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Martin882

Martin882

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American expat in the Philippines

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15

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7

About me

American

Lives in Manila, Metro Manila

Speaks English

Registration: 25 November 2017

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Martin882 replied to a thread
2 years ago
PalawOne

New American Military Bases in Philippines by PalawOne

`"Philippines reveals locations of four new strategic sites for U.S. military pact"By Karen Lema, Reuters April 3 2023. Ref: ...

Martin882

@danfinn Bro I think you read into what I wrote. I did not offer a position. I gave two view points. I also prefer to slow China down. I also believe in a shooting war between the US and China no one wins and everyone loses! If we slow them down ... Read More

Martin882 replied to a thread
2 years ago
PalawOne

New American Military Bases in Philippines by PalawOne

`"Philippines reveals locations of four new strategic sites for U.S. military pact"By Karen Lema, Reuters April 3 2023. Ref: ...

Martin882

@danfinn I was asked to explain the “inevitableâ€. I can best do this by using analogies. What does Vietnam, Afghanistan and China have in common? Resolve! All of those powers think in terms of many decades. No countries in the west can ... Read More

Martin882 replied to a thread
2 years ago
PalawOne

New American Military Bases in Philippines by PalawOne

`"Philippines reveals locations of four new strategic sites for U.S. military pact"By Karen Lema, Reuters April 3 2023. Ref: ...

Martin882

@Jackson4 ðŸ‘ðŸ»ðŸ‘ðŸ»It’s amazing how one’s views are guided by the media. Whether is Fox, CNN or any other. You can pretty tell what “school†a person is from by what the let out of their mouth. I ... Read More

Martin882 replied to a thread
2 years ago
PalawOne

New American Military Bases in Philippines by PalawOne

`"Philippines reveals locations of four new strategic sites for U.S. military pact"By Karen Lema, Reuters April 3 2023. Ref: ...

Martin882

After working on Afghanistan for 8 yr I can assure you that was no success. So what politicians say, it’s what they do that matters. No one deny the US efforts now are to attempt to head off the Chinese aggression in the South China Sea. I ... Read More

Martin882 replied to a thread
2 years ago
PalawOne

New American Military Bases in Philippines by PalawOne

`"Philippines reveals locations of four new strategic sites for U.S. military pact"By Karen Lema, Reuters April 3 2023. Ref: ...

Martin882

No one can live in the past. People and governments must learn from mistakes. No way to move forward unless you learn from the past. Being an expat in the Philippines I know the fears of the Filipino people and why there are so many laws and ... Read More

Martin882 replied to a thread
2 years ago
PalawOne

New American Military Bases in Philippines by PalawOne

`"Philippines reveals locations of four new strategic sites for U.S. military pact"By Karen Lema, Reuters April 3 2023. Ref: ...

Martin882

Well, as a former US military member, the worst thing to do is nothing! China is counting on that. Love them or hate them, the US is the best and only option here Read More

Martin882 replied to a thread
4 years ago
mauovernet

is tourist flights open in february 2021 ? by mauovernet

is tourist flights open in february 2021 ? someone insid philipines toldme that flight are open this year is that true to travel from LATIN AMERICA ? central america ? thanks

Martin882

Thanks for the update. Read More

Martin882 replied to a thread
4 years ago
mauovernet

is tourist flights open in february 2021 ? by mauovernet

is tourist flights open in february 2021 ? someone insid philipines toldme that flight are open this year is that true to travel from LATIN AMERICA ? central america ? thanks

Martin882

Thanks for info, I looked into SIRV vs SRRV and SRRV better suits my situation. As stated, I am not married to a Filipina and I am retired military. All of property (land and house) other than a condo is in name of the corporation. With SRRV visa I ... Read More

Martin882 replied to a thread
4 years ago
mauovernet

is tourist flights open in february 2021 ? by mauovernet

is tourist flights open in february 2021 ? someone insid philipines toldme that flight are open this year is that true to travel from LATIN AMERICA ? central america ? thanks

Martin882

The crazy part for me is that I have been planning to retire to the Philippines for 12 years. Although I had no plans of marrying there but years ago I researched the Philippine law and was able to set up an SEC corporation that allows me to partly ... Read More

Martin882 replied to a thread
4 years ago
mauovernet

is tourist flights open in february 2021 ? by mauovernet

is tourist flights open in february 2021 ? someone insid philipines toldme that flight are open this year is that true to travel from LATIN AMERICA ? central america ? thanks

Martin882

Pray you are wrong also. I have been waiting since Aug 2020 to travel to the philippines Read More

Martin882 replied to a thread
4 years ago
GuestPoster0510

9a - 13a visa advice seeked - thanks by GuestPoster0510

Hello All again. Just a bit of advice if i may to escape the costs of a solicitor! Flying into Manila in a few days. Quarantine is 2 days max until the airport test is returned then a further 14 day home quarantine is required. I will enter on a ...

Martin882

Thanks, I am aware. All I can do is wait. Read More

Martin882 replied to a thread
4 years ago
GuestPoster0510

9a - 13a visa advice seeked - thanks by GuestPoster0510

Hello All again. Just a bit of advice if i may to escape the costs of a solicitor! Flying into Manila in a few days. Quarantine is 2 days max until the airport test is returned then a further 14 day home quarantine is required. I will enter on a ...

Martin882

Reading the posts on visas for the Philippines and I believe there is not much hope for me. I am planning to retire in philippines and tried to fly there in August. I was refused travel. I do not have a Filipino wife. I plan to a SRRV Expanded ... Read More

Martin882 replied to a thread
5 years ago
Loïc

Medication in the Philippines by Loïc

Good morning everyone, Whether it's a simple cold or a chronic illness, medication and medicine use vary from country to country and culture to culture. When you are used to certain brands or types of drugs, being in a country like the ...

Martin882

I have been traveling to philippines for 15 years and I have found it difficult to find comparable meds to US in philippines. The philippines is not the only country that I have a problem, I spend a lot of time in Dubai and it’s the same ... Read More

Martin882 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Legal services in the Philippines by Priscilla

Hello, Legal services can be a headache when you don't have the relevant and necessary information, especially upon moving to a new country. Please share some tips regarding legal services in the Philippines. What types of legal services might ...

Martin882

Hello, This is the first time I responded to one of the inquiring from this site. The subject represented one that I have had some experience with. Legal services for foreigners can be very tricky in the Philippines. As a foreigner that has ... Read More