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Forum: Philippines
Jun 22nd 2015, 3:34 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 606
Posted By deep9400

Looking for a TV repairer

Good morning.
I am looking for a good TV repairer to fix my power board on my Viewsonic flatscreen. It is at least 8 years old, but 7 of them have seen it lying in the spare room. I am in Mindanao,...
Forum: Philippines
Mar 6th 2015, 5:54 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 1,066
Posted By deep9400

Cheap Tiles

Anyone know of a cheap supplier of wall and floor tiles in Davao. Forget Citi or Ace, much too expensive for me. Love to hear from anyone who can help. Thanks in advance.
Forum: Philippines
Mar 6th 2015, 5:50 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 10,716
Posted By deep9400

Re: Transferring money from the UK to Philippines

I agree. The STAR account is the way to go. Cheap, and if you get it right, instantanious transfers. I always find the longest period for me is getting the cash from the NatWest account to the STAR.
Forum: Philippines
Jan 26th 2015, 11:16 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,190
Posted By deep9400

Re: Exchange rate

I will cringe in the corner until it's all over. Luck has it that the daughter fees have been paid and my eldest will graduate next month. As usual Daddy wont get his guitar until the £ comes...
Forum: Philippines
Jan 26th 2015, 7:22 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,190
Posted By deep9400

Re: Exchange rate

I've lived here since 2006 so I remember the highs and lows over that time. I just find it incredible that as soon as I get a decent retirement income the bloody pounds sinks again.
Forum: Philippines
Jan 25th 2015, 2:34 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,190
Posted By deep9400

Re: Exchange rate

Thanks for your help Stokkevn
Forum: Philippines
Jan 24th 2015, 8:48 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,190
Posted By deep9400

Angry Exchange rate

What the f@#K has happened to the pound and all major currencies. The pound exchange rate is continuing to drop verses the Peso. My pension is affected obviously. Anyone know why?:confused::confused:
Forum: Philippines
Sep 29th 2014, 1:22 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,166
Posted By deep9400

Re: Drivers licence

Thanks so much.
Forum: Philippines
Sep 24th 2014, 8:19 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,166
Posted By deep9400

Re: Drivers licence

Thanks for that Stokkevn. I up my licence because of health issues. These have been sorted, but it means I would have to undergo a medical in the UK. So I will have to go down the slow and typical...
Forum: Philippines
Sep 23rd 2014, 8:51 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 624
Posted By deep9400

Musical instuments/Cheese

Anyone know of good guitar shops here in the Philippines. I know Yupangco, JB Music, and Crescendo? Also while I'm here. I live in Mindanao and would love to get some Italian cheese, or failing that...
Forum: Philippines
Sep 23rd 2014, 8:43 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,166
Posted By deep9400

Drivers licence

I am thinking of driving again here in the Philippines. I have a photocopy of my old UK licence, but I gave it up a long time ago. So I will have to start again here. I have no problem driving, but...
Forum: Philippines
Sep 18th 2014, 9:07 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 691
Posted By deep9400

Re: Delivery vehicles

:thumbsup:
Forum: Philippines
Sep 18th 2014, 8:38 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 691
Posted By deep9400

Re: Delivery vehicles

this is a speculative post. I am not sure yet what will happen. But I have to travel 80k to find out. I was fishing really
Forum: Philippines
Sep 18th 2014, 8:26 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 691
Posted By deep9400

Delivery vehicles

The thing I find most flustrating is that if you buy something like a bed or loads of stuff in Ace Hardware, you have to get some delivery yourself. I live in Kidapawan and have nearly built a house....
Forum: Philippines
Jan 3rd 2014, 9:14 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 8,994
Posted By deep9400

Re: My retirement and Pension

Hey quiltman and tropicofcancer. I looked at BPI Europe and it sound just the ticket for the longterm. I will not be back to Mindanao until later in the year. But intend to get the accounts up and...
Forum: Philippines
Jan 2nd 2014, 11:09 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 8,994
Posted By deep9400

Re: My retirement and Pension

Thanks for the info. I agree I need to get an HSBC or Westminster account. It seems the best way.
Forum: Philippines
Jan 2nd 2014, 4:19 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 8,994
Posted By deep9400

Question My retirement and Pension

I live in Mindanao and have been for a few years now. At the moment I am back in the UK getting some health issues fixed. I retire in September. I have a BDO dollar account and my wife has a peso...
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Jun 26th 2010, 10:14 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 647
Posted By deep9400

Re: Hello all.

I was commenting about my reason for joining. I hope to get some feedback on another post concerning Korea. But its nice to find you all. Thanks.

Thanks for your help. I was just
Forum: Philippines
Jun 26th 2010, 11:57 am
Replies: 17
Views: 5,142
Posted By deep9400

Re: Philippines - Backpacking.

Be careful. I live here in Mindanao under Mt Apo. There are NPA and muslim gunmen, then kidnappers. You could still come and be a tourist. But the whole "Backpacker" thing like Thailand etc will draw...
Forum: Far East and Asia
Jun 26th 2010, 11:46 am
Replies: 13
Views: 3,277
Posted By deep9400

Teaching in Korea

I have a criminal record, although it is all spent offences from 1960 to 1976. I am 6o now. I have looked at Korea as a good place to teach but i am worried about this criminal record. Will it be a...
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Jun 26th 2010, 11:38 am
Replies: 6
Views: 647
Posted By deep9400

Hello all - Phillipines

I live in Mindanao, Philippines and have joined to keep in touch with all expats. Hoping you will give me advise and if I can then great.
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