Robbie2248
Australian expat in the Philippines
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17
About me
Australian
Lives in Pigcawayan
Registration: 08 November 2015
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30k USD annual pension. Can i lead comfortable life in Davao? by baron.ward
Well been to the Philippines a few times and mainly stayed in Manila but loved Davao and I could certainly live there after meeting so many people. I was made redundant in Perth after 21 years in the Government, On my return there is no chance here ...
For the record, as to living costs, I just received my power bill, and it's 2600.00 peso; water is about 320.00, so utilities total about 3000.00. I run aircons, fridges, have electric cooking and hot water; TV is on for hours each day. I have ... Read More
Ammendment of a Probationary 13a Visa to Permanent by mharrich
Hi, I live in CDO but I have to go to Manila to amend my 13a visa from probationary to permanent. My Probationary VISA expires June 23. I had hoped to submit my application to amend in CDO but the NBI Clearance for foreigners takes two months ...
Hi Mike, You are in CDO, then why don't you go to Davao BI; my experiences with them have been fine, very helpful, nice people. The interviewer is a lovely lady, but don't think she is dumb, because she is not. NBI is next door, and as ... Read More
30k USD annual pension. Can i lead comfortable life in Davao? by baron.ward
Well been to the Philippines a few times and mainly stayed in Manila but loved Davao and I could certainly live there after meeting so many people. I was made redundant in Perth after 21 years in the Government, On my return there is no chance here ...
Hi Baron, Don't know if you made the move to Davao as yet, if not, do your homework. You can easily live on the amount of money you indicated, but as far as bank accounts, open yourself an account with a prime bank, like HSBC, a US dollar ... Read More
Getting a traffic citation, just because you are a foreigner. by Robbie2248
Recently, I was driving along, my wife in the car with me, we were on a 4 hour trip, and bang, some lunatic cut me off, and sideswiped me. I was in the traffic stream, and the other driver, very annoyingly typical of that type, overtook everybody, ...
I am very aware that Filipinos living in other countries, mostly, are totally different to the one's who live here. It is so very sad,ma terrible indictment on the society, that the greater majority of people here, accept the need to " pay ... Read More
Getting a traffic citation, just because you are a foreigner. by Robbie2248
Recently, I was driving along, my wife in the car with me, we were on a 4 hour trip, and bang, some lunatic cut me off, and sideswiped me. I was in the traffic stream, and the other driver, very annoyingly typical of that type, overtook everybody, ...
Don't need a lawyer,mwhat, as soon as they see a foreigner, the price goes up 10 times, and they do less. I resolved it myself, by standing up to them! Read More
importing a car in the Philippines by werner1
Dear members, I'm planning to import a car in the Philippines. Actualy this is not a normal car but a car what is used for the transportation of invalid people,it contains a special lift for wheelchairs. Can anybody tell me if i can get a lower ...
Hi Roy, could you pm me with your contact details. Rob Read More
Getting a traffic citation, just because you are a foreigner. by Robbie2248
Recently, I was driving along, my wife in the car with me, we were on a 4 hour trip, and bang, some lunatic cut me off, and sideswiped me. I was in the traffic stream, and the other driver, very annoyingly typical of that type, overtook everybody, ...
Far too often we sre looked at as a source of income, but like you, I am a fighter and stick up for my rights. As a matter of interest, on the LTO website, it categorically states that swerving is not an offence! I don't know how many times I ... Read More
Getting a traffic citation, just because you are a foreigner. by Robbie2248
Recently, I was driving along, my wife in the car with me, we were on a 4 hour trip, and bang, some lunatic cut me off, and sideswiped me. I was in the traffic stream, and the other driver, very annoyingly typical of that type, overtook everybody, ...
In discussion with friends last night, both foreign and Filipino, and all educated, we reiterated that the Filipino is always right, and the foreigner wrong. This is only in the Philippines, because the Filipino overseas is a valued member of ... Read More
Getting a traffic citation, just because you are a foreigner. by Robbie2248
Recently, I was driving along, my wife in the car with me, we were on a 4 hour trip, and bang, some lunatic cut me off, and sideswiped me. I was in the traffic stream, and the other driver, very annoyingly typical of that type, overtook everybody, ...
The latest on my driving woes are that I went to the LTO that had received my drivers license from the policeman, and demanded my license back, and I quoted the law to them. I also referred them to their own website thatbrecommends that you complain ... Read More
Getting a traffic citation, just because you are a foreigner. by Robbie2248
Recently, I was driving along, my wife in the car with me, we were on a 4 hour trip, and bang, some lunatic cut me off, and sideswiped me. I was in the traffic stream, and the other driver, very annoyingly typical of that type, overtook everybody, ...
I will keep the site posted. I know that I will have to be careful in the area, because they do not like to be corrected. I know very well that I committed no breach, except for the fact that I am a foreigner, and I am expected to be blamed for ... Read More
Getting a traffic citation, just because you are a foreigner. by Robbie2248
Recently, I was driving along, my wife in the car with me, we were on a 4 hour trip, and bang, some lunatic cut me off, and sideswiped me. I was in the traffic stream, and the other driver, very annoyingly typical of that type, overtook everybody, ...
It happened just south of Santa Cruz, enroute to Digos, in Mindanao. I know very well that I did not commit anything that could even remotely be called a breach of the law, and even when you read and dissect the law, there is no possible way that ... Read More
Getting a traffic citation, just because you are a foreigner.
Recently, I was driving along, my wife in the car with me, we were on a 4 hour trip, and bang, some lunatic cut me off, and sideswiped me. I was in the traffic stream, and the other driver, very annoyingly typical of that type, overtook everybody, ... Read More
Hello! Anyone here been married to a Filipina? by Marian00001
Good day! I'm new here! Just wanted to ask if anyone here have been married to a filipina in the Philippines?
Hi Marian, I am assuming that one of you is a Filipina, and that being the case ABCDeVil is correct in what he says, a few minor variations, but they are based on where you are applying. In regard to the NSO, to get a full copy of your marriage ... Read More
Visa question for Australian by OzFreddie
I am hoping that I can purchase a one-way ticket from Australia to Philippines and then within 30 days, if I decide to stay longer, extend my stay for 60 days. Can I enter the Philippines with a one-way ticket if I don't know my intended ...
I will assume that by now, you have been fed all the answers you need, but the long and the short of it all, is you need a ticket out, no exceptions. There are a few economical ways of doing the ticket though, mostly involves travel to Singapore ... Read More
looking for house for rent by ecil
hello, I am Ecil. My fiancee and I were new her in Davao. We are looking for house for rent. If somebody know some house for rent please inform me. Thank you.