There are lots of new free voip apps this year however, I suggest you to try out Global Call, they only charge flat rate per minute call to anywhere literally. There is also a free $1.50 credit just for signing up as well as promotions where you can earn free credit for sharing. I got this in itunes while I was looking for other voip as well, I got curious about the service so I decided to give it a try since it’s free anyway, so far so good We use to use Vonage for $35 a month unlimited. Now my wife uses Viber and calls from New York to her family in the Philippines every night. She talks for 30 minutes to an hour daily for free.

I love looking at houses built in the Philippines... Send me pic's ! My e-mail is: laxunc45@gmail.com ---- Gary. I'm currently renting a three bed - two bath - no back yard - carport townhouse in Batangas - 6000 pesos... I'm looking to retire w/wife kidz (Mabini) once I complete house built in Mabini... THANKS ! Anyone who would like some pics of the new house for rent in Valenzuela Manila, please let me know your email and I will send some photos. 7000 pesos per month only. Please note that it is not furnished.

Hi Biplaneapilot, When it comes to electric here you need to check everything electric you want to bring. Check the power supplies to see if they support 110v to 220v usage. Most of mine did when I came here. Also some USA appliances will support 220V usage with simple rewiring of the power to the unit. You need to read the units requirements and see if it supports dual voltages like 110v - 220v or not. Appliances here are much different from the USA. All are considerably smaller. I could place 4 microwave dinners on my casserole in the USA. Here your lucky if you can find one that is big enough to do one HungryMan dinner. Although I haven't seen any frozen dinners here yet. The cost of appliances here are very reasonable compared to the USA. It is rare to find a oven in an apartment. The gas used here is LPG and is bottled in 5 gallon exchangeable bottles. I have not come across an electric oven as of yet like the USA. Electric services are regulated here to a much lower capacity than in the USA. Washer and Dryers here. You can get the USA type, but very expensive and you may need to add electric capacity to operate them. The washer and dryer here are mostly one piece combination units here with no agitator or heat to the unit. There is a water jet type agitator at the bottom of the machine to move the water around and most are manual fill units. The dryer portion consists of a spin drum that removes the water like the spin cycle on a USA washer. Then you remove the cloths and hang them to dry. I have only seen one or two fully automated units and was not really impressed with them. Refrigerators here are not really frost free and need defrosting about once every two months, usually when you can not open the freezer any longer. Some say they are equipped with with defrost cycle, but I have not seen any good ones that work as described. One good benefit is that all appliances here are energy efficient standards. Most lighting is low wattage florescent type bulbs. Wiring here has no safety pin on most of the systems and you usually have to buy an adapter or cut the safety ground off the plug. Hope this helps you decide what you will bring with you from the USA when you come to this beautiful country. Take Care, RAC PS: If you like to fish bring your gear with you. They don't sell or use it here at all. Most here is net and hand line fishing. Poochewer: I am interested. Can you send me photos? I am planning to move on the 30th june. I do no need furniture, but would need to know if it has basic appliances as mine are all 110v. Refrigerator, washer/drier dishwasher? Etc? Thanks! E.

Hi Cavite, I sent you a pm when I read your post..did you received it? Hi Pinaymentor, Thank you for the reply! It be great to have some support group while I'm there..I can be easily reach at natashadealwis84@gmail.com..looking forward to hear from you!

hi, when I am in Cebu, I usually stay at the Diplomat Hotel. Reasonable prices, clean, close to everything, safe, and the restaurant is not to bad... also the Kiwi Lodge is not bad, all the same qualities but if You will be out at night, a little scary coming home because the area is pretty dark. hi, when I am in Cebu, I usually stay at the Diplomat Hotel. Reasonable prices, clean, close to everything, safe, and the restaurant is not to bad... also the Kiwi Lodge is not bad, all the same qualities but if You will be out at night, a little scary coming home because the area is pretty dark.

You can form a corporation but must have at least 5 people and 60% Filipino. I'm interested in buying land in Dumaguete or hill top property on Siquijor Island - already located a 3+ Acre parcel with wonderful view asking 1 MIllion pesos about $25,000 USD. That parcel is big enough to sub divide for several homes easily. Contact me if you're interested. Frank

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