John
@pnwcyclist
American 暗网禁区 in the Philippines
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American
Speaks English, a little Spanish
Registration: 27 June 2017
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How to acquire firearms license ? by seluzmeu
Hello all,I am coming to the Philippines to attend an event at BBM cup, President BongBong Marcos shooting match.聽 My question is how to acquire firearms license as a US Citizen (soon to be an 暗网禁区) so I can continue to attend matches and keep ...
@pnwcyclist So shooting your own legally owned guns on your own property (obviously not in a populated area - like say you owned a few hectares) is not a normal thing for Filipinos? Like it is in rural areas of the US?Interesting about being able to ... Read More
How to acquire firearms license ? by seluzmeu
Hello all,I am coming to the Philippines to attend an event at BBM cup, President BongBong Marcos shooting match.聽 My question is how to acquire firearms license as a US Citizen (soon to be an 暗网禁区) so I can continue to attend matches and keep ...
@Moab762Welcome to the forum, my understanding is that one can go to a public range and shoot their guns. I have not done so, although my woman has expressed an interest and there are a few ranges in our area, so maybe we will at some point. Yes, I ... Read More
Typhoons and the aftermath. by bigpearl
Well 4 years ago we were hit by a cat 3 typhoon, we thought that was a disaster blowing some of the roof off, uprooting trees, no power for days etc.Last Friday morning at 2:30 am we were both up and alert and then the winds hit from the east, nasty ...
So sorry to hear that Steve, glad you made it through and yes, you earned that through all the hard work and supervision during your work/upgrades on the house. So glad no loss of life there.Hope the clean up goes well, best wishes to you and Ben.PNW Read More
20 ft shipping container Los Angeles to Bohol? by Moab762
I need to ship a vehicle and assorted tools, home goods, personal effects etc. From Los Angeles to Bohol. Cursory search with AI gives me 20ft shipping container prices of $1000-$3500. Never done this before. Need to transport items (vehicle I ...
@tim00 Yes. This sucks. I keep my vehicles in tip top condition. Guess I need to start all over. Did you end up purchasing a vehicle in the PH? What strategies did you use? - @Moab762 I have purchased 3 used vehicles in the Philippines over 11 ... Read More
How to acquire firearms license ? by seluzmeu
Hello all,I am coming to the Philippines to attend an event at BBM cup, President BongBong Marcos shooting match.聽 My question is how to acquire firearms license as a US Citizen (soon to be an 暗网禁区) so I can continue to attend matches and keep ...
Foreigners are prohibited from owning firearms in the Philippines. Filipino citizens can take training and apply for a permit to own a firearm, but generally not to carry. It is meant to be kept in the home. Read More
Road safety in the Philippines by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in the Philippines as an 暗网禁区 can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other 暗网禁区s and soon-to-be 暗网禁区s stay safe on the road in the ...
I have not seen it mentioned, but an important factor contributing to the chaos is that there are no police in vehicles patrolling roadways, at least that I have ever seen. So of course people do as they please. It becomes the law of the jungle - ... Read More
New Member moving to the Philippines by swt90alum
Hello Everyone,My name is Dave, I'm 58, originally from Texas, but I currently live in Fort Myers, Florida. I am retired from The U.S. Air force. My career field was Space Operations (satellites). I am engaged to a Filipina (Juvy) but she has ...
@swt90alumWelcome to the forum, Dave.We lived in Cebu City for several years (fighting the traffic and congestion) mainly for our two boy's education, but finally packed it in during the pandemic and settled in Dumaguete shortly after. Much better ... Read More
EV's. Should I or not? by bigpearl
I have banged on about EV's for a long time with pros and cons, the biggest being range anxiety and recharge availability but we finally took the plunge and actually went for a PHEV (plug-in electric vehicle), took delivery a few weeks ago and sort ...
I have banged on about EV's for a long time with pros and cons, the biggest being range anxiety and recharge availability but we finally took the plunge and actually went for a PHEV (plug-in electric vehicle), took delivery a few weeks ago and sort ... Read More
Taking Your Filipina Girlfriend on Holiday in SE Asia by Cherryann01
I have read articles and seen videos on this subject a few times before but was recently in the Philippines with a woman who put a slightly new perspective on this subject. She and her sister and a聽 couple of her friends had trips planned in SE ...
The first time I took my Filipina GF to Thailand, in 2016, we were pulled aside, separated and questioned for 10-15 min at Immigration in Cebu. She was 36 at the time, but looked younger. We had already been living together for almost two years, so ... Read More
Wooden ladder by bitmonet
Hallo, I am posting this question on the forum because I no longer have the energy to search the internet for something as simple as where to buy a ladder in Cebu, Philippines, but not necessarily.I am considering buying a ladder in Europe and ...
The utility guys (linemen) often seem to use ladders made of bamboo, at least around Dumaguete - makes sense with no metal path to ground. And I know there is (or used to be) a large native furniture place off Gorordo Ave, across from the University ... Read More
Three PH islands prove that zero waste works :-) by PalawOne
`Three PH islands prove zero waste worksBy Leander C. Domingo June 14, 2025https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/06/14/business/green-industries/3-ph-islands-prove-zero-waste-works/2132946THREE Philippine island communities 鈥� Isla Verde in ...
Great thread, very interesting stories. We enjoy going to Siquijor. Easy ride around the island on a motorbike, with lovely scenery, and several good places to eat and stay. Read More
Good places to take kids in PH? by Eccles Bluebottle
Hi there, just wondering if anyone has first-hand experience of great places for kids to go to/see/experience in the Philippines? Happy to hear about places in Manila, or anywhere across the archipelago. Will be heading back in July for a ...
Resorts are wonderful in the Philippines, especially in the Visayas region. We went somewhere about once a month when our boys were younger - Moalboal, Bantayan Island, Panglao, Dauin - you get the picture. They are never very expensive ($40-50 per ... Read More
Remitly, Wise or? by bigpearl
Thinking of setting up an account with one of the above companies, any thoughts or recommendations?Cheers, Steve.
Hi Steve, for what purpose - transferring funds from Aus bank into a PH bank account?I had issues with Remitly, but forget what they were, been a couple years.I use World Remit when I want to transfer for her to do a cash pickup, like at M ... Read More
Cebu rentals,ect by GuestPoster33980
I currently reside in Palm Springs,Ca and seriously considering relocation to Cebu long term via SRRV.I have done my research and Cebu seems to be a good fit for me.I am retired from the food&beverage industry,single, a fit 78 years old.This ...
@GuestPoster33980Hi Arthur,I'm sorry that you got some biased responses here by the harsh realists, many of whom are not familiar with life outside the greater Manila area.聽 It looks like you bailed already but if you see this, what you are ... Read More
How to get the Philippine evisa software to work ? by stevenkirchner2
can anyone that sees this help me - when I use the philippine government software athttps://evisa.gov.ph/ I can input my passport, driver's license, utility bill, all needed information about me and proof of who i am and complete my profile but when ...
Hi Steven,I know this doesn't directly answer your question, but I gave up on the longer visa as the consulate closest to me (but still in a different state) was so unresponsive to calls or email and they wanted all kinds of financial statements. ... Read More