Alfred
@alzayas
American expat in the Philippines
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About me
American
Lives in Manila
Speaks English & Spanish
Registration: 22 December 2013
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What do you like the most in the Philippines? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in the Philippines? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in the Philippines and the reason ...
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Deposit Funds in Philippine Banks by atrabrecha2015
Hi Everyone Just wanted to check and confirm if its ok to open and deposit funds in Philippine Banks, as I recall from previous messages I was reading that it is a good idea to open and deposit funds in Philippine Banks when travelling through this ...
Tourists are not allowed to open a account in the bank. The only way you can open an account in the bank is if you have a resident visa . Read More
Top 5 tips to live in the Philippines by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in the Philippines. What recommendations ...
:lol: friendly I don't know what Philippine you went to !! Read More
Top 5 tips to live in the Philippines by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in the Philippines. What recommendations ...
If you really serious about moving to the Philippines you should look up the word xenophobia before you make any plans. Do expect to be in a country where people are going to appreciate you being there. The minute you arrive at the airport ... Read More
How is the climate there and the cost of a studio by terence
Hi Friends I plan to visit Manila for a month and see how to plan my set up. Which would be the best month of the year climate wise and how much would a 1 room studio apt cost me for a month in Makati. Thanks Terence
I would not rent a room from someone ... not safe !, remember you going to be living in a place where the average worker makes $ 250 per month. computers , cameras and cell phones it takes them 2 to 3 months just buy one . Just find a hotel and rent ... Read More
How is the climate there and the cost of a studio by terence
Hi Friends I plan to visit Manila for a month and see how to plan my set up. Which would be the best month of the year climate wise and how much would a 1 room studio apt cost me for a month in Makati. Thanks Terence
You can get a lease for 3 month to 12 months and probably more. The longer the lease the cheaper is the rent. for example a place that's going for 20,000 pesos for a 6 months lease if you sign a 12 month lease you can get it for probably 18,000 ... Read More
How is the climate there and the cost of a studio by terence
Hi Friends I plan to visit Manila for a month and see how to plan my set up. Which would be the best month of the year climate wise and how much would a 1 room studio apt cost me for a month in Makati. Thanks Terence
landlords are supposed to give you the security back but that doesn't mean they going to do that. I stayed at studio condominium at the Fort in Taguig. My last month here they came up with a 15,000 P ( $ 333 USA ) power bill.. They knew I did ... Read More
Furniture in Manila by Hassanalishah
Dear friends do you know any place to buy reasonable and good quality furniture and home decor items in Manila. I know and have seen places such as SM malls, Home Depot, Wilco and so on but feels still these guys are expensive. Do you have any idea ...
Whatever you do don't buy furniture from SM Malls furniture department.. the quality is terrible most of the stuff is from Indonesia or China.. try going to SM Megamall and walk around this plenty of stores there where you can buy furniture.. ... Read More
How is the climate there and the cost of a studio by terence
Hi Friends I plan to visit Manila for a month and see how to plan my set up. Which would be the best month of the year climate wise and how much would a 1 room studio apt cost me for a month in Makati. Thanks Terence
Makati is expensive you're probably be paying 30,000 P or more for a decent furnished place. if I were you I would try Mandaluyong city. A little bit cheaper and less traffic. and be careful with your security deposit Filipino usually don't ... Read More
Where's the best place in Manila to buy a new laptop? by wanderingsalsero
I get the impression that laptops are higher in the Philippines than in other SEA countries. Am I right on that? I'd almost be tempted to fly to another country, e.g. SK, and buy one there but I know that the airfare would result in the net price ...
(Moderated: Please post in the section buy and sell computers and laptops in Manila) Read More
Business opportunities by postersteve
Anyone have good ideas for starting a small business around Manila? We are located Alabang. looking at opening a Spa - massage, nails, etc. but not sure as there seems to be one on every corner. Budget 1.5M - 3M Php any comments would be ...
For starters foreigners are only allowed to own 40 percent of a business the other 60 percent must be own by a Filipino citizen.. And advise you to be very careful as a foreigner you will definitely be scammed by city officials and unfriendly ... Read More