brucemj
American looking for information about Philippines
Forum posts
29
Contacts
7
About me
American, Single
Lives in Cebu City, Central Visayas
Speaks Spanish
Registration: 03 January 2018
Activity
What are you missing in the Philippines? by Diksha
Hi everyone, Living in the Philippines, on the long or short run, it is completely normal to feel homesick sometimes. We would like to know what you are missing the most about your home country in the Philippines. Do you miss any aspects of ...
Hi Enzyte Bob The Tinderbox near IT Park (Cebu) makes their own tortillas. Perhaps you can ask them to make oversized ones for you. Bruce Read More
What are you missing in the Philippines? by Diksha
Hi everyone, Living in the Philippines, on the long or short run, it is completely normal to feel homesick sometimes. We would like to know what you are missing the most about your home country in the Philippines. Do you miss any aspects of ...
Hi pnwcyclist The Tinderbox near IT Park has tortillas that I feel are the right size and thickness. I find those in the stores are too thin and small. I believe they make their own onsite and have flour and sometimes wheat tortillas. I usually ... Read More
Meet up / drinks in Cebu by GoDees
Hello all I have thought it an idea worth putting out there, would anyone be interested in a meetup in say Ayala on a Friday or Saturday. Just an informal chat once a month / fortnight, time is open but most likely afternoon or early evening. ...
Thanks, Bruce. I will be returning to the US in a month for a couple of weeks but hopefullyI will be able to meet up with you and anyone else before then. Thanks again Bruce Read More
Meet up / drinks in Cebu by GoDees
Hello all I have thought it an idea worth putting out there, would anyone be interested in a meetup in say Ayala on a Friday or Saturday. Just an informal chat once a month / fortnight, time is open but most likely afternoon or early evening. ...
Hi Bruce. I really hope to meet up with you but could not this past Friday as my Fiance's son was having his year-end school award ceremony. Keep me in mind for the future for another opportunity to meet up with you. Take care Bruce Read More
A new expat here by brucemj
Hi All, My name is Bruce and I made a permanent move to Cebu last May from California. For the past 6 months have worked on getting settled in. While I am 'new' here now I did live here for a bit over 2 years from 2012 to 2014 so was ...
Hi Greystone, Lived here for over 2 years a few years ago. This move back is a permanent one to be with my GF and live here. Give me a heads-up if you are every coming to Cebu-we can meet up. Thanks for the greeting. Bruce Read More
Meet up / drinks in Cebu by GoDees
Hello all I have thought it an idea worth putting out there, would anyone be interested in a meetup in say Ayala on a Friday or Saturday. Just an informal chat once a month / fortnight, time is open but most likely afternoon or early evening. ...
Hi Bruce, Thanks for posting this. I was planning to show up today but have to hang at the condo as maintenance needs to do a repair. Will try again next week. Thanks Brucemj (from Cali) Read More
Sending and receiving packages in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages. How easy is it to send and receive packages in the Philippines? Is the ...
It is a Philippine company with offices and warehouses in the US and in the Philippines so they handle the packing, shipping (via cargo vessel) and delivery. http://forexcargo.us/ Read More
New Member by Charles508
Hello, My name is Charles. I'm moving to Cebu in 2 weeks. Well I'm arriving in 2 weeks. I will discover if I'm going to make a permanent move. I look forward to reading fellow expats advise. I'm a electrician and HVAC technician. My ...
Hey Bruce, Looks like this week won't work as have more medical obligations. But right now next Friday looks good for me. The SOCIAL looks really cool - looked online. Didn't know it was there. It wasn't when I lived here back in ... Read More
New Member by Charles508
Hello, My name is Charles. I'm moving to Cebu in 2 weeks. Well I'm arriving in 2 weeks. I will discover if I'm going to make a permanent move. I look forward to reading fellow expats advise. I'm a electrician and HVAC technician. My ...
Hi Bruce Thanks for the invitation. I will know more Thursday as we have to see a doctor as my GF and I (and others) have been exposed to TB from her sister. Probably have to go to the doctor's on Friday to get TB tests. Will get back to ... Read More
Sending and receiving packages in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages. How easy is it to send and receive packages in the Philippines? Is the ...
Hi Fix I use a Philippine company in the US. I order from Amazon (or any other company) and have it shipped directly to the Philippine company warehouse where they box it up and deliver it to my door. They have two shipping options: air and sea. ... Read More
New Member by Charles508
Hello, My name is Charles. I'm moving to Cebu in 2 weeks. Well I'm arriving in 2 weeks. I will discover if I'm going to make a permanent move. I look forward to reading fellow expats advise. I'm a electrician and HVAC technician. My ...
Hi Bruce I really admire your name!!! Yes, I would enjoy meeting up with people. I had two buddies living here but one sold and moved and the other, very sadly, died. I live in Nivel Hills Lahug. Great to meet up with you. I am free to meet ... Read More
New Member by Charles508
Hello, My name is Charles. I'm moving to Cebu in 2 weeks. Well I'm arriving in 2 weeks. I will discover if I'm going to make a permanent move. I look forward to reading fellow expats advise. I'm a electrician and HVAC technician. My ...
Hi Charles Welcome to this site and welcome to Cebu. I made a permanent move to Cebu city about 7 months ago (also lived here for over 2 years a few years ago). I hope the Philippines work out for you. I am sure by now you have become ... Read More
Mail forwarding and scanning by Hobbit112
Hi all! I am looking for recommendations for scanning and/or forwarding of mail from the US. I am uncertain if a family member would do this for me or do it in a timely manner. Any and all suggestions helpful! Thanks, Peter
HIi Smitty I use Travelingmailbox.com and have been happy with their service. They will also mail directly to me (but it can be a bit expensive so I have only done it once so far) Hope this helps Chau Bruce Read More
Meet up / drinks in Cebu by GoDees
Hello all I have thought it an idea worth putting out there, would anyone be interested in a meetup in say Ayala on a Friday or Saturday. Just an informal chat once a month / fortnight, time is open but most likely afternoon or early evening. ...
Hi Bruce It would be cool to have a group get-together whether weekly or monthly. Count me in as I am definitely interested. Relatively new to Cebu - permanently moved here 7 months ago but lived here for over 2 year a few years ago. Let me know ... Read More
40 yr old looking to apply for SRRV visa - recommend a marketer/agent? by valakos
Hi all, I'm a citizen of Australia, aged 40 looking to apply for the SRRV visa but got a few questions for someone who knows the ins and outs of this visa. Any help greatly appreciated - I've fished around the pra website and was hoping ...
Hi Valakos I live in Cebu City and got my SRRV visa by using a PRA Marketer as I wanted to ensure it was done correctly the first time and done fairly quickly (I'm not a super patient person with regards to paperwork). The Marketer was ... Read More