Yes, I've had some good reports about Davao too. Haven't been there myself, so no first-hand opinion. But we do have a couple Filipino friends...
Rhoody has kindly provided a lot of useful advice. For someone settling into the Philippines...I think Negros should top the list. By all means,...
Well, that K....X dude was a little extreme....But I do believe that taxes should be used for the betterment of citizens. It may often be a...
ooops...before I forget...Grandpainak...you're paying $6000 a year for taxes on your place. I know Alaskans get pretty good value for the taxes...
Gold is generally good Jim in HK...anything else take your chances...Big reputable places are likely safe for gemstones....but the prices will...
Certainly zero for Australians, and the same for UK citizens...We're moving to Bacolod and using Blue Cross (for a substantial annual fee). None...
My accountant tells me...don't buy jewellry in PI...Middle East is best...Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, etc....it's all good and real there...almost zero...
LOL...Jim...I was being tongue-in-cheek....we are so stuffed with taxes. The only saving grace is we have very reasonable (but not great) free...
Nice house. I think Yabs would approve.....
Chris...good post! Grandpainak you're buggered...but actually you're not. I'm a huge fan of AK, love it there - most spectacular place on the...
Rumour is the Springboks will take all comers in France this year. The All Blacks may not be up to speed for the competition...Australia can't...
Hi eddy. Haven't been to Tagaytay for years but it is a beautiful spot. I've heard it has really taken off as a residential area. Lot of people...
Kuya, congratulations on getting the visa. Best wishes for you and your bride, and the many little future taxpayers! You'll have a wonderful...
We've used PAL Swingaround (for traveling to BKK) and Palakbayan holidays for domestic trips a few times. Too easy and the prices are good,...
If I want news I'll read the online papers...otherwise - have to say this is the best Philippines forum site I've seen - by far. Thanks Dane for...
I'm not going to comment on Koreans as I haven't met enough to form much of an opinion, yay or nay...but I will say this...we get heaps of...
http://youtube.com/watch?v=V3sE03xNOSM Some Bacolod info for you Yabs....kind of sums up my own observations... While I personally would...
Sorry to hear about those Marines. What little experience I've had with Philippine Marines..they struck me as a very professional crowd, like...
G'day Yabs. Actually Bacolod never had decent beaches...and probably never will. The coastline for quite a hike north or south is (or in...
I'm not a huge fan of Cebu but it is a very big city and I like it a lot more than Manila. But Bacolod unliveable?..Surely you jest...It's the...
