Peter Holloway
@petehuk
English expat in the Philippines
Forum posts
19
About me
English
Lives in Cebu
Speaks English
Registration: 19 June 2013
Activity
Repatriating Dead Body Back to Home Country by Cano Manuel
Hi guys. It's terrible news to me that a friend of mine died this week, and I'm coming over to Manila for the repatriation process. But this week is the Holy Week for Christians, and I believe most offices (government) are closed until ...
Has cremation in country been considered - again it would require a direct relative to arrange but it will simplify what is a horribly cumbersome and expensive process Read More
Environmental protection in the Philippines by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in the Philippines? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and ...
Filipinos are totally unconcerned with the environment - they litter (schools don't teach kids to dump their litter in a can) they pollute with open sewers, dirty cars and bikes , they cook on wood - their electric if made using coal - I would ... Read More
Best cities to live in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, It聮s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to the Philippines. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost ...
Cebu City could be OK but it lack of drinking water - no effective garbage collection - Police - appalling traffic - no effective building planning or inspection and very expensive but sub standard medical facilities plus the worlds most expensive ... Read More
Is it crazy to move to Manila with 2 toddlers?? by Nmesqui
Hello everyone! My husbund is considering a great career opportunity in Manila but we are a bit on a fence for the most obvious reasons; it is considered not to be the safest country and natural disasters are quite scary... I would REALLY appreciate ...
You need to visit Manila before making a decision - Life in the Philippines can get very frustrating and there are issues with housing, education and healthcare . A good education is expensive and the standards are very different from the real ... Read More
Going back to his home country as he thinks Cebu is dirty by jasonswits
The school that I'm working for was supposed to have this student from Spain. He flew all the way from his home country only to say Cebu is dirty as it rained last weekend when he arrived. He left Cebu as soon as he got here. Wow! I know Cebu ...
I live in Cebu City and cannot blame the guy for leaving The place is filthy and strewn with trash - because the people drop everything every ware The men urinate all over the place which is disgusting Filipinos are the worst, most unfriendly ... Read More
Moving to the Philippines with kids by Priscilla
Hi, Moving abroad is an adventure for both parents and children: settling overseas is a challenge for each family member. How was the move to the Philippines for your kids? How did they manage to adapt to their new environment? Share ...
The education is terrible - the public schools are a total non starter so be prepared to send to private schools. The private schools standards depend on the cost with the medium cost schools loaded with RI and the stards of Math and other subjects ... Read More
Buying Condo Cebu City by MissionHopeCebu
I plan to move to Cebu City in the next year, so I'm looking at buying a Condo in the city. Any advice on things to look out for when making a real estate purchase in Phil? Or is the process pretty much same as here in USA? I appreciate any ...
Be careful - Filippinos are not good neighbours - unfriendly, messy and noisy so you need expat neighbours. I know of many expats who moved into new condos and found the neighbours putting their trash in the hallways. Also the building standards ... Read More
Airfare to Cebu - Least expensive way for no return + hotel? by ron2
I will be moving to Cebu shortly and realize that I must have a ticket showing round trip or at least leaving. What is the least expensive way when not intending to use the return portion? Also what hotel is good and reasonable to stay aut while ...
Suggest the Kiwi Lodge - Cebu City - clean and reasonable - you only need a return ticket to Singapore or Hong Kong - suggest Cebu Pacific Read More
Problems with accuracy in Filipino schools by dondee31
Hello. A friend of mine here in Ormoc got into trouble with the local Catholic School district. The problem was that he, being a PhD in psychiatry, would examine his two children's school work every day. We would find numerous mistakes in ...
Yes the textbooks and tuition are full of errors Notice all the books are produced in the Philippines which I find ridiculous as I'm sure it would be cheaper to buy established UK, UK or Aus books - but I'm sure that someone would make less ... Read More
Obtaining a Philippines Resident Visa by b4bmm
Hi all, I am looking to find out what options I have to become resident in Philippines. I have visited numerous times and although I haven't set it in stone yet as to where I want to relocate, it appeals to me to become a resident there for a ...
Be warned - Philippine Immigration costs Like all things Filipino foreigners are being ripped off by Philippine Immigration fees I just returned from renewing my ACR card which expired after 5 years - the cost of this exceeded Php 4000.00 Bear ... Read More
How to rent out a studio apartment in Manila by sbleakley21
Hello My name is Shane and I currently live in Australia. I have recently purchase a studio apartment in Manila and looking for feedback on how to rent it out long term. Any advice would be appreciate very much. Regards Shane
If renting to a Filipino be very careful - make sure you get a substantial damage deposit as I guarantee the place will not be maintained Read More
Driving in the Philippines by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the Philippines? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess聟 what are the characteristics of the ...
Appalling roads - the worlds worst drivers - no traffic planning - no traffic enforcement - un-roadworthy vehicles - it's HELL on wheels Read More
Safety in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in the Philippines? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you ...
The Philippines is 3rd world s0 care must be taken Your house need to be secure with bars on assessable windows , deadlocks and bolts on the doors and an alarm system You need to keep a minimum of cash out of the bank Not wear high cost watches or ... Read More
Healthcare in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in the Philippines ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in the Philippines? Thanks in advance ...
Forget non private healthcare - my dog gets better care at his vet Private care is extremely expensive - particularly here in Cebu - and the standards are poor.as are the facilities The only thing that works is the billing system Both my expat ... Read More
Top 5 tips to live in the Philippines by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in the Philippines. What recommendations ...
1/ It's very 3rd world - things that you take for granted are intermittent and unreliable - this includes basics like water, appalling roads, bad education, a total lack of any planning even the grocery stores are badly stocked , there is not ... Read More