learntalk
American expat in the Philippines
Forum posts
9
Contacts
2
About me
American, Married with children
Lives in Makati City, Metro Manila
Speaks English is my mother tongue, but I'm also conversant in Pilipino and French.
Registration: 14 September 2016
Activity
Norms of Condo Rentals by AmitBasak
Fellow expats, I'm moving from Singapore to Manila within the next 60 days. I'd appreciate some guidance on: > the best resources (on/off-line) to find a condo > the standard tenure of agreements and minimum tenure legally > broker ...
I'm a Phil-Am and have been living in MetroManila since forever (1967). My cousin has several condos in Makati. What's your budget and which part of the Philippines did you want to settle in? I was raised and educated in northern IN, 2 ... Read More
suggestion regarding job by Sanskar Sanshu Tripathi
Hi Iam sanskar Tripathi Iam from India ,iam persuing three years degree course in hotel managment & tourism.at present iam in final year).i need some suggestion that how caan i get a job in philippins in hotel industry permanent full time job ...
The job is for freelancers and can be done online. For details, please check out www.learntalk.org. Read More
I have an opportunity in CEBU, a job offer @ 4000 USD /month by youssef & elhem
Hi all, My name is Youssef, living in Tunisia, I am married and have 1 baby boy (3 years old) and shortly a little girl will join our world :). I am new on the forum and I need help. I received a job offer in CEBU and the salary is $4,000 per ...
Make sure that 4000 is in dollars and not in pesos. If it's in dollars, make sure it's USA dollars. Go for it. It's super more than enough. Read More
suggestion regarding job by Sanskar Sanshu Tripathi
Hi Iam sanskar Tripathi Iam from India ,iam persuing three years degree course in hotel managment & tourism.at present iam in final year).i need some suggestion that how caan i get a job in philippins in hotel industry permanent full time job ...
Are you fluent in Spanish, French, Korean or any language besides English? Call Centers would hire you if you're fluent in another language besides English. Read More
Interesting customs and traditions in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living outside of our home country requires us to adapt to a new culture and different traditions. What are some of the cultural specifics in the Philippines? What are some of the traditional beliefs and cultural practices that ...
Though a practicing Catholic, I wasn't able to practice attending the dawn Masses 9 days before Christmas. Finally, 5 years in my mother country, I was able to complete the 9 dawn Masses because of my sister-in-law. After Mass, one buys the ... Read More
Traffic in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in the Philippines, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend ...
Hi Mike, That's right, go with the flow. Find a way to cope. I love to drive but I don't drive in this country . My sister finally took her two older siblings' advice and stopped driving in this country, too. The problem is that if ... Read More
Traffic in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in the Philippines, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend ...
Which city or area do you live in in the Philippines, and how do you find the traffic? I've lived in Makati for the past 38 years. How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? I work in the Oranbo Drive area and it takes about ... Read More
Moving to the Philippines: where should I move based on my criteria? by travelperson20
Although I've never been to the Philippines, I really like what I've read and seen (incredible beaches) and I'm thinking about moving there. I will travel and inspect a few locations before I decide on where I would like to live, but ...
Go to HUNDRED ISLANDS, which is in Pangasinan. You can live in the subdivision of my cousin, if there's a vacancy. The place is about 3 hours away from MetroManila. My sister and her husband (from Hawaii) l have lived there with other expats ... Read More
Any apps to connect with english speaking people in Manila? by catherin7878
Hi guys, I have just moved to Manila recently. Since I've come here myself so I am still on the mood of confusing a lot :'( Do you guys know any apps that I can talk and connect with people for some advices when living here? (ideally people ...
Hi, I'd be more than glad to help you with whatever help you need while living in MetroManila. My niece manages an orphanage in Chiang Mai and has been doing so for the past 10 years. Second hand stuff you can get almost anywhere around the ... Read More