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| Bank accounts | 1/6/2009 | Greg Barnes |
Q: A happy New Year to you! I wonder if you can help me. I will be tendering for business with the ...
A: Happy New Year to you too. Setting up accts should not be too much of a problem (depending on the ...
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| MOVING TO PHIL. | 1/4/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: COULD YOU TELL ME THE MOST ECONOMICAL AND EFFICIENT WAY TO MOVE HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND VEHICLES TO THE ...
A: Douglas, We started boxing our personal effects about 6 months before leaving and then about 2 to 3 ...
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| marriage | 1/3/2009 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: im ali from dubai,i want to marry with my girlfriend,she is filipno,from cavite,wat,s the documents ...
A: Ali there are many requirements, first if she under 21 she needs parental approval, then a passport, ...
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| long-term Philippines tourist visa | 12/30/2008 | Greg Barnes |
Q: I am going to Cebu to meet my brother's Filipina wife's sister who I've been chatting with "on cloud ...
A: I had a good chuckle at your question! There are a plethora of different visas you can apply for, ...
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| Divorce? | 12/30/2008 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: my girlfriend has been separated from her husband for more than 10 years. Is it possible to get an ...
A: Sorry Bob but if your girlfriend got married in a church then there is NO DIVORCE with NO annulment ...
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| Getting Philippine Citizenship | 12/28/2008 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: I am from Singapore.I want to be married and relocate permanently to the Philippines. Please advise ...
A: Mabuhay KIAN, You as a foreigner can never be issued nor qualify for Filipino citizenship but can ...
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| moving to the P.I. | 12/27/2008 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: i went to the philippines in august 08 because i was in a bad marriage and very panicky over my ...
A: 80% of the Expats here in the Philippines live on U$700 to U$2000 / month ( U$8000 to U$24000 / year ...
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| us visit visa | 12/26/2008 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: "HI Bill & Lorna, I'm Elena, 35 years old and currently working in Kuwait, I met a black American ...
A: Sorry Elena for being the bearer of BAD NEWS but there is NO VISA you can get other than a fiancee ...
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| Marriage process in Philippines | 12/25/2008 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: My girlfriend is in Panabo, Davao and we want to get married as soon as possible as she's now ...
A: NOT TRUE about the Manila residency issue "myth". You can get married in civil court in front of a ...
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| Marriage process in Philippines | 12/24/2008 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: My girlfriend is in Panabo, Davao and we want to get married as soon as possible as she's now ...
A: There are NEW rules requiring seminar etc and if she is under 21 years old she will need parental ...
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| Holiday | 12/23/2008 | Nilesh Korgaokar |
Q: I would like some information from anyone who can help me please. I am 35, and considering taking ...
A: If you girlfriend likes to party, shop and beach in that order then I think Cebu would be perfect I ...
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| construction | 12/23/2008 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: How do I know that my house is built correctly. How many rebars? The mixture and thickness of the ...
A: We ALWAYS build STRONGER than need be for a two fllor with flat roof so should we like to go UP to 4 ...
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| construction | 12/21/2008 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: How do I know that my house is built correctly. How many rebars? The mixture and thickness of the ...
A: Leo, If you question any of the decisions made on the size of steel rebar and the dimensions between ...
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| Chinese visa for my philipino wife and chaild | 12/19/2008 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: I'm an American Citizen and I have accepted a teaching position in Guandong Province, China and I ...
A: I have no first hand knowledge nor feedback; I KNOW Filipina teachers working in Thailand at private ...
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| Boracay | 12/18/2008 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: I was thinking of moving to Boracay to teach kitesurfing but wanted to live in a nice place on the ...
A: We're on the MAIN Whitre Sand Beach and the kitesurfing windsurfing is on the opposite side of the ...
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| moving to the philippines | 12/18/2008 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: my brother moved to the philippines 4 yrs ago and got married. my 3 kids and I would like to move ...
A: Tina you buy the ticket you arrive you get 21 days issued automatically and can extend it for up to ...
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| Finances | 12/17/2008 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: I plan to go to the philippines for several monthes. I understand I can not open a bank account or ...
A: GUY, Your understanding is wrong; all you need is our postal address with another account holder's ...
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| Company start up in Manila | 12/11/2008 | Greg Barnes |
Q: I am pleased to have found you on the net! I intend setting up a recruitment firm in Manila, I am ...
A: I would be very happy to help you in anyway I can. The requirements for such a business are detailed ...
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| Entry Philippines | 12/10/2008 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: question... Next question... How will I go arriving in the Philippines with just a 59 day tourist ...
A: First of all it's most likely wiser to buy a discounted round trip ticket with one year validity ...
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| visa appeal | 12/9/2008 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: bill, my girlfriend recently got denied a visa (1st attempt) all paperwork in order and my ...
A: Terry, The way embassies do it is with a simple small stamp, saying something like "Applied Nov 15" ...
