R茅al Denis
@Dreal1
Canadian looking for information about Philippines
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sudden increase in water usage by bebelynaccessdoors
What are the common reasons why there is a sudden increase in water usage when I don鈥檛 see any leaks? Should I just turn off my main water supply shutoff valve?
Another problem could be in the tank is the overflow tube. The automatic water shutoff valve (ballcock) might need adjusting or replacing. To check remove the lid of the water tank and check to see if water is overflowing in the overflow pipe. Read More
sudden increase in water usage by bebelynaccessdoors
What are the common reasons why there is a sudden increase in water usage when I don鈥檛 see any leaks? Should I just turn off my main water supply shutoff valve?
To check for a silent leak from your water closet tank don鈥檛 flush the toilet for approximately 15 minutes and then put in about 10 drops of red food colouring or until the water in the tank gets red. Leave sit and check to see if there is a ... Read More
Get a driver's license in the Philippines as a foreigner by chesspsps
Hi guys, I'm a 23 y.o. French and I'd like to get a driver's license just in case... but in France, it's really expensive and it takes forever to get it, same in Japan, so I'm thinking about getting one in the Philippines, ...
I鈥檓 back in Canada for the summer months. So I called the licensing office and asked if I got a license in the Philippines would I be able to keep my license that I have here in my home province of Canada and they said no. I鈥檇 have to ... Read More
Get a driver's license in the Philippines as a foreigner by chesspsps
Hi guys, I'm a 23 y.o. French and I'd like to get a driver's license just in case... but in France, it's really expensive and it takes forever to get it, same in Japan, so I'm thinking about getting one in the Philippines, ...
Good afternoon everyone. I鈥檓 from Canada and spend 8 to 9 months every year in Iloilo City. I鈥檝e recently bought a car. And now reading that I can only use my Canada license for 3 months I鈥檓 wondering can I have both, a Canadian ... 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 live just outside of Bogo City. Much cheaper than a "city"..Still have many of the creature comforts and cebu only 2 1/2 - 3 hour drive for the big mall shopping. Bogo has two supermarkets ..Gasiano and SuperMetro. Jollibee is there as ... 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 ...
Iloilo City? I don,t think so..I visited most of Philippines,and i can tell you, I found,Iloilo City, the dirtiest city/in my experience/in the Phil. Mabuhay! .I totally disagree with you. I moved here from Manila one month ago and find the place ... Read More
iphone facetime by Edward6051
Wil my FaceTime be able to call the USA.
I FaceTime and Skype from Manila to Canada with my kids and grandchildren so I am sure you won't have any problems. But you will need a half decent wifi connection. But I would suggest not to use your iPhone to call a number back home, I did ... Read More
Obtaining LONG TERM Rental/Lease Boracay, Aklan, Western Visayas, PH by DastanKing
Good Day to you all! My name is Dustin. I am a 30-yr-old male from the U.S. Many years ago, I was fortunate enough to start a Pen-Pal relationship with a wonderful and gorgeous Pinay. We fell very much in love. So much so, that I saved enough ...
I just checked on OLX.ph for apartments for rent in Boracay and there is at least 6 units listed. R茅al D Read More
Manila Taxi rules by swegolf1956
Manila Taxi Rule. Taxi drivers will undoubtedly try to cheat you. Expect it. One occasion as the price climbed to 1600 pesos per kilometer I just nodded my head. When we got stopped in a decent area in heavy traffic I got out and walked the ...
always make sure the taxi you use has a meter! ask me how I know..How do you know? Read More
Looking for cheap condo or apartment in Makati, Pasay, or Mandaluyong. by tawatson15
Thought this would be a nice forum to post on since it's pretty active and is used by expats. My wife and I live in a really small condo (around 15 sqm) in Makati (we are near the Red Light district and the Pasig River and also the bridge that ...
Hi tawatson15 , Are you looking for a furnished apartment or unfurnished? My girlfriend and I live in a condo in San Lazaro near a SM Mall and the UST hospital and University of Santo Tomas. If your interested in a unfurnished 24 s/m studio, I know ... Read More
Trip To Mindoro! by Dreal1
Hi All, My girlfriend and I live in Manila and are planning on going to Mindoro island the first week of March for about seven to ten days for a tour of the island. We are planning on maybe staying around Puerto Galera area for one or two days and ...
Thank you everyone for all your help, :) Read More
Trip To Mindoro! by Dreal1
Hi All, My girlfriend and I live in Manila and are planning on going to Mindoro island the first week of March for about seven to ten days for a tour of the island. We are planning on maybe staying around Puerto Galera area for one or two days and ...
Hi JDevonshire, The road that leads around the island on the south east side down to Bulalakao area , do you know of any resorts on the beach in that general area? Also what kind of transportation is there on the island to get around to that ... Read More
Recommended Money Changer in Makati by middleborn
Hello everyone. I hope you are all in a good mood! :D So I live in the Ayala avenue and need to change USD to PHP. Do you have any recommended place that has a good rate? Salamat :)
Hi tommieboy999, I want to send money from Canada to the Philippines using Zoom,but this is what I got back from them on an email. Thank you for contacting Xoom Customer Service. We regret to inform you that we are unable to process payments using ... Read More
Trip To Mindoro! by Dreal1
Hi All, My girlfriend and I live in Manila and are planning on going to Mindoro island the first week of March for about seven to ten days for a tour of the island. We are planning on maybe staying around Puerto Galera area for one or two days and ...
Thank you for the info, Dhnindc We still haven't decided on a resort yet but I think we will take your advise and stay in the Puerta Galera area and take day trips like you recommended. My girlfriend wants to stay in a resort that has beach ... Read More
Recommended Money Changer in Makati by middleborn
Hello everyone. I hope you are all in a good mood! :D So I live in the Ayala avenue and need to change USD to PHP. Do you have any recommended place that has a good rate? Salamat :)
Do not go to SM foreign exchange, as they monopolized and the rates are not as good as the others. I change my foreign currencies in SANRYS in Glorietta, Ayala Center, Makati. They have a good rate better than SM. Just ask the concierge of Glorietta ... Read More