CdoBob
American expat in the Philippines
Forum posts
5
About me
American
Lives in Cagayan de Oro
Registration: 19 October 2012
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Coming to the Philippines!!! by Satcomguy
I'm not new to ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ, but new to the Phillipine forum. Looking to be there by the end of the month and hoping to make some new friends. I've been there before but would like to go to some new places.
I have been to several of the places already mentioned, I would avoid Manila (so many people, so much traffic, pollution and expensive) that it's just not much fun, more trouble than it's worth. Cebu is nice, beautiful city but to most foreigners ... Read More
Need Help or Information by Kaushal Kumar
Hello Everyone, When i joined this forum i was so excited and thought i will be visit Philippines very soon. However it has been long time but not getting any information or advice or any partner who can help me on this. I am again writing this ...
It is very difficult for a foreigner to find a job here, in fact it's usually against the law. You would either have to get a visa for it and a job with a international company first, or you marry and start your own business. But getting a job as ... Read More
Is Manila dangerous? by impossibletofindaname
Hi everyone, I've accepted an internship in Manila in 2012. Now I'm panicking because I hear so many scary stories about how dangerous it is, especially for a girl traveling alone. I know it's not wise to travel around the country alone, but it's ...
Been to Manila several times. I had no bad experience and yes I would agree that it's a bit safer than you hear. What you mostly have to worry about is pickpockets and purse snatchers. Invest in a strong strapped purse, keep it wrapped around your ... Read More
what business can i have in the philippines? by steph21
Hi, im new here and been surfing on line about philippines and business there. I am planing on moving to the philippines im married to a pinay and want to move there and open a biz but from what i read and what people tell me, its not so good to ...
Didn't read every sentence but sort of surprised that nobody mentioned the first most basic requirement. You either need a corporation and a huge sum in the bank as proof or you need a wife. A foreigner is not allowed to own land (thus, get used to ... Read More
I love C.D.O. by youngamericanguy
I travel 1 to 2 times a year to C.D.O. from Seattle Washington, with my filipina wife. We will be moving in a few years to C.D.O. We own a nice car wash there and own land on the nice beach there, and will build another business over there as well, ...
Reminds me so much of myself before I moved here to live 2 years ago. Best of luck to you. Read More