C D87
English expat in the Philippines
Forum posts
37
About me
English
Lives in Cavite, Central Luzon
Registration: 11 June 2023
Multi Point Water Heaters by kevinwood
I've been looking around online for a multipoint water heater for use in the Philippines and whilst there are a few in the market, it's very difficult to try and establish which is a good and reliable brand. Many of the reviews are very limited.If ...
Interesting. Any idea of running costs? Read More
WU Transfers by vehicross100
I found it interesting that through my WU app I can send $ using my debit card to Gcash, PayMaya, Shopee, Lazada, Bayad and a few more. This is all for $0 (FREE) transfer fee and at a rate of 58. My usual Bank to Bank is $2 per transaction and ...
Just聽 thought - investigate the MANY advantages of having a GoTyme account. They now allow foreigners with an ACR card to open online. Card is delivered free and ATM withdrawals (at any bank) are just charged at the standard 18peso fee. I ... Read More
Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in the Philippines as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and ...
Re Fast ACH with Remitly, I don't know what their limit might be but I have used it multiple times for instant transfers of 75,000 pesos from my UK bank to BDO here. That keeps it below 拢1000 GBP above which I am suspicious they may run ... Read More
Driving in the Philippines by Col Rootentoot
`Here's a Philippines newspaper item today regards driving in the Philippines.Wise to invest in a 360 degree Dash Cam, and use it every time when in cars?鈥楢nti-Kamote Driver Bill鈥� filed in HouseBy: Gabriel Pabico Lalu - Reporter -聽 ...
Another big difference that you need to be aware of if used to driving in the UK (and some other countries) is an oncoming driver flashing his headlights. To me it was always a polite signal meaning '"you go first". Just the opposite here! "get ... Read More
Request for guidance to hire a Caretaker by dodi1000
I need guidance on how to hire a Caretaker for my house in Paranaque while I am working abroad.
As others have said, difficult to find someone who will stay longterm. Our maid was perfect for 8 months. A real gem. We treated her as a member of the family and looked after her really well. Could not even persuade her to have time off.....then ... Read More
6 Months on a Tourist Visa do I need to submit a Tax Return by livinginsea
I am planning my retirement in South East Asia. I was thinking about retiring in Thailand but they are changing there tax laws in 2025 so am thinking about the Philippines as an alternative. If I stay in the Philippines on a Tourist Visa for longer ...
聽 聽 聽 聽 Got the senior discount at all the foodcourt restaurants in the mall, also at all fastfood restaurants all over Baguio, the Jollibee in Vigan.聽 Never said I was a citizen of the Philippines.聽 Some do not give me ... Read More
GoTyme Bank
Having tried all the various methods to transfer money from my UK bank account into my accounts here I now just pay cash into GoTyme at any branch of Robinsons and transfers to any bank (also to gcash) are instant and free using their app. I load my ... Read More
What to Bring, What to Buy by kjwilde
My wife and I are planning to move permanently to the Philippines this year.聽 We are planning on shipping some things there and buying everything else there.聽 Looking for some suggestions about what is easier/cheaper to send than ...
Large size clothes and shoes. Read More
30 day rules tourist visa by Ivo sonnenberg
Always going to the Phillippines i had the plan to go back home, i had to work of course, but if i went i always stayed up to 3 months, every month extending my tourist visa. This time around i am retired and will stay like hopefully in forever. ...
Manila to Kota Kinabalu(BKI) is currently only 拢30.91 all in with Cebu Pacific and plenty of dates available.No refund for no show of course, but a cheap genuine ticket If you don't want the worry of trying to get a last minute refundable ... Read More
Baguio City by mugteck
We decided to spend 4 months in Baguio this trip, moved in Sunday, 11/5/23. Got a two bedroom apartment for the first month, will be moving into a single bedroom place for the last three months, same apartment building. Price is 25,000 ...
Interesting to read your Baguio posts. Thank you for sharing.Do you use a computer or perhaps dictation? It would take me for ever to write so much using my phone and it would be full of typos! Read More
ACR-1 card by Tariq072283
Other than being able to open a bank account what other advantages do you get for obtaining your ACR-1 card
Yes Steve My last extension was 6 months and ACR was still valid then. I will get my ECC online 3 days before I leave and maybe plead ignorance about expired ACR if they check or is that not a good idea? Read More
ACR-1 card by Tariq072283
Other than being able to open a bank account what other advantages do you get for obtaining your ACR-1 card
Re ACR-1 do they check in airport when you leave? I will be leaving soon after14 months. My tourist visa is fully renewed but my ACR-1 expired 2 months ago.Can anyone advise please? Read More
Leaving and returning
Sorry! I have tried to find answers but am now more confused than ever!UK national, been here now on tourist visa for 14 months and taking my Filipino partner to Vietam and Malaysia for 6 week holiday next month. My Visa will still be valid but my ... Read More
Nice bread? by C D87
14 months now since I came from the UK to live here and I have adapted well to the local foods BUT the one thing I cannot find is any delicious bread. Everything here seems tasteless and pappy. Anybody got any recommendations?
