

daet1
Australian °µÍø½ûÇø in the Philippines
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About me
Australian
Lives in Daet, Bicol
Registration: 29 March 2017
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Why do Filipinos just accept standing in line. by FindlayMacD
I'm not talking about government offices because the governmend decides their staffing levels, but why do Filipinos just accept standing in line for so long in stores like SM who are happy to take their money but never adequately staff their ...

We wanted to cancel our internet service because of no maintenance to the equipment after the last typhoon, and were told that we could not do it online but had to go one of their offices which was 2 hours away by car. So we did the drive and then ... Read More


Accommodation in the Philippines: scams you should look out for by Bhavna
Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when youÂ’re new to or have not moved to the Philippines just yet is always a stressful endeavour. Would you like to help us in putting together a handbook of what to look out for when house ...

I had one built from scratch and am still trying to fix the Phuck ups, as out here in the province they do not have a clue on plumbing, laying tiles, sealing the roof. They do not take any pride in what they are doing, just hands out for money and ... Read More


SRRV VS 36 Month Tourist Visa Extension by scott1953
Can any °µÍø½ûÇø explain to me what are the advantages of getting an SRRV verses just extending my tourist visa up to 36 months and leaving the country only to return the next day if i choose? I just returned to the Phil. from an 11 day vacation in ...

So if you are ex military all you need is $1500. Is that all, no more money to dish out? Read More


Accommodation in the Philippines: scams you should look out for by Bhavna
Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when youÂ’re new to or have not moved to the Philippines just yet is always a stressful endeavour. Would you like to help us in putting together a handbook of what to look out for when house ...

Yours is the most sensible reply to the subject of buying property in the Philippines. Through my experience I have the following suggestion to any foreigner thinking of doing it: DON'T DO IT. Pure and simple. Read More


VISA extension for 6 months by TerryGF
Hi, I am going to Cebu in July and I want to stay 6 months after my first 29 extension. Do I need to show proof of travel from the country when I apply for the extra 6 months? Thanks

A couple of weeks ago I went to the BOI and tried to get a 2 month extension, but they said that was not possible because I could not apply for the 2 month until after my 59 day extension, which is of course the first extension after the first free ... Read More


Traffic in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in the Philippines, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend ...

the only way to deter people from illegal parking and other traffic violations is to hit them where it hurts the most.. their pockets. Read More


Traffic in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in the Philippines, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend ...

I wonder if more money had been spent by previous Presidents would it have made things easier for Duterte to fix this mess? I also wonder if the governors/administrators of the various cities had have spent the money allocated to fixing the roads ... Read More


Traffic in the Philippines by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in the Philippines, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend ...

I live in the city of Daet in Camarines Norte where the traffic is deplorable, terrifying and any other word that can describe the craziness of the drivers there. The worst problem is the 2,500 tricycles that roam the city centre, they are a law ... Read More