petefredbob
American expat in the Philippines
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American
Lives in Manila
Registration: 29 June 2015
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Best way to earn a income whilst a expat by sbleakley21
Im looking to move to the Philippines permanent and wondered what would be the best way to earn a income to support myself? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I am not an agent or talent coordinator. I'm just an actor playing a westerner in the background (they call us 'talents'). If you are in the Philippines and have a cell phone number I will forward that to a talent coordinator or two that ... Read More
Best way to earn a income whilst a expat by sbleakley21
Im looking to move to the Philippines permanent and wondered what would be the best way to earn a income to support myself? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
For those in Metro Manila and with "western" looks: eyes, nose, skin (especially blacks are needed)- you can pick up some pocket money working as an extra for tv and the movies. You 'do' need to be able to get around a bit and not ... Read More
Horseradish? by petefredbob
Does anyone have a good Filipino translation for horseradish? Google translate gave me Malunggay but when I asked my neighbor if she knew it she said she knew what malunggay was but that it was not hot or spicy. As well, if you do know it do you ...
Thanks for the comments! I will keep looking. It is for a sauce I want to make for a beef 'sanwits' I am making. Read More
Horseradish? by petefredbob
Does anyone have a good Filipino translation for horseradish? Google translate gave me Malunggay but when I asked my neighbor if she knew it she said she knew what malunggay was but that it was not hot or spicy. As well, if you do know it do you ...
I think that is a daikon radish you're talking about, what my supermarket calls 'native' radish, but I'll try labanos and see where it gets me. Thanks! Read More
Horseradish? by petefredbob
Does anyone have a good Filipino translation for horseradish? Google translate gave me Malunggay but when I asked my neighbor if she knew it she said she knew what malunggay was but that it was not hot or spicy. As well, if you do know it do you ...
Yes, thank you, I meant horseradish root. Though I haven't seen prepared horseradish either. Read More
Horseradish?
Does anyone have a good Filipino translation for horseradish? Google translate gave me Malunggay but when I asked my neighbor if she knew it she said she knew what malunggay was but that it was not hot or spicy. As well, if you do know it do you ... Read More
Safety in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in the Philippines? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you ...
I lived in North Beach on Broadway in the early eighties. I was young, had long hair and 'presented' as a local. Or at least as one of 'them.' I walked anywhere, day or night, 24 hours and nobody ever bothered me. Some years later I ... Read More
Safety in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in the Philippines? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you ...
**We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in the Philippines?** Yes. **How would you define the level of safety in the country?** Overall pretty good. **Can you walk safely during the day and at night without ... Read More