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dhnindc

dhnindc

Serial expat

American expat in the Philippines

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583

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16

About me

American

Lives in Makati

Registration: 06 September 2010

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dhnindc replied to a thread
8 years ago
scott_see

Buying a scooter or small motorcycle. Is it difficult? by scott_see

Is it difficult to buy a scooter or small motorcyle? Are there hoops to jump through for foreigners? Thanks, Scott

dhnindc

I live and ride every day in Manila and have never been pulled over by the police. Read More

dhnindc replied to a thread
8 years ago
scott_see

Buying a scooter or small motorcycle. Is it difficult? by scott_see

Is it difficult to buy a scooter or small motorcyle? Are there hoops to jump through for foreigners? Thanks, Scott

dhnindc

Check the plate and registration on second hand bikes. A lot of bikes that are second hand are on the 3rd or 4th owner and they never bother to register it under their own name. Wont be able to insure it or if it was stolen in the past, you wont ... Read More

dhnindc replied to a thread
8 years ago
scott_see

Buying a scooter or small motorcycle. Is it difficult? by scott_see

Is it difficult to buy a scooter or small motorcyle? Are there hoops to jump through for foreigners? Thanks, Scott

dhnindc

Just remember to convert your foreign DL to a local DL first. Read More

dhnindc replied to a thread
8 years ago
maria romero 2

Properties in philippines is a good investment? by maria romero 2

Properties in Philippines is a good investment?

dhnindc

Seriously, if your thinking about buying property for investment, dont do it unless you really understand the economics. Only people I know who can make a return is being by the call centers or universities and then renting it out like a dorm. Or ... Read More

dhnindc replied to a thread
8 years ago
maria romero 2

Properties in philippines is a good investment? by maria romero 2

Properties in Philippines is a good investment?

dhnindc

haha. thats what they all say. Read More

dhnindc replied to a thread
8 years ago
TheDigitalMage

Hello again :) by TheDigitalMage

In the wild, hunger causes animals to take potentially fatal risks. If Mr. Duarte has been reading my posts, and if he knows who I am, coming to the Philippines will be my last mistake. He will, no doubt, haul me off the plane when it lands and ...

dhnindc

Need to rethink coming here if you are not very mobile. Most transport will be by tricycle or jeepney. With a bad knee, will be extremely difficult. Its bad enough with my bad back, but if I had a bad knee, forget about it. If its difficult to get ... Read More

dhnindc replied to a thread
8 years ago
Baleze

Why are Rentals so expensive in Manila? by Baleze

Hi, I would like to know why the accommodation is so expensive in Manila - NCR. compare to other Asian countries with a high standard level, I noticed that the rent of a rooms, apartment is very high. What's the reason? Also, a lot of workers ...

dhnindc

Its a capital market. Obviously people can afford to pay the rent, otherwise they would not charge what they charge. If you cant, then your not making enough money. Dont blame the landlords for charging the rent they do. Blame yourself for not being ... Read More

dhnindc replied to a thread
8 years ago
Andarhiel

Offloading in NAIA by Andarhiel

Dear all, I am Andy and I'm from the Philippines. My situation is this, I'm going to apply for a visit visa to Romania to finally meet my boyfriend and this was planned for the next year. Of course, I've researched about the process of ...

dhnindc

Your or my opinion doesn't matter. If you fit the profile, you will get offloaded. - 28 y/o - yes - attractive - yes - unmarried - yes - children - ?? - medical transcriptionist. I dont know. Get a letter from your HR stating your employment ... Read More

dhnindc replied to a thread
8 years ago
silvia1920

organic chicken and eggs manila by silvia1920

Hi, Does anyone know where I buy organic chicken and eggs? I searched on google and there are 2-3 websites with organic vegetables and food, but nobody answers the phone/ email. Also, as I could read, there is no Institution in the Philippines ...

dhnindc

Like you said, dont trust the label. My friend has a farm up in Tagaytay growing vegetables and uses a lot of fertilizer and pesticides. He sells to merchants who bring it into Manila. But when he visited some of the markets, saw they had labeled ... Read More

dhnindc replied to a thread
8 years ago
Andarhiel

Offloading in NAIA by Andarhiel

Dear all, I am Andy and I'm from the Philippines. My situation is this, I'm going to apply for a visit visa to Romania to finally meet my boyfriend and this was planned for the next year. Of course, I've researched about the process of ...

dhnindc

If your young, attractive and dont have a good job in Philippines, then there is a good chance you will be offloaded, even with an escort. Have him come visit you here and if it works out, then get married and then you can travel. Not much you can ... Read More

dhnindc replied to a thread
8 years ago
Baleze

Why are Rentals so expensive in Manila? by Baleze

Hi, I would like to know why the accommodation is so expensive in Manila - NCR. compare to other Asian countries with a high standard level, I noticed that the rent of a rooms, apartment is very high. What's the reason? Also, a lot of workers ...

dhnindc

Range of rent is quite large. And where in Manila? Makati and Fort tend on high side, but Pasay, Pasig, QC are much cheaper. A small 1 br in Makati ban start at 10k while a large 3 br in Fort can top 200k. Price for everyone. Read More

dhnindc replied to a thread
8 years ago
lilo21

thinking about moving to manila for 2 years through work by lilo21

hi, we've been offered the opportunity to live in manila for 2 years all through work, well my husband has. we.are a young.family with a 1 year old. I am in two minds whether to move to the philippines or not. I've.read lots of pros but the cons ...

dhnindc

If your in BGC or Makati and travel by Uber (wheres your office), will have no problems, except for having women after you. BGC has everything needed for a single guy, groceries ranging from high end Rustans to lower end (but still very good) ... Read More

dhnindc replied to a thread
8 years ago
sirrobcentral

Hiring a Maid by sirrobcentral

Big question, is it OK to ask that a maid be single or unattached? I don't want to come off as though I'm looking for a girlfriend, because I'm not. It's mainly because I'm a bachelor. I just don't want to deal with jealous ...

dhnindc

We hired a yaya from San Fernando province. She went back to visit her kids every 3 months. We at first gave her 4 days off, but then she said her father sick, mother died, etc, and would comeback 2 weeks later as if nothing changed. Every time ... Read More

dhnindc replied to a thread
8 years ago
RodBoud

Internet shopping by RodBoud

Has anyone had any bad experiences receiving internet purchases? I see the costs are outrageous for a Fed Ex package.

dhnindc

I use Lazada regularly. Just check the shipping estimates on timing. If it takes a month, then being shipped from China. Often without English instructions. I have always received what I paid for though and cheaper then some items at the mall. Read More

dhnindc replied to a thread
9 years ago
Fukurokuju

Driving motorbike in the Phils by Fukurokuju

Hi ! I'm french and I'm going to live and work in Manila soon. I would like to drive a motorbike over there. I learned that with my french driver's license I could drive a motorbike in the Phils even if I do not have this option in ...

dhnindc

Good answer fam. Bus and jeepney drivers have very little in way of penalties in case of accidents. If they cause the accident and its serious, the driver and assistant will simply abandon the bus and go back to their province for a short period of ... Read More