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About Bill and Lorna Collings
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Expertise
Feel FREE to ask us about traveling, living, relocating, retiring and investing in the Philippines. Guests from 83 countries make our place in Manila an incredible meeting place for world travelers who exchange travel stories and information. We understand both the joys and the hardships of living and traveling in the Philippines.

Experience
I arrived in the Philippines in January 1980 to travel for 2 months; I stayed 4 months before reluctantly leaving. I met my Filipina wife, Lorna. an incredible stellar, "one in a million" individual in 1983 in Seoul and we moved to the Philippines in 1986 and opened our 3BR house to world travelers on a budget. After welcoming thousands of guests from 83 nations our place has grown to 30 bedrooms but will never lose its "Home away from Home" atmosphere. Almost everyday at The Townhouse Hotel there's a party-like social scene with vibrant, almost magical energetic conversations between our guests who have the pleasure to meet each other and share their life's many experiences. Sometimes. three groups with conversations in different langauges are going on at the same time.
So we've been exposed to every kind of person from all over the world and shared their experiences.

Publications
Suite101.com, eDreams.com, expertcentral.com ( who asked me to apply with allexperts.com since About.com has bought both companies and are in the process of integrating them)

Education/Credentials
some college 2-1/2 years - no degree - I've been traveling since I was 18, almost 30 years.

Awards and Honors
Luckily, my wife and I have been semi-retired since we were 30 years old, more than 15 years.

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Questions Answered By Expert Bill and Lorna Collings
In Category Philippines

Subject	Date Asked

Boracay	7/22/2008
Q: I was surfing the net recently and came across beautiful pictures of a place called Boracay in the ... A: Mabuhay from Boracay! My wife and I arrived here when we were 25 years old back in January 1980 ...
marriage	7/22/2008
Q: I am now legally divorced in Bahrain and live with my fiancee in Bahrain, and eventually want to go ... A: It's possible to get married either way as I'm sure there must be someone at the embassy with ...
Reg my honeymoon trip to Philippines	7/22/2008
Q: I am Preethi, based in Chennai, India. I am getting married on the 30th of Nov this year. I plan to ... A: Congratulations Preethi to both of you. December is the beginning of high season so the weather is ...
Retiring in the Philippines	7/21/2008
Q: I am a naturalized US citizen. How easy is it to file for dual citizenship in the Philippines or ... A: 1 )I think it might be easier and faster to apply for dual citizenship and be issued a Filipino ...
Schooling	7/21/2008
Q: we will be moving to manilla around October 09. What visas or paper work would we need to send our 7 ... A: No Worries Chris, All she needs is her up to date educational records, birth certificate and maybe ...
NO work/ Jobs But Small Business can be a Dream	7/17/2008
Q: i have already met a filipina woman and wouldlike to know what kind of work i could find there i do ... A: Sorry Dennis but for foreigners ( and many filipinos as well ) finding a job in the Philippines is ...
marrying a permanent resident in U.S.	7/14/2008
Q: I' wonder if you could help me. anu gaAs a permanent resident here in the U.S. what would be the ... A: Sorry that is a USA visa question which I am not familiar with but there is a famous lawyer Attorney ...
NURSING SCHOOL	7/14/2008
Q: IM AN LVN HERE IN CALIFORNIA. I BEEN THINKING TO GO TO PHILIPPINES TO STUDY FOR MY BSN.WHAT DO YOU ... A: First let me say that I think you are making a wise decision as our daughter is enrolled in her last ...
Moving to Dipolog	7/13/2008
Q: Bill, I have spent the last three hours reading Phil immigration and customs websites, and my head ... A: Hi Rebecca, Sorry for the LATE reply but I think you are getting a bit too stressed out about the ...
marrying a permanent resident in U.S.	7/11/2008
Q: I' wonder if you could help me. anu gaAs a permanent resident here in the U.S. what would be the ... A: So you are holding a USA Resident card aka Green Card, right? It takes an American citizen passport ...
Chiropractic office location	7/8/2008
Q: I want to open a chiropractic office in either cebu or Manila, I have a MD friend who is going to ... A: Bob, Small World! We already have a Dr. Bob from Oregon ( originally Manhattan ), a Chinese Herbal ...
marry in the philippines	7/7/2008
Q: Good day bill and Lorna....I'm a Filipino and i have a British boyfriend and we are planning to ... A: What requirements? None it's EASY just get married. It's ONLY when you begin the immigrant visa ...
Nursing Schools	7/6/2008
Q: I am interested in getting a student's visa to student nursing in the Philippines. First, a couple ... A: First let me say that I think you are making a wise decision as our daughter is enrolled in her last ...
Selling Boracay Land	7/5/2008
Q: 8 hec of Boracay land that we are looking to sell. To you have any suggestions on how to go about ... A: Casa Camilla is located. Prior to that my wife bought her first 1000sqm in Diniwid beachfront back ...
Long term stay in Philippines	7/3/2008
Q: I may be staying in Manila for 1-2 years for a project. What kind of long term visums are there I ... A: THE BEST is just to remain a tourist as I have and most foreign expats have here who have lived many ...
Long term stay in Philippines	7/3/2008
Q: I may be staying in Manila for 1-2 years for a project. What kind of long term visums are there I ... A: Here's a link: http://www.immigration.gov.ph/ http://www.gov.ph/faqs/visa.asp TREATY ...
9 f student visa	7/1/2008
Q: Do you know how hard it is to receive the student visa to study nursing at Philippines? Is it ... A: I would need to know what nationality / passport you have before answering your question but ...
USA Spousal & Fiancee Immigrant visas for Filipinas	6/26/2008
Q: ! Well I'm getting ready to head back to my wife and son in Manila next week for a year. I AM SOOO ... A: It's a tedious long process and the BEST source for such information is another website and ...
13a VISA	6/21/2008
Q: I have a 13a non quota immigrant visa, My daughter has a "Report of Birth" Do we need return ticket? ... A: Check my previous answers where I have answered this question several times This new visa option ...
Customs Fees for a shipping container	6/20/2008
Q: My family and I will be moving to the Philippines in the next few months to be full-time ... A: We shipped a 20FT container from the shipping forwarder in South San Francisco to Port of Manila ( ...
TRV	6/18/2008
Q: Bill, I was searching information about TRV and I saw your responses to different questions. I hope ... A: Safin 1 )ACR card doesn't mean much and translates to Alien Certificates of Registration serving as ...
moving to the philippines	6/15/2008
Q: I am semiretired and wanted to move to the Philippines. I wanted some beach property and build my ... A: Take a few months or even a couple of years traveling around staying at the various dozen or more ...
Long Distance Relationships Filipina(o)s	6/13/2008
Q: Im in a relationship with a filipina. Unfortunately there have been some communication problems ... A: Filipinos are very SOCIAL people and use to growing up with extended family members and neighbors ...
Long Distance Relationships Filipina(o)s	6/13/2008
Q: Im in a relationship with a filipina. Unfortunately there have been some communication problems ... A: What I meant about Filipinos or Asians not getting invloved unless they have their own agenda ...
Long Distance Relationships Foreigners / Filipina(o)s	6/13/2008
Q: Im in a relationship with a filipina. Unfortunately there have been some communication problems ... A: Generally speaking most Asians and Filipinos will NOT inform a foreigner about their girlfriend or ...
Visa upon arrival for Russian Nationals	6/12/2008
Q: Could you please clarify my confusion in regards to a visa upon arrival or a 72-hour transit visa. ... A: No Worries Vlad,Mabuhay from Boracay! have FUN, check out the scene along Manila Bay at the Mall of ...
Visa upon arrival for Russian Nationals	6/12/2008
Q: Could you please clarify my confusion in regards to a visa upon arrival or a 72-hour transit visa. ... A: According to: http://www.learn4good.com/travel/philippines_visas_requirements.htm#req "Who requires ...
2 questions???	6/12/2008
Q: ! My name is Mark, I recently got married in PH to an incredible woman, April 26th to be exact, ... A: CONGRATULATIONS MARK on hooking up with a special Filipina! Be HAPPY! MABUHAY PHILIPPINES ! When it ...
Boracay or Port Barton Palawan starting a resort	6/8/2008
Q: I am thinking about starting a small resort in boracay or west coast of palawan (port barton) I need ... A: Mabuhay Michael, I think if you are considering a significant investment of U$100,000 to U$500,000 ...
Adoption in the Philippines	5/28/2008
Q: we are looking at moving over to the Phillipine's next year,and were would love to adopt while ... A: Since you have the time it'll most likely be no problem and we can help you as one of Lorna's ...
