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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Wooden ladder by bitmonet
Hallo, I am posting this question on the forum because I no longer have the energy to search the internet for something as simple as where to buy a ladder in Cebu, Philippines, but not necessarily.I am considering buying a ladder in Europe and ...
@bitomentI'm going to waffle on a bit here but I would ask you where can you get trades as follows:Our electrician, nice guy and pretty competent, big build including the old main supply board (existing home) turned to a sub board, new 130 amp ... Read More
Wooden ladder by bitmonet
Hallo, I am posting this question on the forum because I no longer have the energy to search the internet for something as simple as where to buy a ladder in Cebu, Philippines, but not necessarily.I am considering buying a ladder in Europe and ...
Well bitmonet I do hear your pain and frustrations, had plenty myself here.I disagree with your views on labour costs, personally found material as the biggest cost and don't worry we shopped it around.Like you in construction since I was 15 and was ... Read More
Wooden ladder by bitmonet
Hallo, I am posting this question on the forum because I no longer have the energy to search the internet for something as simple as where to buy a ladder in Cebu, Philippines, but not necessarily.I am considering buying a ladder in Europe and ...
@ bitmonetYep contract it out, don't go walking around on ladders. I never saw the method you showed in the clip, my building years long ago the plasterers and some electricians simply used stilts, adjustable to ceiling heights. More recently in the ... Read More
Where can one find long term luxury rental ? by Valeriecastellana
Where are upscale luxury rentals for expat couple expecting to live in Manila or nearby suburb for 2 years as a company employee for husband and wife retired. Rentals available online seem dark without much natural light and rental furniture ...
To the OP.I think you need to get out bit more, when I grew up we let our fingers do the walking in a phone book..... These day the world is at your finger tips with the net. I suppose your ask will depend on your budget but a single search showed ... Read More
Filipino Gang Life by Cherryann01
For any of you who have access and are interested in this subject. i recently watched a programme on the BBC about Filipino Gang Life in Manila with Ashley Cain a former football player and found it very interesting. In the programme he talks to ...
Different to gangs in any other country Cherry? Your thoughts?Cheers, Steve. Read More
Aluminium roll up shutters. by bigpearl
Hope some members can help/offer advice on the topic posted.For a long time I have looked at roll up windows and door shutters and mainly for the crappy weather and typhoons we get here from time to time, new windows and old windows leak like ...
Well the quote is in and @ P 485K for 8 windows and 2 doors,,,,,,, delivery a further P 45K. Then We have to find a credible installer and an electrician, who can guess the cost as well as the availability of decent trades.Think for the odd time we ... Read More
Aluminium roll up shutters. by bigpearl
Hope some members can help/offer advice on the topic posted.For a long time I have looked at roll up windows and door shutters and mainly for the crappy weather and typhoons we get here from time to time, new windows and old windows leak like ...
Thanks vehicross, yes I've looked but can only find the garage roller doors. The aluminium units have a smaller profile and thus a smaller roller hood instead of the large hoods you see everywhere. It was just an ask and I'll continue to scour the ... Read More
Aluminium roll up shutters.
Hope some members can help/offer advice on the topic posted.For a long time I have looked at roll up windows and door shutters and mainly for the crappy weather and typhoons we get here from time to time, new windows and old windows leak like ... Read More
Moral turpitude by Paulamcconville
Hello everyone. I have a few charges on my record one being manufacturing of Marijuana, another petty theft, another criminal damaging and a telecommunications fraud along with a d.u.i. I was in a really bad place during this time and have not been ...
LOL Bob.Regardless as we all know with immigration in the Philippines it's entirely up to the officer that puts you through their system, what they find if they search, politeness of the visitor and whether it's a bad hair day or a knock back the ... Read More
Philippines overall tariff's reduced to 6.3 on exports to USA??? by Enzyte Bob
I saw Youtube videos that claim Marcos has made a deal with Trump administration that will reduces the overall tariffs to 6.3% on Philippine exports.They further claim some countries within the SEA with higher tariffs will move their manufacturing ...
Food fight Bob they can be fun with the right people.Point is that I'm sure Like Phil Lloyd's post that plenty of people see all sorts of tripe online and spread the crap without substantiating the claims and expect people to believe it.All my ... Read More
Philippines overall tariff's reduced to 6.3 on exports to USA??? by Enzyte Bob
I saw Youtube videos that claim Marcos has made a deal with Trump administration that will reduces the overall tariffs to 6.3% on Philippine exports.They further claim some countries within the SEA with higher tariffs will move their manufacturing ...
Bob? Posting unsubstantiated rhetoric is typical while meat pies are delicious and a fact that all that try and have ventured that path have found.The validity of your claims is hypothetical and not backed up with a source so all here can ... Read More
Meat pies and sausage rolls. by bigpearl
Been a little thin on the ground here for 5/6 days with postings/replies.I'll try this. What I desperately miss here is a decent meat pie let alone a sausage roll here in my province of over 800K people, nada. For me I can't even find sausage mince ...
40 odd years of flying I have never seen a meat pie served and penny pinching while can be astute never dictated my choice of travel nor layovers, focus was the destination and the meat pies I never found except the UK, yum.Like you Cherry a 3/4/5 ... Read More
Philippines overall tariff's reduced to 6.3 on exports to USA??? by Enzyte Bob
I saw Youtube videos that claim Marcos has made a deal with Trump administration that will reduces the overall tariffs to 6.3% on Philippine exports.They further claim some countries within the SEA with higher tariffs will move their manufacturing ...
As you are the OP Bob perhaps do us members the curtesy of posting the link to your claims so we can make up our own minds instead of here say. I'm sure most here have not seen these claimed videos.OMO.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Pacific Cross?? by Fish83
What's your thoughts on Pacific Cross health insurance? Thoughts on Michael Onstad? Thank you
Hey Mark.Ours is with Suncorp and I see these days are down to around 4.55%, matters little really but if you are able best to stick it into your superannuation and get around 10% with dividends taxable @ 15% instead of your marginal rate. Look into ... Read More
Australian Immigration Marches by danfinn
Australia learns what MAGA ...
@Moab762What is it about then?Is this a US problem?Australia put a stop to illegal immigration decades ago but you must admit whether legal or illegal you will never put a stop to the white supremacy fools whether a citizen or not, these fools ... Read More