Thursday, October 21, 2010

What Maplestory Do i Play if i live in the philippines

What Maplestory Do i Play if i live in the philippines?
So WaT Maplestory do i play when im living at the philippines right now?
Video & Online Games - 1 Answers
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Thursday, October 14, 2010

Getting published in New York if I live in the Philippines

Getting published in New York if I live in the Philippines?
HI! i live in the Philippines and writing a novel. I wonder if it's possible for me to get my book published in the publishing house in U.S...i mean, how could be the transactions? the signing of papers and collecting of royalties? the genre of my novel is young adult..thx!
Books & Authors - 2 Answers
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I don't know about getting published in New York, but I am sure you can get published in the U.S. if in no other way than self publishing platforms. I am currently helping someone from Gambia, South Africa. I would be glad to offer assistance if you need it. Also try this site, it is a self publishing site,www.createspace.com It doesn't cost any upfront money to publish here. If you need help, visit my site at www.mimaw.com and leave a message; I will respond as quickly as possible. Good Luck.
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Yes, you can. Publishers now offer services almost to all countries. Now considering that there are so many publishers already always place in mind that your book is your work and that no one should be telling you what to do with - it should be up to your discretion how it should be published, printed and marketed. As for your case, you can actually do all that online :) I just love technology. I wish you luck! :)





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Thursday, October 7, 2010

How hard is it to retire and live in the Philippines if you are not from there. How much money would it take

How hard is it to retire and live in the Philippines if you are not from there. How much money would it take?
I am married to a Filipina, and she would like to move back in a few years. I am just starting to research this, and thought I would ask here to see if anyone has any insight? Is this something you would suggest. Oviously I have travelled there several times, and I know what life is like there. How will things be there in 20 Years? Would you consider living there?
Philippines - 8 Answers
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A lot of people do it, and of course living is cheap there. Their government even encourages it, in order to attract more foreign investment. But, yes, the catch is what money do you bring along? Do you collect Social Security? Disability? That might help... Or if you make lots of money and then transfer it there. If it were easy, everyone would do it... The postmaster in Saipan once cleaned out the safe and fled there, probably still lives there.
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not hard at all considering the money you'll be bringing with you is dollars. you'll live a good life there. if you really know how life is in the philippines and can manage that then you'll be good to go. i'm assuming you'r wife is from outside manila which will be better.
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It that is what will make you and your wife happy then you should definitely go for it! When I was 18 years old, had no income, I decided I would up and move to Europe. I had no one to help me. I sold every object I owned to buy a plane ticket and a passport. All of my belongings fit into one suitcase and off I went. It was the best choice that I ever made. I married one of the locals and 9 years and 2 beautiful children later, I am as happy as I could be. If you want something, then do it. Because it is possible. Good luck!
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i have a friend from england who told me this, "if i retire in england with my pension, my wife has to work. here, we live like kings." i think that is the reason why we have an increasing expatriate community, returning overseas contract workers(ocw), filipino-americans coming back and retiring in the philippines.**
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I moved to the Philippines to Iloilo City with my Filippina wife over 5 years ago. I have no regrets and no intentions of returning to the U.S. ever. We have bought some property in a nice subdivision and plan on moving in sometime next month. Vacationing here and actually living here day to day are two entirely differant things. Although living here is similar to the states, it is definately not the same. It's easy to move here and your eligable for a 1 year free visa through the balikbuyan program along with other duty free household items you might want to bring here. You are eligable for a 13a spousal visa and can stay here as long as you wish. How much is where ? Manilla and Cebu are the most expensive areas to live and I would not attempt to live there without an income of at least $1,500 a month. Everywhere else $1,000 a month seems to be the number most expats feel comfortable living on. I would suggest renting for at least the first year. Living near relatives can be a blessing or a curse. Either way by renting for a year you will know the area and can decide which area best suits you. Besides it's easy to move if your renting. Lousey neighbours I.E. the ones that own fighting cocks, karoke machines and burn trash can make life miserable. There is a yahoo group Living in the Philippines 3 and a website www.livinginthephilippines.com that has tons of good info. Read the daily messages and check the files section. You can also post and ask questions there. There are quite a few of us expats living in differant areas that can help answer your questions. What's it going to be like in 20 years ? I don't think anyone has a clue. All I know is I love living here with my family and 20 years from now, I will still be living here. Feel free to E mail me if you'd like to know more from someone actually living here.
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Every time I get stressed out I tell my husband (his American) to just sell everything we have, pack and move to the Philippines we would live like King and Queen with what we have. I changed my mind every time I think of leaving all the luxury that we have here in America, this is the land of opportunities. I love it here. So no, I would not consider and would not recommend living back there, I am proud to be a Filipino but my parents work so hard to bring us all here to have a better life so why look back.
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That is my long term plan. I do want to retire in the Phils. We have bought some investments there but at the moment these are not enough so I have to save some more.
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I am an American Pastor living on the Island of Cebu with my wife who is Filipina. I wish you had email so I could send this to you but since you don't I had to put my respoce here. I have lived here coming up 4 years. My income is only around $700 U.S. dollars. With that income alone, we pay all our needs and do our ministry which mainly consists of a Radio Program 2 1/2 hours per week on Radyo Natin. We also help support 2 other families each month. We recieve no othe income, only that $700. disability from the States. The point I am trying to make is... It depends on how you want to live and if you want to help others in need once and awhile when you get here.