Special Resident Retirement Visa SRRA	5/26/2008
Q: I am interested in purchasing an apartment on Boracay. I'm 37 right now, can I purchase the apt on ... A: yes and I have already posted it on this website of http://www.allexperts.com answering a previous ...
apartment purchase with tourist visa	5/25/2008
Q: I am interested in purchasing an apartment on Boracay. I'm 37 right now, can I purchase the apt on ... A: Yes you can purchase a condominium unit as a foreign tourist but yes you also apply for the NEW all ...
retirement	5/21/2008
Q: i have just been granted a non quota residents visa for the philippines.my wife is from antipolo. i ... A: NO WORRIES JOHN, For 20 years I have been advising guys that U$500 to U$1000 / month is enough to ...
Money transfer	5/21/2008
Q: I want to buy a lot in cagayan de oro (a nice subdivision) and will receive 5 percent off if paid ... A: A word to the wise; You might want to hold back a significant part of the payment until it's ...
buying a house	5/18/2008
Q: I have heard from a few Filipinos that lives in the U.S. that relatives that were house sitting for ... A: Jim, Do NOT listen to any such advice like the attorney told you; the BOTTOM LINE is POSSESSION is ...
citizenship	5/12/2008
Q: Can I a U.S. citizen married to filipina obtain dual citizenship in the philippines ?I would like to ... A: Mabuhay from Boracay! I have been here on and off since 1980 married to my Filipina wife for 23 ...
Finding a house to rent in Bulacan or ANYWHERE in the Philippines	5/7/2008
Q: I am looking for a house to rent in Bulacan (Malolos ideally) but anywhere around the Santa Rita ... A: It's really NO SECRET, you just need to form an image in your mind of LIFE as we humans knew it and ...
Visa and travel	5/4/2008
Q: My friend and I would be going to Philippines from 3 June to 24 June (apparently that's considered ... A: Yes you both will need to extend unless you can change your flight to leave one day earlier or leave ...
Employment	5/3/2008
Q: My name is Steve Borowski and I am recetly married to a Filipina in Taclobhan City (Last June). ... A: Sorry Steve, P160,000 isn't enough to get involved in a small business startup. I've been using ...
30 days in philippines	5/2/2008
Q: .. thankyou for taking my question! i will be in the philippines for one month and i will be ... A: CONGRATULATIONS Patrick and to your Filipina fiancee! The term "VISA WAIVER" simply means being ...
college tuition	5/2/2008
Q: I intend on helping a student with his college tuition.Can you tell me the average cost in American ... A: first I'd advise you to think twice before sending money or financing anyone you have met and only ...
6 month passport validity requiement	4/25/2008
Q: Bill and Lorna! How are you?? I've just booked a ticket to come to Manila in a couple of weeks from ... A: This is one of those rules which is left to the discretion of the individual airline staff who ...
visa question	4/22/2008
Q: Bill,Lorna I will be travelling to Manila in May,I want to stay more than I than 21 days..Do you ... A: For 7+ years it's been EASIER to just pay for the VISA WAIVER( from 21 days up to 59 days )& Late ...
translator/guide	4/18/2008
Q: Where can we find a French-speaking tour guide? How much is the charge per day? A: You might try posting an advertisement at: http://www.sulit.com.ph/ as I noticed a few posts ...
purchase real estate	4/17/2008
Q: I am looking at purchasing a house from filipino living in the u.s. We are going to meet her in PI ... A: Yes cash meaning you can have a cashier's check and sign the papers and the transaction can be done ...
purchase real estate	4/16/2008
Q: I am looking at purchasing a house from filipino living in the u.s. We are going to meet her in PI ... A: WAIT A MINUTE sounds like you are in a hurry and we would NEVEWR advise anyone to expect to finish ...
visa overstay	4/15/2008
Q: I will be in the Philippines from June 1 to July 4 this summer. I applied for and received a visa ... A: Small World Dan, I lived in Tucson the winter after graduatuing from high school way back when in ...
traveling to ilagan	4/15/2008
Q: Hi im pete from the uk, i am traveling to meet a lady in ilagan is this wise as i dont know about ... A: Illigan City? nicknamed the "city of waterfalls" that's in northern Mindanao, Lanao Del Norte, ...
visa overstay	4/14/2008
Q: I will be in the Philippines from June 1 to July 4 this summer. I applied for and received a visa ... A: MABUHAY!! You might want to take a closer look at this April date as embassies will grant you a visa ...
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION TRAINING	4/13/2008
Q: Me and my buds are members of various SPECIAL FORCES teams in the US Armed Forces. We are interested ... A: East Asia has a significant number of VERY WEALTHY PEOPLE BUT they didn't get rich by spending it on ...
General Information	4/12/2008
Q: I will now thank you in advance for all and any information you can pass onto regarding my ... A: TRY googling it TYPE IN "Explore Philippines" or "Bill and Lorna Philippines" at ...
General Information	4/11/2008
Q: I will now thank you in advance for all and any information you can pass onto regarding my ... A: Mark, 1 ) Balibago aka ANGELES CITY / DAU's FIELD'S AVE "GIRLIE" BAR Red Light District is located ...
tax dec and joint venture	4/10/2008
Q: i wanted to query about boracay since you are in the business and presently residing there..as all ... A: Lawyers and realtors ( salesmen ) rarely advise or tell there clients anything they don't want to ...
Must See & Eateries on Boracay	4/10/2008
Q: I know this sounds like a rather trivial question but since you've live/lived on Boracay I'm ... A: The "fresh water lake" is brackish, more a breeding grounds for mosquitos and located near the ...
Must See & Eateries on Boracay	4/9/2008
Q: I know this sounds like a rather trivial question but since you've live/lived on Boracay I'm ... A: I was born in San Diego, grew up in the midwest and after 4 years around the world moved to San ...
tax dec and joint venture	4/2/2008
Q: i wanted to query about boracay since you are in the business and presently residing there..as all ... A: We OWN and operate a Boracay beachfront Casa Camilla - Boracay ( our 2nd opened in March 29 1995 and ...
home furnishings	3/30/2008
Q: Bill ,Lorna ,my wife has a unfurnished house in Rodriguez Rizal,do you know of reasonably priced ... A: Harry No Worries, Rizal is located on the outskirts of Metro-Manila and their many place to buy ...
Visa extension	3/24/2008
Q: best wishes to you both and family and friends,and many thanks for your past help and advice. Bill ... A: Hi Marysol, I understand that the Cebu City immigration office is much smaller and easier and faster ...
US Visas	3/23/2008
Q: Is it at all possible for a girl to come here to the USA to meet me? Maybe on a travel Visa? If so, ... A: That's RIGHT, it's a waste of time. There is medication available for those people afraid of flying ...
living in philippines(malolos City)	3/22/2008
Q: I'm 57 years old and my wife is 50. We are thinking of moving to philippines to retire. I make about ... A: NO WORRIES George, I'd say "GO FOR IT!" or what are you waiting for? You can live well here on ...
retiring on ssd in the Philippines	3/20/2008
Q: I am a 61 year old male living on 1500 a month ssd payments.I am wanting to retire to the ... A: There seems to be a debatable contravercy regarding this issue cause I know several guys living here ...
moving to philipines	3/18/2008
Q: Wondering what would have to be done to bring a small dog there with me if I move there from Canada. ... A: There have been an increased number of local Vets operating in recent years as has ther population ...
Moving and starting a biz in Philippines	3/13/2008
Q: I read your answers to other questions and it seems as though you are well informed. My wife and I ... A: There's a few locations already operated by foreign expats in CDO but I'm sure the right concept ...
permanet residence in the Philippines	3/12/2008
Q: I plan to retire to the Philippines in the next 6 months. I am trying to decide what do about visa ... A: I copied this off the webpage; "WHEN CAN THE REQUIRED FOREIGN CURRENCY DEPOSIT BE CONVERTED INTO ...
Re-Locate	3/12/2008
Q: Aloha- I have a Filipino wife and a 3 year old boy. Hard making it here in Hawaii. So expensive. ... A: Aloha Larry, Our daughter, Camilla has been in Hawaii for the last 4 years at UH Manoa so you KNOW ...
cebu pacific	3/10/2008
Q: we are visiting Boracay in May and am having trouble booking flights from Hong Kong with Cebu ... A: We have heard this complaint before but with perserverance and patience please keep trying or call ...
buiseness prospect	3/10/2008
Q: I have an oferr to go into partnership with a Philipino National, with whom I work with in the ... A: Unless you have thorough knowledge of the Philippines local market and economy among a dozen other ...
Las Pinas Accommodation	3/9/2008
Q: I would like to visit Las Pinas, city In Jan.09 What is the possibility of finding a nice villa or ... A: No Worries at ALL Clifford regarding safety. Las Pinas is one of maybe 20+ suburbs of Metro-Manila ...
disablity access in the Philipines	3/8/2008
Q: I am a disabled American. Hence my income and mobility are very limited. I need to use a ... A: I don't know if you would feel comfortable enough staying at our guesthouse style Townhouse Hotel / ...
