Daniel
@Uniden
Canadian looking for information about Philippines
Forum posts
14
About me
Canadian, Married
Lives in MoalBoal
Speaks English
Registration: 17 March 2012
Activity
Get a driver's license in the Philippines as a foreigner by chesspsps
Hi guys, I'm a 23 y.o. French and I'd like to get a driver's license just in case... but in France, it's really expensive and it takes forever to get it, same in Japan, so I'm thinking about getting one in the Philippines, ...
Cost me just under 2000 pesos for everything. I think it's worth it, the fine for driving without DL here is 3000 peso. A foreigner friend on a visitor visa, said he rather drive with his home country DL, said if he gets caught, they don't ... Read More
Get a driver's license in the Philippines as a foreigner by chesspsps
Hi guys, I'm a 23 y.o. French and I'd like to get a driver's license just in case... but in France, it's really expensive and it takes forever to get it, same in Japan, so I'm thinking about getting one in the Philippines, ...
I went to CarCar, the man behind d the desk said I needed a ACR card, which I know I don't need. So I went to the LTO at SM Seaside. The only thing they wanted was a copy of our marriage license, because I'm here on the Balikbayan ... Read More
Get a driver's license in the Philippines as a foreigner by chesspsps
Hi guys, I'm a 23 y.o. French and I'd like to get a driver's license just in case... but in France, it's really expensive and it takes forever to get it, same in Japan, so I'm thinking about getting one in the Philippines, ...
I'll be going in to LTO next week to get my Driver's licenses, I am here on the Balikbayan privilege, and I have all the required paperwork done. I'll inform you of how it went when all is done. Read More
Electricity Costs at Manansala Rockwell by Akhil88
Hi everyone, I am considering to move to Manansala Rockwell from BGC. About to rent a 1BR 64aqm apartment. I have heard reports that the electricity costs are comparatively expensive (as compared to even BGC; Serendra and Bellagio). Wanted to find ...
Where I am it's about 12 pesos/kwh Read More
Get a driver's license in the Philippines as a foreigner by chesspsps
Hi guys, I'm a 23 y.o. French and I'd like to get a driver's license just in case... but in France, it's really expensive and it takes forever to get it, same in Japan, so I'm thinking about getting one in the Philippines, ...
Anyone know where the LTO office is in Cebu City? Read More
Advice, where to go, what not to do. by Woodentop
Hi, I'm Kevin, I'm new to.here. I've just semi retired this after working for many years in the UK aerospace industry. I currently live in central France, and I am hoping to spend my winters a long way from here! I have had 5 trips to ...
Hi, I'm Kevin, I'm new to.here. I've just semi retired this after working for many years in the UK aerospace industry. I currently live in central France, and I am hoping to spend my winters a long way from here! I have had 5 trips to ... Read More
What’s involved in Importing building materials to Cebu by MovinToCebu
What is involved in shipping building materials (such as impact resistant windows) to Cebu to be installed in a home I’m going to have built? What is the customs cost and how hard is it to do? Thanks
Since the topic is about shipping stuff to th PH, I wonder what you all think about shipping all your furniture and stuff. I was talking to a guy who has been in the Philippines three times, just for two weeks the 1st two times, 3 wks just this last ... Read More
What’s involved in Importing building materials to Cebu by MovinToCebu
What is involved in shipping building materials (such as impact resistant windows) to Cebu to be installed in a home I’m going to have built? What is the customs cost and how hard is it to do? Thanks
Who's going to be installing these windows? If you are building in the Province, the carpenters do things way different then we to in the west. I gave up on trying to build like we do here, and just let them do it they way they have been doing ... Read More
Where do Canadian expats live in the Philippines? by GuestPoster144846
I am a Canadian approaching retirement. My girlfriend is from the Philippines, living just outside Manila. I've visited her twice, and she has visited me in Canada twice. I'm going back in April and we are planning a short trip to ...
Check these sites out, http://lifebeyondthesea.com/ or http://myphilippinedreams.com/ They're a couple of guys that have been there a few years now. They're not Canadian, but they give you a good idea what it is like there. Me and the wife ... Read More
Where do Canadian expats live in the Philippines? by GuestPoster144846
I am a Canadian approaching retirement. My girlfriend is from the Philippines, living just outside Manila. I've visited her twice, and she has visited me in Canada twice. I'm going back in April and we are planning a short trip to ...
I was wondering the same thing. How did you manage to get your girlfriend over here for a visit? Read More
Retirement in sindangan Zamboanga Philippines by Peter.levica
I'm considering retirement in Sandangan Zamboanga Phillippines primarily for the cost of living and possible marriage to a local. What is the risk of getting my butt shot of in this area. I'm a military veteran and am well versed in hand to ...
Ditto to all the above, stay away from Zamboanga. My wife has family there and they advise me and my wife not to visit there, way to dangerous there for a white guy. Read More
Hello from BC Canada
Hey there, New member here hoping to network with fellow Canadians that are living in Cebu now or are planning to in the future. Read More