john w adams
@Okieboy
American expat in the Philippines
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653
Contacts
48
About me
American
Lives in Calinan Davao City
Speaks english
Registration: 20 October 2011
Activity
Jollibee the favourite brand in Southeast Asia by PalawOne
Jollibee is the favourite brand in Southeast Asia :) By Meg J. Adonis / Philippine Daily Inquirer / October 25, 2024https://business.inquirer.net/486433/biz-buzz-oh-joy-jollibee-is-fave-brand-in-southeast-asiaThe iconic Chickenjoy is taking the ...
@PalawOne McDonald's is owned 100% by a Filipino corporation, I don't know how it operates as far as real estate, as McDonald's USA is in the real estate business not selling burgers, Jolly bee should go and see how McDonald's operates, half as many ... Read More
my personal motorcycle shipped from USA, Los Angeles area to Manila by lookingglas2
heard bad stories about trying to ship a bike from USA to Philippines. Who as info for me. just want the most important, how much does it cost, how long does it take, and how long to get here.
There is 100% tax on vehicles Read More
my personal motorcycle shipped from USA, Los Angeles area to Manila by lookingglas2
heard bad stories about trying to ship a bike from USA to Philippines. Who as info for me. just want the most important, how much does it cost, how long does it take, and how long to get here.
@colin wright How will you get it registered 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 #đquestions 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 ...
I have two gcash accounts, they charge after a certain limit to cash out, so I have two, I would not use it like a bank account, there has been trouble with money missing from accounts, I have BDO debit and credit card but put money in gcash to ... Read More
Renew US Passport Online by PalawOne
Some countries require your passport must be valid for at least six months after the start of a trip, so you may need to renew your passport sooner than you think."Why Right Now Is the Best Time To Renew Your US Passport""US passport processing ...
@PalawOne I had mine renewed in 2018, at that time I had to get a bank transfer from BDO fill out a form, send old passport to American embassy in Manila, got the new one and old one back in about two weeks it was $105 USD than Read More
GCASH Requirements by avedisiandavid
Okay I know.... I'm an idiot but....I thought that I could set up a GCash account prior to my arrival in the Philippines next month. But, it tells me that I must be a Philippines citizen? Is this true?
@avedisiandavid If your permanent resident, no problem use your I card as ID I have two gcash accounts and one Pay maya Read More
Pig farm starting up in Philippines by renegadesric529
Could anyone give me some more info on pig far
@renegadesric529 I use to raise for my own consumption, so cost if feed was not that big of a problem, you cannot make much buying commercial feed you would have to produce your own feed, I know a few pig farmers who make a living off of pigs but ... Read More
Online Passport Renewal by Moon Dog
Just received my new passport here in the US that I ordered 11 days ago. It was supposed to take "6 to 8 weeks". The info page is now plastic with some raised characters. I will have to have my SRRV transferred to the new passport next time I'm in ...
@Moon Dog use your old passport if you need to show your visa that is what I do Read More
Online Passport Renewal by Moon Dog
Just received my new passport here in the US that I ordered 11 days ago. It was supposed to take "6 to 8 weeks". The info page is now plastic with some raised characters. I will have to have my SRRV transferred to the new passport next time I'm in ...
Renewed my passport here in the Philippines, no problem went to BDO got a dollar transfer to US Embassy sent with my old passport by courier, received my new and old passport back in two weeks by courier Read More
Just another "Expat in Baguio City" post by BOONDOCK-SAINT
I live in the PNW of the US, I'm not cut out for severe heat. I have aspiration of spending time in Baguio, the opinion changes frequently depending on which video I watched last.Anyhoo, I would like to know from people who actually live in Baguio ...
Look at Davao city and surrounding areas transportation no problem I live 30 kilometres from Davao in the province, if your really looking peaceful and quite 45 minutes cool and rain in the mountains, bus to Davao less than $1.50 run all night Read More
Crimes of moral turpitude by karpingary69
Philippines law says they won't allow a passported visitor with a conviction for crimes of moral turpitude.What are those crimes.Do they enforce it for a 14 day visit.I have a passport and tickets for a 14 day stay.I have a felony conviction for ...
The Philippines has no way to check your criminal record on arrival, unless you have a hold by a Government or Interpol, they could get your record but it would take time and they would need a good reason to go thru the trouble, I have had dealings ... Read More
Your Best Advice? by PalawOne
`Hi there everyone,Having just responded to an Expat.com private message, I thought members might like to read and write the best advice that we can give Forum members.  So Philippines Forum members .. what's your very best newbie ...
Take your time for sure, even if you buy a place in both you and your wife's name if she dies her part is covered by Filipino law and the foreigner is not the first on the list of heirs, I have had a few apartments in Davao city in the range of 4 ... Read More
Bit complicated but here goes, MARRIAGE TP FILIPINA IN THAILAND by malasacoffee
HelloNewbie to this forum, so go gentle diba?Sooo 27 years ago, I came to Phils, made a BIG mistake (like some expats do) got married, went straight back to UK, where after 4 months she left me....no-one seen her since and all contact is lostGot a ...
You can get a divorce in your home country, you are than legal to remarry, your X would have to have the divorce registered to be able to remarry Read More
Drink driving conviction by Magicgrey258
Does anyone know if a 25 yr old drink driving conviction acts as a bar for a retirement visa under the âno criminal recordâ requirement? Please do not provide answers requiring marriage to a Filipino citizen or an anecdotal response ...
Normally it would go off your record after 10 years Read More
What's your take riding a motorcycle in the Philippines as an expat? by Jackson4
Now as an older person with more time on my hands and a little more cash in my pocket, this wild man in me wanting to ride a motorcycle in the Philippines to feel the wind in my remaining hair. What's your experience?
@pnwcyclistand in Davao motorcycle are involved in check points, cars will be allowed to pass but better have all your paperwork for motorcycle, I ride in north Cotobato and no checks once your past Kidapawn, after that no helmet, driver's licences, ... Read More