Gerd Domonar
Austrian expat in the Philippines
Forum posts
10
About me
Austrian
Speaks German English a little bit Italian Some words Cebuano (koan)
Registration: 08 November 2022
Activity
Meeting point Ormoc City
Hello, dear expads. Is there any meeting point for expats in Ormoc? I read here it should be Dunking Donut in front of Jollybee on Saturday inbetween 10 am until 1 pm. The girls there told me : "no". Please can someone give me information? Thanks in ... Read More
Building a House in the Philippines by PalawOne
My wife and I are thinking of perhaps building another house in the Phils. What do people think of this?This time we're thinking of building something like this house design from pinoyeplans.comIt's a very traditional looking design, on purpose, but ...
@duonguhm .my Crew uses phenolic and plywood to build solid concrete walls. no hollowblocks on my house. more stabile, less cement needed, and the walls are straight, don't need plastering.The prepairing time is longer than wuilding the wall, but ... Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
@Julien, nice to be here. I am Gerd, from Tyrol in Austria. I am already since may 2021 in Southern Leyte, Macrohon. I transfered to Ormoc in July 2022, because my wife Mae and I bought farm in Domonar, we have daughter Leana, 12 and son Felix, 5.We ... Read More
As an Expat what would you change about your home country. by Lat61
What do you admire about the Philippines and wish you could "export" back to you home country. With your observation, please list home country.
@Lat61, Austria. The climate , no refugees here, no stupid politicians like in Europe, always try to influence every action in world, population has to pay for after. Beeing a little bit more relaxed Maybe some things more, but i feel here better, ... Read More
Land ownership changes? by wrevans02
It appears Thailand is changing their laws to allow qualified foreign expats to own land without a spouse. Anyone know if Philippines will follow? I am tempted to relocate but I am waiting to learn more on inheritance laws there.
@wrevans02, i understand this decision of "no ownership of land for foreigner". If they would open for that, land would become very expensive soon, because of many foreigners/foreign companies (dole) would buy lot land, and most of the filippinos ... Read More
New in Ormic
Hello daer expads. First of all excause my lausy English, i am from Austria and my language is german. I am here now in Ormoc since July, we bought land in Domonar and are building house now there. I am very busy two kids, 12 and 5, both in school ... Read More
Back in the Philippines by Lotus Eater
I arrived here 10 days ago from the UK. First time in the country since November 2019 due to covid.I had a few business meetings in Manila. Evenings were free so drifted into the Greenbelt area which is where I like to hang out and watch the world ...
@Lotus Eater, thanks for that detailed information. I was in Manila this March to make a new austrian passport. And i was disappointed about almost everything. Breakfast in hotel 🙄Taxi from airport to hotel 😒I wanted to buy an apple ... Read More
Expats on Leyte by goingabroad
Hello Everyone, I am new to this forum. Our family moved to the Philippines in 2015. Currently, we are living in Ormoc City, Leyte. My wife's hometown. Just wanted to see if there were any other expats near this area?
@prs948, would be nice to meet you whan you are back. Read More
Expats on Leyte by goingabroad
Hello Everyone, I am new to this forum. Our family moved to the Philippines in 2015. Currently, we are living in Ormoc City, Leyte. My wife's hometown. Just wanted to see if there were any other expats near this area?
@Bert46, don't worry, you don't miss many things in Maasin, haha. I am happy to be now here in Ormoc. Friendly people, almost everything to get. Read More
Expats on Leyte by goingabroad
Hello Everyone, I am new to this forum. Our family moved to the Philippines in 2015. Currently, we are living in Ormoc City, Leyte. My wife's hometown. Just wanted to see if there were any other expats near this area?
@dondee31, i know your message is old now. Is the meeting of expads until now in "dunkin donuts". I am here in Ormoc since July, building house in Domonar. Would be nice sometimes to meet people like i met whole last year in Southern Leyte, Maasin. ... Read More