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| visa appeal | 12/9/2008 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: bill, my girlfriend recently got denied a visa (1st attempt) all paperwork in order and my ...
A: Once any foreigner is rejected or NOT granted a visa it's like putting the same person on a ...
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| Relocation Philippine Manila | 12/9/2008 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: WANT move to Philippine Manila, apartment incl ac/heat/phone/available internet/etc. suppose usa ...
A: As EASY as that Kevin,tourist visa of 21 days issued upon arrival in Manila. No need to get an ...
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| me and the phils | 12/9/2008 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: i went to cebu this last august and met someone there.since i have been back my girlfriend has ...
A: Sounds like you are on the TEN YEAR PLAN possible giving your kids time to finish college or choose ...
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| Relocation Philippine Manila | 12/8/2008 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: WANT move to Philippine Manila, apartment incl ac/heat/phone/available internet/etc. suppose usa ...
A: We own the guest house style Townhouse Hotel / Hostel near the Manila airports and we have many ...
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| like to retire in philippines | 12/3/2008 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: need all the info you can give me about moveing to the philippines. i went there aug 28 2005 got ...
A: It's BEST I punish you with a dozen or more previous email answers to various common questions about ...
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| settlement visa or tourist visa first for UK | 11/30/2008 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: whom is a Filipino national and i was concerned about her finding a lump in her breast and also what ...
A: Hi Susan, Prepare for the WORST HOPE for the BEST is all I can say except START the application and ...
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| visa | 11/30/2008 | Nilesh Korgaokar |
Q: my son will be traveling from Switzerland to the Philippines does he need get a visa before he ...
A: According to this website of the Philippines citizens of the United Kingdom are permitted to enter ...
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| Philippine immigration / children | 11/28/2008 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: and I work abroad. We have three children - all born in the Philippines since we met, and all papers ...
A: First get ALL your children issued Canadian Passports; we applied as soon as our daughter, Camilla, ...
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| visa for phil | 11/27/2008 | Nilesh Korgaokar |
Q: Im in USA right now im planning to go visit Phil by next year. Im an Indian i came here in US for ...
A: If you and Indian passport holder you will require a valid visa to visit the Philippines. You can ...
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| retire | 11/27/2008 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: ,,im 50 and retired,my pension is 12oo usa per mnth,i live in seattle,i will be moving to ...
A: It's NOT easy in the provincial towns in the Philippines like Puerto Princesa to find realtors ...
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| Household Goods Shipment | 11/27/2008 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: Bill, I have been reading several of your responses (and must say I am impressed with your ...
A: We arrived like passengers to pickup their baggage at Philippines Customs Port of manila and started ...
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| Household Goods Shipment | 11/27/2008 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: Bill, I have been reading several of your responses (and must say I am impressed with your ...
A: We paid the same amount trying it both ways but using a forwarded we got ripped off P20,000 the ...
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| Do I need to setup a corporation in the P.I. | 11/25/2008 | Greg Barnes |
Q: Our company has a potential to partner with a corporation in the Philippines. My question is, under ...
A: Nibo, Thanks for your question. When you say "potential to patner", what exactly do you mean? Is it ...
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| Retirement | 11/22/2008 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: I am currently working as a teacher in Chongqing, China but wish to consider retiring soon, (I am 62 ...
A: There are MORE than one Chinese TV program on Cable TV in most places. Chinese cooking has ...
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| i want to work in philipines | 11/22/2008 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: i want to ideally work in philipines. can i get job vissa for philipines. i am a BACHELLOR OF ...
A: VERY VERY DIFFICULT for ANY foreigner to be issued a working visa and VERY VERY DIFFICULKT for a ...
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| Which visa? | 11/21/2008 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: My husband and I are trying to figure out what would financially be the best for us: a SRRV or just ...
A: The SRRV makes it easier for those who do NOT like to travel every year or two but cheapest way is ...
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| Residency in PI | 11/20/2008 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: Aloha: What are the residency rules and regs? What is a SRRV Visa? How much $ should I have to ...
A: Budget U$600 / year for immigration extensions up to two years on a tourist visa then a short trip ...
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| visa upon arrival | 11/18/2008 | Eric J Douglas |
Q: I'm leaving for the Philippines on November 27th, which means in a week. I don't have a visa because ...
A: As a canadian citizen you can obtain a visa at the airport for 3 week. you can then go some time ...
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| travel from Canada | 11/17/2008 | Eric J Douglas |
Q: I'm planning a trip to the Philippines and i do not know where to start. Do i need passport to go ...
A: You need a passport and a visa can be obtained at the airport. Good for 3 weeks. As far as meeting ...
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| travel | 11/17/2008 | Bill and Lorna Collings |
Q: im going to plan a trip to come there and i read that there is Guesthouse style townhouse hotels ...
A: Yes Raymond, That's our place near the Manila airports; here's the website address: ...
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