Regulations on transporting a bus to the Philippines	3/5/2008
Q: I am President/Founder of EyeCare WeCare Foundation, Inc. We are based in the USA and have a branch ... A: I have known Christian groups to donate container loads to be donated to the poor who were still ...
Phillippines marriage	3/4/2008
Q: I am coming to marry my girlfriend in Cebu. I am Australian. She is Filapina. How long can i stay ... A: No Worries about marrying her and staying here in the Philippines as long as you like tostay here ...
Online Shopping Serving Ozamis	3/1/2008
Q: I have friends graduating from Medina College this month. I would like to send a gift but having a ... A: Well Tom, Small World! I am in Mindanao at the moment and may be heading toward Ozamis ( 50 50 ...
moveing	2/27/2008
Q: Bill First of all we will be arriving in the philippines march 6-08 At this time we will be staying ... A: Sorry my wife, Lorna is in Hawaii visiting our daughter, Camilla and I'm on Boracay Island so doubt ...
what do i need to do for residency visa	2/27/2008
Q: I live in the uk but would like to live full time in the philippines to be with my partner.Could you ... A: Ok Mark, I've been living here in the Philippines on and off since January 1980 and am still ...
Traveling as felon to Philippines	2/24/2008
Q: Bill & Lorna. My name is Eli Tessler and I have a question to ask in regards to traveling to the ... A: There is NO PROBLEM at all just be rspectful and friendly when you arrive and during your stay and ...
getting married at the US embassy in the Philippines	2/19/2008
Q: Good day sir. I just want to confirm about whta i heard from one of my friend that me and my fiance ... A: Yes of course it helps to have ALL your paperwork and requirements completed and ready to submit. ...
getting married at the US embassy in the Philippines	2/18/2008
Q: Good day sir. I just want to confirm about whta i heard from one of my friend that me and my fiance ... A: You can register the marriage at the Embassy and maybe take some time before filing trhe paperwork, ...
KUDOS to U +Overstay question	2/17/2008
Q: Someday I'll go back and give ALL your answers 5 points! Meanwhile my Lovely Nutritionist Filipina ... A: I just overstayed arrived SEPT 12 and went to immigration Jan 17 so maybe 4 months overstay and PAID ...
transferring money	2/15/2008
Q: Look forward to seeing you sometime soon at your guesthouse. What I would like to know now is the ... A: Yes you're right, it's easier to make an occasional transfer then use your local Philippines ATM. We ...
Townhouse hotel	2/12/2008
Q: where is your townhouse hotel? I would to stay there sometime with my wife. A: Mabuhay! ( To Life! ), Welcome to the Philippines. It's our pleasure to help you feel "at home". ...
medications	2/8/2008
Q: I am 52 Y/O Firefighter married to Filipina. I have heart condition ( coronary Stint) and take ... A: Yes there is a Special Heart Center located in Quezon City and most if not all medications are ...
Prospective foreign student	2/8/2008
Q: i am mike, 21,from greece. thinkin about going to university in the philipines. i would like to ask, ... A: Quezon City at DILIMAN campus VERY FEW Euro / American Students at UP more Africans and Middle ...
Taxes, Voting, Driver's License	2/8/2008
Q: As an American living abroad, are you required to retain your residency in your previous home state ... A: We keep a USA address mostl;y for our credit cards and have our post forwarded once a month and ...
blacklisted ?	2/6/2008
Q: I just came back from manila jan. 21, where i met an incredible young lady who wants to marry me but ... A: When you arrive Have a ticket out, be cordial and respectful and you will NOT be hassled by ...
G13 Visa	2/6/2008
Q: i am so impressed with your knowledge of the RP.what are the G13 Visa requirements or is it better ... A: The G13 gave a certain quota or number of such visas to foreign residents for each province in the ...
moving to the Phillipines	2/5/2008
Q: I learned in my life that there is no stupid question but only stupid people who dare not ask ... A: You might consider moving around staying only a few days in each of a dozen locations and popular ...
moving to the philipines from usa	2/5/2008
Q: My boyfriend and I are both US citizens and very interested in possibly moving to the Philippines to ... A: MABUHAY from BORACAY! KNOW EXACTLY how you feel it happened to me back in Jan 1980 when I first ...
limit of stay?	2/1/2008
Q: My sister is an Australian citizen but she is only a chance passenger. As Australian citizens, we ... A: 21 day visa automatically issued upon arrival but for about P2500 you get get a 59 day visa from a ...
Visiting manila	1/27/2008
Q: i m from pakistan. tell me how can i come to manila fot visit and hpw much it cost me to stay at ur ... A: Mabuhay Sohail- For answers to such questions email us at: bill_lorna@yahoo.com or read our MNL ...
Boracay	1/21/2008
Q: What is the cost and availability of apartments at Casa Camilla for 6 months and 1 year for 2 adults ... A: it's best to email us directly at: bill_lorna@yahoo.com for the Jan 2008 update of available rooms ...
What are the requirements shipping medicines from usa to philippines?	1/18/2008
Q: Good day! i have read on one of ur answer on allexpert that Medicine can be shift from usa to ... A: I would suggest ordering on-line when you are still in the States to see if their delivery service ...
Is it safe to travel to Philippines?	1/16/2008
Q: I am an American and I am thinking about taking a vacation to the Philippines this JUne. I'd be ... A: I agree with your friend; I've been traveling around the Philippines since Jan 1980 withOUT ANY ...
extension of visa	1/15/2008
Q: My fiance is coming here in the philippines and he wanted to stay for a year. He wanted to know if ... A: No Worries, I have been here since 1980 and still get my tourist visa status extended every few ...
what are the requirements of bringing a medicine here in the philiipines?	1/13/2008
Q: Where do i find the lists of allowed medicines to be bought here from a usa traveller? What are ... A: It's not such a touchy subject here in the Philippines as we've had MANY guests bring bags full of ...
general infos	1/7/2008
Q: my name is alberto , I am italian and have a wife and 3 children aged 18 7 & 5. we are planning to ... A: There are SO MANY small business opportunities in the Philippines, especially on Boracay Island but ...
general infos	1/6/2008
Q: my name is alberto , I am italian and have a wife and 3 children aged 18 7 & 5. we are planning to ... A: Ciao Alberto, I know how you feel since I have felt this way since I was very young. We arrived on ...
relocating to Boracay	1/6/2008
Q: I have soo many questions. We have bought a lot on Boracay and are in the process of building a ... A: No Worries, setting up a checking account at either Metrobank or Allied Bank saves you from alot of ...
relocating to Boracay	1/6/2008
Q: I have soo many questions. We have bought a lot on Boracay and are in the process of building a ... A: Most everything we enjoy or need or prefer can be found here in the Philippines. How much didi you ...
extended stay in phillipines	1/5/2008
Q: I'm an early retirement (ss disability)and receive about 1500 us a month. would this amount alolow ... A: Long distance relationships and internet based friendships are becoming increasingly popular and we ...
marriage	1/4/2008
Q: Bill!! Well lo and behold I did not know you had this site going, what a better guy to ask this ... A: NO you are wrong- YES USA marriages between American and Filipino passport holders are VALID & ...
Church Wedding requirements	1/1/2008
Q: I am in australia but I am a Filipino Citizen. My fiance is in the Philippines and we are planning ... A: I'm sure there will be no problem as there are SO MANY long distance relationships with so many ...
help	12/31/2007
Q: my husband "american" is married with me since 05/06, from there on weve been paying extension since ... A: It will take some time and you'll need to show you are NOT scared ( it may cost more )and submit an ...
Canadians in the Phillipines	12/28/2007
Q: My husband and I purchased 2 tickets to the Phillipines, leaving the 16th of January and coming back ... A: It's easy just to pay for your VISA WAIVER - from 21 nights extended to 59 days for P3030 upon ...
banking business questions	12/26/2007
Q: There is a business in the states and other countries often referred to as Payday loans. The basic ... A: Our niece has been involved in this type of loaning for quite sometime and we have invested in part ...
Manila stay	12/17/2007
Q: Bill&Lorna, We come to the Philippines every year, land in Manila, and then fly to Lao City. We have ... A: It's hard to say if you'd be satisfied with our guesthouse style Townhouse Hotel / Hostel near the ...
flying out of PI to get one year on visa	12/16/2007
Q: my situation is Ive(USCit) been living in Valenzuela City since aug 2006, got married to a filipina, ... A: Sorry Cedrick, Did you go DIRECT to the main immigration office and fill out the forms yourself ...
Michael J. Bulger, June 30,1945	12/16/2007
Q: This man left a poor lady in Panama last year, no visa, no airfare, no money, many unpaid bills, ... A: Your best chance would be to email and or telephone the Philippines Dept. of Tourism and the ...
