Patient pete
English looking for information about Philippines
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About me
English
Lives in Libmanan, Bicol
Speaks Arabic Spanish some German Swahili and French
Registration: 05 August 2022
Activity
Getting Married in the Philippines as a UK National - December 2024 by Marco Grima
Hello everyone,I'm a UK national planning to get married in the Philippines this December, and I'm trying to make sure I have all the necessary documents and procedures sorted out. So far, I've gathered i need the following docs:Certificate of No ...
@Patient pete the certificate of no impediment to marry is obtained from the British embassy in Manila you have to make an appointment on the Internet, this is strictly enforced giving them photocopies of various documents. Then you have to go to ... 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 ...
I used cupid philippino and found a decent attractive highly intelligent philippina. we chatted for two and a half years on skype and i fell deeply in love. I thought i knew her inside and out but when I came over to the philippines I found she was ... Read More
Need Advice on Banking and Pensions. by FindlayMacD
I need some advice with regard to having my UK pensions paid directly into a Philippines bank (probably BDO). After 50+ years as a customer Santander UK have decided they are going to close my current account. Ever since I retired I have always had ...
I have a nationwide account but understood i had to have an english address have which is supplied by my son I am on an extended holiday. i am retaining the option of returning to england to live by paying my taxes in england. Perhaps you have a ... Read More
I intend to go to Philippines by mokzeit
I have just taken early retirement at the age of 62. I have a desire to go to Palawan, Puerto Princesa and live there because my retirement income is low and I cannot live on it in the US. I am alone and I have many questions, such as the cost of ...
I think the advice to come here on holiday first is very wise if as you say you will be short of money, going to a tourist area is not the cheapest option though. I can only speak from my experience of living in dumaguete and valencia which is very ... Read More
BACK TO THE BASICS : A WEBSITE FOR EXPATS, BY EXPATS by Julien
Hi, Expat.com defines itself as "The living abroad website, by expats, for expats" We received too many complains these last days about locals systematically hijacking treads, posting ads (when they should be posted in dedicated ...
Unless you stated that you are black in your post, how is anyone going to know what colour you are Read More
Upgraded pedicabs in Valencia by Patient pete
Has anyone noticed the upgraded pedicabs in Valencia. I tried one as its enclosed gainst the rain and the suspension is better than the old bone shaker type , this may help fellow ancient pain wracked bodies like mine.
I am living in valencia negros oriental south poblacion and went to hypermarket in a red one this morning. I didn’t have to lift my leg up so high to get in either. my gf got it from the rank in valencia. Read More
Upgraded pedicabs in Valencia
Has anyone noticed the upgraded pedicabs in Valencia. I tried one as its enclosed gainst the rain and the suspension is better than the old bone shaker type , this may help fellow ancient pain wracked bodies like mine. Read More
My 1st year: Things done, things learned (very long) by Larry Fisher
So my first year in Cebu (Argao), Philippines is complete. I'm going to forget some things, but for the newer or future expat, especially Americans, I'll give a long winded write-up on things that I've learned, gone through, and observations. The ...
Many banks over here have a very low maximum amount you can withdraw at one time china bank allow me up to 40 thousand pesos at one time. just press other amount and enter 40 thousand and confirm. costs 250 pesos. Read More
Medical treatment in Dumaguette possibly the result of the Philippines by Patient pete
My experience may be useful for other expats. In hospitals I have been in in Dumaguette and camarines sur normal practice in order to avoid changing sheets is to install a catheter for pee, and a diaper for poop. Very convenient for the hospital but ...
Thank you enzyte bob why havnt i been told it is possible to leave your medical problems at home. I await your information as to how to achieve this miraculous event. Read More
Medical treatment in Dumaguette possibly the result of the Philippines by Patient pete
My experience may be useful for other expats. In hospitals I have been in in Dumaguette and camarines sur normal practice in order to avoid changing sheets is to install a catheter for pee, and a diaper for poop. Very convenient for the hospital but ...
@danfinni have had it changed three times in england comparitively painlessly or at least quicklly and once agonisingly slowly here. Read More
Medical treatment in Dumaguette possibly the result of the Philippines by Patient pete
My experience may be useful for other expats. In hospitals I have been in in Dumaguette and camarines sur normal practice in order to avoid changing sheets is to install a catheter for pee, and a diaper for poop. Very convenient for the hospital but ...
@Enzyte Bobthanks to the gentlemen who have replied to my message it seems that if i had have had a helper at the time of my accident I could have escaped the problems i am having unfortunately my present partner who is now aware of the problem. ... Read More
Medical treatment in Dumaguette possibly the result of the Philippines by Patient pete
My experience may be useful for other expats. In hospitals I have been in in Dumaguette and camarines sur normal practice in order to avoid changing sheets is to install a catheter for pee, and a diaper for poop. Very convenient for the hospital but ...
I was unconscious at the time and didn’t know what I do now about the effects of catheters. I would have thought that it is a money making process going to waste for the hospital. Read More
Medical treatment in Dumaguette possibly the result of the Philippines
My experience may be useful for other expats. In hospitals I have been in in Dumaguette and camarines sur normal practice in order to avoid changing sheets is to install a catheter for pee, and a diaper for poop. Very convenient for the hospital but ... Read More
My subject is always ban from others forums or youtube by DavikGo
Hi everyone I'm new to this forum and sorry for my english. To resume what is happening to me, I could give this link My marriage I have been 3 years with a Filipina, that I have married for 2 years, we are about the same age in our 30, and now I'm ...
My sympathies are with you. I narrowly escaped from a similar situation. It is a mental problem she can’t help but difficult for you. 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 have been very lucky my beautiful Filipino partner is project managing our house herself she’s employed a foreman who has chosen his own crew. She has treated them like family with snacks and midday meal. But she’s there every day ... Read More