952cccraig20
American expat in the Philippines
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About me
American
Lives in Tagbilaran City, Central Visay
Speaks English Spanish
Registration: 09 August 2017
Are foreigners allowed to establish a business in the Philippines by shalinit
Hi, Needed to know if foreigners are allowed to establish any kind of business in the Philippines. If so, what are the possible avenues?
I am interested in starting a assisted living center for foreigners of German, or English or Japanese or Mandarin speaking ability because many people in English/German speaking countries can not easily afforded assisted or nursing home fees in ... Read More
Are foreigners allowed to establish a business in the Philippines by shalinit
Hi, Needed to know if foreigners are allowed to establish any kind of business in the Philippines. If so, what are the possible avenues?
first of all congratulations on starting a business. My advise is to start an online business. Also, read the book, "Ready or Not, the six major business Disruptors" by Philippine entrepreneur Marlow forgot last name. available on Kindle. ... Read More
Interested in moving to Baguio City 2018 by 952cccraig20
My Filipino wife and I are interested in exploring moving to Baguio City because of the weather. We are both athletic retired people )(47 and 65) and are interested in renting an unfurnished two bedroom condo, apartment or house in an area of ...
Thanks for your long letter with so many facts. We will plan our trip in accordance with your advice. I very much appreciate your help. Craig Read More
Interested in moving to Baguio City 2018 by 952cccraig20
My Filipino wife and I are interested in exploring moving to Baguio City because of the weather. We are both athletic retired people )(47 and 65) and are interested in renting an unfurnished two bedroom condo, apartment or house in an area of ...
we are not hell bent on Baguio but the area in general. Tell me about going north of Baguio. I want to wait on getting a Mulit Cab until we move to the area. I suspected that living north of the Baguio would be our best option versus living right in ... Read More
Interested in moving to Baguio City 2018 by 952cccraig20
My Filipino wife and I are interested in exploring moving to Baguio City because of the weather. We are both athletic retired people )(47 and 65) and are interested in renting an unfurnished two bedroom condo, apartment or house in an area of ...
Okay I will contact you. Nicolen and I will be coming to visit in the July August time frame. Thanks Craig Read More
Interested in moving to Baguio City 2018 by 952cccraig20
My Filipino wife and I are interested in exploring moving to Baguio City because of the weather. We are both athletic retired people )(47 and 65) and are interested in renting an unfurnished two bedroom condo, apartment or house in an area of ...
Hi Thanks for your insight. Nicolen and I will come up to look seriously in July. My mother passed away so we are staying here to handle all the paper work of inheritance. Nicolen, my wife who is from Davao, is more sensitive to the heat than I am. ... Read More
Interested in moving to Baguio City 2018 by 952cccraig20
My Filipino wife and I are interested in exploring moving to Baguio City because of the weather. We are both athletic retired people )(47 and 65) and are interested in renting an unfurnished two bedroom condo, apartment or house in an area of ...
Okay. Nicolen and I will do that. Here in Taglibaran Bohol where we live there is no such thing as a listing of available properties. Sounds like Baguio is more organized. Appreciate the suggestion! One last question. Back ground to question. In ... Read More
Interested in moving to Baguio City 2018 by 952cccraig20
My Filipino wife and I are interested in exploring moving to Baguio City because of the weather. We are both athletic retired people )(47 and 65) and are interested in renting an unfurnished two bedroom condo, apartment or house in an area of ...
Thank you for your fast response. The first and only time we visited Baguio we stayed right across from the park with roller blading and self propelled co carts. How does this area compare to the area near the horse back riding to rent a hotel in? ... Read More
Interested in moving to Baguio City 2018
My Filipino wife and I are interested in exploring moving to Baguio City because of the weather. We are both athletic retired people )(47 and 65) and are interested in renting an unfurnished two bedroom condo, apartment or house in an area of ... Read More
Best cities to live in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to the Philippines. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost ...