@Coz Huang Good suggestion. I googled and French Bakery have a branch near here and they even list the baton bread sticks as available. I will try. -@C D87Update.Visited French Bakery in Ayala Tagaytay. Super bread freshly baked and hot ... Read More
Nice bread? by C D87
14 months now since I came from the UK to live here and I have adapted well to the local foods BUT the one thing I cannot find is any delicious bread. Everything here seems tasteless and pappy. Anybody got any recommendations?
@Coz HuangGood suggestion. I googled and French Bakery have a branch near here and they even list the baton bread sticks as available. I will try. Read More
Nice bread?
14 months now since I came from the UK to live here and I have adapted well to the local foods BUT the one thing I cannot find is any delicious bread. Everything here seems tasteless and pappy. Anybody got any recommendations? 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 ...
@Wellsfry"I have not taken a shower by myself since I we started dating(she won't let me... she INSISTS on washing me every day)"Just saw your comment. Same here. My love always insists on showering me, cutting my hair, giving me a shave. Oh and yes ... Read More
Open jaw flight by C D87
I am planning a trip with my Filipina partner flying to Vietnam, and later from there to Malaysia before returning to Philippines.So we will have the necessary return tickets to show. But is flying to one county and returning from another going to ...
Still at the planning stageStarting in Hanoi and heading south but probably not as far as HCMC. 聽 聽 @Cherryann01A lot to think about in your advice and that of others here.She is good at talking and very sincere so if we both answer ... Read More
Open jaw flight by C D87
I am planning a trip with my Filipina partner flying to Vietnam, and later from there to Malaysia before returning to Philippines.So we will have the necessary return tickets to show. But is flying to one county and returning from another going to ...
@Cherryann01A lot to think about in your advice and that of others here.She is good at talking and very sincere so if we both answer any questions honestly all will go well hopefully. We don't travel until mid January. After that I will post an ... Read More
Open jaw flight by C D87
I am planning a trip with my Filipina partner flying to Vietnam, and later from there to Malaysia before returning to Philippines.So we will have the necessary return tickets to show. But is flying to one county and returning from another going to ...
聽 聽 @C D87Here is how it will play out CD87. If your Filipina partner is in her fifties and ( no offence intended) looks like the back end of a London no 9 bus I'm sure you will sail through immigration without the blink of an eyelid from ... Read More
Open jaw flight by C D87
I am planning a trip with my Filipina partner flying to Vietnam, and later from there to Malaysia before returning to Philippines.So we will have the necessary return tickets to show. But is flying to one county and returning from another going to ...
@Cherryann01Certainly a possibility.Thanks for the suggestion. Read More
Open jaw flight by C D87
I am planning a trip with my Filipina partner flying to Vietnam, and later from there to Malaysia before returning to Philippines.So we will have the necessary return tickets to show. But is flying to one county and returning from another going to ...
@Cherryann01Thanks. Useful advice especially about rehearsing possible questions. Read More
Open jaw flight by C D87
I am planning a trip with my Filipina partner flying to Vietnam, and later from there to Malaysia before returning to Philippines.So we will have the necessary return tickets to show. But is flying to one county and returning from another going to ...
@Lotus EaterLOL..certainly NOT a tart so all should be well..... Read More
Open jaw flight by C D87
I am planning a trip with my Filipina partner flying to Vietnam, and later from there to Malaysia before returning to Philippines.So we will have the necessary return tickets to show. But is flying to one county and returning from another going to ...
@Lotus EaterOH NO!Yes our first trip TOGETHER outside Phil and just once many years ago she went to Singapore for a job. I am from the UK and have been here at least 20 times over the years before retiring here last year.So it looks like it is her ... Read More
Open jaw flight by C D87
I am planning a trip with my Filipina partner flying to Vietnam, and later from there to Malaysia before returning to Philippines.So we will have the necessary return tickets to show. But is flying to one county and returning from another going to ...
@talambanThank youYes I have heard horror stories about off loading but we have been living together in Manila for over a year now and 'together' for 4 years before that so hopefully no problem. Read More
Open jaw flight by C D87
I am planning a trip with my Filipina partner flying to Vietnam, and later from there to Malaysia before returning to Philippines.So we will have the necessary return tickets to show. But is flying to one county and returning from another going to ...
