Enzyte Bob
American expat in the Philippines
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American
Lives in Pasig City, Metro Manila
Registration: 26 October 2018
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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 ...
Twlk123Â said. . . . No lights, I don't understand why they do this and crawling along in the fast lane too!Philippine drivers have learned their driving etiquette by observation, they see everyone else doing it, so it must ... Read More
Typhoons and the aftermath. by bigpearl
Well 4 years ago we were hit by a cat 3 typhoon, we thought that was a disaster blowing some of the roof off, uprooting trees, no power for days etc.Last Friday morning at 2:30 am we were both up and alert and then the winds hit from the east, nasty ...
bigpearl said . . . . Last Friday morning at 2:30 am we were both up and alert and then the winds hit from the east, nasty and plenty of windows and new roof leaks even though it's a new roof. ****We also had leaky windows & ... Read More
lifting of BLACKLIST....does it lift after 5years or never...? by dreamstolive
hello there and thanks for looking and replying if you know of ANY information that will help... i have been to the phils many times and last time i went to enter,found i was on the blacklist. it was for swearing in front of an immigration officer ...
Leeoo said . . . I was blacklisted from the Philippines last year for simply having an argument with an immigration officer. ****Usual posts of woe leave out the complete story. As Paul Harvey said "Now for the rest of the ... Read More
lifting of BLACKLIST....does it lift after 5years or never...? by dreamstolive
hello there and thanks for looking and replying if you know of ANY information that will help... i have been to the phils many times and last time i went to enter,found i was on the blacklist. it was for swearing in front of an immigration officer ...
Leeoo said . . . I was blacklisted from the Philippines last year for simply having an argument with an immigration officer. **** Read More
lifting of BLACKLIST....does it lift after 5years or never...? by dreamstolive
hello there and thanks for looking and replying if you know of ANY information that will help... i have been to the phils many times and last time i went to enter,found i was on the blacklist. it was for swearing in front of an immigration officer ...
Leeoo said . . . I was blacklisted from the Philippines last year for simply having an argument with an immigration officer.****I guess that's a good reason. 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 ...
A little bit of American style of road rage in the Philippines maybe would get drivers to change their ways. Read More
The Philippines, a welcoming destination to expats? by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in the Philippines, like every new environment, can feel like stepping into the unknown and brings many questions: how will it go, how to integrate successfully, etc. To help smooth this transition, we invite you to ...
This is a cultural phenomenon, when east meets west. Western men are unprepared for this, no matter how many youtube blogs they watch. They think they are prepared, it's always the other guy who falls into a trap, not them they think. First you have ... Read More
Wise Exchange Rate by Enzyte Bob
I sent a sent a Wise transfer just now, exchange rate of USD of 57.1825.I checked the official rate, it is 57.19
swt90alum asked . . . . I don't understand the use of "Wise Transfers"...does the U.S. bank send the money to "Wise" and then "Wise" converts USD into Filipino pesos (at a favorable exchange rate) and then "Wise" transfers the pesos amount to your ... Read More
Wise Exchange Rate
I sent a sent a Wise transfer just now, exchange rate of USD of 57.1825.I checked the official rate, it is 57.19 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 ...
Bob? This is the Philippines and a Philippines expat site, Not Las Vegas.Cheers, Steve. - @bigpearl****You mentioned other countries in post #5 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 ...
bigpearl said . . . Pedestrian crossing, 90% of drivers/riders don't stop or can't see them but unlike other counties that have warning signs none here, just a bit of paint on the road.In Las Vegas this is strictly enforced, once ... 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 ...
My favorite commercials:(1) Mamma Mia, What a spicy meatball.(2) Where's the beef?(3) I've fallen and I can't get up. 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 ...
In the States you can purchase medical devices mainly used by the disabled or seniors living alone.It's a device that is worn and when activated notifies an emergency response center of your location. They notify the first responders.American Íæż½ã½ãs ... 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 ...
Lotus Eater said . . . . How many expats with a dicky heart die prematurely worried about the response times if they do have a heart attack?****Probably Íæż½ã½ãs and others who are sleeping don't worry about heart attacks. 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 ...
In the states if you had a stroke, you would call 911 and within an hour you would be saved.In the Philippines you would be dead waiting for help. Read More