In recent days and the coming weeks and months the Philippines government, has and will continue to intervene in the lives of everyone living here. They are attempting to curtail the spread of this virus that is sweeping the world.…
Flash Points 3 – Are Permanent Or Temporary Visas Real?
Before you all panic or think I have entered my dotage, let me assure you that permanent or temporary visas are very real. The Philippines has, like many countries a system of permanent (immigrant) and temporary (non-immigrant) visas. If you…
Implementation Of Republic Act 11229
CAR owners with young children had a year to install car seats for their kids 12 years old and below before the Republic Act 11229 Act is strictly enforced. That time is rapidly approaching, with full implementation of Republic Act…
It Is Annual Reporting Time
Until the 29th February it is annual reporting time. All expats in the country on long term visasshould now be reporting to their local BI office. Do not ignore this as compliance is essential and is being policed more thoroughly…
Flash Points 2- More About Visas
What are the conditions attached to visas in general? In flash points 2, we look at what things can get any visa you have revoked. In the Philippines as in most countries criminal or civil activities that result in prison…
Flash Points 1- Visas
Flash Points 1 visas. There are three types of visa: Non-Immigrant Temporary Rresident Visa (TRV) Temporary Visitor Visa (9a) Treaty Trader or Treaty Investor (9d) Accredited Official of a Foreign Government (9e) Student (9f) Pre-Arranged Employment (9g) Immigrant Child born…
I’m Back And Sorry For Neglecting You
You may have noticed an absence of posts on Life Philippines of late. I’m back and sorry for neglecting you. An over-commitment to another project as well as a series of health problems that have consumed all of my energy…
Using Fixers Could Backfire On You, Big Time!
Introduction Using fixers could backfire on you. The focus of this story reported by the Sun-Star and the Mindanao Daily News is on fixers and LTO staff. Read to the end to find out why there is another angle. The…
LTO Starts Saturday Drivers License Renewals And Student Permit Issue
The LTO, as of the 22nd of June 2019 are opening up all their mall located (DLRO’s) for Saturday Drivers License Renewals. For an organisation with a dismal record of responding to individual email enquiries. I am still waiting for…
Change Of Vehicle Ownership
Change Of Vehicle Ownership If you are an Expat from a developed country, you will be used to the concept of change of vehicle ownership. It is a record that you have either disposed of a vehicle and to who,…