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dhmacmu

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American looking for information about Philippines

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Registration: 09 June 2024

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dhmacmu replied to a thread
3 days ago
mugtech

Banned For One Week by mugtech

On Cruise Critic I posted on a thread about weather in the Gulf of Mexico. The OP was concerned about the weather on a cruise later this year. Told him the name was gonna change to the Gulf of America, then the weather would improve. ...

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I am moving to the Philippines to get away from all the ridiculous political banter, yet here it is. I have resigned myself to the fact that unhappy people have infected all points on the planet. If you don't like what is happening with US ... Read More

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3 weeks ago
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Small Apartment Construction by dhmacmu

In preparation for my permanent move to the Philippines (Binongtoan/Culaba, Biliran Leyte), I had my fiancé (my long-term girlfriend and my best friend's niece) rent a small apartment for 17000 peso/month which includes utilities. I have not ...

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@vanvalenmikevan Good question. But i plan on getting married and my fiancé's mom owns the land. I won't own the land, but I will own the house. I am not concerned since I don't believe in divorce. And it really isn't an investment ... Read More

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Small Apartment Construction by dhmacmu

In preparation for my permanent move to the Philippines (Binongtoan/Culaba, Biliran Leyte), I had my fiancé (my long-term girlfriend and my best friend's niece) rent a small apartment for 17000 peso/month which includes utilities. I have not ...

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@Andy_1963 Thanks! I did think it was pretty expensive, particularly with the limited amenities. But the options are limited near Culaba, Biliran. I absolutely love the area and understand it is ground zero for typhoons. I was willing to pay the ... Read More

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last month
Enzyte Bob

Every Man Has a Story by Enzyte Bob

Mark Thornton the host of Every Man Has a Story has passed away. I'm not much into YouTube bloggers, I watched his YT channel several times. From what I gathered he had a stroke and past away in the hospital.So it brings me to these thoughts: Expats ...

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They come and go Bob, we see it all the time, a little experience reveals all once the shades are removed. For the critics of offered realities, here are some good points. A happy partner/relationship, a beachfront home for a tenth of the price ... Read More

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last month
dhmacmu

Small Apartment Construction by dhmacmu

In preparation for my permanent move to the Philippines (Binongtoan/Culaba, Biliran Leyte), I had my fiancé (my long-term girlfriend and my best friend's niece) rent a small apartment for 17000 peso/month which includes utilities. I have not ...

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@Jackson4 Ironically, that is exactly what I attempted but the landlord was firm in their position. Read More

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last month
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Small Apartment Construction by dhmacmu

In preparation for my permanent move to the Philippines (Binongtoan/Culaba, Biliran Leyte), I had my fiancé (my long-term girlfriend and my best friend's niece) rent a small apartment for 17000 peso/month which includes utilities. I have not ...

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@danfinn It is not so much an apartment, but much more a seasonal inn. Even so, both my fiancé and I thought it was expensive, but I liked the convenience. I think I am better off now with a small brick and mortar structure co-located with ... Read More

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last month
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Small Apartment Construction by dhmacmu

In preparation for my permanent move to the Philippines (Binongtoan/Culaba, Biliran Leyte), I had my fiancé (my long-term girlfriend and my best friend's niece) rent a small apartment for 17000 peso/month which includes utilities. I have not ...

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@danfinn No, no lease involved. That opened me up for future rent increases as well! Read More

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last month

Small Apartment Construction

In preparation for my permanent move to the Philippines (Binongtoan/Culaba, Biliran Leyte), I had my fiancé (my long-term girlfriend and my best friend's niece) rent a small apartment for 17000 peso/month which includes utilities. I have not ... Read More

dhmacmu replied to a thread
4 months ago
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Land Prices and Home Construction by dhmacmu

My Filipina fiancé and I are planning on marrying this Spring and have decided to build a home. Her mom has roughly a hectare of property near Binongtoan, Culaba Leyte. I asked if my future wife could buy 1500 sq meters from her mother for ...

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@Jackson4LOL!!! Read More

dhmacmu replied to a thread
4 months ago
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Land Prices and Home Construction by dhmacmu

My Filipina fiancé and I are planning on marrying this Spring and have decided to build a home. Her mom has roughly a hectare of property near Binongtoan, Culaba Leyte. I asked if my future wife could buy 1500 sq meters from her mother for ...

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@pnwcyclist Thanks for the advice! I will certainly be asking all these questions and more. I have been using satellite imagery and Google Maps for street views of the location. Everything so far is checking OK on my list. It is difficult to ... Read More

dhmacmu replied to a thread
5 months ago
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Land Prices and Home Construction by dhmacmu

My Filipina fiancé and I are planning on marrying this Spring and have decided to build a home. Her mom has roughly a hectare of property near Binongtoan, Culaba Leyte. I asked if my future wife could buy 1500 sq meters from her mother for ...

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@bigpearlThanks bigpearl. I believe the mother has clean title, but I must look into the subdivision clause. There is power, municipal water, and cell service, although I think internet is a little spotty. But this is not a big deal to me. In ... Read More

dhmacmu replied to a thread
5 months ago
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Land Prices and Home Construction by dhmacmu

My Filipina fiancé and I are planning on marrying this Spring and have decided to build a home. Her mom has roughly a hectare of property near Binongtoan, Culaba Leyte. I asked if my future wife could buy 1500 sq meters from her mother for ...

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@pnwcyclistThanks for the detailed response! And I take no offense to any of your questions since they are all very important. To begin, I just got back from the Philippines about a month ago, however I did not visit Leyte (I spent most of my time ... Read More

dhmacmu created a thread
5 months ago

Land Prices and Home Construction

My Filipina fiancé and I are planning on marrying this Spring and have decided to build a home. Her mom has roughly a hectare of property near Binongtoan, Culaba Leyte. I asked if my future wife could buy 1500 sq meters from her mother for ... Read More

dhmacmu replied to a thread
7 months ago
Julien

New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 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 ...

dhmacmu

Hello,I am brand new to this forum and happy to be here. I am a veteran of the US Army (Airborne Field Artillery) and, since honorably separating, have been in manufacturing management for many years. I will be retiring for good within the next 12 ... Read More