Olongapo

[LoveAsianWhores]

I am on my way to work so fast response. I don't think you can use Ebay from here and make money. The postal here sucks and some time packages disappear:( and customs taxes will eat any profit.

Robb

I have a friend who makes a decent living on ebay sales out here. And I live quite well shipping stuff to the USA through the regular postal service. Also, there are no customs taxes on exports, just imports. US customs is a much bigger problem, and most losses will be due to them, not the the Philippines, but it is just a cost of doing business. A fedex account (but difficult to get) will get you a 25% discount, and that is in addition to the 12% you save by not paying VAT if you are located in Subic.

[Nyc Expat]

You can have VA comp monthly payments transferred from a US address to anywhere on the planet either as a mailed check or as a money transfer to a foreign bank.

[Robbaf]

Thanks for your response. I just got back from a trip to Angeles City, Manila and Cebu. I've been to the Philippines about ten times and was married to a filipina from Mindanao. I am in the process of doing research regarding the immigration issue. Some limited bar hopping would be in the cards. I do not drink or smoke. As far as my medical issues are concerned, I am a diabetic and get all my medication via the VA. I am in the process of checking into how I can get my case transferred to the VA facility in Manila. If I decide on Subic Bay, then getting to the VA in Manila should not be a problem. I know full well the issues regarding marriage to a filipina and so marriage is not an option for me. A live-in g/f would be ok but I do not want to get into the whole family obligation thing. I would like to be able to sell my home and bank my equity money for emergency use. I do have a small business that I could run from the PI. Ebay is one of the methods I use to generate extra spending money. I am still studying my options and any constuctive info is always welcome

I am on my way to work so fast response. I don't think you can use Ebay from here and make money. The postal here sucks and some time packages disappear:( and customs taxes will eat any profit.

Robb

[Boricua]

You should do all right if you live within your means. How many trips have you made here? Have you figured out your immigration issues? Do you plan on bar hopping? Do you drink? Do you have medical issues? Do you have enough saving to return to the US if you have to? Do you plan on getting married? If you do get married you may get caught up in the family...more money.

As I stated you can live well on that amount, but plan for everything so you don't get caught, as some do here, without a plan.

Good Luck!Robb

Thanks for your response. I just got back from a trip to Angeles City, Manila and Cebu. I've been to the Philippines about ten times and was married to a filipina from Mindanao. I am in the process of doing research regarding the immigration issue. Some limited bar hopping would be in the cards. I do not drink or smoke. As far as my medical issues are concerned, I am a diabetic and get all my medication via the VA. I am in the process of checking into how I can get my case transferred to the VA facility in Manila. If I decide on Subic Bay, then getting to the VA in Manila should not be a problem. I know full well the issues regarding marriage to a filipina and so marriage is not an option for me. A live-in g/f would be ok but I do not want to get into the whole family obligation thing. I would like to be able to sell my home and bank my equity money for emergency use. I do have a small business that I could run from the PI. Ebay is one of the methods I use to generate extra spending money. I am still studying my options and any constuctive info is always welcome

[Robbaf]

Hi and thanks for info. Once I get my VA benefits approved, I would expect a total monthly income of $1, 800. 00 to $2, 000. 00 per month. I guess that depending on the exchange rate, this could be anywhere from 85, 000. 00 to 90, 000 pesos per month. As I said before, I am single and would hope that this would be enough to live comfortably.

Thanks again

You should do all right if you live within your means. How many trips have you made here? Have you figured out your immigration issues? Do you plan on bar hopping? Do you drink? Do you have medical issues? Do you have enough saving to return to the US if you have to? Do you plan on getting married? If you do get married you may get caught up in the family...more money.

As I stated you can live well on that amount, but plan for everything so you don't get caught, as some do here, without a plan.

Good Luck!
Robb

[Boricua]

I once spoke one American dude staying long term. He said paying 15k a month in Barrio Baretto. Local girls said it to be foreigner rate meaning being expensive.

Hi and thanks for info. Once I get my VA benefits approved, I would expect a total monthly income of $1, 800. 00 to $2, 000. 00 per month. I guess that depending on the exchange rate, this could be anywhere from 85, 000. 00 to 90, 000 pesos per month. As I said before, I am single and would hope that this would be enough to live comfortably.

Thanks again

[White Whale]

Hi!

