Comments on: Migration advice to Michael: ‘The Philippines is in the heart’ (updated)

By: Mr.Janica

Mr.Janica — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:20:36 +0000

its good to hear that despite of being on the third world country..many foreigners still want to visit our homeland..im proud to say “i love Philippines!!”:)

By: ajay

ajay — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 01:45:57 +0000

Thanks for this info Dave. I didn’t know about this until you told me. I do know that the Philippine retirement program’s not getting the desired numbers because of the hefty investment required,as you said:wink:

By: Dave Starr

Dave Starr — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 18:33:47 +0000

Some good advice you offered here. And yes, it’s an often hidden fact that for the US State Department employees at the US Embassy, more than 75% sign requests to extend their tour of service there, and it is the most requests foreign assignment of anyplace the US employees serve overseas.

As for the advice to an American who wants to come live in the Philippines? The PLRA is of course one way he or she can obtain a visa, but rather hefty investments are required. An American can stay up to one year on a standard tourist visa (by paying a fee for an extension every 2 months at any BID office) and then can repeat the process for succeeding years by making a trip outside the Philippines annually and restrating the tourist visa “clock”.. IF one marries, the Filipino spouse can sponsor the foreigner on a 13A visa, allowing permanent residence and also allowing the resident to obtain a legal work visa … something that can’t be done as a tourist. I’ll be coming to stay on my own 13A visa very soon, Lord willing and the creek don’t rise.

By: vina

vina — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 11:36:19 +0000

aaaay, that’s so heart-warming to hear. we should never give up on the philippines…others who are not even filipinos believe in it and find it beautiful, why can’t we?

By: ajay

ajay — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 14:11:57 +0000

It’s good that you’ve finally found your peace in Norway Charles. You should..it’s beautiful:wink:

By: charles ravndal

charles ravndal — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 10:37:03 +0000

It’s not about the quality of life though but this feeling of belongingness. I used to feel empty but now I no longer feel like that. Well, I am still proud of my roots though.

By: ajay

ajay — Sat, 24 Jun 2006 18:23:33 +0000

Whoa! That’s a new tack Toe (hehe, no pun intended for tic-tac-toe) Trade secret, ganuuunnn?!

By: Toe

Toe — Sat, 24 Jun 2006 14:54:21 +0000

Hay naku Ajay! They also tell me that the Philippines is one of the best-kept secrets. They don’t tell their colleagues what a wonderful life they lead in the Philippines so that it won’t be difficult for them to get posted there.

By: ajay

ajay — Sat, 24 Jun 2006 04:28:54 +0000

That’s very true Toe. The expats can buy so much for their money here, without difficulty in communicating. Now if only they can spread the word about these good things…

That’s totally understandable Charles. Norway probably has one of the best quality of life in the world. It will be good if you can still keep in touch with the Filipino in you…:wink:

By: charles ravndal

charles ravndal — Fri, 23 Jun 2006 23:00:20 +0000

I think I have the same feeling as Michael but there are some slight differences. I used to feel also that I lived in a wrong country. Well, now I am okay since I am home now in Norway.