Fiveboy
Canadian expat in the Philippines
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16
About me
Canadian
Lives in Iloilo City, Western Visayas
Speaks Spanish
Registration: 23 August 2019
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Second stimulus paper check by sarahw45
Hello! Has anyone received their second stimulus check via mail yet? Still waiting on mine... and I saw that some people in Taiwan received theirs a few weeks ago. Hoping it will be soon!
Not to mention... Those thieving savage natives... Yes good to not "mention" that. 🤮 Read More
What has happened to this forum by Bukidnonkane
As of lately i have noticed a change in this forum. Now this is my opinion. But I thought these forums are meant to help each other out with knowledge and experiences of other expats. Now i dont read every post and every thread, and i dont post ...
In that regard I have lived here (4th country and the best) for four years. Happy to offer informed opinion if I can help anyone to prepare or adapt. I will offer two unsolicited bits of advice: Leave logic or expectation behind. This ain't ... Read More
What has happened to this forum by Bukidnonkane
As of lately i have noticed a change in this forum. Now this is my opinion. But I thought these forums are meant to help each other out with knowledge and experiences of other expats. Now i dont read every post and every thread, and i dont post ...
Word gymnastics and cognitive bias aside. My larger point was stop blaming, justifying and rationalizing. Bad behavior and bad choices = course discourse and crappy interactions. Time for some accountability. That's all of my opinion and ... Read More
What has happened to this forum by Bukidnonkane
As of lately i have noticed a change in this forum. Now this is my opinion. But I thought these forums are meant to help each other out with knowledge and experiences of other expats. Now i dont read every post and every thread, and i dont post ...
Blaming technology is a cop out equivalent to "the devil made me do it". Look at old films, read older literature notice the way people treat each other. Now compare to today. The difference is that civility (i.e. respect) is no longer ... Read More
Advice on Marriage/Situation At HAnd by William Greenlee
I am 59 and have met a 30 year old school teacher who has a child with c/palsy. I too have a Son with c/palsy. I have had my Son by myself for 18 years. I decided I would open to possible marriage but I am only interested in a Filipino. So we met. ...
I had great empathy and hope for OP. Now I just hope he gets help. Waste of time. Done following this. Weird. Read More
Advice on Marriage/Situation At HAnd by William Greenlee
I am 59 and have met a 30 year old school teacher who has a child with c/palsy. I too have a Son with c/palsy. I have had my Son by myself for 18 years. I decided I would open to possible marriage but I am only interested in a Filipino. So we met. ...
Long story short. I'm 73. Been around the block. I too met someone online. Much younger. Everyone poo pooed and tsk tsked. But here's the thing - THE HEART WANTS WHAT THE HEART WANTS. We are obligated to live our personal destiny in order ... Read More
Investing in the Philippines by Diksha
Hello everyone, During your expatriation in the Philippines, you might have been made aware of interesting investment schemes (local or international). Whether one wants to make money grow, protect oneself or prepare for retirement, investment is ...
Curious - other than having funds in the USA or the Philippines - where can one park funds that are protected in the event of a bank default? We are in Metrobank specifically because of the notion that they are "too big to fail". Read More
How to Advertise A Home For Sale Here!?? by Fiveboy
Twice I have tried the list your property here function of this site. Twice I filled everything in. Then I wait and wait and wait while the site does....something - only to end in no joy. Its not me.... the functionality seems really really ...
Have now done so. Thanks Read More
How to Advertise A Home For Sale Here!?? by Fiveboy
Twice I have tried the list your property here function of this site. Twice I filled everything in. Then I wait and wait and wait while the site does....something - only to end in no joy. Its not me.... the functionality seems really really ...
AS PER BELOW When you try to post the ad here exactly what happens? AS I STATED - I ENTER EVERYTHING THEN PRESS PUBLISH (OR WHATEVER THE WORD IS AT THE BOTTOM BUTTON) When you press enter what is the message on the page? THERE IS NO MESSAGE. IN ... Read More
How to Advertise A Home For Sale Here!??
Twice I have tried the list your property here function of this site. Twice I filled everything in. Then I wait and wait and wait while the site does....something - only to end in no joy. Its not me.... the functionality seems really really ... Read More
IS ANYONE USING THIS FORUM? by Fiveboy
All the posting dates seem like they are 4-5 years ago. Whats the deal?
Thanks for the response but Im sorry I do not understand. Read More
IS ANYONE USING THIS FORUM?
All the posting dates seem like they are 4-5 years ago. Whats the deal? Read More
Investing in the Philippines by Diksha
Hello everyone, During your expatriation in the Philippines, you might have been made aware of interesting investment schemes (local or international). Whether one wants to make money grow, protect oneself or prepare for retirement, investment is ...
Then again a certain FBAR expert lived 11 years in Panama, moved to Iloilo. This is not a joke. Forgive me but Im new on this forum. Where's the "joke" and what's your point? Is this forum like many others just a place for ... Read More
Investing in the Philippines by Diksha
Hello everyone, During your expatriation in the Philippines, you might have been made aware of interesting investment schemes (local or international). Whether one wants to make money grow, protect oneself or prepare for retirement, investment is ...
Its not FUBAR its FBAR and its anything but a joke. If you are a US citizen with a foreign bank account which has had a balance of ten thousand USD or more for ANY period of time during the year, you are required to report it before June 30. There ... Read More
Fake consumables being sold openly! by manwonder
Gd day guys; Hope all in going well & would like to wish all chinese celebrating Lunar New Year '2020... ("Gong Xi Fai Chai"/ Heng Ong Huat Ah!) I would like seek your feedback/advice on how bad the situation is, on the sales ...
Ever see the guy with the bucket of honey that has a chunk of honeycomb in it? He will fill a bottle for you using a ladle. Good deal! I used to be a beekeeper. FAKE honey. There is s simple test you can do. Put a large-ish drop on the nail of ... Read More