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OlivierDeCavite

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French looking for information about Philippines

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Lives in Silang, Calabarzon

Registration: 18 November 2019

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last year
TruthfullyPeculiar

Felon looking to live in the Philippines and possibly get married. by TruthfullyPeculiar

I have a felony on my record from about three years ago for battery. My question is, would I run into issues with visiting, acquiring a visa, getting married, or seeking gainful employment? What would be the best processes to smoothly achieve these ...

OlivierDeCavite

I have a felony on my record from about three years ago for battery. My question is, would I run into issues with visiting, acquiring a visa, getting married, or seeking gainful employment? What would be the best processes to smoothly achieve these ... Read More

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last year
Enzyte Bob

United Airlines non stop to the Philippines by Enzyte Bob

Starting October 29th United Airlines will fly non stop to the Philippines (MNL) from (SFO). San Francisco.

OlivierDeCavite

Seems there are many Expats on this forum with deep pockets, I myself have no pockets so I fly in steerage in back of the plane. -@Enzyte BobI travel in business class going to the philippines because I want to skip the crowd at the border control. ... Read More

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last year
Enzyte Bob

United Airlines non stop to the Philippines by Enzyte Bob

Starting October 29th United Airlines will fly non stop to the Philippines (MNL) from (SFO). San Francisco.

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The most important : No more vaccine requirement to enter Read More

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last year
PalawOne

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

@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  -@dirk.c.I prefer worldremit bc I can receive the money into my account the same day. Read More

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last year
PalawOne

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

which of these Philippine Banks can i use a USA telephone number for there OTP? I know PNB does but not Robinson bank? Any other top banks that will let you use a USA number? -@baldeagle954No for BPI and BDO. I don't think any of them allow you to ... Read More

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last year
PalawOne

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

What about metro bank ? Read More

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3 years ago
liubov2011

Tourist beach for build business by liubov2011

Hello i look for rent land and build hotel. I saw alona beach very touristic but price incredible, for rent land i saw 770k pesos per month... ... too much Can you say the 10 top touristic place beach in Philipines? i know boracay also. thanks

OlivierDeCavite

For anyone who thinks that things are great... think again! https://www.dotproperty.com.ph/hotels-for-sale/palawan With so many hotels/resorts for sale (zero tourists coming) it's only a matter of time, say two to three more years, before ... Read More

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3 years ago
liubov2011

Tourist beach for build business by liubov2011

Hello i look for rent land and build hotel. I saw alona beach very touristic but price incredible, for rent land i saw 770k pesos per month... ... too much Can you say the 10 top touristic place beach in Philipines? i know boracay also. thanks

OlivierDeCavite

If things continue to go downhill as is the case now, in about 5 to 10 years the beach properties will be almost worthless. Palawan is no exception, everything (businesses, hotels, restaurants, housing) is slowly but surely going out of business. ... Read More

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3 years ago
Diksha

Vaccines required in the Philippines by Diksha

Hello everybody, When living or moving abroad, and in particular in the Philippines, vaccination against certain diseases is often required to enter the country or to avoid risks. We would like to ask you a few questions to help future expats ...

OlivierDeCavite

I understand that every country is dealing with the Covid situation in their own way. I also know this will be an ongoing situation that will evolve over time. I also see it becoming like the annual flu vaccine that needs to be taken to feel ... Read More

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4 years ago
Ccchapo

Life and love in the Philippines by Ccchapo

The Philippines can be a difficult place for a foreigner to live, I have been here for over ten years and am still not used to it. I arrived here by accident and stayed, now I will never leave. I am married to a filipina and have two children. I ...

OlivierDeCavite

A science study found that many smart women end up being single not by choice but because many older men (not all) prefer less intelligent younger women. So men being men keep going to pubs/bars/clubs/websites to seek their ... Read More

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4 years ago
moonunit0103

Best way to Convert $80K into PHPs by moonunit0103

Hi, My wife and I have found some acreage that we wish to purchase, and I have the cash in a US Bank. I have used Western Union and TransferWise, but the amount exceeds their maximum. Suggestions? PS: What should I demand, besides the title ...

OlivierDeCavite

An update: walked the boundaries of the land, which is next to a new subdivision being built, yesterday. There are 2 squatter houses on the property (4HA), the rest in sugar cane. About 1/3 of the land is in a river gorge, which is unusable. I ... Read More

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4 years ago
moonunit0103

Best way to Convert $80K into PHPs by moonunit0103

Hi, My wife and I have found some acreage that we wish to purchase, and I have the cash in a US Bank. I have used Western Union and TransferWise, but the amount exceeds their maximum. Suggestions? PS: What should I demand, besides the title ...

OlivierDeCavite

if you are not sure about the paperwork keep your money in the US for now. you definitely need your own attorney to protect yourself before transferring that much to PH. did you choose the place or your wife did ? if you were single could you ... Read More

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4 years ago
moonunit0103

Best way to Convert $80K into PHPs by moonunit0103

Hi, My wife and I have found some acreage that we wish to purchase, and I have the cash in a US Bank. I have used Western Union and TransferWise, but the amount exceeds their maximum. Suggestions? PS: What should I demand, besides the title ...

OlivierDeCavite

You can have a PHP account with Transferwise then send to money into your php bank account at bdo via Read More

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4 years ago
Burt Figgis

Building on my girlfriends family land - Help please by Burt Figgis

Hi, I have been with my Phillipino girlfriend for 4 years and am planning to get married. Her family aren't wealthy however they have a bit of land which her father and mum live on and which they built a house for one of her brothers. They ...

OlivierDeCavite

The problem is the land my wife's grandfather received was from the Government for his service in WW2 it is just red tape they have all the paperwork but getting all 11 together they live all over the Philippinesdon't put yourself into this. ... Read More

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4 years ago
Cherryann01

Philippines, Thailand or Vietnam by Cherryann01

I just want to find out if anybody has any experience of two or more of these countries and if so what comparisons would you make regarding cost of living, health care, quality of life, etc. I have visited the Philippines 4 times now each time to ...

OlivierDeCavite

what about Cambodia. Forget Thailand. Read More