@Larry FisherMany thanksAppreciate your fast reply. Read More
Open jaw flight
I am planning a trip with my Filipina partner flying to Vietnam, and later from there to Malaysia before returning to Philippines.So we will have the necessary return tickets to show. But is flying to one county and returning from another going to ... Read More
ok, so sometimes I'm a little slow. (Getting money) by Larry Fisher
When I first arrived, I landed with $9900 USD since I didn't know when/how I would be getting my money here exactly. I went to exchanges, cringing every time I saw 2p exchange rate juice. Usually I would do $1000 - $1500 USD so I wouldn't have to ...
@Larry Fisher The ATM is P10,000 each time, but you can do multiple times each visit. -@Enzyte BobChinabank ATMs will do P20000. Also BPI sometimes depending on if they have been loaded with enough. On one occasion a Chinabank ATM even allowed me ... Read More
Philippines Ladies Football by Cherryann01
Congratulations to the Philippines Ladies Football Team for their first ever World Cup win. Beating the co-hosts New Zealand must have made the win extra special and I hope they manage to get out of the group stages and progress in the tournament.
@Cherryann01 Sad that they went out.Now, COME ON ENGLAND Read More
Filipino Drivers by arty5987
Why are Filipinos such bad drivers?Is it just ignorance of the rules, or is it something deeper?V聽VERNON B. SARNEOCTOBER 21, 2017聽77,512 VIEWSA A AWhy can't we respect something as simple and universal as the yellow box? ILLUSTRATION BY ...
I do not think this forum was meant to degrade or ridicule a race of people, if you as a Guest in the Philippines have a problem with the people who own this country, then get out!聽If you don't like a behavior of theirs, grin and bear ... Read More
Crimes of moral turpitude by karpingary69
Philippines law says they won't allow a passported visitor with a conviction for crimes of moral turpitude.What are those crimes.Do they enforce it for a 14 day visit.I have a passport and tickets for a 14 day stay.I have a felony conviction for ...
Arrival and custom cards similar to the ones I remember filling out. There is also an eTravel site at [link under review] but I've never used it. You can only register at eTravel 72 hours before entry or departure.-@Moon DogThings may have changed ... Read More
Philippines Ladies Football by Cherryann01
Congratulations to the Philippines Ladies Football Team for their first ever World Cup win. Beating the co-hosts New Zealand must have made the win extra special and I hope they manage to get out of the group stages and progress in the tournament.
@Cherryann01 Yes Congratations to them.I watched the whole match on the UK ITV channel which I can get in Phil on my tablet using a VPN. The utter delight on their faces was a tonic to see. I hope they can progress further into the next round. ... Read More
Tour guide in Philippines by rs202120222023
I am coming to Philippines for Holiday for 10 days.I am looking for tour guide on 1 to 1 basis
If you only have 10 days you will achieve so much more if you use someone with local knowledge. Read More
Remitly in the UK by FindlayMacD
Has anyone on this forum used the remittance company called Remitly in the UK? Up until now I have always used OrbitRemit who only ever serviced Australia, New Zealand and the UK, but some reason they have decided to stop servicing the UK and I've ...
@Enzyte Bob I have just done my first Wise transfer, just as a test to see how well it works. I only sent 拢25 because I had already transferred the bulk of my pension for this month with OrbitRemit. The whole process was very easy and seamless ... Read More
Remitly in the UK by FindlayMacD
Has anyone on this forum used the remittance company called Remitly in the UK? Up until now I have always used OrbitRemit who only ever serviced Australia, New Zealand and the UK, but some reason they have decided to stop servicing the UK and I've ...
@Enzyte Bob I have just done my first Wise transfer, just as a test to see how well it works. I only sent 拢25 because I had already transferred the bulk of my pension for this month with OrbitRemit. The whole process was very easy and seamless ... Read More
Remitly in the UK by FindlayMacD
Has anyone on this forum used the remittance company called Remitly in the UK? Up until now I have always used OrbitRemit who only ever serviced Australia, New Zealand and the UK, but some reason they have decided to stop servicing the UK and I've ...
Has anyone on this forum used the remittance company called Remitly in the UK? Up until now I have always used OrbitRemit who only ever serviced Australia, New Zealand and the UK, but some reason they have decided to stop servicing the UK and I've ... Read More
Earthquake Today by Enzyte Bob
While sitting in my reclining chair watching Youtube my chair started rocking, no one in the house noticed anything. Later I learned it was 6.2 magnitude.
Also felt in Cavite Read More