kristopherryanwatson
Philippines AdvisorCanadian expat in the Philippines
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Registration: 14 November 2021
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Wise Transfer Today by Enzyte Bob
Were going shopping at Lander's today so I made a transfer using Wise to BDO. Wise informed me the transfer took six seconds. Sure enough the money was in the BDO account.
Received a notification that one client wired me funds Friday afternoon. My Wise account had the funds by this morning. Made the transfer to my RCBC account this afternoon, and was received in about a minute. the US rate is climbing again. just ... Read More
GCash Newbie - Canada to Philippine and vice versa by chris_j11
i'm currently in Canada - flying to Philippines in a few monthsi just sign up to gcash using my canada phone #😀questions to gcash expert:- what are all the options i can cash-in / load cash to my gcash here in Canada- can someone in PHL send ...
@Lotus Eaterdo you actually use the App yourself?The app is not perfect, and the overall quality of the user experience is dictated by how modern your phone is (I have a cheap Oppo phone 3 years old, and a much more high-end Huawei phone - 1 year ... Read More
Filipino attempts at American food by TitoDan
I'm a very non-picky person when it comes to food. I was raised on home cooking, meat and potatoes kinds of food, simply prepared with simple ingredients. I've given it several tries, and am giving up on local attempts at American ...
@Michael CisneroYou can't be serious.depending on where one lives, there are plenty of western style restos that i am sure offer a wide range of foods to satisfy any westerners pallette. McDonald's, or any fast food chain for that matter, should ... Read More
How and where to meet expats in the Philippines? by JustCallMeJoe
New user here.I'm planning on coming to the Philippines (from Essex in the UK) to check it out as a retirement destination. (Incidentally, during the registration process on this site I couldn't choose my nationality as British or UK. The only ...
I belong to the Rotary club in Angeles, formerly of Antipolo and Makati.There is also the Angeles City Expat Facebook group which numbers in the thousands. Read More
Best dating site to meet a good lady? by bkksaigon
Hi I am planning to move to the PH this summer and I would like to give a try to online dating. I am asking this question because I am not familiar with all the dating sites out there. Can you please share what dating site can be more likely to ...
@GlongshoreWell good for you, i am sincerely happy for you and I wish both you and your partner a long life of blissful moments together.I am in no way exercising any judgement (not by intent anyway), but after these past 4 years that My ex and I ... Read More
Best dating site to meet a good lady? by bkksaigon
Hi I am planning to move to the PH this summer and I would like to give a try to online dating. I am asking this question because I am not familiar with all the dating sites out there. Can you please share what dating site can be more likely to ...
@zenavisiongood story. I met several genuine woman on those sites. the majority of them are genuine with high integrity, and the ones i communicated with for weeks never have they ever asked me for any money. unfortunately it didn't' work out ... Read More
Gcash for foreigners by Glongshore
Do any of you use gcash? their app says only available to philippine citizens, but the app will allow to complete registration just by clicking filipino. wondering if anyone has used gcash, and how it turned out
I have been using Gcash for about 2 years, very rarely do i have any problems.one of my clients pays me directly from BPI to my Gcash account and seldomly does it take more than 2 days when i know to expect my monthly fees.To enroll with Gcash and ... Read More
Best dating site to meet a good lady? by bkksaigon
Hi I am planning to move to the PH this summer and I would like to give a try to online dating. I am asking this question because I am not familiar with all the dating sites out there. Can you please share what dating site can be more likely to ...
Pinalove, and FB's relatively new Dating Feature. OKCupid you need to pay for just to chat, so i do not recommend it but you can give it a try. Read More
Expats in Pampanga ? by kristopherryanwatson
I Moved to Pampanga from Makati last month. Staying here for a few months before returning to Metro Manila probably by February. Its nice to get out of the city for a while, i appreciate the fresh air and the peace of mine of province life. Any ...
@julieanngamboa44Hello, I am good thanks. Read More
What is your Electric Bill like ? by frankanderson
Just wondering, I am starting to suspect Condo's pay a lot more for electricity than a house. My missus inform me that its possible that condo tenants pay commercial prices, similar to stores and businesses. If that's right, that's ...
The AC in our main living room broke down last August. It is on at least 6-8 hours a day typically for months, yet We were never in any urgency to have it fixed. Somehow we've survived since then by having the main bay windows open during the ... 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 ...
@pnwcyclistThat sounds fantastic. A meal to remember, I'm sure ! Read More
TIN, SSS Identification and PhilHealth by kristopherryanwatson
Hi Everyone!It's been quite a while - I hope everyone is doing well and in good health!I'm planning on doing some maintenance and upkeep on my standing here as a foreign resident in the country and I have a couple of questions on a few things that I ...
@Andy_1963I have an ACR card, yes. good to know that the Philippine National Id is not required for Foreigners. I was confused about that.I have a SSS and TIN. But my question is if there any physical card or identification that would be of benefit ... Read More
requirements to go out of philippines by giovannigio
someone know what is now requirements for go out of philippines for foreigners ? someone know what is requirment then come back in philippines for foreigner?
@mrmrh8381this ordeal sounds incredibly unfair and frustrating to deal with! I can relate. I had a similar experience a couple years ago when Air Canada did something similar to me whjen i was returning home to visit Family for a few weeks for ... Read More
requirements to go out of philippines by giovannigio
someone know what is now requirements for go out of philippines for foreigners ? someone know what is requirment then come back in philippines for foreigner?
Just sifting through this thread and catching up... Can someone share with me what Travel Legislation was passed in July that was mentioned in this thread and how does that impact Foreigners exiting the Country (permanently and/or temporarily) ? 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 ...
@Enzyte Bob"Also S&R has roasted Butterball breast with rib & back portions, 2.7kg for P2459 ($43.25)"I just bought exactly this at S&R Pampanga this morning. it was on sale for slightly less at the same weight P2,380. pretty good ... Read More