bigpearl
Australian expat in the Philippines
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About me
Australian
Lives in Bacnotan
Speaks english
Registration: 27 January 2018
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Typhoons and the aftermath. by bigpearl
Well 4 years ago we were hit by a cat 3 typhoon, we thought that was a disaster blowing some of the roof off, uprooting trees, no power for days etc.Last Friday morning at 2:30 am we were both up and alert and then the winds hit from the east, nasty ...
Thanks Cherry for your thoughts. We have plenty of power and 5 A/C's running here but most don't unless a generator or like us independent from the system with stand alone.Those areas in Oz are used to snow and cold weather but this is unseasonal ... Read More
Typhoons and the aftermath. by bigpearl
Well 4 years ago we were hit by a cat 3 typhoon, we thought that was a disaster blowing some of the roof off, uprooting trees, no power for days etc.Last Friday morning at 2:30 am we were both up and alert and then the winds hit from the east, nasty ...
Thanks pnw and members for best wishes. You see this sort of thing on the news with typhoons, cyclones and hurricanes and is not the same as living through it, so sad for so many.Yes the house is solid unlike many blown over and plenty without roofs ... Read More
Life Living amongst every day Filipinos by al rounse
I had been coming here over the past 24 years for a month at a time. Thought I had a good idea on how life was here. Now after living here for a year and a half I found out that I really had no idea. Sure beaches are beautiful, fresh seafood, ...
Hi and welcome to the forum al.While we are all different as well as living in various locations around PH. I have always found the locals where we live and our travels to be very different to what you say to the point off being over polite and ... Read More
Typhoons and the aftermath. by bigpearl
Well 4 years ago we were hit by a cat 3 typhoon, we thought that was a disaster blowing some of the roof off, uprooting trees, no power for days etc.Last Friday morning at 2:30 am we were both up and alert and then the winds hit from the east, nasty ...
Thanks Cheryl, appreciate your thoughts and aside from roof and widow leaks it was all the fruit trees and gardens that took the brunt, flattened.The locals face much more damage but sounds like no loss of life in our district just the big clean up ... Read More
Typhoons and the aftermath. by bigpearl
Well 4 years ago we were hit by a cat 3 typhoon, we thought that was a disaster blowing some of the roof off, uprooting trees, no power for days etc.Last Friday morning at 2:30 am we were both up and alert and then the winds hit from the east, nasty ...
Thanks P1. We are lucky/fortunate building a solid home, own water supply, going off grid etc. Our Caretaker Shamar just arrived home with another Guy that worked here through our construction and the sad stories they related with what they ... Read More
Typhoons and the aftermath.
Well 4 years ago we were hit by a cat 3 typhoon, we thought that was a disaster blowing some of the roof off, uprooting trees, no power for days etc.Last Friday morning at 2:30 am we were both up and alert and then the winds hit from the east, nasty ... Read More
lifting of BLACKLIST....does it lift after 5years or never...? by dreamstolive
hello there and thanks for looking and replying if you know of ANY information that will help... i have been to the phils many times and last time i went to enter,found i was on the blacklist. it was for swearing in front of an immigration officer ...
Perhaps and only a suggestion for newbies is to read this thread in its entirety and all your questions will be answered.More fool some for arguing with people in power here, usually doesn't end well and the greatest respect is required even if you ... Read More
Moving to Phillipines end of Aug. 2025 by islandmike669
Hello Community ! I'll be moving soon to Manila initially and I'd love to connect with expats for tips, business and social networking. Please reach out and look forward to being a part of group ! Thanks...
Hi again island mike. Question, have you ever been to the Philippines? It might look small but there is plenty to see and do, You need to travel and taste the sites and flavours, the cultures and all the foibles here. For some it's an acquired taste ... Read More
Health Care in The Philippines by Cherryann01
Chad Foster recently put out a video on this subject where he interviewed an American guy with a Health Care background and it is the most comprehensive and detailed video I have ever seen on this subject and is well worth a watch. He goes into ...
Hi Alberta, Yes It works fine on Aidans post and I have seen it before and very cute.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Health Care in The Philippines by Cherryann01
Chad Foster recently put out a video on this subject where he interviewed an American guy with a Health Care background and it is the most comprehensive and detailed video I have ever seen on this subject and is well worth a watch. He goes into ...
@AlbertaDonutsHey Don, for some reason I couldn't open the Link, would love to have a Captain Cook at it.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Moving to Phillipines end of Aug. 2025 by islandmike669
Hello Community ! I'll be moving soon to Manila initially and I'd love to connect with expats for tips, business and social networking. Please reach out and look forward to being a part of group ! Thanks...
Hi and welcome to the forum islandmike669.Not a Manila type person myself so perhaps you could suggest if you have any destinations in mind for settling/visiting in the future so folks here know your plans and if they can help.Good luck with the ... Read More
Road safety in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in the Philippines as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in the ...
LOL Cherry. Here San Juan just down the road is Friday, Saturday and the proverbial Sunday drivers,,,,,, We do all our sh1t on the other 4 days to miss the rubber necks from Manila and other locales,,,,, wonder at times how they made the 6 hour ... Read More
Road safety in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in the Philippines as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in the ...
Sorry to burst your bubble Cherry but this is the Philippines and while laws exist are generally enforced with a bribe,,,,,, golly take look at the Jeepney's belching copious amounts of soot and crap into the atmosphere, How do they get through the ... Read More
Road safety in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in the Philippines as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in the ...
Bob? This is the Philippines and a Philippines expat site, Not Las Vegas.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Road safety in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in the Philippines as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in the ...
Pedestrian crossing, 90% of drivers/riders don't stop or can't see them but unlike other counties that have warning signs none here, just a bit of paint on the road.Civilians waiting for the Jeepney or tricycle standing on a pedestrian crossing is ... Read More