Planning a trip to philippines	12/15/2007
Q: I am planning a trip to the Philippines and i feel i will already will possibly want to relocate ... A: Why not? I knew when I was VERY young I wanted something different than what the middleclass life in ...
visa assistance to paris	12/14/2007
Q: Where are we going apply for a visitors visa for paris, france. Can you please give me the exact ... A: There are special types of custom made vehicles in the Philippines but such vehicles are NOT ...
living and working in Manila	12/12/2007
Q: I recently returned from 12 day vacation in Manila. I fell in love with the country and minimal ... A: Finding a job here in the Philippines is as difficult as the old saying "finding a needle in a ...
visa assistance to paris	12/11/2007
Q: Where are we going apply for a visitors visa for paris, france. Can you please give me the exact ... A: The 15 Schengen countries are: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, ...
Barber and a little jazz	12/11/2007
Q: I am a US citizen moving to the Philippines for a new job (expat). I am really excited about the ... A: One of our oldest friends, Joseph, from Ghana has lived i the Philippines for many years so the BEST ...
Legalities, etc...	12/10/2007
Q: Most of my life have been spent going into bars and riding my Z2 motorbike work. it was during my ... A: Before I forget, I'd typed out a long answer about your problem but then we had a brownout here on ...
Legalities, etc...	12/9/2007
Q: Most of my life have been spent going into bars and riding my Z2 motorbike work. it was during my ... A: In the Philippines, generally speaking, annulments are reserved for celebrities and the "rich and ...
do you know anything about to volunteer in Phil?	12/7/2007
Q: Me and my wife are Russian. Since that time i met Filipino people here in Russia as my co-workers ... A: Habitat for Humanity is one such volunteeer groups who build homes for the impoverished low income ...
visa assistance to paris	12/4/2007
Q: Where are we going apply for a visitors visa for paris, france. Can you please give me the exact ... A: By typing in "french embassy manila" doing a simple search at: http://www.google.com I found this ...
Balikbayan	12/3/2007
Q: Last year we entered the Philippines on the Balikayan program. We got our passports stamped for one ... A: No it's not true; your Balikbayan visa is good for one year plus 21 days. The two year policy you ...
A New Type Visa	12/2/2007
Q: Do you know anything about a new type tourist visa that is good for one year? There was a small ... A: The only other NEW policy I'm aware of is that now the former one year period that expats living ...
philippine visa	12/1/2007
Q: i came to manila 2 months ago 1st on the 21 days then renewed once.now i have waited to renew till ... A: When you extend your 21 day to 59 it's called a VISA WAIVER and one way I use to save time was as ...
retirement visa	11/30/2007
Q: me and my wife would like some info on a retirement visa,we get 1,200 a month.what are the ... A: All you need is a valid passport to stay here as long as you like and in the short term just extend ...
Civil marriage	11/29/2007
Q: i hope you and family are well.Bill,i wrote earlier to you regarding my health and finacial ... A: Congratulations Jeff & Marysol! Lorna and I were married in a mayor's private house and the cost is ...
VISIT ZAMBOANGA	11/29/2007
Q: really clicked with a phillipino woman online,would like to visit her in jan.my schedule is ... A: My wife and I flew down to Zamboanga city for the first time this past June for 3 days and even ...
Health Insurance in the Philippines	11/28/2007
Q: I have been dating someone in Cebu who is concerned about the health of her parents living in Samar. ... A: Sorry Robert but I can't help being a little suspicious about your Filipina's "concerned about the ...
visitors health insurance in the philippines	11/26/2007
Q: my mom is returning to manila for 2 months this december. Is there a visitor's health insurance ... A: There's NO NEED for local health insurance as the costs of medical / health care is extremely cheap ...
bought a land	11/25/2007
Q: we bought a portion land in cebu but unfortunately the owner have not divide it yet.we already have ... A: You need a reputable licensed surveyor aka geodetic engineer to survey the whole parcel AND your ...
Need a clean, decent, and sanitary room near airport	11/21/2007
Q: My American buddy and I will be flying in from Beijing to Manila on the 21st of Dec., and need 2 ... A: If you like to make a booking at our guest house style Townhouse Hotel / Hostel near the Manila ...
Boracay	11/15/2007
Q: How can I get info on you Boracay Property? A: Easy by simply emailing us at; bill_lorna@yahoo.com or by visiting our website EXPLORE PHILIPPINES ...
education in philippines	11/11/2007
Q: My family may be moving to the Philippines(Manila area)for 2 yrs for my husbands company. My ... A: We sent our daughter to Santa Isabel on Taft Ave from Kinder1 & 2 thru Grade 1 & 2 before sending ...
Best Restaurants in Manila & Searching for a Condo	11/11/2007
Q: ..i just wanna ask about the top must visit restaurants and tourist spots here in the manila i hope ... A: Best Restaurants with multiple Locations' Barrio Fiesta native Filipino dishes Saisaki All you can ...
meditation	11/10/2007
Q: I was a peace corps volunteer in the PI 2001-2003 and now I've finally found time to return this ... A: Our neighbor, Karen at Mandala Spa offers massage and yoga lessons I think and there might be a ...
Marry in The Phils or the UK?	11/7/2007
Q: I am planning to marry my Filipino fiancee early next year.I am a british citizen living in the ... A: UK Visas are just as DIFFICULT as USA visas in recent years so it really varies from couple to ...
Need to check status of passport	11/6/2007
Q: I recently returned to the USA after spending spend 16 months in makati on a work Visa. I'm ... A: I just did a few google searches to find out that there seems to be a new policy by Philippine ...
Personal Effects	11/5/2007
Q: USA A: My advice is to visit 3 or 4 freight forwarders in Manila that you find in the telephone book's ...
Wedding Requirement	11/4/2007
Q: This is my first question here and I just want to know if I have to get a Certificate of ... A: NO WORRIES Michael, All you need to do is fill out a form where you are a member of a Catholic ...
Emperor Travel Agent in Ermita Manila	10/31/2007
Q: I am enjoying your web site. My Husband and I are planning to fly to Manila mid January to early ... A: Hi Bob, Yes we know a local immigration lawyer and a local couple who are immigration officers ( ...
About visa	10/30/2007
Q: Bill and Lorna, I'm planning to invite my mother and my sister for a visit here in Canada for about ... A: Although it's seems somewhat easier for FIlipino citizens to be granted visas to Canada than the USA ...
Helping my Filipino friend	10/29/2007
Q: I read a question about charities in the Philippines that you answered previously. My question is ... A: Sarah, I realize you are a warm hearted giving person BUT PLEASE ACCEPT the fact that 2/3 of the ...
Miscalculation On Airline Ticket to the Phils	10/22/2007
Q: I bought a ticket to Manila for 27 days, not realizing until just now, the night before my flight, ... A: YES of course NO WORRIES TIM, RELAX, take a DEEP breath and don't worry BE HAPPY! And you don't ...
help for documentary about fil-west couples	10/21/2007
Q: My name is Pia Faustino and I am a researcher for the Filipino television documentary program, ... A: Mabuhay from Boracay! Hi Pia, My Filipina wife, Lorna, just arrived this evening back here at our ...
Where to Stay in Manila	10/19/2007
Q: I am going back for a visit to the Phils for the first time with my husband and 3 young kids next ... A: Mabuhay from Boracay!! My wife and I know Daly City aka Little Manila well as we lived in Santa ...
Importing personal possessions	10/15/2007
Q: ! I just wanted to ask you a question relating to shipping personal possessions over to the ... A: Sorry for the delayed reply Marcus, I'm on an island where internet access and dependable ...
Emperor Travel Agent in Ermita Manila	10/11/2007
Q: I am enjoying your web site. My Husband and I are planning to fly to Manila mid January to early ... A: Yes Emperor Travel in Ermita cell # 63917-3279890 so if you live in the States dial 011 first. I ...
General and sub contractors	10/7/2007
Q: I want build a house in Boracay and my family will need a place to live until completion. I will ... A: When do you arrive and how soon do you want to start building? We have two building projects going ...
Financial and health worrys.	10/6/2007
Q: hello,and warmest greetings to you both. I live in the UK,and i am making my first visit to meet ... A: Jeff,Life is VERY difficult and can really strike us down and I understand how dismal your situation ...
home rentals or purchase	10/4/2007
Q: Looking for a house or apartment in Philippines not weastern in nature but more native. That is to ... A: though I get what you mean there's over 7000 islands in the Philippines, maybe 10 major cities / big ...
legal separation	10/4/2007
Q: good day. i’m karen 24 yrs old. presently working in kuwait. i got married sept 2001 at the age of ... A: Okay thanks Karen for clarifying the situation. I'm NOT a lawyer but I doubt your husband's drug ...
legal separation	10/2/2007
Q: good day. i’m karen 24 yrs old. presently working in kuwait. i got married sept 2001 at the age of ... A: I sympathize with you and your situation but please make yourself a bit more clear first before I ...
