Expat Section Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:42:23 +0000 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:42:23 +0000 Dumaguete Info https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/forums/expat-section.21/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:45:15 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/a-needle-in-a-stack-of-needles.75980/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/a-needle-in-a-stack-of-needles.75980/ invalid@example.com (you_have_been_removed) you_have_been_removed
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Is there another planet in the milky way, that is so lucky to have so may bright minds all in one place at the same time.

Fugitives come and go as they please, high visiblity locals known by all, can hide in plain site, prison bosses, billionaires, others can dissappear into thin air and never be seen again, but can vote for their...

A needle in a stack of needles]]> 1 Thu, 14 May 2026 11:31:02 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/recommendation-for-an-ent-specialist.75962/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/recommendation-for-an-ent-specialist.75962/ invalid@example.com (Senjenbing) Senjenbing TIA]]> 12 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:57:29 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/starlink.75936/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/starlink.75936/ invalid@example.com (charlyB) charlyB I recently bought a new laptop and guess what, google maps still show my location in India.
Any other starlink users in the forum experience this ?]]> 5 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:51:55 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/apple-service-center.75932/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/apple-service-center.75932/ invalid@example.com (Mr. Reddit) Mr. Reddit Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:20:59 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/itv-x.75931/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/itv-x.75931/ invalid@example.com (charlyB) charlyB Is anybody else on the forum using this and experiencing this heightened security ?]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2026 03:09:12 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/raise-of-property-tax-and-rental-apartment.75910/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/raise-of-property-tax-and-rental-apartment.75910/ invalid@example.com (RR_biker) RR_biker So far, I didn't do any research at the city hall but I am convinced that will never be 20%.
The annual inflation during year 2025 in The Philippines is lower than 2%, so any raise for that percentage or a bit higher is understandable.
The rental contract has been signed in 2011 and since that date the contract has been tacitly extended.
In the contract there's no...

Raise of property tax and rental apartment]]> 9 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 09:04:28 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/tipping-in-usa.75914/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/tipping-in-usa.75914/ invalid@example.com (charlyB) charlyB Is this a fairly new thing ? as in the past i have spent a lot of time in the US but i have to admit the last time i was there was around 20 years ago so maybe...

tipping in USA]]> 1 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 05:05:47 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/keyboard-light-of-laptop-no-longer-functioning.75903/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/keyboard-light-of-laptop-no-longer-functioning.75903/ invalid@example.com (RR_biker) RR_biker Windows 11 is up-to-date and so is my BIOS.
All newest drivers available for this type of laptop has be installed straight from MyASUS, the official app.
But still no light.
Somebody in my home country suggested there might be a loose contact on the motherboard that is causing the problem.
I already visited Algorythm, in the past they fixed some problems on this and other laptops, but this problem they...

Keyboard light of laptop no longer functioning]]> 11 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:59:20 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/assisted-living.75849/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/assisted-living.75849/ invalid@example.com (PatO) PatO 12 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 12:25:38 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/music-video.75904/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/music-video.75904/ invalid@example.com (filmguy) filmguy filmguy695@gmail.com. all submissions need to be in Before Jan5 2026. It does not matter if it is only 5 seconds long or a minute we will use whatever fits in the video. If you submit a video you will get a copy of the...

music video]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:35:46 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/paying-utility-bills-online.75894/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/paying-utility-bills-online.75894/ invalid@example.com (Union Jack) Union Jack Metrobank offers the option but I believe only for NORECO I …?]]> 9 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:36:33 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/pastaking-casablanca.75902/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/pastaking-casablanca.75902/ invalid@example.com (RR_biker) RR_biker I don't know Casablanca took over PastaKing and leaving the same name to continue business or just a joint venture.
Anyway the menu is no longer typical for a restaurant Italian style as you might expect from the text inside as Cafe di Roma....

PastaKing/Casablanca]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 03:33:37 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/senior-citizen-rebates.75898/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/senior-citizen-rebates.75898/ invalid@example.com (Dutchie) Dutchie However, I keep hearing from other expats that they can also avail of the senior citizen rebates, and some even show their senior citizen card issued (in error) by some government agency.
I humbly offer my advice in this matter to not "go with the flow" and accept these senior citizen rebates in restaurants etc. even when offered.
The Law is quite clear on this:
The rebates are...

Senior citizen rebates]]> 1 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:19:00 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/upholstery-shop.75896/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/upholstery-shop.75896/ invalid@example.com (RR_biker) RR_biker Sitting now to deep and no support. So the only option is to replace the webbings to get it better again.
Anybody can recommend an upholstery shop from his own experience that the job has been performed well for a market conform price, not a white nose price.]]> 1 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 07:19:50 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/money-transfer.75883/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/money-transfer.75883/ invalid@example.com (charlyB) charlyB The rate they give is the best i can find but they have a limit of 500,000php per transaction, does anyone know how many transactions of 500,000php is allowed per day or week or month ?I asked this on their website but the AI chatbot can't seem to understand my question.]]> 23 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 07:39:58 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/shower-cubicle-drama.75892/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/shower-cubicle-drama.75892/ invalid@example.com (Union Jack) Union Jack Shower cubicle is only about 5-6 years old but it’s now unserviceable and unusable. Visited Handyman, Citihardware, Uymatiao, YY store, Rejoice, Mr. DIY, Lee Plaza…nothing!
End of venting!]]> 4 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:09:24 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/magnetic-windows-insect-screens.75890/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/magnetic-windows-insect-screens.75890/ invalid@example.com (Union Jack) Union Jack As always, thanks for your input!]]> 2 Sun, 02 Nov 2025 08:21:17 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/uk-tax-hmrc.75850/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/uk-tax-hmrc.75850/ invalid@example.com (charlyB) charlyB It also states that they have received the information through the UK's tax information exchange agreements with other countries.
There is also a form to fill in with no box to tick for the option of i have no overseas income or gains only losses.
They do not state what this information is and i...

UK tax HMRC]]> 15 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:12:23 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/home-pvc-rainwater-gutter.75887/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/home-pvc-rainwater-gutter.75887/ invalid@example.com (Union Jack) Union Jack I am wondering if PVC gutter is available anywhere in or around Dumaguete. I believe it could be ordered on Lazada or Alibaba but would like to know if any hardware store in town is also either stocking it or taking orders…
Has anyone installed it and how pleasing is the result?
Many thanks for your feedback!]]> 3 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:37:12 +0000 https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/handyman-construct-chicken-coop.75886/ https://dumagueteinfo.com/board/threads/handyman-construct-chicken-coop.75886/ invalid@example.com (1anthony) 1anthony 2