afparra
Cuban looking for information about Philippines
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About me
Cuban
Lives in Angeles City, Central Luzon
Speaks English and Spanish
Registration: 28 September 2017
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Medicare in the Philippines by Tsmslf
To those of you who may know this, my apologies but, for those expat seniors who didn't know it, St. Luke's Hospital in Manila TAKES MEDICARE AND SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE!! I just discovered this on St. Luke's site. You need an ...
Hobbit112, Thanks for that information about Tricare. I'm retired military and looking to retired, for good, in PI. I will call Tricare and ask about there coverage there. I had no idea that I could use Tricare in PI, thanks for mentioned it. Read More
Looking for friends by davross
Hi Everyone, I moved from Australia to Cagayan de Oro in 2010. I live with my Filipino wife , her 2 children, and her mother in our house in Nazareth. I am a young 75 and would love to make some new friends to invite to our house or to meet ...
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Looking for friends by davross
Hi Everyone, I moved from Australia to Cagayan de Oro in 2010. I live with my Filipino wife , her 2 children, and her mother in our house in Nazareth. I am a young 75 and would love to make some new friends to invite to our house or to meet ...
This might be dumb but, how do you send a private message on this forum? Read More
Why do expats continue to move, live, and retire in the Philippines? by Nielsen Flute
This country has so many strikes against it that no sane person should negotiate with. Let's begin. Low quality of life and high costs. Even in Cebu now for a small studio rent is 25k for a cramped space with no internet / cable. Value for ...
I just don't understand all the negative stuff here, you are not in your country, if you don't like it, leave. It's that simple!!! Read More
Sense of humour in the Philippines by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Should we set out to explore Filipino聮s culture through its sense of humour? Indeed, if one is planning to settle in the country, it is best to understand the cultural codes governing humour in order to avoid any faux-pas. What ...
Great point Greyone48!! Read More
Is there anywhere in this entire country that offers peace and quiet? by GuestPoster2704
[Preface: Sorry guys if this post belongs in another section, but it isn't just about moving or housing, it is about seeking shared experiences and finding solutions to this issue, while asking anyone who may know the answer to the main question ...
zincity, Can you tell me the name of the subdivision in Pangasinan? Read More
Background check of Philippine fiance is she scamming me by Gman4u
I met a woman on Facebook 8 months ago many conversations. How can I find out if I am being scammed.
Thanks drvolvo, I'll take a look. Read More
Background check of Philippine fiance is she scamming me by Gman4u
I met a woman on Facebook 8 months ago many conversations. How can I find out if I am being scammed.
drvolvo You wrote "Always good to get a background check and surveillance if you can afford it" I agree. I will like to do just that but, I'm having difficulty finding a PI that could do that for me. The woman leaves in the ... Read More
Need advice on Private Investigator in Phil by Freshair2019
Hi All Newbie here, from States been to Phil on and off for several years. hope someone with actual experience can help me, finding a private investigator seems to not be so trivial a thing, as companies can be a complete ripoff or worse. I have ...
USMC, First, hello fellow Marine. Any chance you can supply a link to his website? I did a google search and could not find it. Read More
Retired Navy Senior Chief - Where To Live by SHAWN_MEREDITH
Hello everyone - I'm Shawn, 47 years old, living in Vancouver, Washington (originally from Southern California). I'm in a bit of a dilemma, I've been to the Philippines several times, I usually take my trips to Siargao Island to surf, ...
Wayne, Thanks for the link. Read More
Retired Navy Senior Chief - Where To Live by SHAWN_MEREDITH
Hello everyone - I'm Shawn, 47 years old, living in Vancouver, Washington (originally from Southern California). I'm in a bit of a dilemma, I've been to the Philippines several times, I usually take my trips to Siargao Island to surf, ...
Awesome, thanks. Read More
Retired Navy Senior Chief - Where To Live by SHAWN_MEREDITH
Hello everyone - I'm Shawn, 47 years old, living in Vancouver, Washington (originally from Southern California). I'm in a bit of a dilemma, I've been to the Philippines several times, I usually take my trips to Siargao Island to surf, ...
Wayne, I will be very grateful if you could send that link to me as well. I will be going to the Philippines in April I will love to take a look then Read More
entrance fee by GuestPoster634
ive read in a couple places that you must pay an entrance fee to enter the country and it must be paid in Peso's. how much is the entrance fee?
I have flown in and out Clark a few times, stay a few days or a couple of weeks and I have always paid a fee leaving, even when I flew to Boracay. Going international (again, out of Clark) I paid 600 pesos, going to Boracay I believe it was a 150 ... Read More
decent hotel in Angeles by GuestPoster634
i am working on making a trip to the Angeles area and would like to know what hotel would be best to stay in on limited budget.
Go to Agoda.com Read More
Are Rental condos and apartments really that affordable? by burkhamerk
Good day, Icelandic expat currently living/working in U.S., one year away from retirement. I am well overdue on returning my beautiful wife of 35 years, originally from Cebu, to her home. We have to compromise because I cannot handle the heat and ...
I'm not sure about looking like a ghost town, I just got back from there this Tuesday after spending about 5 days there and did not look like a ghost town to me. There were nights that were slower than other but, there was always something ... Read More