Philippine Postal Service	9/30/2007
Q: Bill and Lorna. Several months ago I began exchanging frequent and lenghty emails with a cute, ... A: Sorry Rally, Have you ever watched the latest 60 Minutes type news stories / organized by American ...
Getting a fiance' visa	9/29/2007
Q: I enjoyed my trip there. My girlfriend and I have since gotten engaged. I had originally considered ... A: Congratulations to both of you! Sorry, I would almost NEVER advise ANYONE to hire a lawyer or any ...
Education	9/29/2007
Q: What a fantastic resource you are providing. I served in the PI as a Peace Corps volunteer for 4 ... A: Actually, the private catholic school quality of education at the elementary school level in Manila ...
How To Obtain A Philippine Visa	9/28/2007
Q: a friend of mine is coming over to Manila to visit me from the United States for a total of 3 ... A: SO Nikki, Nov. 16 to Dec. 15 is 30 days ( both day of arrival and day of departure are counted ) so ...
How To Obtain A Philippine Visa	9/28/2007
Q: a friend of mine is coming over to Manila to visit me from the United States for a total of 3 ... A: Dec. 15 to Jan 4 is 20 days so NO EXTENSION fees and Jan 4 to Feb 12 is 40 days so he doesn't really ...
How To Obtain A Philippine Visa	9/28/2007
Q: a friend of mine is coming over to Manila to visit me from the United States for a total of 3 ... A: Yes if he's flying with a new passport he'll need a new visa BUT RELAX, NO WORRIES it's NOT really ...
Extended stay/relocation to Phils	9/23/2007
Q: Hope you can help in my decision-making. I have a gf whom I met on Interent mid-May 2007. I sponsor ... A: I've been here on an off since first arriving January 1980, staying one 7 year period from 88 to 05 ...
starting business in phil	9/21/2007
Q: im wondering how practical a country store/laundry facility/internet cafe w/ food services/kareoke ... A: In my past experience I have found that it's easy to sit in front of computer screen or while ...
Relocating to Manila	9/21/2007
Q: I am relocating from India to Manila. Am looking for approximate cost detail on the following heads- ... A: 1 ) Legaspi City is NOT in Metro-Manila as it's located near Mayon Volcano in the Bicol region of ...
marriage in the philppines	9/19/2007
Q: I'm a Fil-American citizen and i've been civilly married to my wife for 2 years and we're planning ... A: I'm a bit confused about your question; if you are presently legally married in the USA then your ...
Airfare	9/19/2007
Q: I have met a nice girl over the internet who lives in the Philippines. In checking the site which ... A: Yes a fiancee visa is possible BUT you need to ask yourself is it practical without meeting her ...
Moving furniture and appliances	9/19/2007
Q: What is the cost and how could I move my furniture to boracay from the U.S. and would my appliances ... A: Unless you are VERY attached to your furniture and appliances it's NOT practical to go thru the ...
Airfare	9/16/2007
Q: I have met a nice girl over the internet who lives in the Philippines. In checking the site which ... A: Apparently neither one of you have any idea HOW ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE it is for ANY Filipino citizen to ...
Question 3 - Materials and utilities.	9/15/2007
Q: Question 3 , If I were able to ship my machines/foundry to PI and use them to boost my income, is ... A: Cooking Gas is what's readily available all over the Philippines and there are 3 or 4 sizes of tanks ...
Question 2 - Machinery	9/15/2007
Q: Question 2. I have a complete machine shop and foundry at home. If I were to retire in PI, could I ... A: Hey Dave if you have such extensive knowledge with manufacturing I don't know why you just don't ...
First Question - Retirement	9/15/2007
Q: I am almost 51 years old now, but when I was 18 I was stationed in Subic /Olongapo. I did not hang ... A: Hey Dave, No Worries at ALL; you have the freedom to retire right NOW with your nestegg if after a ...
PRECRIPTION	9/13/2007
Q: How would a American in the Philippines get prescription medicines to match his American medicine? A: There are several choices depending on what type and how often your prescription medicine needs to ...
Going to school in the PI	9/10/2007
Q: my name is Michelle. I am the daughter of a Filipina and an American GI. I grew up living the US ... A: Michelle, BREATHE DEEPLY and RELAX, I follow the saying, "your as old as you feel" philosophy; I'm ...
Jobs	9/6/2007
Q: Where can I find a listing of US companies that have offices in the Philippines? I am currently ... A: Aloha from Hawaii! Sorry fot the delayed reply as I'm helping our daughter move into her apartment ...
Cheap Airfare and Visa Package in Cebu	9/3/2007
Q: What is the best way for my Philippine girlfriend to visit me in Canada...? What travel agencies ( ... A: Sorry to be the bearer of negative news but the chance of a Filipino applying and being granted a ...
airfare price range	8/27/2007
Q: i read your answer for a retiree from seattle thinking of flying in december this year. i'm hoping ... A: Call "Tita": at Travel Expectations in San Francisco who also accepts credit card payments over the ...
Legal requirements to stay in PI and real estate.	8/26/2007
Q: I met and married my wife in 1997. I have been there three times since then. She has become more and ... A: Your "visions" can be realized and there are at least a dozen or more popular tourist destinations ...
Travel agent on west coast.	8/25/2007
Q: Your answer. Answer Email me and I can refer you three Filipino travel agents, one in NYC for east ... A: Here's three travel agents; the first is Jeff Jenks at TravelisFun in Michigan who's married to a ...
relocating to Alabang, Philippines	8/24/2007
Q: My husband & I with our 2 children (5 yrs & 2 months) might be relocating from India to Alabang ... A: Sorry but there has been alot of construction in that area over the last ten years so I'm not really ...
relocating to Alabang, Philippines	8/24/2007
Q: My husband & I with our 2 children (5 yrs & 2 months) might be relocating from India to Alabang ... A: Well it varies alot depending on whether you choose a gated community such as the prestigious Ayala ...
Visa overstay	8/23/2007
Q: I've already overstayed my 21 day landing visa with a day. I will leave the country tomorrow ... A: Just pay for the VISA WAIVER upon departure but when you get back the whole process begins all over ...
Possibly Transferring to the Philippines	8/22/2007
Q: My husband is in the later stages of the interview process with a company that would transfer us to ... A: There are three or more hospitals in Metro-Manila which can be compared to USA hospitals;ST. JUDES ( ...
Banking in the PI	8/22/2007
Q: After extensive research it looks like the best way for me to bank is City Bank. The also have ... A: It's not a bad idea to have two banks, one in Manila which is where your remittances / transfers are ...
Showing ongoing tickets and Banking.	8/22/2007
Q: I checked into the open ended ticket and you were right. I can buy one but they are very expensive. ... A: Email me and I can refer you three Filipino travel agents, one in NYC for east coast tickets, one in ...
i want to move to philippines by Jan 3 2008	8/21/2007
Q: south cotabato in mindanao and have realised i love it soo much down there and i dont care if i have ... A: I've ALWAYS LOVED the Philippines since I arrived the first time back in January 1980 so I KNOW how ...
Retiring in the Philippines.	8/20/2007
Q: I want to retire on SSD in the Philippines this year. I've read everything I could find on Visa's. ... A: Your travel agent is wrong YES you can buy OPEN dated return airline ticklets with one year ...
Involvement in a possible fraud	8/19/2007
Q: I believe I am being scammed for the payment of a hospital bill. If you have time this blog - ... A: I have recently given an extended answer all about this subject / scam / "begging" style to one guy ...
overstaying the 21 days	8/19/2007
Q: for the information, one other thing to ask regarding the fee of 3030P is that per day over the 21 ... A: The P3030 is payment for a VISA WAIVER extendng your 21 days to 59 days so applies to an extra 38 ...
history of the philippines	8/19/2007
Q: I am looking for information on Philippine Culture. The specific time period would be right before ... A: There were separate uprisings all over the Philippines against Spanish authority. There were local ...
safe	8/18/2007
Q: I planning my trip to Philippine and want to stay on Mindanao Island. How safe is Ozamiz City and ... A: Although Mindanao has a poor reputation for safety my wife and I just took a trip to Zamboanga and ...
