bigpearl
Australian expat in the Philippines
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About me
Australian
Lives in Bacnotan
Speaks english
Registration: 27 January 2018
Activity
The Philippines and Taiwan by PalawOne
`Ahh, for expats and tourism etc, not sure this is a great idea?"PH eyes military ties with Taiwan"By Franco Jose C. Baro帽a May 1, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/01/news/ph-eyes-military-ties-with-taiwan/2102231THE Philippines is ...
Thanks Bob, I never knew you held me in such high regard.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Taxes for expats in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in the Philippines, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your ...
Welcome to the forum James Hartland, enjoy.I would agree with danfinn, tax aligned affiliations with other countries or tax treaties means no double dipping.We spend at least P 1.5 to 2 M pesos every year here in PH. and simply look at the VAT, well ... Read More
The Philippines and Taiwan by PalawOne
`Ahh, for expats and tourism etc, not sure this is a great idea?"PH eyes military ties with Taiwan"By Franco Jose C. Baro帽a May 1, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/01/news/ph-eyes-military-ties-with-taiwan/2102231THE Philippines is ...
Maybe I should try your Kool aid Bob, I'm sure it's a lot cheaper than JD.While Australia is a small trading partner with the US I and OMO can see it getting a lot smaller the same with many countries diversifying to other stable markets, Bob it's ... Read More
The Philippines and Taiwan by PalawOne
`Ahh, for expats and tourism etc, not sure this is a great idea?"PH eyes military ties with Taiwan"By Franco Jose C. Baro帽a May 1, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/01/news/ph-eyes-military-ties-with-taiwan/2102231THE Philippines is ...
As many say IGNORE big time.Cheers, Steve. Read More
The Philippines and Taiwan by PalawOne
`Ahh, for expats and tourism etc, not sure this is a great idea?"PH eyes military ties with Taiwan"By Franco Jose C. Baro帽a May 1, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/01/news/ph-eyes-military-ties-with-taiwan/2102231THE Philippines is ...
@danfinnAnkle biters? While I appreciate the complement if only true would question how you raised your children? Force? Coercion or a simple slap?Sure I am an outsider to the goings on in the US but it's plastered world wide on different media ... Read More
The Philippines and Taiwan by PalawOne
`Ahh, for expats and tourism etc, not sure this is a great idea?"PH eyes military ties with Taiwan"By Franco Jose C. Baro帽a May 1, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/01/news/ph-eyes-military-ties-with-taiwan/2102231THE Philippines is ...
And on the news Findlay, all channels, all countries and simple whims like a child, no consulting the senate nor thought with an actual policy and throwing the world into uncharted territory. It's going to hurt. Think it already is.OMO.Cheers, Steve. Read More
The Philippines and Taiwan by PalawOne
`Ahh, for expats and tourism etc, not sure this is a great idea?"PH eyes military ties with Taiwan"By Franco Jose C. Baro帽a May 1, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/01/news/ph-eyes-military-ties-with-taiwan/2102231THE Philippines is ...
@bizwizardThe opinions are relative to the topic by members with different views. I have to agree with danfinn as to the US sticking missiles in countries next to China when who had the hissy fit when Russia wanted to stick missiles in Cuba?I see ... Read More
Metromart Shopping by Enzyte Bob
During the pandemic I ordered groceries through Metromart for home delivery. They represent over 100 different stores. They also represent S&R.Earlier this week I placed the order from S&RS directly and had to prepay. I used a charge card ...
Main thing is you are happy Bob.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Metromart Shopping by Enzyte Bob
During the pandemic I ordered groceries through Metromart for home delivery. They represent over 100 different stores. They also represent S&R.Earlier this week I placed the order from S&RS directly and had to prepay. I used a charge card ...
Nice rant Bob but I see you are stuck with what you know and won't explore what is available here and most likely cheaper. Paper towels and bum fodder we buy the local crap (pardon the pun) and flushes fine, cleans the derriere the same as the ... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@rainedWelcome to the forum, spend the time to read, ask questions and contribute.Cheers, Steve. Read More
Metromart Shopping by Enzyte Bob
During the pandemic I ordered groceries through Metromart for home delivery. They represent over 100 different stores. They also represent S&R.Earlier this week I placed the order from S&RS directly and had to prepay. I used a charge card ...
Choice I suppose Bob and if you are that adamant you want those products go for it. I simply adapted to local products, after 6 years? I'm still alive and happy with local availability but still miss a good meat or seafood pie and decent steak but ... Read More
Property for Sale or Rent by Cherryann01
Why is it that every company in the Philippines I find advertising property for rent or sale cannot seem to post decent pictures of the property. Many properties advertised seem to only show a few pictures and most of these do not seem to show ...
While off topic I suppose given the length of time one lives in 20 year old undies they could be considered realestate, at least for the owner.Cheers, Steve. Read More
The Philippines, a welcoming destination to expats? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in the Philippines, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to ...
Thanks P1, sort of informative from a bot and I see a lot of the footage/video has nothing to do with the Philippines, Italy, Holland, Greece, South America and the list goes on. Anyone well travelled will see the flaws in what is supposed to be the ... Read More
Property for Sale or Rent by Cherryann01
Why is it that every company in the Philippines I find advertising property for rent or sale cannot seem to post decent pictures of the property. Many properties advertised seem to only show a few pictures and most of these do not seem to show ...
LOL Cherry, undies aside as well as bias views, back on topic.Rental property or properties for sale are not marketed here like western countries and there is a very slack approach to managing what is trying to be sold/rented and often to the ... Read More
Property for Sale or Rent by Cherryann01
Why is it that every company in the Philippines I find advertising property for rent or sale cannot seem to post decent pictures of the property. Many properties advertised seem to only show a few pictures and most of these do not seem to show ...
Bob.Don't forget the extreme one eyed opinions being bandied about.OMO.Cheers, Steve. Read More