Hi. I would enjoy talking live. I am not sure if we are allowed to give text numbers on this site. My text number is *** and email is ***. My wife and I are getting interested in Dumaguete now and or Tagaytay. I would very much appreciate listening ... Read More
Best cities to live in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to the Philippines. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost ...
I read your reply to a subscriber. I am interested in learning more about living in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. My back ground is that I am married to a Flipinan from Mindinonw. We live in Tagabliran, Bohol. I am finding it to be a okay city as ... Read More
Keeping in touch while living in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the best ways you've found for keeping in touch with friends and family back home while living in the Philippines? How frequently do you stay in touch with loved ones? Are there local equivalents to common instant ...
I forgot. Get Whats App and get your friends with smart phones to get it to. The calls cell phone to cell phone are free and you can also video chat for long periods of time for free. Often, Whats App connections are better than Skype connections. ... Read More
Keeping in touch while living in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the best ways you've found for keeping in touch with friends and family back home while living in the Philippines? How frequently do you stay in touch with loved ones? Are there local equivalents to common instant ...
I do not have internet here in the Philippines because I have not wanted to sign a three year contract. Therefore I purchased a basic Android smart phone and in it a put SUN LTE -Ready card to not need internet to make international calls. Service ... Read More
I'm new here. Can I live well on $1800 a month in Cebu by chefwayne
Hi,I know his has probably been done to death but I'm new here and need to ask. I've been living in Thailand for a while and now want to move to the Philippines. My question is can I lie well on $1800 a month in Cebu? I don't drink I'm a retired ...
Thank you for responding to my question. New question. Where in Cebu did you chose to live? My wife and I have visited the city but did not care for it because of all the traffic. Are you living some where out side of the towN? If so, how did you ... Read More
Paying bills in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in the Philippines? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the ...
Paying bills is easy because I have few bills 1. c cards paid in full each month automatically 2. rent, water and electricity paid in person to land lord. Read More
I'm new here. Can I live well on $1800 a month in Cebu by chefwayne
Hi,I know his has probably been done to death but I'm new here and need to ask. I've been living in Thailand for a while and now want to move to the Philippines. My question is can I lie well on $1800 a month in Cebu? I don't drink I'm a retired ...
When searching for a two bed room in Cebu we found a few nice two bed room apts for 20,000 to 25,000 in Cebu city itself. Some where on the road leading out of town towards the area known as Rolling Hills. There where two units in the city itself. ... Read More
Dumaguete, Central Visayas Meetup?
Hey Steve. We met I think when my wife and I were visiting. You suggested going to see an town home complex near the restaurant called Lord Byrons. Does this ring your memory bells at all. Anyway, Nicolen and I would like some help locating a place ... Read More
Living in Santa Rosa Area by Guest787
Hi everyone! I am looking to move for work in the Santa Rosa area in a couple months! The very latest early January. I am in need of information about the area. What are the best and safest neighborhoods to look for housing (rent)? How is the ...
Hi MTN love. Did you ever move to Santa Rosa? My wife and I are considering moving there to be in a cooler area. Also from reading it is more convenient to grocery stores without the need for a car. Is this true?e Read More
I'm new here. Can I live well on $1800 a month in Cebu by chefwayne
Hi,I know his has probably been done to death but I'm new here and need to ask. I've been living in Thailand for a while and now want to move to the Philippines. My question is can I lie well on $1800 a month in Cebu? I don't drink I'm a retired ...
Where outside the city of Cebu is nice to live? My Flipina wife and I (in our 50's ) do not enjoy living outside Taglibran. Looking for easier access to grocery stores, a decent gym. We do not desire to purchase a car. Motor bikes preferred. ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Baguio by CharlesHarman
Can anyone fill me in on daily life in Baguio? I'm thinking of moving there this April. Mostly to remove ourselves from a undesirable family situation near us. 1. What is it like living there? 2. How are the people towards foreigners? 3. What is the ...
