chefwayne
American expat in the Philippines
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About me
American
Lives in Cebu
Speaks english
Registration: 31 December 2012
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Healthcare in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in the Philippines ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in the Philippines? Thanks in advance ...
I agree I'm a disabled Vet. and if I needed to I would go back to the states to get it taken care of Read More
Healthcare in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in the Philippines ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in the Philippines? Thanks in advance ...
They have passed a law now that hospitals cannot hold a person ransom for unpaid bills. I had this experience with my girlfriend. She had an appendectomy and held her for an extra day to try to get money from her. I called my lawyer to make sure I ... Read More
I'm new here. Can I live well on $1800 a month in Cebu by chefwayne
Hi,I know his has probably been done to death but I'm new here and need to ask. I've been living in Thailand for a while and now want to move to the Philippines. My question is can I lie well on $1800 a month in Cebu? I don't drink I'm a retired ...
I agree I've been here a year now and I won't live any where else Read More
I'm new here. Can I live well on $1800 a month in Cebu by chefwayne
Hi,I know his has probably been done to death but I'm new here and need to ask. I've been living in Thailand for a while and now want to move to the Philippines. My question is can I lie well on $1800 a month in Cebu? I don't drink I'm a retired ...
Thanks I was there for a month but had to go back to the States till Aug.. As soon as I finish up some old stuff I will be back to stay . I really like the Philippines Wayne Read More
I'm new here. Can I live well on $1800 a month in Cebu by chefwayne
Hi,I know his has probably been done to death but I'm new here and need to ask. I've been living in Thailand for a while and now want to move to the Philippines. My question is can I lie well on $1800 a month in Cebu? I don't drink I'm a retired ...
Thanks. I did spent 3 weeks looking around. Loved it. Had to go back to America for 2 months to finish up old stuff. Then moving there Read More
I'm new here. Can I live well on $1800 a month in Cebu by chefwayne
Hi,I know his has probably been done to death but I'm new here and need to ask. I've been living in Thailand for a while and now want to move to the Philippines. My question is can I lie well on $1800 a month in Cebu? I don't drink I'm a retired ...
I haven't been to Davao yet , how nice are those houses your talking about and where are they? Or are there a lot of different ones around? Read More
I'm new here. Can I live well on $1800 a month in Cebu by chefwayne
Hi,I know his has probably been done to death but I'm new here and need to ask. I've been living in Thailand for a while and now want to move to the Philippines. My question is can I lie well on $1800 a month in Cebu? I don't drink I'm a retired ...
Where in Cebu is that? I have not really looked yet been looking areond the different islands more like a tourist Read More
I'm new here. Can I live well on $1800 a month in Cebu by chefwayne
Hi,I know his has probably been done to death but I'm new here and need to ask. I've been living in Thailand for a while and now want to move to the Philippines. My question is can I lie well on $1800 a month in Cebu? I don't drink I'm a retired ...
Hey Joe,I love CM and it is still pretty cheap to live there. I also spent 4 months in Udon Thani got a studio there in a newer building for $200 a month TV ,cable,wi-fi,water, electric everything. Only problem it;s pretty rural not much to do.And ... Read More
I'm new here. Can I live well on $1800 a month in Cebu by chefwayne
Hi,I know his has probably been done to death but I'm new here and need to ask. I've been living in Thailand for a while and now want to move to the Philippines. My question is can I lie well on $1800 a month in Cebu? I don't drink I'm a retired ...
Hi thanks Joe. I have only been here a couple of weeks and I find that I can get good food anytime. I don't know where some of these people look to dine. I'm starting to think they just don't want anymore expats to come to the Philippines. Spent 6 ... Read More
I'm new here. Can I live well on $1800 a month in Cebu by chefwayne
Hi,I know his has probably been done to death but I'm new here and need to ask. I've been living in Thailand for a while and now want to move to the Philippines. My question is can I lie well on $1800 a month in Cebu? I don't drink I'm a retired ...
Hi All, To answer some of the things about me and why Cebu and the Philippines. I didn't want to fly into Manila and Cebu is about the only other choice.From there I plan on looking around to find a place that is a good fit for me. I am a pretty ... Read More
I'm new here. Can I live well on $1800 a month in Cebu by chefwayne
Hi,I know his has probably been done to death but I'm new here and need to ask. I've been living in Thailand for a while and now want to move to the Philippines. My question is can I lie well on $1800 a month in Cebu? I don't drink I'm a retired ...
That's OK it is still closer than Thailand and so far I would only need for service connected Read More
I'm new here. Can I live well on $1800 a month in Cebu by chefwayne
Hi,I know his has probably been done to death but I'm new here and need to ask. I've been living in Thailand for a while and now want to move to the Philippines. My question is can I lie well on $1800 a month in Cebu? I don't drink I'm a retired ...
I want to thank every body that has contributed to this.There is a lot of positive input and some negative. As with most things I will have to look and make a choice. The biggest reason the Philippines looks good to me is they speak English. After ... Read More
I'm new here. Can I live well on $1800 a month in Cebu by chefwayne
Hi,I know his has probably been done to death but I'm new here and need to ask. I've been living in Thailand for a while and now want to move to the Philippines. My question is can I lie well on $1800 a month in Cebu? I don't drink I'm a retired ...
Thanks Okieboy, good advice I never use guides takes the fun out of learning my way around. I did read about the taxi's at the airport. The meterd taxi's are upstairs from what I understand. I'll ask around when I get there Thanks again Wayne Read More
I'm new here. Can I live well on $1800 a month in Cebu by chefwayne
Hi,I know his has probably been done to death but I'm new here and need to ask. I've been living in Thailand for a while and now want to move to the Philippines. My question is can I lie well on $1800 a month in Cebu? I don't drink I'm a retired ...
Thanks Shipscook This is very helpful. I for sure will look around before I make any kind of decision and hold on to your email to remember names of places since I've never been there. Disappointing to hear about the food but I can adapt Thanks ... Read More
I'm new here. Can I live well on $1800 a month in Cebu by chefwayne
Hi,I know his has probably been done to death but I'm new here and need to ask. I've been living in Thailand for a while and now want to move to the Philippines. My question is can I lie well on $1800 a month in Cebu? I don't drink I'm a retired ...
Thanks everybody It looks like I'll be alright, I'm kind of a low profile guy anyway. Thanks for the advice Azumi. I have heard this a lot and I don't give money away so I might have a problem in the relationship department there. Not that I'm ... Read More