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Friday, October 1, 2010

What will be the total cost to live in the Philippines for 4 months if I am on a tight budget

What will be the total cost to live in the Philippines for 4 months if I am on a tight budget?
What would my budget look like? How much would I be spending and how come I reduce costs? Which areas would be a great place to stya for less?
Philippines - 7 Answers
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That will totally depend on WHERE you will stay. Manilla will be most expensive of course. But going outside, you can find a big house for $100-200. Food is cheap. Please you have to be more specific as in which place you would like to visit, for us to answer it
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One Day (PhP 196-276): 1. MRT or LRT Transportation with Jeepneys (PhP 50-80) 2. Lunch or Dinner (PhP 50-80 each) 3. Breakfast (PhP 30-50 each) 4. Apartment Unit rent (PhP 2000 = PhP 66 per day) ::: You will need to pay PhP 7886-PhP 8280 (or roughly $ 200) for one month, and this is already on a tight budget for a foreigner.
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First is you should find a cheap, decent apartment to stay cause its more cheaper than staying at the hotel. Then transportation, if your familiar with the place you can just walk or just ride a Jeep cause its the cheaper than taxi. Next is the place where you stay, when your planning in manila area its gonna be expensive compare to outside manila. No worry about food cause its cheap. I would say 200$ per month but you can make it like 150$ per month if you can good deal in the place.
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Want free? Join the US Peacecorps and be assigned in RP.
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All of that is out of the window if there is a woman involved mate. I'm sure you will agree with me. You can have a full proof budget plan and the works but when a woman comes into the picture be it a serious thing or a loose moment of fun, your hard earned dollars just fly out of your wallet and the funny part is that you won't regret it lol. They are good at making you spend money on them but hey its all part of the fun right. As long as its managable then all is happy days. Bigger cities would cost you more generally but are a good place to stay as they have all the comforts a foreigner would need,malls to go shopping,nightlife for the spirited ones and plenty of things to do. The provinces are dirt cheap but are boring as hell and if your not carefull you can get into abit of a bind. All of this is variable considering what kinda agenda you have there ofcourse but on the level if you come up with your budget mate add atleast 20 odd percent on top per month for the reasons stated in the first few sentences. Don't believe me then I'm sure you'll find out if you haven't been there yet. If you have then mate I'm sure you are laughing with me lol. Have a good one!
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heres what i did. i told my filipina girilfriend "I have $XXX. we can have a blast and spend all the money in a couple of months or be careful with it and i can stay longer. its up to you." I've been here for over a year now. :)
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Rent and utilities are lower than they are in the States, but if you expect to eat real food and fill your stomach up once in a while, expect to pay out the nose. Food and most other items are very expensive here, so if you want to eat decent American food and live somewhat comfortably with no running around or going out, expect to pay a bare minimum of $700 per month.





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