James H. Solomon, II, PhD
@JHS2
American expat in the Philippines
Forum posts
14
Contacts
2
About me
American
Lives in Bohol
Speaks English
Registration: 26 March 2010
Activity
Furniture maker / Carpenter by JakyMichael
Hello all together, We are looking for someone who can build / produce us a wooden bed on the basis of a example picture what we like. Is there a Furniture maker or carpenter who can do that for us, or someone can give us a Information about a ...
Tony located in Cebu City near UP. **** Read More
Advice about Philippines, specifically Bohol? by fixfireleo
Hello. Looking to move to the Philippines in a few years. I have read a lot and a lot of conflicting information. If anyone can answer any of these questions, I would be grateful. I am 49, single and planning on staying that way. Looking at ...
Look up online Doctors Hospital and Chong Hua Hospital in Cebu City. Read More
Advice about Philippines, specifically Bohol? by fixfireleo
Hello. Looking to move to the Philippines in a few years. I have read a lot and a lot of conflicting information. If anyone can answer any of these questions, I would be grateful. I am 49, single and planning on staying that way. Looking at ...
Forgot to mention the Philippines and Guam are the only countries outside the USA with VA approved benefits. Read More
Advice about Philippines, specifically Bohol? by fixfireleo
Hello. Looking to move to the Philippines in a few years. I have read a lot and a lot of conflicting information. If anyone can answer any of these questions, I would be grateful. I am 49, single and planning on staying that way. Looking at ...
My Lord you have a lot of worries. I have lived in Bohol for several years. Bohol has really changed and grown. It is not the sleepy island it was 10 years ago. New airport, many car dealerships. New malls and much more traffic. With all of the ... Read More
Finding your bearings in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello, While technology has definitely helped us navigate ourselves more easily in most countries, it's not the case everywhere. How do you get to your destinations and navigate yourself in the Philippines? Do you use gps systems such as ...
I use the old fashion way. I use a map. If I get lost. I ask for directions. However,at times getting lost is very surprising good. Read More
Application for AEP by CherHow
Hi all, My girlfriend, a Filipino engaged a firm to help set up a small business here. It is a sole proprietor with my girlfriend as owner. She will be hiring me to help with the business. The firm helping us did everything for the business set ...
The AEP application needs to be completed and turned into DOLE. Then the position needs to be advertised in the newspaper. If no one qualified applies, then another afternoon is placed states you are being hired. Read More
What kind of lifestyle will $5000.USD/mo. afford in the Philippines? by expat1
Just trying to learn cost of living standards in real terms verses the western countries. I see some of these costs (real estate, domestic help, etc...) online. What about utility costs, health insurance, medical care, automobile expenses, taxes, ...
Safety in the Philippines by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in the Philippines? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you ...
Safety is an issue I have not been overly concerned with in the Philippines. I have lived here for 9 years in various places. For the past five years I have lived in Bohol. I feel safe day and night. However, the Philippines is like any other place, ... Read More
Banking and available money subject by toptroll
I'm about finished with most everything to make the final move to Bohol. We already own properties and we plan to build soon. The question which keeps coming up is as follows. "I have no idea what I should do about the availability of money from ...
Banking here has become some what costly. If you have a out of country issued card, all banks are now charging a p200 fee per transaction. Also, most banks limit withdrawals to p5000 or p10,000 per transaction. Read More
What kind of lifestyle will $5000.USD/mo. afford in the Philippines? by expat1
Just trying to learn cost of living standards in real terms verses the western countries. I see some of these costs (real estate, domestic help, etc...) online. What about utility costs, health insurance, medical care, automobile expenses, taxes, ...
And we did live in Mexico, I like here better-Bohol. We have lived others places in the Philippines, Cebu, Manila, Negros Oriental. So far we like Bohol the best. Best, JHS2 Read More
What kind of lifestyle will $5000.USD/mo. afford in the Philippines? by expat1
Just trying to learn cost of living standards in real terms verses the western countries. I see some of these costs (real estate, domestic help, etc...) online. What about utility costs, health insurance, medical care, automobile expenses, taxes, ...
For example, you can live in Bohol, where we live, very well for 500 to 700 USD a month. That includes rent and util. Write me for more info. And we have a 6 year son. Best, JHS2 Read More