Tom
@watever
Australian expat in the Philippines
Forum posts
7
About me
Australian
Lives in Zamboanga
Speaks English, manderin, French, German
Registration: 07 October 2009
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Life in Cagayan de Oro, Mindinao, Philippines by vfbjred59
I arrived in Cagayan de Oro City (CdO) on September 20, 2005. I had done some research but little did I know my life would change drastically. I was well aware that general Filipino population did not life as well as the average American but ...
hi, want to move to philippines with my wife. we are married for 5 years but i dont know if i could trust her. she has a lot of high ranking official friends in the philipine like judge, attorney and district lawyer. i am afraid if i comit ... Read More
Life in Cagayan de Oro, Mindinao, Philippines by vfbjred59
I arrived in Cagayan de Oro City (CdO) on September 20, 2005. I had done some research but little did I know my life would change drastically. I was well aware that general Filipino population did not life as well as the average American but ...
I was wondering what a house would rent for in CDO that is similar to a house from the west (3 or 4 bedrooms, air, flush toilets )Also what would the average hydro bill be with the air on most of the time Thanks Scottyou can pay as little or as ... Read More
Investment in the Philippines by RegattaWharf
Do any expats here invest in the Philippines (i.e real estate, philippine stock exchange)? If you do, where can I get reliable and informative information? Are they any good books around? Groups? Forums? Appreciate any help. Salamat
How much money you have is all that counts. Read More
Moving to the Philippines and leasing a coffeeshop/resort? by Karla
Hello everybody :) My husband and I would love to move to the Philippines next year for a year or two. It is just to get away from the western lifestyle, so we are aiming for a simple living. However, spending a whole year in a hammock is not our ...
Never mind finding a busness for sale or lease. Seems that non Philippino citizens are not allowed to own a business or even run a business in their own name. Such a shame. Makes you wonder what they mean when they call a Foreigner an investor or ... Read More
Malaysia (Penang?) vs Philippines by c13384
Has anyone done a cost/benefit analysis comaparing the Philippines to Malaysia? I realize much is subjective but if you have any thoughts I'd be delighted to read them. This is my first venture to the site! Thanks and all the best to all of u. Zero ...
Anythings got to be better than Cold Canada. Malasia tends to have a higher level of humidity than Philippines. The lowest humidity in Philippines is the Zamboanga region believe it or not. Humidity is worse than dry heat. Nothing worse than ... Read More
Do and don't in the Philippines by expat.com
Are you living in the Philippines? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in the Philippines? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in the ...
To add to DavaoBruce donts - never piss off a pinay as for do's - never go anywhere alone without a pinay at least, Work on your sun tan, eat pork when invited to, learn to smile more. Above all relax, philippinos are a good breed. Read More
Do and don't in the Philippines by expat.com
Are you living in the Philippines? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in the Philippines? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in the ...
xpatinphils you have it right. You will survive. Read More