Jackson4
American looking for information about Philippines
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About me
American
Lives in Province of Cebu, Central Visa
Speaks English, Tagalog
Registration: 21 July 2018
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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, ...
Welcome to the forum al.I recall a colleague who moved from Sweden to the US about 30+ years ago. He complained how better and comfortable it is in Sweden and 'wot da h3ll Americans are thinking'. So I asked him why he's still here. I guess people ... 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 ...
Take into consideration Philippine population just started enjoying car ownership very recently while USA had this since the 60's. So maturity of drivers in the Philippines is still at infancy. It is amazing drivers when at BGC become 'proper' then ... 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 ...
Ant traffic altercations, the foreigner is to pay, right or wrong. - @GoDeesI remember this was true in Saudi Arabia when I worked there in the 90s. Not sure if this is true in the Philippines. I thought laws are more fairly applied in 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 ...
A little bit of American style of road rage in the Philippines maybe would get drivers to change their ways. - @Enzyte Bob Phew phew phew 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...
Welcome to the forum islandmike669.This forum is a good place to start getting info help you navigate around the customs/traditions/behaviors you'll encounter in the Philippines. Keep an open mind and all the best to your move. Read More
The Philippines, a welcoming destination to expats? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in the Philippines, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to ...
Just like anywhere else in the world there different social classes in the Philippines. The perception of 'welcoming' to the Philippines greatly depends who you are interacting with and your relationship with the locals around you. If I were a ... 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 ...
4 wheeler guy won the court case. Maybe a dash cam is a good idea here. - @danfinnI hope there is judgement for the 2-wheeler to pay the court and lawyer fees of the 4-wheeler. 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 ...
Been chatting with Grab drivers whenever I use Grab Car in the Philippines. They said that any collision between scooters/motorcycles (aka two-wheels) and any 4-wheeled vehicles, it will always be the fault on the 4-wheeled vehicle. Sounds very ... 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 ...
Are there specific times of day, weather conditions, or seasons that make driving more dangerous? When scooters are around. Read More
NAIA T3 Grab Service booking desk incompetency by Jackson4
I had been a fan of Grab while in the Philippines. I arrived Manila yesterday morning. I tried to book Grab using my cellphone app but Grab app required update. Since internet speed is so slow, I was unable to update the app. I went to the Grab ...
Before I left for Manila, my wife asked me to bring canned food (corned beef, meatloaf) and other grocery items to send to her parents just outside Metro Manila. I convinced her I would buy these stuff from SaveMore or Puregold and send it by Grab ... Read More
Basic Healthcare Manila by Jackson4
I arrived in Manila July 5. After a week of not sleeping very well, I got some really sore (painful) throat, some cough/cold and headache. Today's Monday and I will fly back to the US Thursday. Not good. I went to UST Hospital and was seen by a ...
and of course horrible food. Cheers, Steve. - @bigpearlThat's the hospital's way to motivate you to get better quickly so you don't have to deal with their food. 🤣 Read More
Basic Healthcare Manila
I arrived in Manila July 5. After a week of not sleeping very well, I got some really sore (painful) throat, some cough/cold and headache. Today's Monday and I will fly back to the US Thursday. Not good. I went to UST Hospital and was seen by a ... Read More
China sees surge in inbound tourism and sales of duty-free goods by PalawOne
`China sees surge in sales of duty-free goods amid inbound tourism boomChina has expanded a scheme allowing foreign tourists to claim tax refunds on a range of purchases, as it strives to attract more ...
I commissioned a manufacturing plant near Badaling near the Great Wall and Beijing in the mid 90s. I visited both the palaces in Beijing and the summer palace. I was amazed both palaces had multiple concubine houses. That's tough. The emperor has to ... Read More
NAIA T3 Grab Service booking desk incompetency by Jackson4
I had been a fan of Grab while in the Philippines. I arrived Manila yesterday morning. I tried to book Grab using my cellphone app but Grab app required update. Since internet speed is so slow, I was unable to update the app. I went to the Grab ...
I got my Grab app updated once I got to my apartelle in the city. I am now able to book my rides. About 6:30-ish yesterday evening I walked about 1.5 km to SM Hypermart and Watsons. After I got what I needed the sun was already gone. I decided to ... Read More
Maybe be some bad news for American ex-pats by FindlayMacD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoF1XFROnK4
I love the Australian lamb; the Aussies got that one right. Their beef and diary is great too. That should all be duty free since there is no real {Philippine equivalent. - @danfinn Good to know Australia has great diaries. Any one in ... Read More