

MaroBautista
Filipino citizen
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About me
Filipino
Lives in Laguna
Speaks Filipino, English, and very little Mandarin
Registration: 17 April 2015
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Obtaining a business visa by investing in a franchise by jdt81
As per title, I would like to know: 1- what is (if there is) a minimum investment requirement to obtain a business visa by investing in a franchise with a Filipino business partner. 2- is there a higher taxation for foreigners? 3- whether I can ...

The reason why you seldom see content or find it hard to get information for these kinds of topics is because it is experiential. It is a disadvantage on the part of both the interested foreign investors and the Philippines because investors get ... Read More


Moving to Makati in April (2018) by GabDen
Hi, I'm planning to move to Makati next April from Japan and will be working there for at least 5 years so any advice or help is much appreciated. Opening a bank account (what bank, etc.), mobile phone services, looking for an apartment (my ...

Hi Gab, My transaction was actually efficient. Since our company relocated in BGC from Makati, I had no choice but to finish my contract with the previous owner while looking for a new place to move in that's just walking distance from our ... Read More


Moving to Makati in April (2018) by GabDen
Hi, I'm planning to move to Makati next April from Japan and will be working there for at least 5 years so any advice or help is much appreciated. Opening a bank account (what bank, etc.), mobile phone services, looking for an apartment (my ...

In looking for an apartment or condo unit for rent in Makati, I have found the platform of OLX to be the most effective since they assess legitimate suppliers or vendors from those that aren't. I was able to find the place I am staying at in ... Read More


Retirement visa, how soon does it need to be used? by scott_see
I'm planning on getting a retirement visa, but may not be able to leave the US right away. Does anyone know if there's a time limit by which it needs to be used? Thanks, Scott

Not sure I follow some of the things said here. Cost of a visa consulting firm for retirement visa? The PRA who coordinate all the retirement visas, the people to whom you apply for a retirement visa provide visa consultants. These people are ... Read More


Newly Posted to Manila by VR Sooria
Hello All I am new in Manila . My Name is VR Sooria... I am a Singaporean. Hopefully i could get to know some Friends that i can associate with to feel at home i8n Manila. Or you may direct me to a Club to feel at home ... :) Let me know ...

Don't worry. The moderators or administrator of this forum will eventually moderate and delete the phone number. Why slowest? Read More


Newly Posted to Manila by VR Sooria
Hello All I am new in Manila . My Name is VR Sooria... I am a Singaporean. Hopefully i could get to know some Friends that i can associate with to feel at home i8n Manila. Or you may direct me to a Club to feel at home ... :) Let me know ...

I had a similar experience. HAHA! I understand for a fact the feeling of riding a motorcycle in Metro Manila. It's very scary. I was afraid to ride it at first but I had to because I was in a rush. But the "Angkas" driver assured me ... Read More


Newly Posted to Manila by VR Sooria
Hello All I am new in Manila . My Name is VR Sooria... I am a Singaporean. Hopefully i could get to know some Friends that i can associate with to feel at home i8n Manila. Or you may direct me to a Club to feel at home ... :) Let me know ...

Hi I'm glad You clarified or rather , thank you for provoking me to clarify.. lol 😊 I will be landing tomorrow in the late evening in Manila . I will be than zipped to Fields Residence - Sukat , wherever it is . I will be given my ... Read More


Marrying foreign man by Trixia34
I'm married with children but I'm separated. I want to annul my marriage

I see. You won't have any problems in getting yourself an annulment lawyer as there are a lot here you can get in touch with. Read More


Newly Posted to Manila by VR Sooria
Hello All I am new in Manila . My Name is VR Sooria... I am a Singaporean. Hopefully i could get to know some Friends that i can associate with to feel at home i8n Manila. Or you may direct me to a Club to feel at home ... :) Let me know ...

Thank you for clarifying that. I'm afraid there was misinterpretation on my part. That is why I asked for clarifying that. I'm sorry if I have interpreted your statement in that way. Anyway, where are you based here in Manila? So far, are ... Read More


Newly Posted to Manila by VR Sooria
Hello All I am new in Manila . My Name is VR Sooria... I am a Singaporean. Hopefully i could get to know some Friends that i can associate with to feel at home i8n Manila. Or you may direct me to a Club to feel at home ... :) Let me know ...

What do you mean by "direct me to a club to feel at home"? I don't know if it is only me, but I sense something inappropriate in this statement. Read More


Marrying foreign man by Trixia34
I'm married with children but I'm separated. I want to annul my marriage

Hope you find a lawyer that can understand your situation. There are a lot of law firms in Metro Manila. Are you based here? Read More


Marrying foreign man by Trixia34
I'm married with children but I'm separated. I want to annul my marriage

Just like what other members in this thread is advising you, consulting a lawyer who specializes in annulment cases or family law would be your best option. It will really cost you a lot of money but if this is the way that you think can better your ... Read More


The best things to discover in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What have you discovered in the Philippines that you would recommend to other °µÍø½ûÇøs? Are there any places that you enjoy visiting on the weekends, be it areas of natural beauty or shopping malls? Are there any Filipino dishes ...

I think °µÍø½ûÇøs have to understand that every region here in the Philippines have different cultural traditions and traits that makes a certain place unique. For example, how Batangueños have this distinctive high tone voice that makes them ... Read More


About dependent visas by kbrenchley
Hi, I'm on a dependent visa here. Just wondering if it's possible for me to get a work visa if I get hired by a local company. Any insight would be appreciated! Thanks!

Yes, it is possible to upgrade your visa to a 9g or work visa. Read More


Best cities to live in the Philippines by Julien
Hi, ItÂ’s not always easy to decide in which area to settle in when moving to the Philippines. According to you, what are the best cites to live in? Which regions offer most of the job opportunities, a good quality of life, an affordable cost ...

What do you mean by "For Girls"? Read More