I currently draw a monthly social security check and am working on PTSD and hearing lose claim from the VA. If I get this claim approved I would expect a minimum total monthly income. I am looking at retiring in the Subic Bay, Olongapo area. I am single and would be interested in a two bedroom rental apartment. Anyone have a feel for the average rental for that area?

Thanks

I once spoke one American dude staying long term. He said paying 15k a month in Barrio Baretto. Local girls said it to be foreigner rate meaning being expensive.

[Boricua]

Hi!

I currently draw a monthly social security check and am working on PTSD and hearing lose claim from the VA. If I get this claim approved I would expect a minimum total monthly income. I am looking at retiring in the Subic Bay, Olongapo area. I am single and would be interested in a two bedroom rental apartment. Anyone have a feel for the average rental for that area?

Thanks

[Robbaf]

Yes I am here because its a great place but highly motivated by the cost of living and the girls not spending all your money.

So yes I am cheap for cheap pussy. I do stay in angeles for the cheaper pussy.

But I also don't want to be a total freeloader and take total advantage of the girls poverty.

I do bar fine girls. And I can meet girls for free? But of course there is always a price to pay somewhere and somehow.

Because if you take it for free then you also mislead them into an emotional situation and/or you leave them in a poverty situation.

I pay my steady girls a monthly allowance and also provide dental and medical care.

So yes they are like employees or like girl friends/human beings that I do care about.

They have financial needs and I want their body. So its not a perfect trade but at least I do not just take and take without giving something back.

I also take them travelling and teach them about ocean activities.

Anyway bottom line is I don't expect something for nothing and I think its rude to take and take like a freeloader. Give something back and help them with some financials if nothing else.

Very well said! Thanks:)

Robb

[MauiDude]

Yes I am here because its a great place but highly motivated by the cost of living and the girls not spending all your money.

So yes I am cheap for cheap pussy. I do stay in angeles for the cheaper pussy.

But I also don't want to be a total freeloader and take total advantage of the girls poverty.

I do bar fine girls. And I can meet girls for free? But of course there is always a price to pay somewhere and somehow.

Because if you take it for free then you also mislead them into an emotional situation and/or you leave them in a poverty situation.

I pay my steady girls a monthly allowance and also provide dental and medical care.

So yes they are like employees or like girl friends/human beings that I do care about.

They have financial needs and I want their body. So its not a perfect trade but at least I do not just take and take without giving something back.

I also take them travelling and teach them about ocean activities.

Anyway bottom line is I don't expect something for nothing and I think its rude to take and take like a freeloader. Give something back and help them with some financials if nothing else.

[Khun Larry]

I can do that at Clark? Also, how much is it going to cost? I hope it doesn't take 3 hours, geez!

When I arrived Manila upon presenting my passport the immigration official asked me if I wanted a visa extension, I think to 59 days or there about, price was 3000 peso and they would stamp it on the spot. You can ask the immigration person when you arrive Clark if it is possible.

[Bob Bowie]

Do not show up wearing short pants and look like an unmade bed at the office. Do not wear flip flops ether, wear closed toe shoes and look like a somewhat reasonable person showing respect for there country and office.

This can be one reason for problems while trying to get your paperwork.

B. B.

Interesting, there was 3 of us white guys in the Davao office. I was in Jeans, black shoes, black socks and decent button down shirt.
The other two both looked like they stepped of a beach in Hawaii.
They were both repeat customers, it was my first time there so I made sure to not wear pants.

They had air conditioning and a TV, but you could spend most of your wait time accross the street at the mall.

My Pinay made quick friends with the female guard outside the door, and she had lots of good advice about Davao/Samal.

I am always respectfull to the Pinays, it is just my nature. I have seen some foreigners playing the "loud/rich/ opinionated traveler/attention *****", but not many.

[Buko Max]

You can take a 2 minute trike ride towards DAO and get your extension. Bring all your papers and you are in and out most days within 15-30 minutes.

That office has relocated to Clark!

[Bill Buxton]

Yes, easy. Mine took about 3 hours and $65.

Do not show up wearing short pants and look like an unmade bed at the office. Do not wear flip flops ether, wear closed toe shoes and look like a somewhat reasonable person showing respect for there country and office.

This can be one reason for problems while trying to get your paperwork.

B. B.

[Bill Buxton]

I can do that at Clark?

Also, how much is it going to cost? I hope it doesn't take 3 hours, geez!

You can take a 2 minute trike ride towards DAO and get your extension. Bring all your papers and you are in and out most days within 15-30 minutes.

B.B.