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ken49

Ken Mason

@ken49

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Australian looking for information about Philippines

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47

About me

Australian

Lives in Adelaïde

Speaks English only

Registration: 17 August 2013

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Ken Mason
ken49 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

Organize an º£½ÇÂÒÂ× blog meet-up! by Julien

Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...

Ken Mason

Is there any happening in Davao City with expats meeting Read More

Ken Mason
ken49 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

Organize an º£½ÇÂÒÂ× blog meet-up! by Julien

Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...

Ken Mason

Is anyone organizing one in Davao City? My wife and i would be interested in a meet up of ex pats Read More

Ken Mason
ken49 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

º£½ÇÂÒÂ× blog gatherings in Davao by Julien

Hi all! What about meeting the other Davao º£½ÇÂÒÂ× members in real life? Organizing an º£½ÇÂÒÂ× meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An º£½ÇÂÒÂ× meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...

Ken Mason

My wife and i have now moved here to live and would like to meet other ex pats. I still havent mastered driving on the opposite side of the road. I like this idea Read More

Ken Mason
ken49 replied to a thread
11 years ago
firozbusiness

Philipine Parmanent visa by firozbusiness

Anyone knows Philippine Permanent VISA for Retirement..... :|

Ken Mason

thanks. i will do that when we arrive in the Phil. Read More

Ken Mason
ken49 replied to a thread
11 years ago
firozbusiness

Philipine Parmanent visa by firozbusiness

Anyone knows Philippine Permanent VISA for Retirement..... :|

Ken Mason

When you have the Balikbayan Privilege being married to a Filipina for 12 months does that let you leave and return by your self if you have to return home for any reason and still be covered when you return. Read More

Ken Mason
ken49 replied to a thread
11 years ago
firozbusiness

Philipine Parmanent visa by firozbusiness

Anyone knows Philippine Permanent VISA for Retirement..... :|

Ken Mason

Thanks mate. We really had intended getting the SRRV but you have shown us common sense. Read More

Ken Mason
ken49 replied to a thread
11 years ago
firozbusiness

Philipine Parmanent visa by firozbusiness

Anyone knows Philippine Permanent VISA for Retirement..... :|

Ken Mason

If i was to avail the Balikbayan privilege upon entering the Philippines being married to a Filipina i know i can stay one year. After this time how many days must i leave the Philippines . I really have nothing to lose giving it a try . Can you ... Read More

Ken Mason
ken49 replied to a thread
11 years ago
firozbusiness

Philipine Parmanent visa by firozbusiness

Anyone knows Philippine Permanent VISA for Retirement..... :|

Ken Mason

The once off processing fee of of US$1,400 is no big deal for the SRRV. For us investing US$10,000 in a Bank of their choice is no big deal for 6 months and including proof of my pension. Annual fee of US$360.00 = $30/month which is acceptable. ... Read More

Ken Mason
ken49 replied to a thread
11 years ago
firozbusiness

Philipine Parmanent visa by firozbusiness

Anyone knows Philippine Permanent VISA for Retirement..... :|

Ken Mason

The price you quote are very different to what we were given. We have the SRRV booklet which states for retires $US 10kl with proof of pension which must be over US$1000 per month. I am 65yo. I can scan and email if you wish to see. One of us ... Read More

Ken Mason
ken49 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Julien

Organize an º£½ÇÂÒÂ× blog meet-up! by Julien

Hi all, Should you want to organize a gathering with the other members, in your town, we would be pleased to help :). It is indeed a great way to meet new people, isn't it? If you would like to plan a get-together, do not hesitate to ...

Ken Mason

Is this in Davao City. Too early for my wife and me but interested in the future Read More

Ken Mason
ken49 replied to a thread
11 years ago
firozbusiness

Philipine Parmanent visa by firozbusiness

Anyone knows Philippine Permanent VISA for Retirement..... :|

Ken Mason

You can get either 13A visa or SRRV visa which is for retiries. With the SRRV it will make you deposit US$ 10kl for 6 months if you are a retirie or much more if you arent. Then you dont have to worry about leaving the Phil unless you want to. Read More

Ken Mason
ken49 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Mike Wei

Banks recommended by Mike Wei

What bank would you recommend to have you money in? How do you move your money down to the Phillippines? Also what are the best places to convert your money to the peso?

Ken Mason

your exchange rate is not good as you can get at least 1 peso to AU$1 better through Orbit Remit Read More

Ken Mason
ken49 replied to a thread
11 years ago
aussie pete

Send Money from Australia to Phils by aussie pete

Hi, need advice on sending a significant amount of money to Phils from Australia. What is the best way? by bank or other ??? which is the best bank / other ? in Phils and in Australia to deal with,? best exchange rate? lowest fees ? minimal ...

Ken Mason

Let me know on the day and i will find the exchange rate from Orbit Remit as it varies daily. But it will be lower than any Bank or credit card or any American company. Tex me on 0435214391 and i will get back to you. Work shift work so will have ... Read More

Ken Mason
ken49 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Mike Wei

Banks recommended by Mike Wei

What bank would you recommend to have you money in? How do you move your money down to the Phillippines? Also what are the best places to convert your money to the peso?

Ken Mason

i will be getting my pension put in my AU account and will transfer it for $10 fee at good exchange rates. 3 weeks ago i got AU$1-PHP41.3 using Orbit Remit. To me this seams very good as if it suits me i can then transfer it online every 3 months. Read More

Ken Mason
ken49 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Mike Wei

Banks recommended by Mike Wei

What bank would you recommend to have you money in? How do you move your money down to the Phillippines? Also what are the best places to convert your money to the peso?

Ken Mason

I had the money sent to my nominated account at BPI ,SM branch without trouble so i would reccommend this bank Read More