Tony Smith
American expat in the Philippines
Forum posts
9
About me
American
Lives in MAKATI CITY
Speaks English Spanish Filipino
Registration: 29 January 2018
Accommodation in the Philippines: scams you should look out for by Bhavna
Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when you聮re new to or have not moved to the Philippines just yet is always a stressful endeavour. Would you like to help us in putting together a handbook of what to look out for when house ...
Remedy is not the answer, AVOIDANCE is. In buying a Condominium, dealing with a major developer is no assurance. Sleaze comes in all sizes. In my case, I bought a prestigious Condominium unit in a building where the developer was operating other ... Read More
Best place to shop for safe foods? by Peter2022
Hello Everyone, In a few years I'm planning to relocate to Lipa City, Batangas. Wondering what and where the best place to shop for safe, clean foods? Thanks in advance, Peter
I agree about imported Chinese food products. Fortunately this info is on the label which I started reading. Read More
Buying land in Philippines by boriloco
As long as I can remember forigners can't buy land,but recently someone told me a new law has been passed,does anyone have more information about this law and it's details?
While said foreigners may defacto go through the motions of buying a condo, receiving Title thereto and they may agree with one another that they can own a condo, Sec 5 of RA 4726 states: "... Provided, however, that where the common areas in ... Read More
Buying land in Philippines by boriloco
As long as I can remember forigners can't buy land,but recently someone told me a new law has been passed,does anyone have more information about this law and it's details?
Condominiums are also not permitted by law to be sold to non-Citizens of the Philippines, however it seems the law is unenforced and flagrantly violated as Condo sales do take place as par for the course. I wonder what will happen when push comes to ... Read More
Passport held by employer by buko123
Hi all, my employer keeps all foreign workers passport for 'safe-keeping'. just want to ask if this is legal ? is there a law stating that employers are not allowed to keep employees passport? Thank you. Regards
Like any other personal property, your passport is your personal property and cannot be usurped. It is your right, as in the case of any personal property, to protect. The usurpation of a passport smacks of illegal detention (kidnap) and the denial ... Read More
Need advice to live with separated girl by Stemik62
Hi everyone. I have been in a relation for 2 years with a girl who is separated. I was thinking of moving there with her. But I have heard stories warning me of this. Is it true about extortion, being arrested, and maybe death? Her ex has another ...
Go slow, very very slow. Read More
Advice Needed: First-time Buying Condo as Rental Investment by bobquinn0801
Hello, I currently am still living in the states but am likely going to retire to the Philippines within the next 2 to 7 years. In the meantime, I am coming to the Philippines once or twice a year for vacation and to learn everything I need to ...
Be sure to examine carefully the Master Deed. Most are scams that rely on the owners being abroad. Those residing are usually disinterested and don't wish to acknowledge their folly so the Developers get away with dishonesty. I imagine that this ... Read More