

Phil Lloyd
American °µÍø½ûÇø in the Philippines
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Bureau of Immigration bars 6 sex offenders from entering PH in January by PalawOne
BI bars 6 US sex offenders from entering PH in JanuaryBy: Ferdinand Patinio Philippine News Agency / Feb 14, 2025 https://globalnation.inquirer.net/264228/bi-bars-6-us-sex-offenders-from-entering-ph-in-januaryBI bars 6 US sex offenders from ...

@PalawOne Many of those should STILL be in prison. Read More


Philippine Banks by PalawOne
`Forbes, Best Philippine Banks ..This Forbes list published today, "evaluated bank categories such as digital services, customer services, and financial advice."Reference : Rappler APR 24th, 2023 By LANCE SPENCER ...

From what I understand, most (all?) USA-based banks require authentication via a USA phone number. My bank happens to be PNC, and they seem ill-equipped to handle travellers. Even my PNC Travelers Signature Visa card has been useless at ATMs here in ... Read More


Philippine Banks by PalawOne
`Forbes, Best Philippine Banks ..This Forbes list published today, "evaluated bank categories such as digital services, customer services, and financial advice."Reference : Rappler APR 24th, 2023 By LANCE SPENCER ...

I should modify my statements about BDO.I shouldn't say as I did, that BDO seems to not want foreign business...It seems they want to avoid hassle or risk, but considering with all the retirement accounts they handle, they DO like the foreign ... Read More


Philippine Banks by PalawOne
`Forbes, Best Philippine Banks ..This Forbes list published today, "evaluated bank categories such as digital services, customer services, and financial advice."Reference : Rappler APR 24th, 2023 By LANCE SPENCER ...

Today I was able to open a bank account at BPI in Lucena City across from the SM mall.Very helpful staff there and it took less than an hour.For the time being it is a savings account with just 3K PHP, to which I'll be adding a USD account soon.I ... Read More


New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your °µÍø½ûÇø story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

HiMy name is Phil. I'm from the USA and i met my wife online in 2007.Only in January of 2020 was I able to make a permanent move here (in the midst of the Taal volcano eruptions).I've still not reached retirement age to receive pension but ... Read More


Philippine Banks by PalawOne
`Forbes, Best Philippine Banks ..This Forbes list published today, "evaluated bank categories such as digital services, customer services, and financial advice."Reference : Rappler APR 24th, 2023 By LANCE SPENCER ...

In that survey an even distribution would mean an average of 1500 customers surveyed in each country.So, out of the millions of customers they consider a survey of only 1500 a helpful indicator of actual ranking?And this is Forbes...It might be ... Read More


Landline and Cell Phone by Enzyte Bob
I'm understanding you cannot call a landline using a cell phone in the Philippines. That doesn't make any sense.

But it is not a problem for the telecoms. It is profit for them and they have no incentive to "fix" it. Sometimes competition forces change. Other times governments may feel something is important for the country and implement ... Read More