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,…
The Spirit Of The Filipino
You may have passed this post over when the story first broke; as a Facebook type feel-good story. I did. When I came to delete it I read the whole story and it spoke to me of the real spirit…
Avoid Or Deal With Passport Damage
How To Avoid Or Deal With Passport Damage A Canadian passport is a valuable document so you should know how to avoid or deal with passport damage. When you receive your passport, you must read the notice on how to…
Your Canadian Passport Is Stolen Or Lost
You Discover Your Passport Is Stolen Or Lost When travelling it is always wise to sight your travel documents, including your passport, at least twice a day. This serves two purposes, especially if your passport is lost or stolen: You…