Best game plan for Americans attending college in the Philippines?	8/16/2007
Q: If you were a single person with not much money, but a vision for living overseas, how would you go ... A: Game Plan?? Only advice is to accept a long slow effort of first enrolling in junior college in the ...
extended stay	8/15/2007
Q: i also plan to file a visa to take her to the usa but i wish to stay with her to they give her ... A: No Worries at ALL,Ron, I've been doing it for 20 years as many of my friends and guests have. It ...
annulment	8/15/2007
Q: I am wondering about the philippine annulment. If both parties are in agreement of the annulment and ... A: Yes an annulment can be processed within 6 months to one year without too many complications if both ...
visa	8/14/2007
Q: I’m planning a trip to the Philippines, now I know that I can stay for 21 days without a visa. I ... A: Yes Douglas, you will be charged for a visa waiver extending your automatic 21 days to 59 days. So ...
buying a gust house and restauraunt	8/9/2007
Q: good morning , my name is Francis i am Irish, and live in Ireland ,i read your profile, and success ... A: Sometimes when the timing is right you may bump into the right deal with an established restaurant / ...
retire in Philippines	8/7/2007
Q: Can I retire in the Philippines if I have no money, I have about 1,100 a month in pension. I ... A: Instead of the ridiculously expensive Philippine Retirement visa's required U$50,000 to U$75000 bond ...
Cagayan De Oro	8/7/2007
Q: I'm In the process of marrying a Filipino lady and moving to Cagayan De Oro. I don't seem to be able ... A: Of course any marriage anywhere will be recognized internationally and the same with the Philippines ...
visiting	8/7/2007
Q: i am coming from uk ,and never been there be4 or any where like this so will be all new to me an on ... A: Yes. There are a lot of cons specially on line. The first thing to look for as to sign of con...is ...
Cagayan De Oro	8/6/2007
Q: I'm In the process of marrying a Filipino lady and moving to Cagayan De Oro. I don't seem to be able ... A: Ho Tony, In most cases visitor visas will not be approved and can be compared to finding "a needle ...
visiting	8/6/2007
Q: i am coming from uk ,and never been there be4 or any where like this so will be all new to me an on ... A: it's VERY easy going in the Philippines withOUT the zillions of rules and regulations in UK and ...
hi	7/31/2007
Q: . i am in B.COM. 2 nd year i want to continue my education in philipines.. i dont know what is the ... A: The Philippine Peso at the moment is P45.2=U$. I have answered over 200 questions about various ...
marrying a Romanian	7/30/2007
Q: I was married in 1985,by the way Filipino ako, and I went to Japan to work since 1993. So we stay ... A: Aloha from Hawaii and Surf's UP from Redondo Beach! Really sorry, Brando, for not getting back to ...
American SSI in the Philippines	7/30/2007
Q: I am a disabled American thinking of going to the Philippines. I am wondering about collecting SSI ... A: Aloha from Hawaii and Surf's UP from Redondo Beach! Really sorry, Matt, for not getting back to you ...
college	7/29/2007
Q: how does the education compare to American colleges? do i need to know Tagalog? And what are the ... A: Tough question which really depends on your major / degree program. Except that the cost of higher ...
Divorce and Remarriage	7/27/2007
Q: I just wish to clarify a family matter. My brother in law, Australian resident and citizen, wishes ... A: The best course of action is to visit 3 or 4 Attorneys, both in Manila and possibly based in ...
wine making, winery etc....	7/25/2007
Q: we have a nanny who said her family makes or made wine is this possible in the philipines? A: Yes years ago we met a Korean Expat at the USA embassy who had started a vineyard in Antipolo ( ...
Rent	7/22/2007
Q: I want to rent an apartment or a house in boracay. Pherhaps a year or more. Is there many available, ... A: The rent ranges from P5000 to P35,000 ( U$110 to U$750 )/ month for monthly rates from everything ...
visa overstay	7/20/2007
Q: I have been here for 14 months past my visa and need to know how much it will cost me and what ... A: I have been here on and off since Jan. 1980 and never considered whether I FELT like leaving since ...
Boracay investment	7/17/2007
Q: My husband David and I recently got back from Boracay (June ) to look at some properties to invest ... A: Hi Maria, Sorry for the late reply, I'd almost finished answering your question when we had a ...
bar in boracay	7/17/2007
Q: I am an American who is marrying a great Filipina in November. She is from Pasig City and has lived ... A: just received an email with almost the same question as yours so here's my answer; "I'll send you ...
visa overstay	7/14/2007
Q: I have been here for 14 months past my visa and need to know how much it will cost me and what ... A: Daniel-, Just go the to main immigrastion office nearest you; it might cost about P25,000 to P30,000 ...
International students for cebu	7/13/2007
Q: I'm planning to go home for more than months in August to cebu but I have 2 children that goes to ... A: The MEDIUM of Education at ALL private schools and most public schools in the Philippines including ...
family getting into US	7/11/2007
Q: I am requesting info on how to get my first cousin to the US to help with my 5yr old daughter and ... A: It's VERY difficult and long application process is required with your certification of guarantor ...
philippines	7/10/2007
Q: !!! i am premanant resident of philippines since 1997 under RA7919. i like to ask if i can apply for ... A: Go to a Philippine Embassy where ever you fly out to and apply for the new re-entry permit from ...
philippines	7/9/2007
Q: !!! i am premanant resident of philippines since 1997 under RA7919. i like to ask if i can apply for ... A: Sorry Iffi, I'm not familiar with the initials of TRV but the way I understand it if you are not ...
Visiting Calbayog City	7/8/2007
Q: I'm currently planning a trip to Calbayog City, Samar. I plan to travel from the ... A: I have two or three travel agents refer people to at: 1 ) Midwest USA- -Jeff Jenks, CTC - Owner, ...
sister from phillippines	7/8/2007
Q: My 48 year old sister would like to come visit me here in california. I was diagnosed having anal ... A: It's VERY difficult for Filipino American families to get USA visitor visas for their Filipino ...
Real estate	7/8/2007
Q: I've researched on the internet and found some lots for 5,000 sq/meter, 2.5 million for 500 sq/meter ... A: Yes Ollie, we know a few contractors in BOracay since we have been involved in building there since ...
Typhoon Season	7/7/2007
Q: When is the typhoon season in the Philippines? especially in Relation to travel in Samar. Thanks A: Wet Season is June thru November but rough typhoon weather conditiond last 3 to 5 days maybe a dozen ...
Health real cost	7/5/2007
Q: I met an amazing Filipino woman back in 2004 and she is currently in needs of help for paying a ... A: I LOVE the Philippines and I LOVE the Filipino people so after arriving as a tourist in Jan 1980, ...
Health real cost	7/4/2007
Q: I met an amazing Filipino woman back in 2004 and she is currently in needs of help for paying a ... A: I did already in my first paragraph above; Manila's San Juan De Dios Hospital on Roxas Blvd in Pasay ...
Health real cost	7/4/2007
Q: I met an amazing Filipino woman back in 2004 and she is currently in needs of help for paying a ... A: Dorian, My first reaction was SCAM and hospital costs being one of thE MOST common scams here in the ...
can you send me rates for you place to stay a few days	7/2/2007
Q: I am coming back in the end of July and hope to marry my Beautiful Edsy in Tagum. Please email me ... A: Congratulations John & Edsy! Email us at: bill_lorna@yahoo.com for booking requests and Manila ...
Private Investigators	7/2/2007
Q: Can you refer me to reputable private investigators or detectives in the Philippines (Manila/Angeles ... A: I have been asked this before by a guy from San Diego, CA and I advised him that I had my doubts of ...
Remarry	7/1/2007
Q: I'm an American citizen, my Wife is a Philippine citizen. We got married a year ago. I have ... A: first it's an easy answer since there is NO DIVORCE in the Philippines so there's any number of ...
Laguna de Boracay	6/30/2007
Q: Bulabog beach in boracay. is it far from the main beach? is the white beach you're talking about the ... A: Laguna de Boracay is on the southern end of the Bulubog Beach. It's a white sand beach also but ...
relocation	6/27/2007
Q: I am getting out of the Army here within the next week and will be collecting disability for the ... A: Congratulations Mark first of all, Secondly TAKE YOUR TIME, there are many yahoogroups like my own ...
health insurance	6/26/2007
Q: I just want to ask if there's a way where I can pay for a health insurance premium here in the US ... A: I'm not too familiar with health insurance choices but I doubt that any major American based health ...
Can Americans purchase homes in the Philippines?	6/24/2007
Q: Hey guys, man this is a great site! I'd like to know if Americans can actually purchase and put in ... A: There are ways to buy a house and lot or land by various means of contracts but NO is the answer ...
trouble adapting	6/24/2007
Q: I am a mexican citizen. I lived my first 18 years in Mexico and my last 3 in U.S.I met my girlfriend ... A: NO WORRIES at all Martin, My friend from California, Monet ( Guatemalan /Argentinan ) and I flew to ...
Easy, Convenient Grocery / Dept Store Shopping in the Philippines	6/23/2007
Q: I have been considering moving to the Philippines,but have a very basic question which doesn't seem ... A: EASY GARY, There are MANY chain store operations like Abensons for appliances, TVs furniture etc. ...
visa extensions	6/14/2007
Q: My wife is a Filipina and my children and I hold US passports. We arrived in the PI the end of June ... A: Don't forget Balkabayan visas are good for the automatic 21 days PLUS one year so first check each ...
where's your website gone	6/14/2007
Q: I was trying to find your website this morning but even the primary host site was not found. Have ... A: Here's an email we're sending out to our over 4000 eamil addresses of previous guests. EXPLORE ...
