danfinn
American expat in the Philippines
Forum posts
1750
Contacts
1
About me
American
Registration: 05 February 2022
Activity
SSA Direct Deposit to BDO Questions by NN3M/DU3
Hello fellow PH retirees -- My long-time credit union (since 1983) merged with another outfit some months ago. I've had a couple significant issues with them. (Example, I hadn't gotten my new debit card and the old one was expiring... waiting ...
Try to change online to yoir USA address. For me this was years ago but I seem to recall some regulation preventing us from changing online from international to US. In my case, during my trip back home I handed the proof of life letter to the agent ... Read More
SSA Direct Deposit to BDO Questions by NN3M/DU3
Hello fellow PH retirees -- My long-time credit union (since 1983) merged with another outfit some months ago. I've had a couple significant issues with them. (Example, I hadn't gotten my new debit card and the old one was expiring... waiting ...
When I set up my remailer account before moving to the Philippines I had to show US Global Mail proof of my actual US address.Now the remailer requires you to fill out and notarize USPS Form 1583 which apparently permits them to legally accept your ... Read More
SSA Direct Deposit to BDO Questions by NN3M/DU3
Hello fellow PH retirees -- My long-time credit union (since 1983) merged with another outfit some months ago. I've had a couple significant issues with them. (Example, I hadn't gotten my new debit card and the old one was expiring... waiting ...
Today is my SS day, third Wednesday of the month. I checked in Citibank (1 am Wednesday USA) and 1 pm Philippine time, set up a transfer via Wise and within two minutes the transfer amount was in my peso account at BDO.Never ever received a proof of ... Read More
Three PH islands prove that zero waste works :-) by PalawOne
`Three PH islands prove zero waste worksBy Leander C. Domingo June 14, 2025https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/14/business/green-industries/3-ph-islands-prove-zero-waste-works/2132946THREE Philippine island communities — Isla Verde in ...
Currently there is one FM station in Siquijor. DYWS-FM 106.9 FM at .5KW. They have entertaining DJs, especially if you understand bisaya. Years ago they actually had some English language radio and tv stations in the Philippines, but never Siquijor, ... Read More
Three PH islands prove that zero waste works :-) by PalawOne
`Three PH islands prove zero waste worksBy Leander C. Domingo June 14, 2025https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/14/business/green-industries/3-ph-islands-prove-zero-waste-works/2132946THREE Philippine island communities — Isla Verde in ...
@PalawOneFor one thing that should make your island even more attractive for future visitors, especially medium and long-term one would guess?Mmmmm. Is this a good thing or a trade off? I don't speak for Dan but maybe he chose a 2nd home there to ... Read More
Three PH islands prove that zero waste works :-) by PalawOne
`Three PH islands prove zero waste worksBy Leander C. Domingo June 14, 2025https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/14/business/green-industries/3-ph-islands-prove-zero-waste-works/2132946THREE Philippine island communities — Isla Verde in ...
Dan writes, "Very interesting. We have our other home in Siquijor .. The article kept referring to "MRFs" in the barangays, something which we are not aware of .. The article does not explain what an MRF is or does and it should. Maybe a recycling ... Read More
Three PH islands prove that zero waste works :-) by PalawOne
`Three PH islands prove zero waste worksBy Leander C. Domingo June 14, 2025https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/14/business/green-industries/3-ph-islands-prove-zero-waste-works/2132946THREE Philippine island communities — Isla Verde in ...
Very interesting. We have our other home in Siquijor and spend at least 1 week per month there. This is something we never heard of. The article kept referring to "MRFs" in the barangays, something which we are not aware of. Perhaps it is more in ... Read More
Wifi Calling by vehicross100
I know there numerous post’s on how to call US, get codes etc. Most of it I don't understand and goes over my head. Like everyone else who had Skype, I lost it this month after it shut down. Kinda lost with out it, but today I had to call my ...
@danfinnJust curious your experience with GoogleFi in the Philippines? I’m thinking of getting the Flexible Plan (ie., $20/mo + $10/GB data) and turning data off while there. I doubt I’ll need international calling, except for the ... Read More
The Philippines and Taiwan by PalawOne
`Ahh, for expats and tourism etc, not sure this is a great idea?"PH eyes military ties with Taiwan"By Franco Jose C. Baroña May 1, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/01/news/ph-eyes-military-ties-with-taiwan/2102231THE Philippines is ...
Actually you need to know how a trade war works - @danfinn I think I know. TACO is not up to much past humour because, in my most humble of opinions, Trump messes everything up so share prices fall. He, under cover of whatever shady shell company ... Read More
Taxes for expats in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in the Philippines, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your ...
@James HartlandFair to say that the Philippines is unlikely to do this for some time but in another 10 years or so they will likely also go down this route.I moved to the Philippines with my eyes wide open and understand all countries need to make ... Read More
The Philippines and Taiwan by PalawOne
`Ahh, for expats and tourism etc, not sure this is a great idea?"PH eyes military ties with Taiwan"By Franco Jose C. Baroña May 1, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/01/news/ph-eyes-military-ties-with-taiwan/2102231THE Philippines is ...
@danfinn Ankle biters? While I appreciate the complement if only true would question how you raised your children? Force? Coercion or a simple slap? Sure I am an outsider to the goings on in the US but it's plastered world wide on different media ... Read More
The Philippines and Taiwan by PalawOne
`Ahh, for expats and tourism etc, not sure this is a great idea?"PH eyes military ties with Taiwan"By Franco Jose C. Baroña May 1, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/01/news/ph-eyes-military-ties-with-taiwan/2102231THE Philippines is ...
Actually you need to know how a trade war works - @danfinn I think I know. TACO is not up to much past humour because, in my most humble of opinions, Trump messes everything up so share prices fall. He, under cover of whatever shady shell company ... Read More
The Philippines and Taiwan by PalawOne
`Ahh, for expats and tourism etc, not sure this is a great idea?"PH eyes military ties with Taiwan"By Franco Jose C. Baroña May 1, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/01/news/ph-eyes-military-ties-with-taiwan/2102231THE Philippines is ...
@bizwizard I don't want to hang sh1t on the US but the current administrations on again off again tariffs are a joke, I see these tariffs have been changed 21 times against China. OMO. - @bigpearl Trump is being openly mocked now about his tariff ... Read More
The Philippines and Taiwan by PalawOne
`Ahh, for expats and tourism etc, not sure this is a great idea?"PH eyes military ties with Taiwan"By Franco Jose C. Baroña May 1, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/01/news/ph-eyes-military-ties-with-taiwan/2102231THE Philippines is ...
This thread has become totally useless. Let's put Fred, bigpearl and danfinn in a separate thread where they can make useless arguments about irrelevant points.I agree with flyrite, the fourth poster and so far the only one on-topic.The topic is an ... Read More
Taxes for expats in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in the Philippines, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your ...
@Andy_1963 Has anything changed ? As far as I know PH tax on pensions is 0% - @emvaningenI happened to be looking at this along with with US treaty article 18 (same as austria) and it does appear to be zero tax for both of our "contracting" ... Read More