Don
@dsvisper
Filipino expat in Papua New Guinea
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37
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9
About me
Filipino
Lives in Lae
Speaks Tagalog, English, Hokkien, Pidgin, British English
Registration: 11 March 2012
Activity
LAE QUERY by NICOLE MLA, PI
Hi! I'm an HR Professional in Manila who's considering a work offer for an HR Manager position in a new sardines making & canning company currently being built in Lae, PNG. Would like to know average monthly costs for electricity, water and food (3 ...
Forget PNG if you have any other job offer. Is $1000 net after tax or gross? that's K3000+ (Kina, PNG Currency) and with the high inflation rate and rising cost of living I would say it's not worth it. Not to mention, the prevalent ... Read More
Is it legal for PNG Police and Court to seize a foreign passport? by dsvisper
Hi everyone, I am posting the above topic hoping that someone could shed a light as one fellow Filipino expat in Lae was detained in the police station due to the absence and tardiness of his PNG legal counsel during court hearing. He is obliged to ...
Hi mate, He is not a flight risk and actually he is willing to face the allegations against him. As part of his K4000 bail the court seized his passport as part of condition that he will not leave the country otherwise the court will detain his ... Read More
Is it legal for PNG Police and Court to seize a foreign passport?
Hi everyone, I am posting the above topic hoping that someone could shed a light as one fellow Filipino expat in Lae was detained in the police station due to the absence and tardiness of his PNG legal counsel during court hearing. He is obliged to ... Read More
seeto kui - LAE by elijahjohan
hello there! to all my kababayan working in this company or anybody who know this company, can you give me an idea how is it like working in this company? how is life there as an expat? how about the accommodation/housing, is it furnished, how many ...
This should serve as a warning to all OFWs who wishes to come in PNG, as this country is not a safe place for all foreign workers not onlyworkers for Filipinos. The tax is mandated by the government and its beyond the control of most companies ... Read More
Rottweiler's in POM? by pete.moody
Hi all, My wife would love a Rottweiler, she has had them before and we are looking to get a dog here in Moresby. Does anyone know where we might be able to source one (preferably puppy) in PNG? Have tried getting on to Guard Dog Security but no ...
Hi Pete, I owned a 4 year old female Rottweiler/Blue Heeler mix breed and heard some pure Rottie breeders here in Lae but havent met one.. I got a pup before from Guard Dog but unfortunately he died when he was 4 months old due to Parvo virus. I ... Read More
What's happening in PNG?
At present, PNG economy is on the edge as the effect of corruption is now being felt by the citizen, foreign workers, and businesses. The lack of foreign currencies is affecting the operation of businesses in the country, whereas, foreign invoices ... Read More
seeto kui - LAE by elijahjohan
hello there! to all my kababayan working in this company or anybody who know this company, can you give me an idea how is it like working in this company? how is life there as an expat? how about the accommodation/housing, is it furnished, how many ...
Actually, David, it is still exists especially now all Filipino expats are coming in from Cebu due to cheap labor that is why the marketability of Filipino expats in terms of compensation is declining. Read More
seeto kui - LAE by elijahjohan
hello there! to all my kababayan working in this company or anybody who know this company, can you give me an idea how is it like working in this company? how is life there as an expat? how about the accommodation/housing, is it furnished, how many ...
Haha another one bites the dust.. Read More
ABLE COMPUTING PNG ::: POM by lapsiduday
Hi guys, I have a job offer for Able Computing in PNG Port Moresby. Do you know this company? is this a filipino or australian company? Is this a good company? I've been offered a position as Software Manager, but need to sell software (?? what ...
all i can say is GOOD LUCK hahaha... Read More
Robbed by the police by tomriddle
Just wanted to share my experience from a few weeks ago. Went out with a few colleagues for a few drinks on Friday evening. Was driving home and got pulled over by the police. They said "You've been drinking haven't you. We are going to arrest ...
PNG is a lawless country so sorry to hear this.. Read More
Employment Disputes - foreign workers in PNG by mozart1
Can anyone help point me in the right direction regarding the employment rights of foreign workers working in PNG. The company I worked for is currently working in PNG although it is a NZ Company, I was recruited in NZ to work offshore. Terminated ...
FYI, PNG did not signed in the ILO (International Labour Organization) there's no such thing here (hahaha) I don't know if you notice they don't even have "Labor Day" holiday..why not coordinate with you respective government agencies..I have a ... Read More
LAE QUERY by NICOLE MLA, PI
Hi! I'm an HR Professional in Manila who's considering a work offer for an HR Manager position in a new sardines making & canning company currently being built in Lae, PNG. Would like to know average monthly costs for electricity, water and food (3 ...
Another senseless killing happened in Mount Hagen yesterday morning. A 62 year old Australian was shot at point blank range and his Filipina wife were gang raped by 10 PNG locals. This is so inhumane and these animal act should be condemned.. It's ... Read More
PInoys Life in PNG by Aze PNG
Hi. I got an offer in PNG. Can anyone share their experiences in relation to cost of living and lifestyle in PNG? What salary range should one must accept to sustain reasonable lifestyle? What is the estimated taxes imposed by the Government to ...
Mount Hagen is located in the Highlands Region.. As I said, there's no place safe in Papua New Guinea, whether you are in Moresby, Lae, Mt.Hagen, Goroka etc.always trust your instict. If you love primitive and laidback lifestyle with high risk in a ... Read More
young female aussie moving to PNG. by GuestPoster795
Hi all, I have recently been offered a position working for a PNG based company as a project administrator, I have been excited about moving to PNG and the new adventure im embarking on, but no one else is exited for me! I have done some research ...
Hi Preecie, Always trust your instinct and safety first. I've been here in PNG for 6 years and I have seen a lot most of my time spent here in Lae encountered series of rascals and in Moresby too. Actually, last year there are incidents that one ... Read More
seeto kui - LAE by elijahjohan
hello there! to all my kababayan working in this company or anybody who know this company, can you give me an idea how is it like working in this company? how is life there as an expat? how about the accommodation/housing, is it furnished, how many ...
Hi Kix, If you will get $3k USD net that would be better for you plus other perks..Dammam, KSA is much civilise country compared to PNG..EDI-Staffbuilders is not disclosing compensation and benefits but the salary here in PNG is $1k USD gross plus ... Read More