Visa Question	6/12/2007
Q: i am flying to the phillipines, next month, and plan on booking a 6 week round trip ticket. Will ... A: You pay ONLY P3030 upon departure for misc. fines attached to a VISA WAIVER which extends your 21 ...
overstaying	6/10/2007
Q: I am UK passport holder and am due to leave Philippines on 12th June. I have been flying to HK every ... A: You pay ONLY P3030 upon departure for misc. fines attached to a VISA WAIVER which extends your 21 ...
pls i need your help	6/3/2007
Q: would u be able to tell me what site would be able to help me look for brothers father its his ... A: http://www.lofthouse.com/w2/m/1636.htm for kids who are adopted to hel;p them find their birth ...
SIRV & Incorporation	6/1/2007
Q: I've seen a plot of land that almost exactly meets my requirements for a home/business....but it's a ... A: U$1500 sounds not too bad but I might hesitate dealing with international orgs especially via the ...
Leasing of land	5/30/2007
Q: I've seen a plot of land that almost exactly meets my requirements for a home/business....but it's a ... A: This can cost U$10,000 or it can be done for a small percentage of that amount. It sort of depends ...
Finding a soulmate/wife	5/29/2007
Q: I need some advice. I live in London and have no children. I run a business on ebay and I travel to ... A: Here's our website, EXPLORE PHILIPPINES at: http://asiabill.pages.web.com and feel free to email us ...
Coming back home?	5/29/2007
Q: I'm from the Philippines and 15 years ago I came to US and work as a registered nurse in LA. I'm ... A: We just experienced a family emergency with our only daughter in her 3rd year University of Hawaii ...
relocating	5/28/2007
Q: having married a Filipino 4 years ago and pensions having been slated as virtually worthless in ... A: My Advice is to FIRST keep your finances an absolute secret and though I realize such an amount is ...
Leasing of land	5/28/2007
Q: I've seen a plot of land that almost exactly meets my requirements for a home/business....but it's a ... A: You might want to think about forming a Philippine Corporation so as 40% share holder and being in ...
where can i find a reliable travel agent in Cebu city?	5/22/2007
Q: i am looking for a reliable travel agent in Cebu City. i would like to bring my girlfriend to visit ... A: I can't be 100% sure of the latest transit visa policies of Canada, USA and UK but I am about 90% ...
Work and live in Cavitie, Philippines	5/21/2007
Q: I have an offer to work for Intel in Cavite City and haven't found much information regarding city, ... A: Cavite City is a suburb of Metro-Manila with many budget housing sub-divisions for commuters to ...
retirement	5/13/2007
Q: I'm going to retire in Olongapo in a few months,looking for a 2 bedroom and 2 bath house,or a big ... A: Generally speaking, you can find such a house or apartment or townhouse unit with a 1000sqft to ...
anti-spam	5/1/2007
Q: Why can I always (not this time please) fail your anti-spam test? I failed four times. You must lose ... A: Not sure what you are referring to?? You have asked me 4 previous questions here at allexperts?? or ...
marry my partner whos from the phillipines	4/30/2007
Q: i met Ella who is from the Philippines 6 months ago on the net . after a couple of weeks we ... A: The BEST advice I can give you is for each of you to be completely honest about how you met, have as ...
Asawa Forum	4/29/2007
Q: Hey Bill, Just visiting your website and it's the bomb. I was just wondering whatever happened to ... A: It's all about the cost of the bandwidth and moderation time. Cheers, Bill Email me for the link at; ...
SSDI & Immigration/unique situation	4/28/2007
Q: I am marrying my Filipina next Friday here in Manila. I live here with her, as we vowed from here on ... A: Okay Edward here's what my friend, MARK, in BAguio emailed me and here's his email address; ...
Marrage	4/26/2007
Q: I am an American living in Mexico. I met a girl online. If she is for real i intend on marrying her. ... A: The BEST way is to plan a trip to the Philippines so you can meet her. If you click on one of my ...
Discounted Airfare / Travel Agents Seattle -MNL	4/25/2007
Q: I am considering retiring to the PI and am coming from Seattle,WA. Do you know of any good travel ... A: Generally speaking, Ticket prices GO UP Dec. 1 or DEC 10 to PEAK SEASON RATES so flying B4 the 10th ...
2007 Update Life on Boracay	4/24/2007
Q: I will be in Boracay around May 08 and I would like to stay at Casa Camilla while looking for a ... A: I don't know if you're aware but the land in Boracay has skyrocketed within the last 3 years and ...
Just SAY NO to Sending Money for Education - Student Loan Programs	4/24/2007
Q: my name is Matthias Jungbauer. I met an interesting girl on the internet and she asked me for an ... A: Only public school is FREE of charge and there is little or no student loan programs organized by ...
Palawan	4/23/2007
Q: My wife mother in law and sister in law have land near coron owned for decades, Looking for a ... A: We are NOT developers, only small business entrepreneurs and in regards to land for sale maybe 90% ...
Travelling to Cebu in two weeks	4/21/2007
Q: I am travelling to Cebu in two weeks to meet my boyfriend who lives there, me met through his aunt ... A: NO Worries at all about the traveling in the Philippines. Life's a Beach! I'm such a slow typist so ...
Philippines Travel	4/21/2007
Q: I am a Gunnery Sergeant in the Marines, currently in Iraq and about to retire with a pension of ... A: Hey FRANK ,sorry for the typo mistake on your name and for the delay but I'd finished a paragraph ...
Investment Tips for Foreigners & Balikbayans in the Philippines	4/20/2007
Q: I have a chance to go into business with a nationalI would finance 100% of the equip..From what I ... A: First and foremost my advice to anyone relocating, retiring or investing in the Philippines is TREAD ...
marriage	4/17/2007
Q: if i marry in catholic church can i then take my bride to england with me,or do i need to get ... A: Having a church wedding, getting married in the British Embassy or having a local civil wedding have ...
almost everything haha	4/15/2007
Q: I would like to know about a civil marriage in the Philippines. I understand that i could not become ... A: Sounds like you have a good grasp on both the positive and negative possibilities about meeting the ...
Moving to the Philippines	4/14/2007
Q: I am collecting ss disability. I make $1239 per month. Could I live well on that income? Also what ... A: No Worries at all Arthur, I know many guys who mange to live on half your monthly income. I just got ...
marrying in the palawan	4/13/2007
Q: Greetings everyone! Kamusta po? Hope all is well. I would like to inquire specific details on how ... A: There's absolutely no need for you to elope because you are over 21 years old, as is your boyfriend ...
Wise Tips about Hooking UP , Marriage and Small Business in the Philippines	4/9/2007
Q: I wonder if you can help: I am a British woman and have been in a relationship with a Filipino I met ... A: It's not the first time I have answered similiar questions as yours but from the opposite side of ...
Two Plus Years Overstay Options	4/4/2007
Q: I am a 57 year old American citizen. I moved to the Philippines in Feb of 2005 and married a ... A: That's really too bad you had such uninformed advice from your in-laws. Now after 2 years overstay ...
living in philippines	3/30/2007
Q: LIVING THERE IN THE PHILIPPINES HAVE YOU BEEN HARASSED ALOT? HAVE YOU BEEN ASKED BY THE LOCAL ... A: I arrived in Jan. 1980 traveled the islands for 4 months and came back to live on and off from 1989 ...
overstaying visa	3/14/2007
Q: mzta ka? i overstayed my visa here for 4 months in davao. Can i pay the fine on my may out of the ... A: You might be able to pay for a4 month overstay at the airport when departing but I usually advise ...
Computers and Internet	2/28/2007
Q: We are going to move to Cebu and I would like to know about general prices of desktop computers to ... A: IF you locate the BEST area in Cebu City to buy high tech items and computers like in the GILMORE ...
marrying in the philippines	2/26/2007
Q: CAN I ACHIEVE CITIZENSHIP IN THE PHILIPPINES BUY MARRYING AND HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE. ALSO HOW MUCH ... A: No foreigners no matter how long they live in the Phlippines can NOT become citizens or naturalized; ...
marrying in the philippines	2/26/2007
Q: If i get married in the Philippines can i live there and collect ssdi and if so what do i need to ... A: Yes 1000s of guys are living here all over the islands after arranging their banking transfers ...
1ST VISIT TOTHE PHILIPPINES	2/23/2007
Q: I WILL BE VISITING MY FATHERS HOMELAND THIS COMING APRIL AS I HAD PROMISED HIM I WOULD(HE DIED 18 ... A: Here are some websites I found just by typing Naga cEBI cITY INTO THE SEARCH window at ...
