Apache8
American expat in the Philippines
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Registration: 16 October 2015
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Retirement in sindangan Zamboanga Philippines by Peter.levica
I'm considering retirement in Sandangan Zamboanga Phillippines primarily for the cost of living and possible marriage to a local. What is the risk of getting my butt shot of in this area. I'm a military veteran and am well versed in hand to ...
There are some safe places in Mindanao but I recommend the central Philippines, the southern is more dangerous and the northern is more expensive. Let me know if you need more specific counsel. Read More
Retirement in sindangan Zamboanga Philippines by Peter.levica
I'm considering retirement in Sandangan Zamboanga Phillippines primarily for the cost of living and possible marriage to a local. What is the risk of getting my butt shot of in this area. I'm a military veteran and am well versed in hand to ...
Peter, I am happy to help you since I have lived all over the Philippines. I do not want you to repeat my mistakes. I am here to help you. Read More
Retirement in sindangan Zamboanga Philippines by Peter.levica
I'm considering retirement in Sandangan Zamboanga Phillippines primarily for the cost of living and possible marriage to a local. What is the risk of getting my butt shot of in this area. I'm a military veteran and am well versed in hand to ...
Peter, You might consider Negros Oriental (near Dumaguete). There are many x pats there and some live on $700 a month. It was listed as the 2nd best and least expensive place to live in the world. I lived there for several years (Valencia). I only ... Read More
Motorcycle license by Uskam
Hello, I plan to move to Manila next month. I don't have a motorcycle license yet but i'd like to got one there. Do you know if if possible to have it from scratch as a foreigner with a work visa ? Thank you very much.
You will rarely get stopped unless they have a check point. Even if there is a road block do not stop unless they wave you over. Most cops are intimidated by foreigners and are hesitant to stop you because their English is limited. If they do stop ... Read More
Retirement in sindangan Zamboanga Philippines by Peter.levica
I'm considering retirement in Sandangan Zamboanga Phillippines primarily for the cost of living and possible marriage to a local. What is the risk of getting my butt shot of in this area. I'm a military veteran and am well versed in hand to ...
You have chosen one of the most dangerous areas to live in the Philippines, infested with radical Muslims involved in kidnapping and murder. You can never own a gun here. Your wife can have one if she is old enough considering she is a Filipina. If ... Read More
Motorcycle license by Uskam
Hello, I plan to move to Manila next month. I don't have a motorcycle license yet but i'd like to got one there. Do you know if if possible to have it from scratch as a foreigner with a work visa ? Thank you very much.
Your USA license is good for 60 days but unless you show them your passport they do not know how long you have been here. Read More