seacaptdon
American looking for information about Philippines
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About me
American
Speaks My native language is English, although I studied Russian and Japanese in the past. My current goal is to learn basic Tagalog
Registration: 24 December 2023
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Hot Water Shower by Bannor
Hello, everyone! What has been your experience with hot water in the shower? I notice many places do not have this amenity. Have you found it necessary for your quality of life, or something you have happily dispensed with?
A water tank installed up high (roof top or similar) painted dark or covered with a dark tank cover will give an nice warm shower on most days and has the advantage of help from gravity if the supply source loses pressure. I have used this system in ... Read More
Getting Married in the Philippines as a UK National - December 2024 by Marco Grima
Hello everyone,I'm a UK national planning to get married in the Philippines this December, and I'm trying to make sure I have all the necessary documents and procedures sorted out. So far, I've gathered i need the following docs:Certificate of No ...
@Andy_1963 while your advice is appropriate for many Pinay, some are very resourceful and industrious and like to set some money aside in savings. My fiancée is very responsible that way, but some of her friends and family pressure her a lot ... Read More
Remitly vs Xoom: Which one is better? by Inthisfate
Which one do you use for sending money from the US to PH, is it Remitly or Xoom? What do you think of Wise transfer? Please enlighten me on which one is the best option. My employer is from the US and he was complaining about the fees taken by ...
@dadof3at1cI agree. MoneyGram and Western Union are far better choices for sending money to the Philippines. MoneyGram only charges 99 cents if you load to gcash or any wallet and Western Union is only $1.99. Remitly and Xoom are both more than ... Read More
how much i can earn with raise a pig by giovannigio
i would like to ask expat people if someone know, how much it is possible to earn if i buy a baby pig for 1500, o 2500 php and then raise it , and then sell it when it is 100 kilo? thanks
@bigpearlI am always happy to hear success stories. Part of my personal belief is that it is important to help people provide for themselves. . . which is why I have helped with such ventures before. Some people do well with taking advantage of an ... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hi Everyone!I am Donald. I am semi-retired American guy who met an incredible Pinay with two beautiful kids who lives in Cavite near Tagaytay. I have visited the Philippines several times to visit my friend who married a Pinay while working setting ... Read More
On the Move by Lotus Eater
Paul (Old Dog New Tricks) Dumaguete in his latest vlog is seriously considering a change of scene. What surprises me is what took him so long? Regular power cuts, too many expats, no decent shopping malls (I don't rate Robinsons), no taxis, and a ...
@Cherryann01 You can find places in every country that look like dumping grounds. I currently live in a beautiful coastal city on the West Coast of the USA and I can take you to areas here that you could describe like that. And today there are ... Read More
how much i can earn with raise a pig by giovannigio
i would like to ask expat people if someone know, how much it is possible to earn if i buy a baby pig for 1500, o 2500 php and then raise it , and then sell it when it is 100 kilo? thanks
Over the past two decades, I have helped fund 2 piggeries and the purchase of some other piglets for someone to raise and sell. Unless someone has experience and knowledge it is a losing proposition. One piggery did not get the piglets vaccinated ... Read More