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Registration: 28 July 2023
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Mobile phone dummy by petercc028
Good morning all.Unfortunately, although I think otherwise, I have NEVER swiped or tapped my mobile to pay for anything, albeit I only acquired my first Apple 2 years ago.I am expat Brit and we live in China and are moving to PH the coming month and ...
Its best when you come to Philippines to just get a prepaid sim from either Smart, Globe, or Dito they all work fine in Metro Manila and all of them have pretty good data speed, and not to mention they are some of the cheapest plans in the world for ... Read More
Recommendations for a bank for a joint account? by yiqipo
hi we are having problems with our joint bank account at Metrobank. Specifically, it does not give every account holder of a joint account independent access for online banking. So only one account holder in a joint account can access the account ...
BDO or Union Bank are going to be the best choices, if you're the type of person that likes going to the branch itself then BDO is for you, if you're the type of person who likes to do everything online then Union Bank is the better choice. Read More
CW Home Depot by Filamretire
Hardware store that sells the COOL bath system brand plumbing fixtures. Anyone bought and installed these? If so, how were they? I can find no reviews on anything from this brand or even where it is based. If not, what are good brands for faucets ...
S&R has good brands available at their branches just like how Costco does in the States. You can find good American faucets and other plumbing items there. Read More
G-Cash question by tagordaa
Do You have already a fee in encashing through g-cash?
If you cash in at the stores you will get hit with a 2% cash in fee, but if you send it through InstaPay there is no fees. Read More
Medicare in the Philippines by Yankenk58
Does medical city hospital accept Medicare
Philippines has cheap insurances even for foreigners, but keep in mind the coverage is not really good in terms of how much they will cover, and to answer your question, they do not accept Medicare. Read More
Purchasing new Aircon by Enzyte Bob
My five year old Kolin Aircon 1.5 hp is starting to show it's age and has been running 24/7.. I decided to buy a new Kolin but 2.5 hp and found a nice bargain at Anson's online. Some might be interested.. Model kag-250wcinv P35,900 list for P40,998 ...
Kolin at the price you're getting it is pretty good, anything cheaper would be TCL brand. If you wanted a better Aircon there is also Samsung Windfree Read More
Brown Outs In Dumaguete by Enzyte Bob
I happen to watch Paul in Dumaguete (old dogs new tricks) say they experienced a planned brown out. China owns 40% of the Philippines power grid, good grief, I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop, brown outs in Manila.70% of all Solar Panels are ...
There's so many brownouts here in the Philippines its actually ridiculous that they do that. Some have lasted for a full 24 hours or more. Each year they seem to last anywhere from 4 hour to 8 hours I've been told. I've experienced brownouts around ... 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 ...
You can find a lot of good lady's on OkCupid, Tinder, and good ole Facebook. Have fun and enjoy your time. Read More
Brown Outs In Dumaguete by Enzyte Bob
I happen to watch Paul in Dumaguete (old dogs new tricks) say they experienced a planned brown out. China owns 40% of the Philippines power grid, good grief, I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop, brown outs in Manila.70% of all Solar Panels are ...
There's so many brownouts here in the Philippines its actually ridiculous that they do that. Some have lasted for a full 24 hours or more. Each year they seem to last anywhere from 4 hour to 8 hours I've been told. I've experienced brownouts around ... Read More
Making the move permanent by FindlayMacD
I am just about to cut all ties with the UK and inform the DWP (Dept of Work and Pensions) that I now live here permanently so that I then become a non-taxpayer which will save me a bit of money. Apart from that step, which seems quite ...
If your card companies or bank won't send to Philippines you could always send it to a package or mail forwarder first and surely they will send it here to Philippines. I have done this in the past and it all works out fine. Read More
Build or Buy a house? by 66stryker66
My wife and I both US Citizen (but planning to get dual citizenship) is planning to retire in 3yrs or less at age 58. Also coming with us is my mother. I made up my mind to go back home in Davao, I am planning to either build a house or buy in Eden ...
Buying land and building a house will always be a better option especially if you are in the provinces. You can source building materials for quite cheap nowadays and the labor here in the Philippines is dirt cheap. Just make sure that you are there ... Read More
How to get a credit card for a foreignor in the Philippines by onefogarty
Hello there! I have an excellent credit score in my own country, Canada. However, here in the Philippines, I have yet to establish some kind of credit history as it were with my bank (BDO). That said, I would assume that having some kind of ...
BDO is expat friendly, you can always apply for a Secured card at first and eventually you will be allowed to have an unsecured credit card. 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 ...
Drinking water at home I drink the bottled water called Absolute and Wilkins water and occasionally Evian water when its available reminds me of back home.For eating out I do use their Ice and never had any issues with them causing any stomach ... Read More