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AAston

Philip

@AAston

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English °µÍø½ûÇø in the Philippines

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English

Lives in Iloilo City, Western Visayas

Registration: 31 January 2015

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Philip
AAston replied to a thread
8 years ago
FCStraight

How safe is it NOW in the Philippines? by FCStraight

With all the bad news (killings, terrorism, etc) I have been hearing and watching what seems to be common nowadays, but is really safe now to visit the Philippines? Or the news is simply focusing on those troubled areas to make news more ...

Philip

I think it's fair to say that the further south and west you go the more likely it is that the risk of kidnapping and terrorism increases. Here in Iloilo it is a very safe and peaceful city and people here are very friendly and kind. Like in all ... Read More

Philip
AAston replied to a thread
8 years ago
Calif-Native

Buying Safer meat/poultry in the Philippines by Calif-Native

With Thanksgiving upon us, we American °µÍø½ûÇøs often have "extended family-like eating events" where we go out a bit more with meal preparations to bring some of those memorable past fall events from yesteryear, that remain embedded in our ...

Philip

Just go to SM if you are that paranoid Read More

Philip
AAston replied to a thread
9 years ago
AAston

Brits in Iloilo by AAston

Are there any Brits living in and around Iloilo.....would be good to hear from you.....

Philip

Hi Colwin Glad all is good for you in Savannah, we had a look round there and liked it. We were thinking of buying there too, but we are in no rush so we will be taking our time. We are back again in Iloilo for 6 months in Oct and already have ... Read More

Philip
AAston replied to a thread
9 years ago
AAston

Brits in Iloilo by AAston

Are there any Brits living in and around Iloilo.....would be good to hear from you.....

Philip

Hi, Glad that you are happliy settled in Savannah for the last 3 years! We will be in Iloilo next year, probably not until Oct/Nov, but keep in touch and we can always meet up! Cheers, Phiilp. Read More

Philip
AAston replied to a thread
9 years ago
Maximilien

Driving in the Philippines by Maximilien

Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in the Philippines? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the ...

Philip

Driving in The Philippines is not for the faint hearted. There are few rules and regulations it seems and it is everyone for themselves at times, however wheel clamping in Iloilo has just come in so be careful where you park! Once outside the main ... Read More

Philip
AAston replied to a thread
9 years ago
AAston

Brits in Iloilo by AAston

Are there any Brits living in and around Iloilo.....would be good to hear from you.....

Philip

Hi Mal Yes, we quite like Savannah City, but will probably go for a foreclosed property as they are much chepaer than new build and come with bigger plots. A very nice detatched 3 bed is just P3m. You are right about the curry situation. Have you ... Read More

Philip
AAston replied to a thread
9 years ago
Dthurmer

Move to Iloilo by Dthurmer

Considering a move to Iloilo in next 2 years. Any suggestions?

Philip

Hello We too are moving to Iloilo first half of 2016 from the UK. If you have not been to Iloilo before, I would say it is essential to do so. Don't just rely on the photos on property websites as these can be misleading or even wrong. Take ... Read More

Philip
AAston replied to a thread
9 years ago
AAston

Brits in Iloilo by AAston

Are there any Brits living in and around Iloilo.....would be good to hear from you.....

Philip

Hi ponylyn Looking to move to Iloilo first half of 2016. Our family are all there and have already been 6 times over the last 10 years so know iloilo/Phls well now. It is a very friendly city and really on the up with Smallville/Esplanade really ... Read More

Philip
AAston replied to a thread
9 years ago
AAston

Brits in Iloilo by AAston

Are there any Brits living in and around Iloilo.....would be good to hear from you.....

Philip

Hi Mal Great to hear from you too! Yes, indeed a small world. Yes, you are correct, Oton is a coastal barangay, about 3 miles south of Iloilo, most of our family are in San Juan which is close to there so we now know it quite well. We are ... Read More

Philip
AAston replied to a thread
9 years ago
AAston

Brits in Iloilo by AAston

Are there any Brits living in and around Iloilo.....would be good to hear from you.....

Philip

Hi Mal Thanks for your reply. We will be moving to Iloilo early 2016 for sure. We have been looking at Oton, Savannah City areas so far as that seems to be a good area, no flooding issues etc.. We too currently live in a small village in Warks ... Read More

Philip
AAston created a thread
9 years ago

Brits in Iloilo

Are there any Brits living in and around Iloilo.....would be good to hear from you..... Read More