Brojeslov
Australian looking for information about Philippines
Forum posts
130
About me
Australian
Registration: 17 December 2023
Activity
Philippine Airlines going up in the world? by Lotus Eater
Philippine Airlines has now been invited to join the One World Alliance and will become fully integrated into the airline grouping by 2027. What does this mean for international travellers flying into and within the Philippines. If you fly on any of ...
Typhoons hit the east harder than the west and the north worse than the south although you will find exceptions to this. Locations with airports that can handle jet aircraft are less disrupted than those (like El Nido) that can only handle ... Read More
Philippines .. Love, Tell, Defend and Correct by PalawOne
By Joel Valdez, Philippines Citizen, via Philippines Expat Facebook GroupLove the country. Tell the truth about it. Defend it from enemies. Correct it from within.That should not be controversial. But apparently, in 2026, basic citizenship now needs ...
That could of all been said in four lines and a key point missing is if you forgive someone all their mistakes or, even worse, make up excuses for them about their poor behaviour, they don't get better, they get worse. The Philippines will never ... Read More
There is always a silver lining by Lotus Eater
Any punters thinking of visiting the Philippines for the first time but are undecided now is the time.The US $ is trading at PHP61.45. The 拢 at PHP83.67. These are mid market rates.Some airlines are offering tempting prices not withstanding ...
@Cherryann01 I don't blame you at all particularly since the fuel crisis hasn't even arrived yet. The Iran War has been going on for three months yet no-one seems to be reporting actual shortage of oil ... yet. For example, the Pacific Islands Forum ... Read More
The pitfalls of buying a condo in Cebu. by Moab762
A few posts have been made recently about buying a condo in Cebu City. I used AI to write this at my direction and with deep research. It my experience this far. Not a blind report. I have another post I've written that details the one constant that ...
I recently purchased a townhouse in a gated community in Tacloban but I have to confess no matter how I contorted the data it was a poor financial decision made primarily for the security of my partner. Simple fact is renting versus buying is ... Read More
Condo in Cebu 鈥� our experience with FederalLand by karl_voda
My wife is Filipina, I am German. We have been building a life between two countries for many years now, and Cebu has always been at the center of that. At some point it felt natural to put down roots there properly 鈥� to have something that ...
Thanks for posting such a thorough reflection Read More
There is always a silver lining by Lotus Eater
Any punters thinking of visiting the Philippines for the first time but are undecided now is the time.The US $ is trading at PHP61.45. The 拢 at PHP83.67. These are mid market rates.Some airlines are offering tempting prices not withstanding ...
@NY_MikeThat's a bit rough mate. Everyone knows of these train wrecks but many guys are happily married to Filipinas and wouldn't have it any other way Read More
There is always a silver lining by Lotus Eater
Any punters thinking of visiting the Philippines for the first time but are undecided now is the time.The US $ is trading at PHP61.45. The 拢 at PHP83.67. These are mid market rates.Some airlines are offering tempting prices not withstanding ...
My partner and I recently toured Vietnam, are heading to Boracay next week, later she goes to Mindanao to see family while I return to Australia, then we spend one month together in Indonesia. To date, none of our arrangements have been disrupted, ... Read More
British Scoundrels by Peter Clark
5 years ago we had a guy arrive with Filipino wife whi told us he was from Quernsey yet had a strong cockney accent.Everyone liked him, he opened a bar restaurent closeby with music and barbecue steak grill. His wife opened a cafe place at the side ...
@Peter ClarkThey're always nice guys because no-one provides support incl lending money to slimy shitbags. I worked in child protection and every paedophile I met was a top bloke - same phenomenon Read More
Quality woman for a quality guy by Slowdown23
My name is Ryan from the United states. I am looking (not rushing) for a traditional woman who I can get to know and spend my life with. I am 37 in good shape, financially secure and have strong interpersonal skills. Able to retire in 13 years when ...
@Slowdown23 The negativity on here is wellmeaning. Love is easy but true love is hard. In my experience, Cebu has the best looking women and there's no reason not to start there. Take your time, get to know her, her family and friends, trust only ... Read More
5 Year Permanent Resident 13A, ACR1 card RENEWAL by vehicross100
Has anyone RECENTLY visited the Main BI branch to renew there 13A, 5 YEAR PERMANENT ACR1 Card ?Seems to be a lot of confusion between a TOURIST ACR1, PROBATIONARY, AND PERMANENT.So I am Only asking for those who have actually RENEWED the 13A, ACR1 ...
I'm confused about this process of renewing a passport stamp. Every time you fly into the Philippines you get one month visa free, so there's no impediment to you entering the country without this stamp in your passport. Whether you've got this ... Read More
Long Term Stay in PH by RoyHolland
Hi everyone.I鈥檓 coming to Cebu from the UK and will be staying four weeks.This is not my first visit to PH as I have visited three times and travelled from Banaue to Cagayan De Oro and many places in between. But my last visit was about twelve ...
@Enzyte BobYou were married to a Filipina correct? So doesn't that mean you can own land? I thought marriage achieved citizenship or am I wrong? Also, you said "your" will stated you wouldn't make a claim on the house. What's your will, to take ... Read More
Long Term Stay in PH by RoyHolland
Hi everyone.I鈥檓 coming to Cebu from the UK and will be staying four weeks.This is not my first visit to PH as I have visited three times and travelled from Banaue to Cagayan De Oro and many places in between. But my last visit was about twelve ...
@Enzyte Bob Bob, I've read everything you have to say and my heart goes out to you. How unlucky are we when our partner dies first? So much that would be done for us we now must plan for ourselves. And that's the only advice I can give you. You are ... Read More
Long Term Stay in PH by RoyHolland
Hi everyone.I鈥檓 coming to Cebu from the UK and will be staying four weeks.This is not my first visit to PH as I have visited three times and travelled from Banaue to Cagayan De Oro and many places in between. But my last visit was about twelve ...
@Enzyte Bob All the best with it, mate Read More
Philippines and the ME War by PalawOne
ME war may jolt electricity bills: Bombing of refineries causes jittersBy Maria Romero,聽Lisa Marie Apacible 05 Mar 2026The Middle East (ME) crisis could trigger a domino effect, driving up not only fuel prices but also electricity ...
@Enzyte BobThe history of Ukraine is a troublesome tale, one of west v east, locals v immigrants, playing out in one form or another in many countries. When the USSR was formed eastern Ukraine was scarcely developed, reindeer farmers and the like, ... Read More
Philippines and the ME War by PalawOne
ME war may jolt electricity bills: Bombing of refineries causes jittersBy Maria Romero,聽Lisa Marie Apacible 05 Mar 2026The Middle East (ME) crisis could trigger a domino effect, driving up not only fuel prices but also electricity ...
@danfinn Today Trump called for an "immediate pardon" for Netanyahu, currently facing court on serious criminal charges, so "he can focus on the war." Hahahaha Could he be any more blatant? Come on Dan, this thing stinks to high heaven Read More