Thanks Fortune Favors the Bold. I have heard this from others besides you so, Nicolen and I not bother making the 8 hours trip to Baguio from Manila. Read More
Pro and Cons of Tagaytay, Laguna and Cavite. by 952cccraig20
I have just married a 46 year old Flipina. I am 65 and active. Teach English on line . I am from Boulder, Colorado. She nor I care for Tagbilran If any one is knowledge able about Tagaytay, Laguna and Cavite please tell me what you think of each ...
Hi I left Puerto Vallarta Mexico to marry my wife on September 22. I really enjoyed living and working in Puerto Vallarta. But I got lonely there. So I came to the Philippines to get married. We are considering moving back to Puerto Vallarta ... Read More
Pro and Cons of Tagaytay, Laguna and Cavite.
I have just married a 46 year old Flipina. I am 65 and active. Teach English on line . I am from Boulder, Colorado. She nor I care for Tagbilran If any one is knowledge able about Tagaytay, Laguna and Cavite please tell me what you think of each ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Baguio by CharlesHarman
Can anyone fill me in on daily life in Baguio? I'm thinking of moving there this April. Mostly to remove ourselves from a undesirable family situation near us. 1. What is it like living there? 2. How are the people towards foreigners? 3. What is the ...
Thanks for your reply. Another question. Tagautay also has cooler weather. Is it a nice area to live in your opinion? I am having trouble figuring out where to live in the Philippines. My wife is 46 and I am 65. I some times teach English on line ... Read More
Best cities to live in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to the Philippines. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost ...
Please tell me something about your area i just arrived in the philippines to get married i'm staying in bohol i miss easy access to grocery stores general transportation and gyms to workout in i am 65 and my wife to ps 47 Read More
Best cities to live in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to the Philippines. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost ...
Hi. Please tell me more about Canal . Is it easy to get to grocery stores in the gyms this is what i will miss most from united states of days access to grocery stores and gyms and internet could you please come and i'll let my wife and i are ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Baguio by CharlesHarman
Can anyone fill me in on daily life in Baguio? I'm thinking of moving there this April. Mostly to remove ourselves from a undesirable family situation near us. 1. What is it like living there? 2. How are the people towards foreigners? 3. What is the ...
I am curious if you moved to Bagio. Did you or do you like it now? Read More
Best cities to live in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to the Philippines. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost ...
I found my wife on the web site Cherry Blossoms.com. I meet Nicolen in March, 2017. We sent each other emails first, then move to talking on Skype and then started to you the Latin American APP "WhatsApp". Often the connection on WhatsAPP ... Read More
Best cities to live in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to the Philippines. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost ...
HI from Craig Cothren and Nicolen Carmat. We live in Bohol and are a middle to old age couple. I am 64 and Nicolen is 47. It sound like you are living in an area we would enjoy. Could you describe the area you live more to us. We will arrive on ... Read More
Best cities to live in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to the Philippines. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost ...
HI. My name is Craig. I am interested in Davao area because from what I read it has more infrastructure than Tagilibran , Bohol where I live now with my wife to be. I would appreciate any insights you have for a 64 year old former ESL teacher and ... Read More
Introduction of Craig Cothren
I am new to this site. I have been informed that I have been accused of spam because I asked mulitple people who I do not know if they could be on any help finding a two bed room, one bathroom, one year lease apt or house. No ill will was ... Read More
Extending Philippines tourist visa for 1 month vs longer? by styoung
As an American tourist extending an Philippines automatically-granted tourist visa, is there any harm in asking for more months than I need? Are they more likely to grant a 1 month extension than a 3 month extension? (The tourist visa ...
Correct. 29 days free then you get one month for $60 then you can get two month extention for $175 you can keep getting two month extensions for three years. at the cost of $175 is my understanding. Conclusion. Unless you get married and stay, ... Read More
Getting a citizen of the Philippines a visa to the US
Did you try to take her without a Fiancee Visa? It is a requirement. The next hassel is to get "An Ability to be married" form from the USA Embassy in Manila or the USA. Good luck. Craig Read More