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EdTheAmerican

EdTheAmerican

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American °µÍø½ûÇø in the Philippines

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Lives in CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

Speaks English

Registration: 14 July 2020

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EdTheAmerican replied to a thread
4 years ago
frankanderson

What is your Electric Bill like ? by frankanderson

Just wondering, I am starting to suspect Condo's pay a lot more for electricity than a house. My missus inform me that its possible that condo tenants pay commercial prices, similar to stores and businesses. If that's right, that's ...

EdTheAmerican

My electric supplier is Moresco I have a inverter AC runs 12hrs at night a PC on all day and my wife does 3 loads of laundry each day with some electric dry I also run several fans trough the day. My power bill is 6500 on average. hope this helps Read More

EdTheAmerican replied to a thread
4 years ago
frankanderson

What is your Electric Bill like ? by frankanderson

Just wondering, I am starting to suspect Condo's pay a lot more for electricity than a house. My missus inform me that its possible that condo tenants pay commercial prices, similar to stores and businesses. If that's right, that's ...

EdTheAmerican

My electric supplier is Moresco I have a inverter AC runs 12hrs at night a PC on all day and my wife does 3 loads of laundry each day with some electric dry I also run several fans trough the day. My power bill is 6500 on average. hope this helps Read More

EdTheAmerican replied to a thread
4 years ago
Enzyte Bob

TransferWise by Enzyte Bob

I've been using TransferWise for two years now, matter of fact I've had 51 transfers with them . I know some of you other °µÍø½ûÇøs use TransferWise. Usually the money comes within a couple hours, now I checked on my recent transfer and they ...

EdTheAmerican

Personally I use Xoom I get the money within 5 min and can pick it upin many locations The cost for dollar transfer is 7.99 first 1000 then 1 dollar for each 100 max id 15.99 up to 2900 Read More

EdTheAmerican replied to a thread
4 years ago
moonunit0103

Cities In Mindanao that are Safe to Visit by moonunit0103

It seems like I have been chatting several women who live in Davao, General Santos, Kudurat City, Cagayun de Or, and Ozamiz. I have seen the State Department warnings from last year. Have things settled down? I am fond of my head and don't ...

EdTheAmerican

I have lived here in CDO for over 10 years. It is a safe place but there are some if they feel there is a target that will try to take advantage. I have had several run ins with the PNP but it is mainly that they want to protect the Filipino . I had ... Read More

EdTheAmerican replied to a thread
4 years ago
Enzyte Bob

St. Lukes Covid Test by Enzyte Bob

Just recently on someones post, they mention a covid test fee of 4 to 5 k to exit. My wife was in St. Likes for a kidney stone, they provided a covid test twice at 14K each. Also they charged for two pillows at 300 php each. So next time you are ...

EdTheAmerican

We just had a lady and her American husband go to St Luke's for the covid test to leave the country { green card approved } the cost was 4K for a 24 hour result and 5K for a two hour result. This is also the cost here in CDO Read More

EdTheAmerican replied to a thread
4 years ago
Parvaze

Relocating to the Philippines by Parvaze

Hi all - Just a quick introduction. My name is Parvaze, I was born and grew up in Scotland and been living in Southern California, USA for the past 30 years. I'm looking to move to the Philippines by the end of 2022 so currently gathering ...

EdTheAmerican

You are right Cebu is a great location the virus. They have had some of the hardest lock downs with the virus. Another nice place would be Camigun Island. There are lots of °µÍø½ûÇøs great things to see and do. But being an island costs are higher ... Read More

EdTheAmerican replied to a thread
4 years ago
Enzyte Bob

Bad Experience with Fil Appliances by Enzyte Bob

I've had bad experiences with appliances bought in the Philippines all not that old but out of warranty. Sharp TV that keeps cycling on and off, Washing Machine, two Hot Water heaters for shower, Electric Fan and now GE Microwave Oven. (GE ...

EdTheAmerican

welcome to the Philippines!! Yes many things here are not meant to last mainly china produced items and the repair shops >> well they get parts from Manila I am still waiting for a part for my washer it has been 6 months thank God it can ... Read More

EdTheAmerican replied to a thread
5 years ago
giovannigio

Exit and return in philippines by giovannigio

I would like to know if someone went out of philippines then come back after lockdown o in 2020? Thanks

EdTheAmerican

sounds like a fun time / so where in CDO are you? I am here as well if you want to meet some time Ed M Read More

EdTheAmerican replied to a thread
5 years ago
Tariq072283

Visa Extension by Tariq072283

I posted here a few months ago about my plans to move permenantly to the philippines. as of right now im coming next July and staying 3-6 months in Angeles City. I was wondering what are the costs of a visa extension in the philippines at this ...

EdTheAmerican

Hi Costs are 1500p or 7.50 Dollars per month in some places you can renew for 2 months others for 6 depending on what you do you can save on some costs. Ed M Read More

EdTheAmerican created a thread
5 years ago

where and when do X-Pats meet in CDO

where do E-Pats meet and when Read More

EdTheAmerican replied to a thread
5 years ago
Hypnostache

Moving to Cagayan De Oro by Hypnostache

Hello, my name is Morgan, I am a 48 yo New Zealander. I am have been with my Filipina GF for more then 2 years now and we have decided to move to CDO around August. She is a teacher and from Davao and she has little confidence that there will be ...

EdTheAmerican

Hi Morgam I am Ed M and live in CDO for about 10 years now. Answer to your questions.. There are many teaching jobs here but there are many teachers and collages making more. However a teacher with experience should be able to find work. If your ... Read More