davaobound
Australian looking for information about Philippines
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Wife sending all her money home not contributing expenses by Jonny2840
Hello my name is Jon. I live in Vancouver BC Canada. I recently married a filipina and we are working towards sponsorship for her here to get her pr. Before we got married we both agreed we would share expenses and costs for pr applications and ...
I previously was married in the Philippines and divorced her whilst i was in Australia and she was in the Philippines. Good news is i remarried another Filipino so there are good ones Read More
Balikbayan Boxes by GoDees
Hello everyone I am interested in finding out about sending balikbayan boxes to Ph., specifically from Melbourne to Cebu. Has anyone had any experience with these, who to use, who to avoid ? Where do you get the boxes ? Does each company have ...
My wife said the company names are Forex, LBC and Will Cargo and she said it would be around $120 from Melb to Cebu Read More
Balikbayan Boxes by GoDees
Hello everyone I am interested in finding out about sending balikbayan boxes to Ph., specifically from Melbourne to Cebu. Has anyone had any experience with these, who to use, who to avoid ? Where do you get the boxes ? Does each company have ...
Hi Go Dees I am in Brisbane and the cost is relevant to where you are located and to where you send the box. We pay from Bris to Davao about $150 and $15 for the box. i have used several different companies and have never lost anything including ... Read More
Wife sending all her money home not contributing expenses by Jonny2840
Hello my name is Jon. I live in Vancouver BC Canada. I recently married a filipina and we are working towards sponsorship for her here to get her pr. Before we got married we both agreed we would share expenses and costs for pr applications and ...
Hi Jonny Agree with the above cut your loses and divorce. Though remember there is also a lot of decent Filipinos that are genuine and who do work and contribute to your joint costs. Cancel the PR Visa as soon as possible before she claims ... Read More
Cost of living 2019 in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
We initially looked at Davao City and a lot of the land there was around 8,000 PHP per square metre that is why we chose Tagum. There was cheaper farm land around Tagum out of the town with no electricity for 800 PHP sqm. Please note i was not to be ... Read More
Cost of living 2019 in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, As we usually do each year, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...
My wife just bought a 514 sqm block of land for 1,028,000 PHP (approx$27,00 Aust.) in Tagum city (2 hours out of Davao), 6 minutes from the centre of the city. Read More
Need advice on a girl im dating by Sal19952
Hey everyone. Sorry this will be quite long I’m a 23 year old guy and met this 21 year old filipina on a sex cam site and started to talking to her. I didn’t ever have a private show with her(even though she offered many times) as I ...
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Need advice on a girl im dating by Sal19952
Hey everyone. Sorry this will be quite long I’m a 23 year old guy and met this 21 year old filipina on a sex cam site and started to talking to her. I didn’t ever have a private show with her(even though she offered many times) as I ...
Sal I have spent much time in Ph over the last 15 years and i know things can go real bad very quick even with nice girls which this girl is not. Bottom line you sound like you can not afford a Filipino girlfriend/wife taking into consideration visa ... Read More
Newbie here by sentinent
Hello to everyone. I am a retired guy from England. I have a lot of experience of life in Manila but am now seeking to settle down in Davao if I can find my feet there. I am looking to eventually rent a condo long term and would be grateful for ...
HI Sentinent I have just returned from Davao to Australia, and regularly travel to Davao as my wife is from a province near by. I can not offer a budget place to stay but Red Nights Garden Address: 88 8th St, Guadalupe Village, Davao City, 8000 ... Read More
The nightlife scene in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, Having access to a good nightlife scene can be a determining factor for many expats upon choosing their next destination. Tell us more about the nightlife in the Philippines. In the Philippines, what is the nighlife culture like: is it ...
Depends on your version of night life, i have been a regular visitor to the Philippines for over 15 years. The last 8 years to Davao city, i am not chasing girls as i am married but there is many places to go for entertainment. Live bands, shows ... Read More
safest way to send $$ from Aust. to Davao by davaobound
Hi Can someone advise the cheapest and safest way to have a regular monthly money transfer from Australia to Davao. AUD $1,600
thanks for the ideas, now i will start investigating Read More
safest way to send $$ from Aust. to Davao
Hi Can someone advise the cheapest and safest way to have a regular monthly money transfer from Australia to Davao. AUD $1,600 Read More
Areas to live Davao by Buzzardman
My condo lease in Cebu runs out soon and I have to consider where to look next. I have long thought Davao might be a place to consider, so will be visiting to check it out. I need some information on where are the best parts in Davao and the region ...
I bought a house and lot in subdivision Apo Highlands about 25 minutes to Davo city hall for $51,000 AUD of a plan and the subdivision has a 24 hr guard, pool and function hall. The place had cheaper options just type in Apo Highlands subdivision ... Read More