Try Our Guesthouse Style Townhouse Hotel near Manila Airports	2/12/2007
Q: Im comeing there on the 21st to manila any help on hotels im also there to find a place to live i ... A: Try Our Guesthouse Style Townhouse Hotel near Manila Airports at: http://asiabill.pages.web.com or ...
BORACAY	2/4/2007
Q: I would like buy a lot and build a house or buy. What would it cost and how do I make sure the ... A: Boracay beachfront land has skyrocketed since the Shangri -La Hotel made a record purchase of ...
Filipino Citizenship, Real Estate & Small Business in the Philippines	1/31/2007
Q: I read in a Filipino Magazine that people who are half Filipino can claim citizenship due to their ... A: Your first question depends on the birth certificate and where the half Filipino was born; if born ...
US Born children visa status	1/27/2007
Q: If ever we relocate to the Philippines and have our children study in Ateneo, what will be their ... A: the Philippines immigration laws apply to children AND adults having a USA passport so the same ...
tution brent boracay	1/20/2007
Q: What is the cost of tuition and supplies to attend Brent International School Boracay, thanks Ollie. A: Sorry Ollie for the lAte reply but our router for wi-fi access here on Boracay was not functioning ...
Moving to the Philippines	1/15/2007
Q: I am married to a Filipino from La Union--Bauang. We are considering moving to the Philippines. ... A: There are over 180 answers here on AllExperts.com to previous questions asked me over the last 18 ...
Bamboo furniture	1/4/2007
Q: Just like you Bill, I travelled to the Philippines twice in the last couple of years, intending to ... A: Angeles City and especially Cebu City have the most developed furnture export companies. One of our ...
Retirement\Income	1/3/2007
Q: My wife and I would like to retire in the Philippines. She was born and raised in the Philippines ... A: Some people have a head for small business some don't so it depends if your have an entrepreneurial ...
Travel	1/2/2007
Q: Bill, Could you please email me your list of discount travel agents. Thank you, Jay A: Here's three travel agents; the first is Jeff Jenks at TravelisFun in Michigan who's married to a ...
Importing a Vehicle	1/2/2007
Q: Bill, My wife and I will be relocating to Metro Manila from the San Francisco Bay Area in the near ... A: We used a shipping forwarder in South San Francisco when we moved out of Santa Cruz, CA so any ...
more than 21 days to stay, need visa?	12/28/2006
Q: An American friend will be visiting me here in the Philippines and plans to stay for more than 21 ... A: No Worries at all I always overstay and paid P2520 for many years until last Nov when I was charged ...
Citizenship Inquiry	12/23/2006
Q: My friend is an Egyptian and really wants to get the Filipino citizenship status, what could be some ... A: There is a special Visa E13 with a limited quota allowed for foreign residents and that's the ...
Medical Insurance	12/22/2006
Q: I am relocating to Leyte, Philippines this coming March 2007 and would like to know what Medical ... A: One of our yearly long term guests at our beachfront resort, Casa Camilla- Boracay , Bruce, Glenda * ...
Age Difference and Background/Character	12/20/2006
Q: Bill and Lorna: Two subject which I would like to have addressed. ... A: The best answer I can give is to quote the popular cliche " You're as young as you feel". We have ...
Travel from USA to the Philippines	12/20/2006
Q: Bill and Lorna: Due to a long-standing, inner-ear problem, I am unable to fly on planes without ... A: This is one of the most difficult questions I have been asked out the last 200 but I will think ...
church wedding	12/13/2006
Q: I am a Filipina married to a US Citizen and living in Chicago for six months now. We have our civil ... A: It's easy, just bring any type of baptismal certificate or letter from your local Catholic Church / ...
Philippines Visa / 6 Month Validity Requirement	12/8/2006
Q: i have a passport that was issued oct 06 (couple months ago) and plan on travelling to cebu phil. ... A: Relax, No Worries at all; the six month validity requirement does NOT mean from date of issue but ...
charities?	12/4/2006
Q: i live in Canada but my biological father lives in the Philippines, we don;t have any communication ... A: Sorry but the trust factor for most charities is VERY LOW here in the Philippines but I willlook ...
Philippines	11/29/2006
Q: Please can you tell me if it is possible for a foreigner (Myself)to obtain residency in the ... A: The Philippines' immigration policies are very easy going; my record stay on a 21 day automatic visa ...
Medical Insurance	11/18/2006
Q: Do you think it is advisable for a couple planning to retire in the Philippines to buy Medical ... A: Our attitude toward health insurance is it's far cheaper and more practical to eat and live a ...
taxes	11/14/2006
Q: I am married to a Filipina and plan to immigrate. Are my taxes still tax free. I currently pay U,S. ... A: Sorry but you said you plan to "IMMIGRATE" but you can never become a Filipino citizen, only a ...
Seeking information about Filipino Divorce	11/13/2006
Q: You mentioned in your first response that it is nearly impossible for Filipinos to obtain Visas to ... A: Cathy, I arrived in the Philippines the first time in January 1980 and it was difficult then for ...
Seeking information about Filipino Divorce	11/12/2006
Q: Are there any resources on the East Coast? Is it worthwhile to consult a lawyer? Keeping in mind of ... A: I hesitate being the bearer of bad news but I'd say it's NOT worthwhile unless you visited the ...
visa	11/12/2006
Q: if fiancee visa was denied, then if spuosal visa was filed, are there possibilities it will be ... A: Almost in 99% of the cases neither government can prevent who we choose to marry so eventually a ...
fiancee visa	11/12/2006
Q: what is the percentage of fiancee visa approved for the passed 2 years? american filled fiancee visa ... A: The best source of information I know of is the TIMELINE PROJECT compiled data from over Filipina / ...
Accomodation Investment	11/12/2006
Q: I read your article in the Internet. I am hoping you could advise me if Accomodation business is ... A: You need to do the ground work on the local rental market and take a look at a dozen available ...
airport charges	11/12/2006
Q: I am departing from Cebu Mactan Airport. I am 3 days past my extension on my visa. I understand ... A: Airport Tax in Manila is P500 or maybe P550 so it should be nearly the same in Cebu. The domestic ...
Many Thanks and a few questions	11/11/2006
Q: work and invest in your great country. I am 57 planning to retire in an English speaking country. ... A: MABUHAY! Welcome to the Philippines! 1) Right side like USA 2) Sorry, We operate small businesses ...
Seeking information about Filipino Divorce	11/10/2006
Q: I met a wonderful Filipino man who is currently working on a cruise ship. I was a passenger when we ... A: Divorce IS illegal and not possible in the Philippines exceptfor expensive "annulments"often done by ...
Visiting Phili	11/7/2006
Q: I have a couple of questions, 1st Can you tell me if a 3 bedroom house in Las Pinas City would rent ... A: Congratulations! Yes P10,000 / month is a good mean value; you can find them for as little as maybe ...
phils. citizenship	10/24/2006
Q: is it correct that i need to have Philippines citizenship to buy properties? how long and how much ... A: Yes and No, Direct foreign ownership is only legal for Condominium Units NOT land. BUt then again ...
travel	10/23/2006
Q: Will you give me the name of a travel agent in San Diego, CA who can give me a good deal on travel ... A: If you can email me at; bill_lorna@yahoo.com I can forward you a Filipino travel Agent in San ...
Travel	10/23/2006
Q: I will be going to Manila in January, 2007 and would like your expertise as to where to buy the best ... A: We use Tita's Travel Expectations in San Francisco on the 4th floor just 2 floors away from the ...
Business / Insurance Questions	10/19/2006
Q: Kamusta Ka? I have been to the Philippines numerous times, and cherish every moment there to! My ... A: Mabuhay Philippines! Mabuti na lung ako. The trust factor toward most business associations or ...
Cost of Living / Retirement/ Budget & TIPS	10/12/2006
Q: I was in the Philippines back in the 1970's with the military and loved the simplicity of the ... A: K and Europe for many years that they can live a simple QUALITY lifestyle here in the Philippines on ...
Boracay Island among Others- best place to live	10/11/2006
Q: Bill I'm turning 50 next month. I have 7 (almost)grown kids 3 are filipinos. ages 21, 19, 16 I have ... A: Congratulations! My wife and I are 52 and wanted 4 kids but have only one daughter who's now in her ...
Cost of Living on Boracay	10/8/2006
Q: Bill/Lorna, my wife and I are getting ready to retire and would love to know more about the ... A: Mabuhay! ( To Life! ) Hi Josh, Hi Lorna, I just emailed you this same detailed message below but ...
cheap tickets for end of Dec.	9/29/2006
Q: I so badly want to get back to the Phils. at least for New Yr's (haven't gone back home in 4 yrs -- ... A: In general thE CHEAPEST times to travel and find DEALS is Jan. 10 to thru May 31 and from Sept. 10 ( ...
moving to manila	9/27/2006