George Baral
@bizwizard
American expat in the Philippines
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145
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22
About me
American
Lives in Angeles City
Speaks English
Registration: 01 September 2017
Activity
Road safety in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in the Philippines as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in the ...
A little bit of American style of road rage in the Philippines maybe would get drivers to change their ways. - @Enzyte Bob Yeah, instead of merely being impolite, they'd kill. you. Read More
Health Care in The Philippines by Cherryann01
Chad Foster recently put out a video on this subject where he interviewed an American guy with a Health Care background and it is the most comprehensive and detailed video I have ever seen on this subject and is well worth a watch. He goes into ...
I coudn't either.... Read More
Road safety in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in the Philippines as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in the ...
Wow, I haven't seen that left turn maneuver here. But mos tof the roads I use are either divided or too narrow to have a shoulder (at least, one that isn't filled with parked cars or poles), Read More
Road safety in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in the Philippines as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in the ...
Here in Angeles, it's the WIld West on the roads. The couple of traffic lights are observed, but stop signs are ignored and whoever can get in front of you does. Down the road in Subic, they seem serious about obeying traffic rules. Manila, too. But ... Read More
Health Care in The Philippines by Cherryann01
Chad Foster recently put out a video on this subject where he interviewed an American guy with a Health Care background and it is the most comprehensive and detailed video I have ever seen on this subject and is well worth a watch. He goes into ...
Boy did that get. off topic....I'm very happy with MaxiCare here. There's one in the SM near me, and I think I (sometimes) get called without waiting at the back of the line because I'm old. And they know me, since I take advantage of theri ... Read More
Looking for advise for most effective remote internet device? by seluzmeu
Hello all,I've been a lurker here and I'm shy about posting anything. Here we go, Can call me Lhanie. I recently retired and planning on staying in the Philippines. My past visits there when in Pangasinan, traveling around.. I have issues getting ...
My neighbor installed Starlink as a backup. He said it works very 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 ...
This thread has become totally useless. Let's put Fred, bigpearl and danfinn in a separate thread where they can make useless arguments about irrelevant points.I agree with flyrite, the fourth poster and so far the only one on-topic.The topic is an ... Read More
What do expats do to earn extra money ? by Agg Coolabah
Hi. I was wondering what expats do to earn extra,many聽 have remote jobs, many try to start biz etc , was thinking of more work from home and as i did some part time affiliate marketing years ago using a website as a hobby and was ok at it, ...
I coach people and train them to earn money on the internet using skills they already have. If you know what to do, you can freelance and do quite well (depending on the skills you have and the time you put in). My clients are primarily Americans, ... Read More
American ex-pats social security payments. by FindlayMacD
Now that Elon Musk has taken over the US Treasury Payments System and installed his own people in there to run it, his own people being a bunch of 6 kids he calls IT Specialists, all aged between 18 to 24, are any of the American ex-pats on here ...
@bigpearl"A full decade ago in 2015, the Social Security Administration鈥檚 Inspector General reported that 6.5 million active Social Security numbers were assigned to people aged 112 or older, despite there being only 35 such individuals known ... Read More
American ex-pats social security payments. by FindlayMacD
Now that Elon Musk has taken over the US Treasury Payments System and installed his own people in there to run it, his own people being a bunch of 6 kids he calls IT Specialists, all aged between 18 to 24, are any of the American ex-pats on here ...
FindlayMacD said: ""Don't you think that it's very strange that no one has been arrested and charged with fraud or corruption?" or maybe you just don't think.?"Just wait. It takes time to build a case. Trump announced that they are going to ... Read More
American ex-pats social security payments. by FindlayMacD
Now that Elon Musk has taken over the US Treasury Payments System and installed his own people in there to run it, his own people being a bunch of 6 kids he calls IT Specialists, all aged between 18 to 24, are any of the American ex-pats on here ...
Enzyte Bob said:"I as millions & millions receive our benefits by direct deposit, not by cheques, really a safe way of receiving benefits timely."Good way to continue getting them forever, as long as you have someone sign the proof-of-life ... Read More
HOA Billing CondoCorp Horrors馃槺馃サ by KenUSA
Does anyone have experience dealing with Condo CORP HOA Billing for condos in Bonifacio Global City, TAGUIG 鉂� I have two condos there and even after paying 12 months in advance all my dues they keep sending me bills and penalties and ...
As I have said before on this forum todays luxury condominium in the Philippines is tomorrows tenement block. - @Lotus Eater That's partly because "property maintenance" is a foreign concept that hasn't made it to the Philippines.... Read More
American ex-pats social security payments. by FindlayMacD
Now that Elon Musk has taken over the US Treasury Payments System and installed his own people in there to run it, his own people being a bunch of 6 kids he calls IT Specialists, all aged between 18 to 24, are any of the American ex-pats on here ...
@FindlayMacDMy check came on time.I'm quite happy to have some of the smartest people in the country, who have not been corrupted by the system, looking for ways to improve efficiency and save big money.Then again, I'm one of those who believes that ... Read More
Etravel: Vietnam by Dale Gill
Can anyone please tell me, if I need a VPN (virtual private network) in in order to fill out the Etravel app , on my return to the Philippines/. I have no idea,, about the degree of censorship , that exists there. Thank you, in advance, for ...
On my way out of the PI a few weeks ago, they didn't look for it at immigration--I asked and was told it wasn't necessary. I assumed they had a record of it already. Coming back in two days ago, Customs was scanning them. Read More
Preventive care in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As an expat in the Philippines, taking care of your health would be one of your main priorities. Preventive healthcare plays a crucial role in keeping fit and healthy. We therefore would like to invite you to share your insights ...
I am very happy with MaxiCare. Although it is not specifically preventive, your membership makes available enough tests so that you can see how you're doing. You can walk in anytime you want, as often as your hypochondria drives you there; you may ... Read More