tphgawn
English expat in the Philippines
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Registration: 21 August 2022
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Google Play Store with foreign Google Accounts by danfinn
I have recently come across some Filipino android apps like TFD The Filipino Doctor and the Chong Hua Hospital (Cebu) patient portal that are available on Play Store but not for "foreign" accounts, apparently. It literally says "app is not available ...
Google seems to know where the account is from and also seems to lock that info to the phone. I my case Google suddenly decided, after about 18 months jn the philippines, that I was resident in philippines and everything worked from that point Read More
Amazon Availability in the Philippines? by swt90alum
I saw there are two Amazon warehouses in the Philippines, but as I understand it, Amazon does not "deliver" to the Philippines...is this true? Also, if Amazon does not deliver to the Philippines...are there any on-line delivery services that do ...
@swt90alum Amazon USA do deliver to the Philippines and the service is very good. One does have to have an Amazon us account as I do as well as my UK account. Quite a few things are free delivery to the Philippines especially if one goes over a ... Read More
Credit Cards for senior citizens by FindlayMacD
I'd like to hear ex-pat members knowledge and advice on this subject. When I lived in the UK I had several credit cards, but then, for some reason, probably because they became aware that I now lived in the Philippines, my UK bank (Santander UK) ...
@FindlayMacD Yes. Seems to be a problem as, in my case the age limit appears to be 70. One option may be, if an S&R member, to get one of their cards. The other option is to take one out in wife's name if under the age limit. This was suggested ... Read More
Uk pensions etc ? by leonardsmith75
I will be moving to Cebu shortly but not sure about telling HRMC OR DWP PENSIONS ? I've heard about many horror stories regarding this matter! , like proof of life every year , and that the postal service in the philippines is very bad , Can anyone ...
The easiest thing to do is to have a mail address in the UK and have everything from the UK bank sent there. No problem. Have a 13a permanent residence visa. I do transfers via Xoom from my UK bank to my BDO account which take anything from 1 minute ... Read More
RESTAMPING by vehicross100
Has anyone recently needed to have their 13a Visa Restamped in new passport for annual reporting ?
Not yet but my passport expires this year so next year at the earliest. Read More
Thinking About Buying an EV in the PH – Advice and Experiences? by islanddoll
Hello, everyone!I recently moved to Cebu and am loving the vibe here! As part of settling in, I’m considering purchasing an electric vehicle from bydcarsphilippines Before I make the leap, I’d love to hear from those of you who already ...
The range on a full charge is the critical factor really, coupled with charging facilities on board the vehicle. A fast charger system requires somewhat specialist supply system but if the vehicle can be plugged in to a normal domestic supply the ... Read More
S&R Credit Cards by Enzyte Bob
S&R has a credit card offering 3% on purchases.
Thank for the info. Useful background. Reason for asking is most cards in Philippines max age is 65. Read More
S&R Credit Cards by Enzyte Bob
S&R has a credit card offering 3% on purchases.
What are the elegibility requirements for this card? Read More
Mobile phone plans in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Staying connected while living in the Philippines remains a priority for expats, especially when choosing a mobile operator or to understand the local specificities of mobile plans. Here some elements to consider: How to ...
Something that has just occurred to me. Is it possible to use an esim with the same number in multiple devices? Potentially very useful. Read More
Bank Account by ShueArie
I've been visiting the Philippines for the last 2 or so years roughly a month 2 to 3 times a year. I stay at my Fiancée home every visit. I'm wondering if anyone knows anything about the Banking Rules there. Can I or we open a Bank Account ...
@ShueArie basically proof of identity. Presented both my passport and my wife's together with our PSA marriage certificate Read More
I am a farmer and I want to buy land by Autocrescimento
Hello, can foreigners buy hectares in the Philippines? What would the process be like? Could anyone explain this subject in brief? And are most of the lands fertile?
Basically foreighners cannot buy land or property in their own name. Only philipino nationals and those with dual nationality can own land I'm their own name with one exception, ex philipino nationals. Read More
Bank Account by ShueArie
I've been visiting the Philippines for the last 2 or so years roughly a month 2 to 3 times a year. I stay at my Fiancée home every visit. I'm wondering if anyone knows anything about the Banking Rules there. Can I or we open a Bank Account ...
I managed to open a joint account with my philipino wife without a 13a or a SRRV. At the time was in to my second or third tourist extension, preparing to get my 13a provisional. Was with BDO if any help. Read More
Foreign pension tax by Louiis88@
How is pensions from EU eurpeen retired expats living in phil taxed ?
Unfortunately in my case, from uk, I would be about £1000 worse off. So it pays to do the sums. Was supprised. Read More
Philippines cellphones at the airport by avedisiandavid
Flying to Angeles City in November, passing through Manila, does the airport in Angeles City sell Philippines cellphones?
That's very useful. Thank you Read More
Expats who married a filipina by DonRam
The expats who married a filipina. Survey and if any complaints or problems.Ages? Since it's different living in USA culture or western standards. Many don't agree with an elderly male marrying a young filipina. What are your age ...
Am from the UK. My first wife, from uk, passed away after 43 years and a long illness. My current wife, a philipino, I married just over 2 years ago. We had been talking on a daily basis for about 7 years and after covid took the plunge and came to ... Read More