mati_steve
American looking for information about Philippines
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About me
American
Speaks English, some Spanish, very little Basayan
Registration: 17 October 2024
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Depositing monthly social security payments linto WISE by danfinn
I recall reading WISE advertisements a few years ago suggesting that Americans deposit their SSA payments directly into WISE. But when I checked recently, I can see that WISE has stopped recommending this. Perhaps there wasn't enough response from ...
I started looking into this myself, and it's definitely a pain having to have a US address for financial institutions in order to continue doing business. I have an IRA and brokerage account with Fidelity as well as their Cash Management account. ... Read More
Aquino airport connecting flight by mati_steve
Hi folks. I'll be headed back to Mati next month and my flight this time has me coming into Aquino Airport (Manila) and then a connecting flight to Davao. This will be my first time flying into the Aquino airport and just looking to get ...
Just wanted to post on how it went for me in case anyone wants to know in the future …I landed right on time at NAIA airport (Terminal 1), coming from Taipei, Taiwan. The plane got to the gate relatively quickly and off-boarding was ... Read More
Contacting social security ?? by Mepp7777
Is anyone having a huge problem getting answers from our FBU office at the Embasy ? I can't get through on phon lines as they never answer and after on hold some time I get disconnected. I call back and the same thing happens. After trying on the ...
Good info folks. Appreciate you all adding context for those of us lurking. 😎 Read More
Cebu airport immigration (departure) by mati_steve
Hi folks. I’ll be traveling to Davao soon. My return flight has me going from Davao to Cebu and then international (Taipei, etc). Anyone have a rough idea how long it takes to get through immigration at the Mactan-Cebu Airport? I flew ...
Funny you mention Taipei, Davao and Cebu because I am seriously thinking of spending some time in Davao in the next few months and if I can, I like to stop off somewhere on route to the Philippines. Taipei has been on my radar for some time and I ... Read More
Cebu airport immigration (departure) by mati_steve
Hi folks. I’ll be traveling to Davao soon. My return flight has me going from Davao to Cebu and then international (Taipei, etc). Anyone have a rough idea how long it takes to get through immigration at the Mactan-Cebu Airport? I flew ...
@Lotus Eater@PalawOne@Cherryann01Thanks much for all of your input! I think I'll take my GF's advice and just spend 2-3 days in Cebu with her. I was there last year for an hour on a parked plane (haha), so didn't get to see much. My layover in ... Read More
Cebu airport immigration (departure) by mati_steve
Hi folks. I’ll be traveling to Davao soon. My return flight has me going from Davao to Cebu and then international (Taipei, etc). Anyone have a rough idea how long it takes to get through immigration at the Mactan-Cebu Airport? I flew ...
@Lotus EaterThank you. Yea, I fly out of Davao into Cebu (terminal-1) and my international flight (Eva Airlines) out of terminal-2 is 2 hours later. I see that the two terminals are next to one another, but you still need to either walk (10-15 ... Read More
Cebu airport immigration (departure)
Hi folks. I’ll be traveling to Davao soon. My return flight has me going from Davao to Cebu and then international (Taipei, etc). Anyone have a rough idea how long it takes to get through immigration at the Mactan-Cebu Airport? I flew ... Read More
Aquino airport connecting flight by mati_steve
Hi folks. I'll be headed back to Mati next month and my flight this time has me coming into Aquino Airport (Manila) and then a connecting flight to Davao. This will be my first time flying into the Aquino airport and just looking to get ...
@Andy_1963Great info - thanks! I just turned 60 last year, so good timing (haha). I'll keep that in mind when I get to customs. I travel light and always hand-carry, so I should be set (unless for some reason the airline forces me to check in my ... Read More
Aquino airport connecting flight by mati_steve
Hi folks. I'll be headed back to Mati next month and my flight this time has me coming into Aquino Airport (Manila) and then a connecting flight to Davao. This will be my first time flying into the Aquino airport and just looking to get ...
@gregparker6201Awesome, thank you! Read More
Aquino airport connecting flight
Hi folks. I'll be headed back to Mati next month and my flight this time has me coming into Aquino Airport (Manila) and then a connecting flight to Davao. This will be my first time flying into the Aquino airport and just looking to get ... Read More
Moving to Philippines by anderslinde
Hi AllAnders Linde here, originally from Sweden but currently living in Greece.Me and my Julie are planing to move to Philippines in April 2025. She is originally from Philippines and wants to go back.As an Senior Sales manager om looking for jobb ...
I have to ask.,.,...If everything is so negativ......what are you doing in Philippines???If you start every day with this attitude...then you have destroyed that day.Is a very resonable question? - @anderslindeWarm, tropical temperatures pretty much ... Read More
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 ...
@lakeman23Welcome! Hope you have a great time in Cebu. It seems like everyone is more favorable to the northern/central islands. I'm still looking for some expats in the Mati/Davao region, but perhaps I can travel up north once I get over to the ... 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 ...
Just keep your wits about you, if something seems too good to be true you can bet that it is. That holds true for everywhere, not just the Philippines. Also remember that for many women, love may be a beautiful thing but it doesn't pay the bills. - ... Read More
Cultural difference or just crazy? by GuestPoster11478
I'm in Texas, moving to the Philippines in January. I know it won't be Kansas Toto, so I expect a lot of differences.I'm currently corresponding with a Filipina who claims a strong attraction to me. A strong profession of "true love" and everything ...
@peterahern1Only been conversing for several weeks with her and already the drama? Hmmmm. I know many Filipinas are very quick to fall "head over heels" with a foreigner they meet online, so that isn't too uncommon. Like you, I've ... Read More
New Forbes List, "Best Places to Retire Abroad in 2024" by PalawOne
Must say .. find this change in viewpoints by new Forbes List a bit of a puzzle?This is a completely different viewpoint regarding the Philippines from their 2022 List? For example see: ...
I was talking to my Filipina GF back in Mati and she said a lot of Filipinos are not too happy with the current administration, including the President. Evidently he takes a "laissez faire" approach when it comes to natural disasters (and other ... Read More