Lotus Eater
English looking for information about Philippines
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Speaks English, some French
Registration: 26 June 2012
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Budget for move to Palawan by Carl75
Hello!I am about to acquire a plot near El Nido on 50 years lease basis fully paid in advance (foreigner) and would really appreciate any comments or suggestions on the budget I have made, most likely I have left some items out. Plot (250 sqm) close ...
@bigpearlbut I wouldn't come here on a basic pension and hope for a great life.Many dewy eyed expats arrive in the Philippines on a good pension and end up on a basic pension unable to leave 馃檮 Read More
Budget for move to Palawan by Carl75
Hello!I am about to acquire a plot near El Nido on 50 years lease basis fully paid in advance (foreigner) and would really appreciate any comments or suggestions on the budget I have made, most likely I have left some items out. Plot (250 sqm) close ...
@yesyesyeowRumour has it the gentleman ultimately decided to take advice from his fellow Swede, Coach 53, (otherwise known as the Muppet chef) due to his extensive knowledge of the island.He has since declared bankruptcy. Read More
BDO push application by Enzyte Bob
BDO with three days notice said they are switching to Push smartphone applications. It became effective today.Since I do all my banking, ordering and payments online from my laptop, I'm not happy. I downloaded the Push App and still having problems.
@Cherryann01Remember you had a problem when processing your online visa for Indonesia last November. It turned out you were still using Windows 7 on your phone. Even as a Mac guy I know that聽is dated software! Read More
Can Phils turn reforms into gains in Foreign Direct Investment race? by PalawOne
Can Philippines turn reforms into gains in Southeast Asia鈥檚 Foreign Direct Investment race?Reforms have thrust the country into the spotlight as it seeks to lure capital away from Vietnam, Malaysia and elsewhere[Photo caption] Containers and ...
Can Phils turn reforms into gains in Foreign Direct Investment race?NOSam Beltran is a female journalist for the South China Morning Post. i.e a mouthpeace for the Chinese communist party with about nil crediblity. A week before the above article ... Read More
BDO push application by Enzyte Bob
BDO with three days notice said they are switching to Push smartphone applications. It became effective today.Since I do all my banking, ordering and payments online from my laptop, I'm not happy. I downloaded the Push App and still having problems.
@Cherryann01Never had a problem with face ID. Maybe you should reset your ID. It could well be the phone you have rather than the app. How old is the phone? Is the software up to date? Apparently iphones rarely have issues. Read More
BDO push application by Enzyte Bob
BDO with three days notice said they are switching to Push smartphone applications. It became effective today.Since I do all my banking, ordering and payments online from my laptop, I'm not happy. I downloaded the Push App and still having problems.
@Enzyte BobLike you Bob I prefer to do my serious banking on either my desktop Mac or Laptop if I鈥檓 away from home.The mobile app is great for just checking your balances etc.I bank with HSBC which although a British bank has its centre of ... Read More
"The major problems facing Phils Expats in next 2 years?" by PalawOne
For interest .. "What will be the major problems facing Philippine Expats within the next 2 years?" Asked of https://gemini.google.com & Gemini response:"The challenges facing expats in the Philippines over the next two years center around a ...
@mati_steveMindanao will never secede from the Philippines. Its already a backwater using just about every educational, economic, and infrastructure metric. The Philippines is effectively the backwater of SE Asia and Mindanao is its backwater. Some ... Read More
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 ...
@Cherryann01We were all put up in a hotel overnightWas that the airport hotel where you stated that the bedroom was infested with cockroaches? Can you recall the hotel name ? Read More
Filipina Tennis Sensation by Cherryann01
I have just been reading the news and sport this morning and it seems that the Philippines has a new rising sports sensation. Alexandra Eala was beaten this week by World No2 Iga Swiatek in 3 sets in a tournament in the second round in Madrid ...
@Cherryann01A fantastic achievement from a young lady from a country not really known for tennis.Yes to her credit that is an achievement to get to the third round of the Wimbledon tennis championships. Just to qualify for the tournament is no mean ... Read More
Getting around with your pet in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Living in the Philippines with a pet also means learning how to navigate local transport systems together. From daily commutes to occasional trips, you have to navigate betwwen local rules and real-life experiences. Whether ...
@Cherryann01 馃ぃ Read More
Long distance call to Canada by mikelaf
Hi聽 I live in Phils and I have to call to Canadian Govt sometimes. PLDT have no more discount card...and is very expensive . What apps is good and safe? ThanksMike
@mikelafIn case Aidan does not read your post I would recommend tracking him down on the Vietnamese Forum where he is a top poster. He is Canadian and has been in Asia for many years. Say hello to him from everyone on this Forum :) Read More
Wondering - advisement regarding the area by Erwendo1
Hello anyone with an opinionI'm considering purchasing a Townhome in Courtside Village Sun Valley Para帽aque City. Thoughts anyone??Townhomes are not ideal, but would work for my family situation. Still - HOA? Safety? Anyone know ...
@Andy_1963As a foreigner I would not rent or buy anything in this areaAs a foreigner I would not buy anything. Period. Read More
America tops Philippine tourism market by PalawOne
US tops Philippine tourism market, propelled by strong ties, even stronger dollarThe Philippines, however, attracted just 2.1 million of Southeast Asia鈥檚 48.5 million tourist arrivals in the first four months of this yearBy Sam Beltran ...
@bigpearlI could also suggest why duplicate infrastructure,,,,,,, who is getting the Pesos for this stupidity?A salient point Steve which had not escaped me. Did not wish to upset the Forum Polizia. Suffice to say that the father of President ... Read More
America tops Philippine tourism market by PalawOne
US tops Philippine tourism market, propelled by strong ties, even stronger dollarThe Philippines, however, attracted just 2.1 million of Southeast Asia鈥檚 48.5 million tourist arrivals in the first four months of this yearBy Sam Beltran ...
@BrojeslovAs I understand it, the owner of the new airport has also bought Clark and the plan is for NAIA to close, Clark to return to cargo only and all passenger flights to be served from Bulacan.This is incorrect on all counts. The Philippine ... Read More
America tops Philippine tourism market by PalawOne
US tops Philippine tourism market, propelled by strong ties, even stronger dollarThe Philippines, however, attracted just 2.1 million of Southeast Asia鈥檚 48.5 million tourist arrivals in the first four months of this yearBy Sam Beltran ...
@Brojeslov鈥淚ncreasing foreign tourism would require a bigger capacity to scale up, such as further development and expansion of airports, seaports, accommodation facilities, mass transport, toll roads, and other infrastructure that would also ... Read More