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@BarakoJack

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Registration: 25 December 2022

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aklokow

Starlink Internet vs local internet by aklokow

Hi AllJust wanted to know if anyone is using Starlink? We decided to get Starlink when they had this special in the philippines of initail price to be 10K less until August. So we got our today, the monthly fee compare to our existing internet is ...

BarakoJack

@Larry Fisher What area in Providence are you ? My location Dumanjug Read More

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Larry Fisher

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 ...

BarakoJack

I agree with this plan Good Job Read More

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Larry Fisher

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 ...

BarakoJack

The Smart unlimited Family plan fo 30 days is referred to as as " Smart Bro Rocket Sim" You access this plan thru GigiLife App ...Starts at 599 ph and goes higher Depending on Specific Package ( This plan provides unlimited data access for 30 ... Read More

BarakoJack replied to a thread
7 months ago
GuestPoster5131

Process of visiting and living in the Philippines by GuestPoster5131

Hello - my name is Charlie and I'm looking to relocate to Cebu this year. My girlfriend is from Cebu and I'm hoping to find a way to stay with her long-term. I have never visited the Phils, but have spent much time in Thailand, so I'm not a complete ...

BarakoJack

@bigpearl I'm living in Cebu City Now Steve Read More

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7 months ago
GuestPoster5131

Process of visiting and living in the Philippines by GuestPoster5131

Hello - my name is Charlie and I'm looking to relocate to Cebu this year. My girlfriend is from Cebu and I'm hoping to find a way to stay with her long-term. I have never visited the Phils, but have spent much time in Thailand, so I'm not a complete ...

BarakoJack

@Enzyte Bob I'm with her now.. Read More

BarakoJack replied to a thread
7 months ago
GuestPoster5131

Process of visiting and living in the Philippines by GuestPoster5131

Hello - my name is Charlie and I'm looking to relocate to Cebu this year. My girlfriend is from Cebu and I'm hoping to find a way to stay with her long-term. I have never visited the Phils, but have spent much time in Thailand, so I'm not a complete ...

BarakoJack

@Enzyte Bob I live in Cebu City at Arc Towers. Read More

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8 months ago

Best way to transfer money to Philippines

Hi How to when moving to Philippines from u.s.  To not let American Bank know I'm living here,What's best way to transfer money to another  institution like "Wise for example.? Read More

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8 months ago
Adam478

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 ...

BarakoJack

@Harbred6051 Is there a better point of entry compared to other ? Read More

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8 months ago
yettbo214

Park Residence by yettbo214

I had a purchase contract for a condominium in Sta. Rosa Laguna. The contract that I signed had a terms of 4 years downpayment of $157.86(8923.23 in Peso money). At first, I was making payment from the portal that was assigned to me by SMDC for at ...

BarakoJack

Seems they knew exactly what they were doing, this is major scam. You are not the first with them I'm sure..I'm so sorry to hear this.. Read More