Lotus Eater
English looking for information about Philippines
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Speaks English, some French
Registration: 26 June 2012
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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 ...
Take into consideration Philippine population just started enjoying car ownership very recently while USA had this since the 60's. So maturity of drivers in the Philippines is still at infancy. It is amazing drivers when at BGC become 'proper' then ... 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. - @Enzyte Bob I'm not so sure Bob. Stateside its shoot first and ask questions later. The second amendment etc. Read More
Most common scams in Indonesia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Indonesia as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
@FredThey failed, as would have the glass in the door had they not unlocked it.🤣 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 ...
@LeeooWherever she’s from she seems lovely.Thank you. I shall pass on the compliment 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 ...
@Lotus Eater So how did you get in the Philippines then with an attitude like that? I’m sure you partner would not be impressed if she knew you were spreading hate on here for no reason! - @Leeoo If you are referring to my GF in the photo she ... 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 ...
@Enzyte Bob What do you mean? - @LeeooYour response above is a good example as to why not all Brits should be eligible for a British passport. Stay away from the Philippines and go to Dubai to join the expanding British colony of Chavs Read More
Moving to Phillipines end of Aug. 2025 by islandmike669
Hello Community ! I'll be moving soon to Manila initially and I'd love to connect with expats for tips, business and social networking. Please reach out and look forward to being a part of group ! Thanks...
@bigpearlQuestion, have you ever been to the Philippines?As ever this is what I refer to as 'the elephant in the room' question the answer to which we all hope will be in the affirmative.To the OP. You say you are in the media business? What does ... Read More
US Social Security by Jason_Canadian near Clark
How does USA social security work when you retire in PH? Are you paid/ credited to a US bank account (which can be accessed from PH)? Are you required to maintain a US address? A US residence?
@Jason_Canadian near ClarkThe link below from our American friend ‘ Old Dog New Tricks’ should bring clarification .https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I8eAcI6sfzc 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 ...
@mati_steveAn interesting observation and one has to disect and unpick variables that could be at play here. I have been visiting the Philippines since 2001 for business and pleasure and there are many more expats and overseas visitors now than ... Read More
How do you like living in Lapu-Lapu? by swt90alum
My wife and I are moving to Lapu-Lapu from the U.S. as soon as our house sells, and we are interested in hearing from people currently living there and how much they like it.
@swt90alumWhy would anyone consider living in Lapu Lapu. The international (yes it went international a few years back) airport has according to my ChatGPT phone app 100,000 flight movements a year; 273 take offs and landings each day. This is set ... 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 ...
@Jackson4With a corrupt partisan judicial system from top to bottom I would imagine that is an unlikely albeit equitable outcome. It begs the question given the dashcam footage why this ever got to court . Surely the claimant would have to pay the ... 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 ...
@Cherryann01few dips in the Falls Did you go skinny dipping with your new GF ? 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. - @Enzyte Bob My favourite British TV commercials were the PG Tips ones back in the day with the Chimps. I also like the Aussie ... 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. - @Enzyte BobMy all time favourite commercial in the Philippines was the 'Salon De Manila' (An upmarket ladies hairdressing salon ... 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. - @Enzyte BobHow many expats with a dicky heart die prematurely worried about the response times if ... Read More