dhmacmu
American looking for information about Philippines
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Registration: 09 June 2024
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Balikbayan box checked baggage by jcole4455
Hello all, I鈥檓 looking for someone who has recently traveled from the U. S. to the Philippines and used a Balikbayan box as a checked bag. What size box did you use, and did you have any issues at your departure airlines? Thanks in advance. ...
I looked into this, albeit not in great detail. From what I found the balikbayan box is still subject to each airlines luggage rules. I was limited to 50 lbs x2 bags (economy) or 70 lbs x3 bags (business class). I decided to stuff one large ... Read More
Anyone using Starlink? by Enzyte Bob
This is the third day of outage from Sky. I would like to pull the plug on them.Is anyone using Starlink or some other satellite system? Years ago I switch from PDLT to Sky for being unresponsive.Year by year Sky service has fallen off. Converge is ...
Yes, we have Starlink here in Culaba, Biliran. However signal between US and Philippines when using Facebook video messenger is fair at best. Internet seems ok...I think it may be a bandwidth issue. Read More
Auto Insurance by Larry Fisher
I never buy auto insurance through the dealer. I paid cash for my car. Now I want to find insurance. What's the lowdown ?
I apologize for resurrecting this thread, but I need clarification. I am planning on purchasing a new Toyota Fortuner in Tacloban Leyte in the next 2-3 weeks, and my US-based insurance company does not offer coverage in the Philippines. I believe ... Read More
Shipping my pet by Travelnman59
I'm looking for a reputable company to ship my Jack Russell Terrier to the Philippines. I've contacted 3 companies but haven't received a response. I would appreciate any information. RegardsTravelinmam59
@Travelnman59 You might try Across The Pond Pets, if you have not already. I am currently using them to transport my dog and cat to the Philippines. Read More
Banned For One Week by mugtech
On Cruise Critic I posted on a thread about weather in the Gulf of Mexico. The OP was concerned about the weather on a cruise later this year. Told him the name was gonna change to the Gulf of America, then the weather would improve. ...
I am moving to the Philippines to get away from all the ridiculous political banter, yet here it is. I have resigned myself to the fact that unhappy people have infected all points on the planet. If you don't like what is happening with US ... 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 ...
@vanvalenmikevan Good question. But i plan on getting married and my fianc茅's mom owns the land. I won't own the land, but I will own the house. I am not concerned since I don't believe in divorce. And it really isn't an investment ... 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 ...
@Andy_1963 Thanks! I did think it was pretty expensive, particularly with the limited amenities. But the options are limited near Culaba, Biliran. I absolutely love the area and understand it is ground zero for typhoons. I was willing to pay the ... Read More
Every Man Has a Story by Enzyte Bob
Mark Thornton the host of Every Man Has a Story has passed away. I'm not much into YouTube bloggers, I watched his YT channel several times. From what I gathered he had a stroke and past away in the hospital.So it brings me to these thoughts: 色花堂s ...
They come and go Bob, we see it all the time, a little experience reveals all once the shades are removed. For the critics of offered realities, here are some good points. A happy partner/relationship, a beachfront home for a tenth of the price ... 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 ...
@Jackson4 Ironically, that is exactly what I attempted but the landlord was firm in their position. 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 ...
@danfinn It is not so much an apartment, but much more a seasonal inn. Even so, both my fianc茅 and I thought it was expensive, but I liked the convenience. I think I am better off now with a small brick and mortar structure co-located with ... 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 ...
@danfinn No, no lease involved. That opened me up for future rent increases as well! Read More
Small Apartment Construction
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 ... Read More
Land Prices and Home Construction by dhmacmu
My Filipina fianc茅 and I are planning on marrying this Spring and have decided to build a home. Her mom has roughly a hectare of property near Binongtoan, Culaba Leyte. I asked if my future wife could buy 1500 sq meters from her mother for ...
@Jackson4LOL!!! Read More
Land Prices and Home Construction by dhmacmu
My Filipina fianc茅 and I are planning on marrying this Spring and have decided to build a home. Her mom has roughly a hectare of property near Binongtoan, Culaba Leyte. I asked if my future wife could buy 1500 sq meters from her mother for ...
@pnwcyclist Thanks for the advice! I will certainly be asking all these questions and more. I have been using satellite imagery and Google Maps for street views of the location. Everything so far is checking OK on my list. It is difficult to ... Read More
Land Prices and Home Construction by dhmacmu
My Filipina fianc茅 and I are planning on marrying this Spring and have decided to build a home. Her mom has roughly a hectare of property near Binongtoan, Culaba Leyte. I asked if my future wife could buy 1500 sq meters from her mother for ...
@bigpearlThanks bigpearl. I believe the mother has clean title, but I must look into the subdivision clause. There is power, municipal water, and cell service, although I think internet is a little spotty. But this is not a big deal to me. In ... Read More