

ABCDeVil
Australian expat in the Philippines
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Lives in Olongapo
Registration: 01 October 2014
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Getting a traffic citation, just because you are a foreigner. by Robbie2248
Recently, I was driving along, my wife in the car with me, we were on a 4 hour trip, and bang, some lunatic cut me off, and sideswiped me. I was in the traffic stream, and the other driver, very annoyingly typical of that type, overtook everybody, ...

Just reading this post on getting a traffic citation. This is just so silly & I understand the whole bit "the foreigner is to blame". Also, taking pictures & names is a great idea. In fact, when driving into Manila, specifically, ... Read More


Hello! Anyone here been married to a Filipina? by Marian00001
Good day! I'm new here! Just wanted to ask if anyone here have been married to a filipina in the Philippines?

Good day! I'm new here! Just wanted to ask if anyone here have been married to a filipina in the Philippines?Hi Marian, I am Australian & got married to my sweet Filipina in January 2016. The requirements are simple. Visit your local ... Read More


Getting married in the Philippines Australian Man to Filipina - Legal by pej1111
Getting married in the Philippines Australian Man to Filipina - Legal Just wondering if someone can help me on a couple of points around an Australian Man getting married to Filipina? And remaining to live in the Philippines. I have heard a ...

Hey Pej, The 49 / 51 % only referred to a normal domestic situation, ie Husband (usually foreigner) & Filipina (wife, fiancee or girlfriend). As to the breakdown for businesses I am unsure of what, if any % is in place. I do not personally know ... Read More


Getting married in the Philippines Australian Man to Filipina - Legal by pej1111
Getting married in the Philippines Australian Man to Filipina - Legal Just wondering if someone can help me on a couple of points around an Australian Man getting married to Filipina? And remaining to live in the Philippines. I have heard a ...

Hi ABCDiamond, How do I know its 51%. Well it is written in Philippine law, I have read it. Some friends / acquaintances have been thru the bad part & separated or divorced or annulled (as each case went). The 51% has been presented all of them ... Read More


Getting married in the Philippines Australian Man to Filipina - Legal by pej1111
Getting married in the Philippines Australian Man to Filipina - Legal Just wondering if someone can help me on a couple of points around an Australian Man getting married to Filipina? And remaining to live in the Philippines. I have heard a ...

Hi Pej, I am Aussie & am going through this process here in the Phils in early Jan 2016. We both live here, in the Phils, for the last 2 years +. My fiancee is Filipina, under 25 years. Answer 1. To get a marriage licence, everyone needs to ... Read More


Can anyone suggest Best car rental In Davao Philippines by jamesdesuza
Hello Everyone, Need Help, Planning for family occasion in Jan 2015, Can anyone Suggest Best Car rental Services in Davao, Philippines... I just visited some sites, but still having trouble... please suggest ASAP Thanks JAMES DESUZA...

Hi James & Mr RoundHead, Here is my thoughts on renting a car, at a cost of example P1300 per day. DON'T. You can hire a driver & car (van) on the days that you need to travel about. At other times, you can spend a lot less using local ... Read More


extending 21 day visa by jdbris23
do I need an onward tickett extend my initional visa when I arrive day visa. then after that will I need one every time I extend the visa with my American passport

Hi JDBris23, It is required by anyone visiting the Philippines, to have an onward ticket leaving the country. It does not matter what the destination is, as long as it is not within the Philippines. If you do not have an onward ticket to any ... Read More


Driving a Private Car from Davao to Butuan by ABCDeVil
Lets start with, I have successfully driven in and around Manila, through Laguna, Cavite, to/from Olongapo and my many motorcycle trips over Zambales. So for me, driving here is not a real issue, just trying to measure how to make the journey easier ...

Yes I will not be stopping during this drive. No stopping to take in the tourist attractions. We just need to get to our destination. If you suggest it is approx 7hrs, then I will take that as a good sign. What I really am interested in, are there ... Read More


Driving a Private Car from Davao to Butuan by ABCDeVil
Lets start with, I have successfully driven in and around Manila, through Laguna, Cavite, to/from Olongapo and my many motorcycle trips over Zambales. So for me, driving here is not a real issue, just trying to measure how to make the journey easier ...

Driving from Davao to Butuan, there are no roro's, so I do not need extra copies of the or & cr. I just want to hear from anyone who has travelled this route, how long could it take and what are the road conditions and is there anything I ... Read More

Driving a Private Car from Davao to Butuan
Lets start with, I have successfully driven in and around Manila, through Laguna, Cavite, to/from Olongapo and my many motorcycle trips over Zambales. So for me, driving here is not a real issue, just trying to measure how to make the journey easier ... Read More