What's good about the Philippines?

[georgegeorgia]

Was speaking recently to a old guy in Pattaya who was looking for a real partner 

 

Both agreed the Philippines is the place if you want a real partner ,they are more caring and looking to look after their partner .

 

Financial aspects it's cheaper in most areas ( non tourist ) than most other Asian countries 

 

If your from the UK your pension has benefit

 

If your living in the Philippines what's so great about it 

 

Love the Duamegette area 

[Trippy]

The only thing good about PI is the girls, everything else is pretty bad compared to Thailand.

[georgegeorgia]

2 minutes ago, Trippy said:

The only thing good about PI is the girls, everything else is pretty bad compared to Thailand.

Why compare it to Thailand specifically?

Unless your living there of course , 

[Kwasaki]

12 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

If your living in the Philippines what's so great about it 

Typhoons, kidnapping, rape, theft, muggings and not that cheap.

[lopburi3]

2 minutes ago, Trippy said:

The only thing good about PI is the girls, everything else is pretty bad compared to Thailand.

Actually the language is also a big plus - many understand English at more than basic level and English lettering on signs a bit easer to understand than Thai/Chinese,

2 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

Why compare it to Thailand specifically?

Unless your living there of course , 

Because this is a Thai forum and most members live or are reading because of that.

[sqwakvfr]

I am conducting research on the SRRV long term visa issued by the PRA(Philippines Retirement Authority).  For me the SRRV looks promising.  The SRRV is very different from the Thai Non Imm OA or O.  I am going to Cebu later this year to confirm whether or not I want to pursue the SRRV or not.  

[georgegeorgia]

10 minutes ago, Kwasaki said:

Typhoons, kidnapping, rape, theft, muggings and not that cheap.

What areas in Philippines did you travel to experience this??

 

you can be mugged in other Asian countries too 

 

 

 

 

[BritManToo]

Just now, sqwakvfr said:

I am conducting research on the SRRV long term visa issued by the PRA(Philippines Retirement Authority).  For me the SRRV looks promising.  The SRRV is very different from the Thai Non Imm OA or O.  I am going to Cebu later this year to confirm whether or not I want to pursue the SRRV or not.  

You do realise you can just roll up with no VISA and stay for 3 years?

[Trippy]

9 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

Why compare it to Thailand specifically?

Unless your living there of course , 

I've lived in both places. What type of info are you after exactly?

[BritManToo]

26 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

Financial aspects it's cheaper in most areas ( non tourist ) than most other Asian countries 

I found accommodation a lot more expensive than Thailand.

But if you're a heavy drinker alcohol is a fraction of the Thai price.

Less violence against foreigners, they actually seem to like us.

Much nicer beaches than Thailand.

Lots of German/Brit/Mexican food.

 

I liked it there, but internet was a lot slower, and more expensive, and power cuts every day for an hour or more.

 

 

[georgegeorgia]

12 minutes ago, lopburi3 said:

Actually the language is also a big plus - many understand English at more than basic level and English lettering on signs a bit easer to understand than Thai/Chinese,

Because this is a Thai forum and most members live or are reading because of that.

This is a Thai forum?? 

Hasn't been a " Thai" related only forum for quite sometime 

Your living in the past as most oldies too unfortunately 

[lopburi3]

4 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

You do realise you can just roll up with no VISA and stay for 3 years?

As said most just extend stay up to 3 years - exit for a day and repeat.  There are extension of stay costs and visits to immigration but for most not married to a resident this seems to work well.

 

For SRRV there are two classes (that a lot could qualify for) with low financial requirements.

Quote

 

SRRV COURTESY
For former Filipinos, 50 years old & above. For foreign nationals, 50 years old & above, who are retired officers of International Organizations recognized by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). An SRR Visa deposit of US$1,500.00 is required.

SRRV EXPANDED COURTESY
For foreign nationals, 50 years old & above, who are retired Armed Force officers of foreign countries with existing military ties and/or agreement with the Philippine Government. A monthly pension of at least US$1,000.00 and an SRR Visa deposit of US$1,500.00 are required. The SRR Visa deposit includes the principal applicant and 2 dependents. Additional dependent, entails additional SRR Visa deposit of US$15,000 each (except for former Filipinos). CHILDREN must be legitimate or legally adopted by the Principal Retiree, unmarried and below 21 years old upon joining the program.

 

https://pra.gov.ph/srrv/

[Kwasaki]

9 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

What areas in Philippines did you travel to experience this??

 

you can be mugged in other Asian countries too 

 

Stayed with a family years ago so experienced none of above only read about it and they took care of me anyway didn't like me going anywhere alone.

[lopburi3]

5 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

This is a Thai forum?? 

Hasn't been a " Thai" related only forum for quite sometime 

Your living in the past as most oldies too unfortunately 

The name change did not change forum from being Thai - and you can prove that with sub forum names and posting numbers if you believe being old negates logic.

