Hi all, I am considering an offer in Manila and wanted some help from people staying there regarding some questions 1) I will want to stay in Bonifacio Global City . What will be rent of 2 bedroom furnished condos there ? Quick googling shows a range of anywhere between 50 -150 k PHP per...

Hi, Noticed that the french bread in the PH is not as good as in Europe. Would anyone know where can I get authentic French Baguette in Makati? Thanks

Hi All, I am an Indian and I will be moving to Manila for an year long assignment in Manila. I will be coming down with my family - my wife and 1yr old kid. I have a few queries on this. Request your help on clearing my doubts. Below are my questions: 1. Is Manila a safe city? (I don't know...

Hi all Yeah, I haven't been on here for a while, and I'm here again because this whole thing is driving me nuts and I was hoping I could ask for some tips and advice on here, or at the very least... rant. lol :) Anyway, a briefer: I'm a Filipina who is about to marry my Italian fiance this May...

Hello, We are new to this forum but have read some very helpful responses to some previous questions in relation to the UK fiancee visa process. My fiancee and I are currently looking to relocate from Manila to the UK and are having difficulty understanding the financial requirements for the...

Hi, On Saturday I received an automated email from the Manila visa processing hun for my Tier 2 visa saying it was being dispatched and would be available from the visa processing centre in 3 days. It's now Wed and I still haven't heard anything from the Brisbane VFS as to whether I can go and...

Hi all, again I am sorry if this has been asked too many times but I need clarity on what this email means and yes, you may think its obvious but unfortunately I googled it and everyone is uncertain about this. Your visa will be despatched shortly. Passports can normally be collected from the...

Just moved from Dumaguete to NCR - Eastwood City. Needing to get visa extension, but really don't want to go through the hassle of taxis, long lines, etc. In the provinces, travel agencies would do it for you for about PHP 500. I just asked an agency near here (WOW Philippines Travel) and they...

Hi all, First of all such a big thank you to everyone who contributes on this forum, I don't know how my fiancee and I would have pulled our application together without all of this info! Just wondering if anyone knows how applications are processed in Manila? Is it just first in, first...

Anyone have information, opinions, know someone who goes there, any info at all on One World School. They appear to work with special needs kids. I have a daughter with autism, 14, and someone said that One World School could be good for her, but I'd like to get an opinion from parents if I...

New Years Eve Hello! We are arriving just before New Years and wanted to know any suggestions for family-friendly celebrations on either New Years eve (day) or New Years Day. I imagine most shops, malls, etc are closed on New Years Day? Thank you!

Hello.. I've been planning on my move from the USA to the Philippines for more than four years now. Finally am able to see my destination in the somewhat near future. Been trying to figure out where to live, I'm somewhat limited because a good and fast Internet connection is a want and need of...

Well, there's not much to advise about really :) Since you move to FB you will feel right at home - the only difference between 'western' cities and FB is the heat. That's why it's called Global City as well. But as usual, don't flash money or rolex watches etc. Beside from that you have all...

Hi, I'm 17 currently living in DUbai and I'm originally from Philippines but I've never stayed there just this one time when we had a very short vacation. I'd like to study in DLSU - D but I don't know anything about the place there. Can anyone please brief me about the living conditions and...