NN3M/DU3
American expat in the Philippines
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Lives in San Manuel, Central Luzon
Registration: 02 June 2023
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SSA Direct Deposit to BDO Questions by NN3M/DU3
Hello fellow PH retirees -- My long-time credit union (since 1983) merged with another outfit some months ago. I've had a couple significant issues with them. (Example, I hadn't gotten my new debit card and the old one was expiring... waiting ...
Hello Bob -- Thank you for your input. Yes, the SS deposit has been made to this same credit union since Day One. And, yes, it gets there a couple days early. I have and use a USAA Visa card. Very familiar with their services, been using them ... Read More
SSA Direct Deposit to BDO Questions
Hello fellow PH retirees -- My long-time credit union (since 1983) merged with another outfit some months ago. I've had a couple significant issues with them. (Example, I hadn't gotten my new debit card and the old one was expiring... waiting ... Read More
Small Apartment Construction by dhmacmu
In preparation for my permanent move to the Philippines (Binongtoan/Culaba, Biliran Leyte), I had my fianc茅 (my long-term girlfriend and my best friend's niece) rent a small apartment for 17000 peso/month which includes utilities. I have not ...
@dhmacmu We spent a lovely year in rural Central Luzon while building our house. A one-bedroom apartment for p4500 / month, no utilities included. The landlord was a kind OFW who had returned home after many years. With his permission, we ... Read More
News sources .. best and worst? by PalawOne
In your opinion ..What are the best and worst sources of news when in the US, the Philippines, or world wide?To whom do we listen? Nobody knows the sources better than locals. So who to seek or avoid? Happy trails
Ref US sources ... I have never imbibed in MSNBC, CBS, ABC, CNN or Fox. All of them offer infotainment, not news. I used to get Reuters daily blast until their Slavery series (aimed at "reparations") a year or so ago. No thank you. AP is in the ... Read More
Hot Water Shower by Bannor
Hello, everyone! What has been your experience with hot water in the shower? I notice many places do not have this amenity. Have you found it necessary for your quality of life, or something you have happily dispensed with?
We have a 10 amp German tankless heater. HOT showers, my wife now loves them. Two years from new, used 2-3x per day, 365 days per year. Faultless.Similarly, we have 4 Aircon units from 1-1/2 HP to 3 HP. At least one of them is on at all times. ... Read More
How to ship belongings from US to Philippines? by robhankins
I am contemplating retirement in the Phils. I am married to a filipina. Does anyone know how best (cheapest) to send personal belongings to the Phils?
@Moon Dog. Lovely shop and yard 馃憤 Read More
SRRV with a criminal record. by h4nc0ck
Hello.I'm 35 year old dane (well half dane/filipino) looking into SRRV classic option. The only problem is that I don't have a clean criminal record.Basically what happened was I flipped a hat off a guy and accidentally hit him. This act of ...
@bigpearl I believe you are right, Steve.The SRRV program was shut down a few years ago because of too many young (35 yo) retirees from a certain country. The upshot was raising the retirement age for everyone to age 50.Stef Read More
SRRV passport by piattepye
Just turned all the paperwork in and they took my passport and were to email me paperwork to show for immigration why I didn't have it, in my email that night well still waiting and tomorrow is a holiday so I was to fly out also after I finished, ...
@danfinn is right. It took about two very uncomfortable months without a passport to get it back. My friend in Cebu had his returned in about three weeks, tho. Those are the only two data points I can give you. However, before I handed over my ... Read More
Evaluating the Philippines as a possible home in retirement by jeremyshulman
My name is Jeremy Shulman. I'm a citizen of the USA, looking into retiring in the Philippines at the end of this year (2024). I need help in evaluating the Philippines as a possible home in retirement. I also need a way of sharing my personal ...
Hello Jeremy -- Only you can evaluate the Philippines, but we can help you if you give us a bit more information. Do you want to want to live in a village with close family ties or a condo in a high-rise? Every dimension (housing cost, social ... Read More
House security by tempcinamdar
I will not be living in a gated community with 24/7 guards on the premises.How do I prevent burglars from taking my "stuff" from my rental home? In Texas when a burglar enters your home you have the legal right to use your Glock. All helpful input ...
If the house is to be vacant for months at a time, consider a family member as a live-in caretaker or hire a caretaker.A fence will help, but not prevent those who are determined.Likewise, dogs.An alternative may be making it an Airbnb rental using ... Read More
What kind of bike would work for me ? by stuleer
Hi, I am an American living in Hong Kong for 26 years. i am married to a filipino.聽We have a house in Cauayan but live in HK. After coming to the Philippines many times I am thinking about getting a motorcycle. I have a big bike in the USA and ...
The CT150 would be a great motor for the kolong-kolong too. Strong bike. Read More
What kind of bike would work for me ? by stuleer
Hi, I am an American living in Hong Kong for 26 years. i am married to a filipino.聽We have a house in Cauayan but live in HK. After coming to the Philippines many times I am thinking about getting a motorcycle. I have a big bike in the USA and ...
So ... this would be a fourth vehicle for us. We drive the Super Grandia for most everything. A kolong-kolong (Honda TMX 125, relaced wheels, extra shock) loaned to the family gets the kids to school and back. Occasional use transferring cement, ... Read More
What kind of bike would work for me ? by stuleer
Hi, I am an American living in Hong Kong for 26 years. i am married to a filipino.聽We have a house in Cauayan but live in HK. After coming to the Philippines many times I am thinking about getting a motorcycle. I have a big bike in the USA and ...
@Moon Dog Cool looking bike. Read More
Water in the Philippines by Col Rootentoot
EDITORIAL 鈥� No Water to DrinkThe Philippine Star January 27th, 2024 (snipped for brevity)https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2024/01/27/2328906/editorial-no-water-drinkThe government is readying measures amid expectations of a strong El ...
@danfinn Exactly, Dan. These are pretty shallow, hand-pumped wells. One by one the pumping was harder and harder, then stopped well by well.After the fields were soaked, the water level returned.--s-- Read More
Water in the Philippines by Col Rootentoot
EDITORIAL 鈥� No Water to DrinkThe Philippine Star January 27th, 2024 (snipped for brevity)https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2024/01/27/2328906/editorial-no-water-drinkThe government is readying measures amid expectations of a strong El ...
Here in the rural areas, jug water is common. This is a very poor area, but even when drinking alak with friends, there is a pitcher of filtered water on the table. 20 piso for 5 gal. 25 piso delivered. We had nine of them delivered today.We use ... Read More