[georgegeorgia]

With the Philippines it all depends on exactly what area you live in and your goals 

 

Obviously if you want a quiet area you not going to live in Manila 

 

 I like foreigner areas such as Duamegette 

 

You have to pick the area that suits your goals 

 

[sqwakvfr]

9 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

You do realise you can just roll up with no VISA and stay for 3 years?

Yes I know about the 3 year extension plan but the SRRV is lifetime once it is granted.  On an SRRV one has multiple entry and exit without the need to get an Exit Clearance,   Lots of advantages to the SRRV.  Option one requires a $20,000 deposit, Option 2 requires a $10,000 deposit with a $1,000 month pension and Option 4 requires one to be a military veteran along with a $1500 deposit plus a $1,000 month pension.   I am considering Options 2 and 4. The application process is like the Non Imm OA but the application fee is $1400 and the annual renewal fee is $360.  The SRRV is not for everyone.  

 

To me ti it seem like a hassle to get 4 or 5 extensions per year.  Based upon my research each extension in the Phils is about $50 to $60 dollars.  Of course plenty of Visa agents are in the Phils as well so they can do the extension for you. 

 

For a very long time I have considered the Phils as my next destination. 

[georgegeorgia]

I heard about all the "muggings" and kidnapping too

 

Then I went to Philippines first time last year flew down south to General Santos City a big country city then onto the safest city Davao City 

 

As I heard about the muggings etc I walked to the gym that evening ready for any confrontation, hypervigilant ,some people seemed more scared of me 

 

I soon realised the young people all were engrossed in their mobile phones and making tiktok videos and didn't even blink a eye at me.

 

I went into the modern  shopping centres ( General Santos City )  to see nearly every fast food restaurant full with families ., This is evening 

 

I went also to the gym to see how friendly people were even young guys asking if I wanted help 

 

One thing that astounded me was the trycyles drivers didn't shout to me like the motorcycle taxi in Thailand 

 

I walked back to the red doorz motel ,9pm at night ,standing at the crossing ,a guy in a car at the Red light in a Hilux  wound down his window " you can walk across he shouts 

 

I immediately looked at him thinking he could be a rapist or kidnapper 

No way mate I shout back , I know what your up to , I read stories about the Philippines! 

 

 

[marin]

28 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

This is a Thai forum?? 

Hasn't been a " Thai" related only forum for quite sometime 

Your living in the past as most oldies too unfortunately 

Pretty condescending post for a guy who seems to live for feedback on this forum. Also completely off the mark. 

[georgegeorgia]

1 minute ago, marin said:

Pretty condescending post for a guy who seems to live for feedback on this forum. Also completely off the mark. 

This is not a Thai only forum 

[georgegeorgia]

8 minutes ago, gargamon said:

Go there and find out if you really don't know. I suspect you'll fit right in. 

Once again your perception is out probably because you live in the past 

I suspect it's a right wing group?

 

[Neeranam]

57 minutes ago, Trippy said:

The only thing good about PI is the girls, everything else is pretty bad compared to Thailand.

Exactly, food terrible too.

[norfolkandchance]

19 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

What is MAGA ?

 

Make America Great Again. I suspect

[proton]

45 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

What areas in Philippines did you travel to experience this??

 

you can be mugged in other Asian countries too 

 

 

 

 

Only place I got mugged in Asia was Manila 1997, went to meet a woman who was there to sort out her brothers estate who had just been murdered by a kidnaping gone wrong (muslim terrorists) Betrayed by his body guards, not for me never went back

[GammaGlobulin]

Overpopulation. 

 

I love the the overpopulation in PI, because it's a good lesson for the rest of the world. 

 

 

[georgegeorgia]

2 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Overpopulation. 

 

I love the the overpopulation in PI, because it's a good lesson for the rest of the world. 

 

 

Your right about overpopulation every where I went was busy.

Every shopping centre fast food restaurant was packed out galore no seats in most .

I thought where do these guys get the money and most were families !!

 

[georgegeorgia]

18 minutes ago, proton said:

Only place I got mugged in Asia was Manila 1997, went to meet a woman who was there to sort out her brothers estate who had just been murdered by a kidnaping gone wrong (muslim terrorists) Betrayed by his body guards, not for me never went back

I got mugged in Chiang Mai 2007 three guys on motorbikes in a back street 11pm and a week later a Aussie backpacker was stabbed to death nearby in a robbery  so I never went back !

[GammaGlobulin]

9 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

Your right about overpopulation every where I went was busy.

Every shopping centre fast food restaurant was packed out galore no seats in most .

I thought where do these guys get the money and most were families !!

 

Much of the money comes from overseas workers sending their earnings home to finance children's education, new homes, motorbikes, and hamburgers purchased at the malls. 

 

 

[2baht]

I really liked the departure lounge at Benino Aquino airport! 

[KannikaP]

1 hour ago, georgegeorgia said:

Why compare it to Thailand specifically?

Unless your living there of course , 

Why not read the answers to Bob Smith's latest post?

[Peabody]

56 minutes ago, GammaGlobulin said:

Overpopulation. 

Cuz Catholics