vehicross100
American expat in the Philippines
Forum posts
161
About me
American
Registration: 07 November 2022
Activity
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 ...
If you have not already, Check FB market place, I seen roll up window/door shutters there but not sure if those are what your interested in. Read More
BI E-services by vehicross100
Finally was able to figure out how to apply, pay and receive my ECC-B via email for a temporary exit without having to visit any BI. Now I only need to produce a hard copy at the immigration gate and good to go.For any 13a holders interested, on the ...
Exactly why I did it online, in the past the staff there seemed to be more focused on there mobiles then assisting customers. Then when they got to it, they acted as if they were looking for any reason to not process an issue. Just my experience, so ... Read More
BI E-services
Finally was able to figure out how to apply, pay and receive my ECC-B via email for a temporary exit without having to visit any BI. Now I only need to produce a hard copy at the immigration gate and good to go.For any 13a holders interested, on the ... Read More
Best 170/200 liter water drum set up? by Moab762
I have a very large standard blue water tank in the dirty kitchen outside my apartment. Fed by well onsite. But want to set up a backup water supply. Which include some 5 liter(?) water jugs. They appear to sell nice ones in various colors on ...
Larger then what your inquiring about, but We Located Food Grade IBC tanks. Fill em up, add a splash of bleach and seal, lasts a couple of years before water needs to be replaced if not used. Then like Bigpearl stated above, Buckets and Dippers work ... Read More
TALK360 (Skype alternative)
So still on the search to replace Skype with something equivalent. Meaning simple and easy.Came across TALK360.Anyone familiar with or use this App ?It鈥檚 Quoting me for p500, I can call USA and get 167 minutes @ p2.98 a minute.3 pesos (6 ... Read More
Google Play Store with foreign Google Accounts by danfinn
I have recently come across some Filipino android apps like TFD The Filipino Doctor and the Chong Hua Hospital (Cebu) patient portal that are available on Play Store but not for "foreign" accounts, apparently. It literally says "app is not available ...
Interesting, I went to my Iphone apple store and TFD is available for downloading on IOS, but when I tried my Son鈥檚 Redmi note 11 in Google play store, the app does not even show up. Changed to my wife鈥檚 account and it showed up and ... Read More
20 ft shipping container Los Angeles to Bohol? by Moab762
I need to ship a vehicle and assorted tools, home goods, personal effects etc. From Los Angeles to Bohol. Cursory search with AI gives me 20ft shipping container prices of $1000-$3500. Never done this before. Need to transport items (vehicle I ...
No experience bringing imported vehicles here, but my experience with Customs and LTO BS in titling and registering tells me that it may not be worth the effort. Getting it here would be the easy part compared to the bureaucracy involved in making ... Read More
Amazon Availability in the Philippines? by swt90alum
I saw there are two Amazon warehouses in the Philippines, but as I understand it, Amazon does not "deliver" to the Philippines...is this true? Also, if Amazon does not deliver to the Philippines...are there any on-line delivery services that do ...
On my US Amazon account I can choose my Philippine address and after searching a product it will only show the ones that ship to Philippines. As member stated above, many items are shipped free here if you spend the $35 + for free shipping. Other ... Read More
Police Clearance from home country by Guzik
I will be moving to the Philippines with my wife in October. At that time, I will be applying for a 13A visa. My question is, if I get the police clearance before I arrive, do I need to get it notarized or authenticated before I arrive in the ...
I brought my Police Report Clearance with me when I moved here, but like others have stated above, for 13a, they did not want it since I had been here for over 6 months when I applied. Just went to NBI and submitted application for clearance. Next ... Read More
World War III anyone by FindlayMacD
Because he is so unpopular Donald Trump thinks that by starting world war 3 the whole of America will unite behind him and he will become popular again, so the crazy bas**rd has just gone and done it.
WWlll ?No, not even Close鈥othing but strikes by both sides. Iran has been poking a stick in the eye of US and Israel for over 20 years, The world knows this. No one will come to Iran鈥檚 aid.They have used and financed Hamas, Hezbollah ... Read More
SSA Direct Deposit to BDO Questions by NN3M/DU3
Hello fellow PH retirees -- My long-time credit union (since 1983) merged with another outfit some months ago. I've had a couple significant issues with them. (Example, I hadn't gotten my new debit card and the old one was expiring... waiting ...
Hmm, so I just created my online account a few months ago. First check received last monthWhen I applied and setup online account I used my philippine address and unaware of the proof of life requirement for 海角乱伦s.Question, I have a US address, Can ... 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 ...
On Shopee,Search 鈥淲ooden Ladder Trestle鈥漇croll down, there are a fewMaybe check on Lazada also鈥lso most of the Wood shops around my area are capable of fabricating one up to customers specs, I would check around close to your ... Read More
Good places to take kids in PH? by Eccles Bluebottle
Hi there, just wondering if anyone has first-hand experience of great places for kids to go to/see/experience in the Philippines? Happy to hear about places in Manila, or anywhere across the archipelago. Will be heading back in July for a ...
@bigpearl Yes, Still going strong, my son just pushed the Bear sled around until he was exhausted. Goal Completed Read More
Good places to take kids in PH? by Eccles Bluebottle
Hi there, just wondering if anyone has first-hand experience of great places for kids to go to/see/experience in the Philippines? Happy to hear about places in Manila, or anywhere across the archipelago. Will be heading back in July for a ...
Just got back from a week in Manila with my 7 year old and his cousins.Many things to do thereBoogie Bounce H20 Ocean ParkH20 BiodomeH20 Water ParkMind MuseumOkada PlayDream PlayGootopiaMoa ice skating Active FunMany more, just do a searchSome can ... Read More
WI-FI calling from the philippines by rained
does wi fi calling work on the philippines?im using samsung right now
@rained It did on my Iphone. Just try it and your question is answered. Read More