attykroll
American looking for information about Philippines
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Registration: 13 August 2022
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Manila Teppanyaki Grill in Manila by talamban
I am taking my Partner to Manila April 18 - 24th for her Birthday - First time she has been on an airplane or away from Cebu. I want her to enjoy some special restaurants experiences. I see that Fogo de Chao and Texas Roadhouse (in Venice Mall) are ...
we love Texas Roadhouse.... Read More
Healthcare by jimsyfert
Hello, I'm Jim, Since American health insurance isn't accepted here...Yet. So that leaves getting an insurance plan here but at 57 everything is pre-existing,or take your chances in Guam. US mainland is just too long to fly due to my metal hip and ...
sad but true.......................... Read More
Moving to Philippines by kornpop1981
I am engaged to a beautiful lady in manila,because of my American criminal record,I wonder if the Philippines will allow me to relocate there even if I marry a Philippines citizen
there is a convicted felon who served his time and is now a vlogger in the Philppines … it was a federal white collar offense so there is hope for you! Read More
Question about food and water by JustCallMeJoe
OK, I know that I can't drink water from the tap and that even with other water my stomach probably can't handle water that a local's stomach can handle. But, a few questions for those of you living in the Philippines a long time: If the water is ...
do not drink any mango shakes or any blended shakes anywhere (even Halo Halo)....because they are normally made with ice from tap water, same for coke in a restaurant, order "no ice", same in a bar for any drink with ice...not safe for me....4 days ... Read More
SRRV Deposit Return by LW23
I am looking for info on SRRV deposit. I have had the SRRV since 2007. I have deposited $20,000. I was told at the time that when I have a verifiable pension, I can get $10,000 of that deposit returned. Over the years, I've renewed many times and ...
@LW23 are you speaking with Mary Rose at PRA? If not, I can give you her direct email Read More
Q's About washing machines. by Larry Fisher
If I were in the states, buying a washer/dryer would be super easy. But alas, I'm here in the province in Cebu. I want to give my gal a break from hand washing clothes, and I'm too lazy to hand wash myself, and too old to change. We have very low ...
@bigpearl Wow the washers I have seen at S & R have 5 and 10 year warranties.....and the best appear to be Samsung and Whirlpool...th eprices are great also......25KPesos.....................................these are top loading high capacity ... 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 ...
Best burger/Shake Shack at MOA....... Read More
ACR Card Voluntary by kevintttraynor
Hi all, I'm looking at apply for ACR Card to help with the possoblitity of opening Bank account or getting loan in Philippines. I'm not retired yet and still working so my visits are limited to about 30 to 35 days max before returning UK. Can I ...
@kevintttraynor I know you have to be physically in the Philippines for 59 days before you can apply.....so that may not work for you....2 things you can try ...local Barangy proof of residency and/or a postal ID however banks are very strict and ... Read More
Apple MAIL does not work properly due to new Outlook 365 system by Calif-Native
I am an avid Mac user that relies on the native default Apple email app "Mail". This means I avoid using a PC or the MS Outlook mail application. Starting about 2019, some emails failed to show in my inbox. Over time, I have learned ...
@Calif-Native I too am loyal Mac user since 1988.........I loved the old Entorauge mail system which they did away with..(I never used Apple Mail for some reason) I was forced to use OUtlook for Mac when Entorauge ended. I use MS Outlook ... Read More
Starlink in Philippines .. $599 unit & $99 monthly for 200 Mbps by PalawOne
Musk’s Starlink internet service to be offered in the Philippines in Q1Reuters - February 4, ...
Ialso have 2 internet services for 500mbps each at $50USD each monthly Read More
Starlink in Philippines .. $599 unit & $99 monthly for 200 Mbps by PalawOne
Musk’s Starlink internet service to be offered in the Philippines in Q1Reuters - February 4, ...
I'm being offered StarLink now....can anyone explain if there is a phone service that comes with itI assume it will be like wifi-calling? Read More
white / yellow onions by FindlayMacD
Nothing to do with any of the threads I have read on here, but I live here in Cagayan De Oro and for some time now (at least three months or more) we have been finding it hard to buy onions, red onions not so bad still expensive, but white onions ...
miss large red tomatoes also.... Read More
white / yellow onions by FindlayMacD
Nothing to do with any of the threads I have read on here, but I live here in Cagayan De Oro and for some time now (at least three months or more) we have been finding it hard to buy onions, red onions not so bad still expensive, but white onions ...
@FindlayMacD YES, same situation in Cavite.......I miss my white onions terribly....... Read More
PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS IN THE PHILIPPINES by pej1111
Just wondering what every one's thoughts are on the PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS IN THE PHILIPPINES? Are they worthwhile? In light of not having a Pre Nup, I have read that assets held outside of the Philippines are not consider in the divisions of ...
that's good advice....I was going to say...if you have savings keep it in USA....and have a prenup filed there (USA)...assets in the USA can more likely be better protected... Read More