never had a visa to enter the country. Read More
Opening french bakery dumaguete by xavierasia
Hello, i read the forum since 4 month and would like find contact expat in bacolod or dumaguete. I opened before bakery in goa(india) and saigon and now want to stay in philippine for long time.i m french 52 years old ,use to travel, i did study ...
@xavierasia good luck with bakery project Xavier. I'm in Agusan del Sur, Mindanao and wish we had a French bakery or similar...real bread instead of the over sweet stuff we have to endure.Good luck Read More
Balikbayan privilege
Hi...I arrived in the Philippines in October 2019 with my Philippine wife....we asked for and was granted a balikbayan privilege. I plan to return to the UK before the balikbayan expires on October 21dt this year....my question is. Am I correct in ... Read More
Covid 19 certification by Whitehall1212
Hi....I'm British and plan to return to the UK within the next few weeks or so. My question is....now domestic flights are available (in my case Butuan to Manila) do I need any medical certificate to show I'm Covid 19 free and do I need any ...
Thanks for the reply....and yes it's Butuan Read More
Covid 19 certification by Whitehall1212
Hi....I'm British and plan to return to the UK within the next few weeks or so. My question is....now domestic flights are available (in my case Butuan to Manila) do I need any medical certificate to show I'm Covid 19 free and do I need any ...
Thanks for that....any information might be useful. I've checked various websites but they're all confusing so I think I'll have to give them a call. Read More
Covid 19 certification
Hi....I'm British and plan to return to the UK within the next few weeks or so. My question is....now domestic flights are available (in my case Butuan to Manila) do I need any medical certificate to show I'm Covid 19 free and do I need any ... Read More
driving license by dennesbong1
hi everyone. i'm indonesian, currently working at philippines. i was wondering about applying a new driving license without previous driving license from my country? thanks before
I wish that were true here in Prosperidad.....nobody cares...no helmets no shoes under age riders.....and the system is not policed. Read More
Public Urination by mugtech
My first morning back, 10/25/18, I was taking my morning walk at the barangay basketball court when I saw a guy urinating on the side of an official barangay building. I don't think he was making a political statement. On the following ...
So if, as you suggest, the only alternative to going to the toilet is getting sick or dying we have a very poor state of affairs. ! People need educating about sanitation !!! Read More
New Visa Law by Panth
Foreign Tourists will be able to stay 6 months per vist to the Immigration offices instead of the 2 months,It will cost 13,000 pesos,I just read.
Yes you will need an exit clearance certificate if you’ve been in the Philippines for more than 6 months. Read More
Cities In Mindanao that are Safe to Visit by moonunit0103
It seems like I have been chatting several women who live in Davao, General Santos, Kudurat City, Cagayun de Or, and Ozamiz. I have seen the State Department warnings from last year. Have things settled down? I am fond of my head and don't ...
Im from the UK and I’m living temporarily in Prosperidad with my wife. She and her family have my safety and best interest at heart. I’m a great lover of the outdoors and love trekking and standing on the tops of mountains.....but my ... Read More
Cities In Mindanao that are Safe to Visit by moonunit0103
It seems like I have been chatting several women who live in Davao, General Santos, Kudurat City, Cagayun de Or, and Ozamiz. I have seen the State Department warnings from last year. Have things settled down? I am fond of my head and don't ...
I’d be careful anywhere in Mindanao.....just be aware of your surroundings and don’t become complacent ! Read More
Public Urination by mugtech
My first morning back, 10/25/18, I was taking my morning walk at the barangay basketball court when I saw a guy urinating on the side of an official barangay building. I don't think he was making a political statement. On the following ...
I don’t think public toilets will make any difference.....it’s the way many people here have been brought up...simple living even primitive...it’s often I see men and boys having a pee wherever they want...even up the side of ... Read More
ACRCard payment made but no card. by Whitehall1212
Hi, I’m a British citizen married to a Filipina. I arrived in Butuan on Sept 4th 2018 with the intention of staying for 6 months. Initially I arrived visa free for 30 days, toward the end of that 30 days I went to the BI office in Butuan on ...
Thanks......i did get a repeipt when I paid. I’ll visit Butuan BI very soon to ask if they have it. Read More
ACRCard payment made but no card. by Whitehall1212
Hi, I’m a British citizen married to a Filipina. I arrived in Butuan on Sept 4th 2018 with the intention of staying for 6 months. Initially I arrived visa free for 30 days, toward the end of that 30 days I went to the BI office in Butuan on ...
Thanks for the information...yes I’ll relax !! With regard “express lane”.......on my last visit to the BI (Butuan) I asked about the regular lane and was told “sorry we don’t do that any more...it ceased last ... Read More