@aalottjr
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Suprise at Landers Today by Enzyte Bob
In the past the question has come up about Turkeys for Thanksgiving (USA). Today I saw Honeysuckle Turkeys at Landers, I didn't notice the price but I just checked online and it is P2693.70 for 7.3kg. With today's exchange rate that is $47.50.In ...
@Larry Fisher i ordered a case of pintos and no issues. Read More
Suprise at Landers Today by Enzyte Bob
In the past the question has come up about Turkeys for Thanksgiving (USA). Today I saw Honeysuckle Turkeys at Landers, I didn't notice the price but I just checked online and it is P2693.70 for 7.3kg. With today's exchange rate that is $47.50.In ...
@Réal Marchand yes nany time i order from amazon, cookware, pinto beans, clothes, food sealer, transformer. Read More
Suprise at Landers Today by Enzyte Bob
In the past the question has come up about Turkeys for Thanksgiving (USA). Today I saw Honeysuckle Turkeys at Landers, I didn't notice the price but I just checked online and it is P2693.70 for 7.3kg. With today's exchange rate that is $47.50.In ...
@Larry Fisher i ordered pintos from Amazon Read More
Doctor who can prescribe S2 medication in Iloilo by keiths121
I've recently moved to the Philippines and in the USA I was being prescribed Clonazepam. I have a few weeks supply left but honestly I didn't think it would be an issue as much as it seems to be. Just trying to get a lead on when I run out, but I ...
@keiths121 go see a psychiatristthey should have an S2 license Read More
Shotgun range in Philippines
In the USA i shot Sporting Clays. I miss that a lot as I would shoot every week on Fridays as we worked Mon-Thurs 4-10’s. is there any place in the Philippines i can go and rent a shotgun and shoot clay pigeons? ThanksTerry from Texas Read More
Tankless or tank water heater? by Filamretire
Trying to decide a hot water system on a new home build. I see many homes have tankless point of use heaters, but you would need one for every hot water faucet, right? There are water boiler tanks electric and gas for whole house systems, which are ...
I got a solar unit and tank and mounted on roof. Works very well. Well pump pumps up to it about 30 feet. also bought Toto toilets which Im convinced are the best. Ive had several days of cloudy and although the water is not hot then, its warm ... Read More
Scared to drive by aalottjr
Ok so i live near Davao City and have been here since October. Im from USA and lived in UAE for 3 years and have driven all over the UAE and USA. im actually scared to drive here as im afraid of the traffic. So i have a driver that I pay 500 pesos ...
I do appreciate all the responses. It has convinced me to allow my 500 pesos a day driver continue. We only use him once a week. He sees things I do not and has the patience of Jobe. Today we went to Tagum City and he avoided two accidents that I do ... Read More
Traveling to Philippines. Where will I go through customs? by Adam478
I'm flying from the USA to Davao with a 1 hour layover in Manila. Should I be concerned that 1 hour is not enough to get to my next flight or will I not need to do customs until I reach Davao? I arrive at terminal 2 and my flight to Davao also ...
I had to clear custom in manila which did not take very long but as he said ask the Airlines. Neither are big airports. I live near Davao so feel free to email me at aalottjr at the g mail. Read More
Scared to drive by aalottjr
Ok so i live near Davao City and have been here since October. Im from USA and lived in UAE for 3 years and have driven all over the UAE and USA. im actually scared to drive here as im afraid of the traffic. So i have a driver that I pay 500 pesos ...
Thanks As I thought, I’m better off with my 500 pesos a day driver as he is quite good and knows where to go! Im amazed at how he can get around Davao. Thanks I appreciate the responses! Terry from Texas Read More
Scared to drive
Ok so i live near Davao City and have been here since October. Im from USA and lived in UAE for 3 years and have driven all over the UAE and USA. im actually scared to drive here as im afraid of the traffic. So i have a driver that I pay 500 pesos ... Read More
ESIM card from USA need Register? by aalottjr
I cant figure out if i need to register my USA esim number from T Mobile? I believe it shares service with Globe. so basically i Have iPhone 13 with an esim from USA and a real sim from Globe. Anyone have an answer? this also seems like living in ...
@pnwcyclist thanks!! Read More
ESIM card from USA need Register?
I cant figure out if i need to register my USA esim number from T Mobile? I believe it shares service with Globe. so basically i Have iPhone 13 with an esim from USA and a real sim from Globe. Anyone have an answer? this also seems like living in ... Read More
Inflation. . . . What Inflation? by Enzyte Bob
I went shopping at Landers yesterday because S&R was out of a few things on our last trip.Want to enjoy a cup of coffee?Yesterdays prices:3 lbs of Kirkland Dark Roast Coffee. . . . . P1299.951,000 Splenda Packets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Ok ive been here 2 months and beef to S & R twice because they have Stella beer and Hennessy. I did buy a large quantity of Candy Canes as i had not seen any in the mall/stores here. The people i have given Candy Canes really liked them so its ... Read More
Alternative to internet load in province by Larry Fisher
I still maintain my T-mobile Magenta Max account which gives me 5gb - 5g internet per month. But I blow through that quick. Especially when hotspotting to my laptop and surfing or watching markets. I get throttled to 256kps after the 5gb. So we've ...
So i have dual sim on my iphone with a T-monike USA number and a Globe PI number but bllw through the Globe data like nothing. So am looking for the same to allow me unlimited text and talk and data here south of Davao. Ive only been here two months ... Read More
Building a House in the Philippines by PalawOne
My wife and I are thinking of perhaps building another house in the Phils. What do people think of this?This time we're thinking of building something like this house design from pinoyeplans.comIt's a very traditional looking design, on purpose, but ...
I found workers worked very hard, yet poor craftsmanship. Electrical was/is my biggest concern. Indoor outlets used outside, undersize wiring for current needed. The solar hot water heater person needed a lot of direction, but i got what i wanted. ... Read More