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    • "All expatriates in my company joined InterNations because it really helped me get accustomed to my new life in Manila."

The InterNations Expats Forum for the Philippines welcomes you!

Mabuhay!, and welcome to the InterNations Philippines expats forum! Whether you’re an expat newbie or veteran in Manila, or one of the many Filipino expat centers like Davao, you’ll certainly have many questions about life as an expat. Simply join our InterNations community in the Philippines to easily have all of the information that you may need about relocation at the tips of your fingers. Whether you’re looking for work permit requirements or visa documents at the Filipino embassy, finding a place to live in Cebu, or are interested in visiting a few major Filipino landmarks, like the country's summer capital at Baguio – who can better help you than your fellow expats? Through the expat forums for the Philippines, you can easily be connected with other expats.

Latest Posts in Philippines Expat Forum

 Philippines Expat Q&A

Re: Transferring money back to Australia

Thanks Ryan

Re: What to bring when relocating?

Makes sense. Thanks, Ryan.

Re: 13(a) Non-Quota Immigrant by Marriage Visa

Thanks Steven! I appreciate the feedback. The livinginphilippines guide is what I used. I then t...

 Philippines Town Talk

Re: necesito conversacion en espanol

Marivic y Sandru, Conoces un lugar donde la gente hablar espanol mas? que un cafecito y restaura...

Fundraiser Buffet Dinner - Sunday May 27

Hi everyone, I help out every now and again at a wonderful shelter in QC for young girls rescue...

Re: Sunday brunch!

Looking forward to it!

 Philippines Expat Housing

Re: Greenbelt vs Rockwell

goodluck with your search jonathan and welcome to manila!

1br units for short term in Makati

Hello, It's not always easy to find a short term lease, we have two units located in Makati aro...

Re: Looking for a sublet/short term rental

Hi Romina, We have some studios and 1 br condo for short term lease in Makati, you can check it...

 Philippines Expat Jobs

Re: Business leaders

hi andy, whats your email addy?

Re: Planning to have Tagalog lessons?

Free Tagalog Lessons (you could download the files, as you wish). Free Tagalog Lesson 1 http://...

Any Film-makers in the Forum?

I'm a film-maker, specialized in Cinematography. I'm looking for work in associated fields and f...

 Philippines Expat Marketplace

TUMI 13-inch laptop briefcase for trading

I have a good-as-new Tumi laptop briefcase that fits most compact laptops. Unfortunately, it does n...

DELL DESKTOP PC 230 MT Core 2 Duo E7500 New In Box

DELL DESKTOP PC 230 MT Core 2 Duo E7500 New In Box With 20" Monitor, Web Cam, Headset Comp...

Re: Tagalog

Hello Monique, Thank you for this kind response. Have a great weekend! Agnes

Expats help one another in the Philippines Expat Forums

Our private network was created to give expats in the Philippines a place to exchange tips, and find answers to expat questions such as, ʺMy partner and I would like to get married in the Philippines. What sort of official documentation do we need?ʺ or ʺI need some counsel on the Philippines' labour law. Can you maybe help me out?ʺ. Expat life in the Philippines is at the very heart of our community - from halo-halo to Kaarawan ni Bonifacio - and the InterNations members taking part in the expat forum Philippines have a place to connect with other expats and international minds to receive dependable and relevant advice. With the InterNations expat forum for the Philippines, you can always find a fellow expat to help simplify your assignment overseas.

The Expat Forum Philippines helps you find your Answer: From bureaucracy and paperwork to legal advice

When you need further information on expat issues like restaurants and nightlife in Manila or culture and sights in Davao, you should take a look at our Philippines Expat Guide, which is just another helpful resource that we offer in addition to the expat forums. Furthermore, you can discuss international topics in our World Forum, such as intercultural and interracial relationships, self-made expats and various areas of interest for an expat. Of course, for help on all issues concerning the local expat life - from bureaucracy and paperwork to legal advice – take advantage of the InterNations Philippines expat forums.

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