Thinking of living in the Philippines? Ask questions here and seek advice from others who are. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:16:46 +0000 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:16:46 +0000 British Filipino http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?forums/life-in-the-philippines.46/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:35:59 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/time-to-dig-a-well.21350/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/time-to-dig-a-well.21350/ invalid@example.com (John Surrey) John Surrey
Not sure whether this is scaremongering or what... as I understand it most of the electric here is generated using coal - which you need to transport... but why that should result in our water pump being turned off I don't know.

Anyone, tell me how it works - suppose we could get a well dug - assuming there is time...]]> 1 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:34:30 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/climate-change-rising-sea-levels-typhoons-flooding.20263/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/climate-change-rising-sea-levels-typhoons-flooding.20263/ invalid@example.com (John Surrey) John Surrey



I was wondering where it was... Vigan City Ilocos Sur - North West Luzon]]> 14 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:03:41 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/air-con-installation.20597/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/air-con-installation.20597/ invalid@example.com (Alexnew) Alexnew
Looking to install split aircon into a new build house.

As I'm not in the Philippines, I'm unable to go into stores and ask, so hoping you can advise.

I've been checking the abenson website to get an idea of costs and all the items seem to include both the indoor and outdoor unit. But when I've researched, it suggests the outdoor unit can run upto 5 indoor units?

Anyone had similar issues or know the best way to get the aircon installed so I'm not wasting money and space with...

Air con installation]]> 10 Sun, 10 Aug 2025 06:43:41 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/life-can-be-dangerous-in-the-provinces.21206/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/life-can-be-dangerous-in-the-provinces.21206/ invalid@example.com (John Surrey) John Surrey View attachment 8820
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Just a little local news:

Obviously, not implying any of the above are related but it's just a warning for newcomers thinking of relocating to the provinces... best just keep your head down and mind your own business...

It's normally ex-forces Americans who see it as there duty to stand up for what they think is right and get over involved and then unwittingly leave their...

Life can be dangerous in the Provinces]]> 12 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 10:15:31 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/sss-for-wife.21031/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/sss-for-wife.21031/ invalid@example.com (John Surrey) John Surrey
How's it work ?

How much do you pay ?

How much do you expect her to draw in pension when she's older ?

My wife keeps telling me the RP pension is P6k now but for some reason where we live, her family (the ones that get something) only get P2k ]]> 5 Sat, 31 May 2025 00:19:46 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/ten-dead-dozens-injured-in-philippines-bus-crash-luzon.20987/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/ten-dead-dozens-injured-in-philippines-bus-crash-luzon.20987/ invalid@example.com (anon250913) anon250913 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly1r4jkjlno]]> 3 Wed, 14 May 2025 10:15:30 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/pinatubo-nobody-thought-this-volcano-would-explode.20948/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/pinatubo-nobody-thought-this-volcano-would-explode.20948/ invalid@example.com (anon250913) anon250913 ]]> 3 Sat, 10 May 2025 16:03:46 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/caring-relatives.20942/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/caring-relatives.20942/ invalid@example.com (John Surrey) John Surrey
There was a rich family that owned quite a lot of land – they had a son and a daughter.

My wife is one of the children of the son, our neighbor, is the son of the daughter; my wife’s uncle.

My wife’s father had a big chest containing many papers pertaining to the land his father owned.

When my wife’s father fell ill the kind uncle from next door, insisted he should be the one to look after him. Every day he'd visit to wash him, cut his nails, comb his hair and help feed him...

Caring Relatives...]]> 3 Sat, 05 Apr 2025 05:01:55 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/what-green-infrastructure-projects-are-required-in-the-philippines.20892/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/what-green-infrastructure-projects-are-required-in-the-philippines.20892/ invalid@example.com (CatchFriday) CatchFriday How much of the Philippines is being farmed, and is land being used well for growing crops.
if you could change the Philippines in someway for the better what would be your priorities in net zero sustainability?]]> 11 Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:45:00 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/the-railway-in-mindanao.20891/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/the-railway-in-mindanao.20891/ invalid@example.com (CatchFriday) CatchFriday Are there any parts not done?
Is there more rail infrastructure required?]]> 1 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 07:12:06 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/car-insurance-in-the-philippines.20813/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/car-insurance-in-the-philippines.20813/ invalid@example.com (oss) oss
What kind of limits are there on your comprehensive car insurance, like what will they pay out if you accidently kill someone with your car.

