

World be Free
American expat in the Philippines
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Lives in Makati City
Registration: 19 November 2010
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importing a car in the Philippines by werner1
Dear members, I'm planning to import a car in the Philippines. Actualy this is not a normal car but a car what is used for the transportation of invalid people,it contains a special lift for wheelchairs. Can anybody tell me if i can get a lower ...

i have a jeep Wrangler i paid P60,000 i work on it myself i replaced the motor with a larger turbo diesel, and have custom wheels and a lift kit i can go just about any ware, if you can afford a Mercedes or BMW who cares what it cost ... Read More


importing a car in the Philippines by werner1
Dear members, I'm planning to import a car in the Philippines. Actualy this is not a normal car but a car what is used for the transportation of invalid people,it contains a special lift for wheelchairs. Can anybody tell me if i can get a lower ...

You can buy a good used car that is reasonably priced. Just stay away from the Euro models. A used Toy, Honda, Mits or Isuzu are all priced ok. Not sure where you are looking.Good advice. The European cars are ridiculously priced cause of the tax. ... Read More


importing a car in the Philippines by werner1
Dear members, I'm planning to import a car in the Philippines. Actualy this is not a normal car but a car what is used for the transportation of invalid people,it contains a special lift for wheelchairs. Can anybody tell me if i can get a lower ...

I think the only way to avoid extremely high import taxes (they may ask up to 100 % on vehicles, I heard incredible stories...)is to dissabsemble in Belgium and then import as 'car parts' This is a common practice in Philippines for e.g. the suzuki ... Read More


Two little American Girls by Chimes4KD
Hello, to all! :) My husband I want to move to the Philippines. We have no Filipino ties to the people or country. My concern comes from what I've seen and heard about safety for Americans. I'm more concerned about the safety of our ...

I don't want to sound negative but I will be blunt and tell you like it is. Because you have kids that will stick out like sore thumbs, I suggest you stay in Makati as far as safety is concern. The general rule of thumb is, if your fair or light ... Read More


start my own business in Philippine by alexwi
i want to move and start my own business in Philippine, what i need like paper?

Hi All previous blogger are correct in their info for starting business, what I want to say is just how difficult business is in Naga and I think all Phillipines. My wife & I run a Cleaning Chemical Business suppling direct to end user businesses so ... Read More


4th of July by funkydelicguy
Happy Independence Day to all our American friends! :) "Hope is a belief in a positive ...

Thanks Funkydelicguy! Happy Fourth of July to All Americans in the Philippines!:) Some pics from last week in DC! Iwo Jima Memorial or The Marine Corps War ... Read More


going up to Tagatay by dhnindc
I am thinking of going up to Tagatay, but dont know the way. Then up north somewhere, maybe subic freeport. Anyone care to be a tour guide? Don

Thanks for the write-up. Should put a sticky on it. For option 1, how long does it take to drive up? Do we still need to leave at 5am? Also, I have a motoycle as well. Is it ok to ride it up? DonFor option 1 I guess you're coming from Makati and ... Read More


going up to Tagatay by dhnindc
I am thinking of going up to Tagatay, but dont know the way. Then up north somewhere, maybe subic freeport. Anyone care to be a tour guide? Don

I am thinking of going up to Tagatay, but dont know the way. Then up north somewhere, maybe subic freeport. Anyone care to be a tour guide? DonHi fellas, Sorry Owenlck, IÂ’ll hijack your thread a bit to help out dhnindc. Tagaytay weather is so ... Read More


Best places to live in philippines by Victoria99
Hello, Young mum of 2 and expecting the 3rd in a few months is relocating to the philippines. Neither I nor my husband had been there and so we don't really know what to expect. We're used to certain standard of life here with the kids in Paris ...

World be Free, I do NOT have to ask any apology from anybody specially to you.Thanks Female_expat, Bravo! I agree with you. You donÂ’t have to ask any apology from anybody specially me. Wow, at least we agree on something. The moderator wants us to ... Read More


Best places to live in philippines by Victoria99
Hello, Young mum of 2 and expecting the 3rd in a few months is relocating to the philippines. Neither I nor my husband had been there and so we don't really know what to expect. We're used to certain standard of life here with the kids in Paris ...

Female_expat, I will forgive you for what you said about Americans if you apologize and admit that you were wrong in the OP's discussion and that you are sorry for being an internet bully. I will forgive you for making these statements about ... Read More


Best places to live in philippines by Victoria99
Hello, Young mum of 2 and expecting the 3rd in a few months is relocating to the philippines. Neither I nor my husband had been there and so we don't really know what to expect. We're used to certain standard of life here with the kids in Paris ...

Female_expat, Please shut the hell up and read the post from the OP! If you really cared about helping her, you would read her entire post. These are your exact words and shows how clueless you are in posting. And......ah NO, I'm not changing ... Read More


Best places to live in philippines by Victoria99
Hello, Young mum of 2 and expecting the 3rd in a few months is relocating to the philippines. Neither I nor my husband had been there and so we don't really know what to expect. We're used to certain standard of life here with the kids in Paris ...

Moderators, please allow me to respond to her erroneous statements that’s filling this forum. Female_expat, I t seems that I might have touch a sensitive nerve. Not once did I attack you on your previous post. Did you notice the word “please” and ... Read More


Best places to live in philippines by Victoria99
Hello, Young mum of 2 and expecting the 3rd in a few months is relocating to the philippines. Neither I nor my husband had been there and so we don't really know what to expect. We're used to certain standard of life here with the kids in Paris ...

Victoria99, Accommodation I don't think $2K (or Php 84K) is enough for a family of 4.... That's just your monthly rent for a 2BR condo (with maid's quarter), 3BR condo expect to pay in the range of $3000 to $4000 a month. School The ... Read More


The Philippines- Views from a woman's standpoint? by Kimimela
So, I've been reading this forum for some time, and had gotten quite excited about possibly settling there. Until, I spoke to another woman on the forum. Now, the forum is absolutely dripping with glowing testimonials from males about how perfect ...

Kimimela, There's a few retirement community somewhere in Luzon, I think that's in Subic Bay Free Zone, the former US bases and nearby community. There are clinics/hospitals that accepts Medicare card (I assume you have that if you are retired). A ... Read More


Another European killed in Philippines, Negros island this time.. by meduso99
Here is the write up... dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1309748/Briton-64-gunned-wife-near-Philippines-beach-owned I will be living on negros and think that you have to change your routine up often to keep people from knowing your routines. ...

Hi I have spent a lot of time in the Philippines and not once ever felt uneasy. Like I say to my friends you have got more chance of getting hurt or worse walking round the elephant and castle in london on a fri night than ever getting any trouble ... Read More