georgemiller
Korean expat in the Philippines
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Registration: 08 September 2023
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Looking for cheap condo or apartment in Makati, Pasay, or Mandaluyong. by tawatson15
Thought this would be a nice forum to post on since it's pretty active and is used by expats. My wife and I live in a really small condo (around 15 sqm) in Makati (we are near the Red Light district and the Pasig River and also the bridge that ...
@tawatson15 You can check out Lamudi's listings for condo for rent to get an idea of the available options in your budget range. You can access Lamudi's website from any internet browser, and I believe they also have an app. Read More
Cities In Mindanao that are Safe to Visit by moonunit0103
It seems like I have been chatting several women who live in Davao, General Santos, Kudurat City, Cagayun de Or, and Ozamiz. I have seen the State Department warnings from last year. Have things settled down? I am fond of my head and don't ...
@Wellsfry Dipolog and CDO are peaceful cities with friendly people and affordable food. If you're concerned about security, Davao is the safest place in Mindanao. The people of Davao are also known for being disciplined. Read More
Importing Seeds by Enzyte Bob
I'm waiting a shipment of seeds to my re-mailer (Tomato: Beefsteak & Heirloom also Vidalion Onion & Red Pepper) to be shipped among other purchases. The re-mailer will consolidate (repack) everything and I will ship via FedEx. Now I ...
@Enzyte BobI should caution you that while seeds can be purchased on Lazada and Shopee, care needs to be taken when ordering from these platforms. While they do sell and ship seeds, there is a lot of potential for encountering counterfeit items or ... Read More
Removals of vehicles by renatoserrapani
Good morning everyone. Can anyone give me information about transferring cars and motorbikes from Italy to the Philippines? Thank you
@renatoserrapaniI would also recommend selling your vehicles in Italy and purchasing new ones in the Philippines. Buying locally will save a significant amount on shipping and import fees. Dealers can assist with all the necessary paperwork and ... Read More
Filipino Direct Hire by Czech Employer by forever30
Hi, Is there a Filipino here with experience being hired directly from PH to CZ? I wanted to ask about going through the POEA because I believe after granted with Visa, a clearance is needed before you can exit. Salamat.
@Louie LorzanoI can see how hiring directly would be very challenging, given the strict regulations and systems in place to protect migrant workers.Perhaps the best option would be for the Czech company to partner with a Philippine agency that has ... Read More
Moving to Prague was the best decision in my life by Emilio_33y33t
Hi Expats, Bulgarian guy here. Moved to Prague two and some years ago and I've never been so in love with a city before, like I am now! Prague is really the jewel of Europe, as I've been to a lot of other European capitals and Prague is ...
@Emilio_33y33tThank you for sharing your positive experience of living in Prague. It's wonderful to hear how much you have loved the city after moving there from Bulgaria a few years ago. Your insight about Czech culture and tips for adapting will ... Read More
Back to Cebu from 4 days in Thailand by Larry Fisher
So my honey and I went to Thailand for 4 days. We stayed in Bangkok at the Landmark Hotel. An upper end hotel near Nana and downtown Bangkok I guess. I'll post about the trip, leaving and arriving Cebu.Leaving Cebu, we had to get a exit permit of ...
@AlbertaDonuts I'm pleased to hear that you have opted to remain living in the Philippines. While this nation possesses much natural beauty, it is not without its imperfections. Through time spent here, I too have grown fond of the country, despite ... Read More
US Companies with work positions in Philippines by latino123
Hello, I have been looking companies in the US that have operations in Philippines. However, when I run searches in their career pages specifying Philippines, the jobs are for the people in PH. I am looking for some sort of position with travel ...
@Kampkos104 This might be a long-shot but if you have a friend that works in IT or is an expert in searching the web (using Google search operators), you could ask him/her to help you search for US companies that posted a job advertisement with ... Read More
Ikea furniture by lyndonjohnstone44
Hi, Does anyone know if it is possible to get furniture collected & delivered from ikea to cagayon de oro. Regards, Lyndon
@lyndonjohnstone44 Upon reviewing IKEA's website, I discovered the farthest delivery services in the Philippines are until the island of Cebu only. Should their logistics expand to offer nationwide coverage sometime soon, it may be worth contacting ... Read More
Why I dont like Gcash by Filamretire
My wife was asking for a gcash account. Not that I dont trust her, but Gcash is registered to a phone number ie an app with security code. You can deposit to gcash many places using cash and send money to anyone. The problem is I have no way of ...
@Moon Dog I'm sorry to hear about your bad experience with GCash. It sounds like you were caught in an unfortunate situation where both GCash and Lazada were unable to help you. While I currently have a Gcash account, I am considering shifting to ... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
New member here. My name is George, and I'm from South Korea. I've been living in the Philippines since 2015, and I'm getting married to my Filipina girlfriend next month. I'm excited to join this forum and learn more about the Philippines and its ... Read More
First visit to phillipines by gulshan555
advice On apartment rental short term, safest area , budget to travel around the phillipines. Total duration 1 month.thank you in advanceGulshan
@gulshan555I stayed at Residencia Isabella when I worked in Cebu. They are located at Rosillos Street, Talamban, Cebu City. They allow short-term stays, which was important to me. The area is very close to a university, so it's safe and there are ... Read More