Georges Laborie
French looking for information about Philippines
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13
About me
French
Lives in Puerto Princesa, Western Visay
Registration: 05 November 2019
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The importance of local language in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hey everyone, As an expat, language questions often arise due to the need to communicate effectively in a new country. We’re curious to read your experiences with learning and using the local language in the Philippines. Here are some ...
@mikelaf Visaya is not a dialect but a language. Read More
13 A visa - Permanent - What would happen if I separate from my wife by Geraldhere
I am a holder of 13A permanent Visa in the Philippines. My wife an I are living separately (no legal process yet) at the moment and I will file for divorce in future (outside Philippines). If this happens what would be the status of my 13A visa, 1. ...
@Geraldhere you don't need to apply for a tourist visa before going to the Philippines. You just get a 15 days or 30 days free visa depending on your nationality once arrived in the Philippines Read More
Driving in The Philippines by Dude55
Does anyone know how to extend the 3 month limit driving on a foreign license in the Philippines? I looked into getting a Philippine driver's licence but I have to be here 6 months before I can apply.Thanks in advance for any replies.
Do the driving license transfer before the end of the 3rd month or be prepared to pass the Filipino driving license exams as a beginner Read More
Driving in The Philippines by Dude55
Does anyone know how to extend the 3 month limit driving on a foreign license in the Philippines? I looked into getting a Philippine driver's licence but I have to be here 6 months before I can apply.Thanks in advance for any replies.
You are allowed to dive with your foreign license for 3 months in the Phils. Beyond these 3 months you must have a local license. Go to LTO the week before the 3 first month's and ask for the conversion of your license in a Filipino license. They ... Read More
shipping "stuff" from usa to the philippines. by stuleer
has anyone found a cheap way to do this? What i an interested in shipping are "things" like tools, maybe some small pieces of furniture. I live in Hong Kong and spend summer time in the PHilippines where my wife and i have a house. but there are ...
@stuleer ask your wife about balikbayan boxes. She knows what it is as all Filipinos know. Or search the web. You will get the appropriate answer in correct English. Better than any explanation from me. For letters proceed the way I do. I changed my ... Read More
shipping "stuff" from usa to the philippines. by stuleer
has anyone found a cheap way to do this? What i an interested in shipping are "things" like tools, maybe some small pieces of furniture. I live in Hong Kong and spend summer time in the PHilippines where my wife and i have a house. but there are ...
Send a Balikbayan box Read More
Lizards in the house by Filamretire
If you have one in your house, how do you catch it? I'm from a place with no lizards so I am not sure what to do
@Filamretire Don't catch them. Let them go. They eat all those insectes you don't want in your house (ants, corcroaches, mosquitoes...). Read More
Quality woman for a quality guy by Slowdown23
My name is Ryan from the United states. I am looking (not rushing) for a traditional woman who I can get to know and spend my life with. I am 37 in good shape, financially secure and have strong interpersonal skills. Able to retire in 13 years when ...
Hi RyanYou said that you have time to make sure you met the right person and that you will go to the Philippines for 2 weeks. My suggestion. Offer your services as a teacher to universities. Can be Cebu or Dumaguete or any other place. As a teacher ... Read More
13A VISA by Dwsses12
Hello to all. Im dave. Recently moved here to the Philippines. I reside in imus cavite with my filipina wife and daughter. I just finished doing my 13A Visa. Believe it or not. I pretty much did it all in 1 day. !!! Well that is after getting ...
@bimprasad you need to be married for a while and your wife will be the one to apply for you. Read More
13a Permanent visa by Bag56
Hi my spouse is Flapina and has been diagnosed with cancer, if she dies. What happens to the status of my visa? I have a 13A visa which we have had made permanent. Does the death of the Philippines spouse invalidate this visa? We have no ...
13a visa is a permanent spouse visa as long as your wife is alive and as long as you don't separate as she's the one to ask for this visa for you and she's also the only one able to confirm it. Your children cannot sponsor you. Only your wife or ... Read More
One month in Philippines (simcard, Grab, fees at ATM, etc ). by Laurent futur Nha Trang
Hello everyone, I will be traveling for the first time (from Vietnam) for a month in the Philippines very soon. I have a few practical questions please :-) - what is the most appropriate telephone company for a sim card valid for one month, with a ...
Also to prepare your trip visit the following blog full of good information and ideas:www.ouiphilippines.com Enjoy your trip Read More
One month in Philippines (simcard, Grab, fees at ATM, etc ). by Laurent futur Nha Trang
Hello everyone, I will be traveling for the first time (from Vietnam) for a month in the Philippines very soon. I have a few practical questions please :-) - what is the most appropriate telephone company for a sim card valid for one month, with a ...
Hi LaurentRegarding SIM cards Smart or Globe is equal. You can find Grab in large cities. In others you will experiment buses, Jeepneys, taxis and tricycles. Avoid getting cash from ATMs. They will charge you 250P for each transaction of 10000P ... Read More