What are your premiums like as foreigners who have converted their licence for the Philippines and who drive regularly.

Who is covered by your insurance is it the vehicle or the drivers and what level of cover does someone get if you authorise them to...

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26° ]]> 2 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:11:33 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/cruises-in-the-philippines.20804/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/cruises-in-the-philippines.20804/ invalid@example.com (anon250913) anon250913 https://www.travelandtourworld.com/...ape-the-future-of-the-global-cruise-industry/

When I used to go over there a lot, the infrastructure seemed a long way behing Thailand.]]> 1 Sat, 18 Jan 2025 17:29:01 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/philippine-jobs.20770/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/philippine-jobs.20770/ invalid@example.com (Fazer1) Fazer1
Hope your all keeping fine.

I just popped in to ask if anyone knew what it was like for a filipino trying to get work in the care sector as a 50 year old female, who is qualified in care?

Also, if anyone has any idea's of items that aren't food stuffs normal would be good to sell from a small shop/ home in the philippines i'd appreciate any ideas if anyone has any.

Cheers.]]> 12 Sat, 30 Nov 2024 07:25:50 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/brrrr-28.20709/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/brrrr-28.20709/ invalid@example.com (John Surrey) John Surrey ]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:00:20 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/home-wares.20700/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/home-wares.20700/ invalid@example.com (Alexnew) Alexnew
Thanks for your advice on previous posts.

Can I ask your opinions on where you'd buy plates, cutlery and other kitchenware?

Thanks again

Alex]]> 6 Sat, 12 Oct 2024 18:42:15 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/for-jim-in-dumaguete.20272/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/for-jim-in-dumaguete.20272/ invalid@example.com (anon250913) anon250913 I am still unable to send you private messages.

Can you please tell me if there are many internet cafes in Dumagete these days?
I have an English friend who lives in Coventry and wants to know how easy it is to find an internet cafe there so his wife can send him details of the many treatments he seems to always have to pay for over there.
I think he maybe getting taken for a ride so I suggested that he asks her to go to an internet cafe to send him copies of medical bills etc....

For Jim in Dumaguete]]> 8 Sun, 22 Sep 2024 14:27:24 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/one-of-the-uks-best-actors.20664/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/one-of-the-uks-best-actors.20664/ invalid@example.com (anon250913) anon250913 https://youtube.com/shorts/Y3ZyDBveRfs?si=CpJTUQjG59CZP31T]]> 1 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:58:55 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/fibre-broadband-and-tv-providers.20644/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/fibre-broadband-and-tv-providers.20644/ invalid@example.com (Alexnew) Alexnew
Thanks again for your input to my previous questions.

Next up is as the title suggests.

As we won't be living there, prepaid wifi is a consideration, that'd allow me to stream content from my subscriptions here in the UK.

However, I think I'd prefer to have fibre broadband and possibly cable TV with it.

We have a toddler who we want to raise bilingual, so Filipino content while there would be useful. I also assume it's more reliable, though I loved the disclaimer on websites...

Fibre / Broadband and TV Providers]]> 7 Sat, 07 Sep 2024 18:43:02 +0000 http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/recommended-retailers.20602/ http://www.british-filipino.com/index.php?threads/recommended-retailers.20602/ invalid@example.com (Alexnew) Alexnew
Thanks for your help with my recent posts, greatly appreciated. But rather than create a new thread for each individual question, I think it'll be easier this way.

The Mrs and I live in London with our toddler son , that's not changing, but have bought a house and lot in Imus, Cavite. It's a new build and almost finished. We'll likely get the keys in a few weeks, though they'll be collected by a family member who's been given SPA.

We've a family holiday booked for next year and...

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