chrisontour 3mo

Hey, is there a place you would recommend to stay for 1-2 month in Dec/Jan? It will be my first time in the Philippines.

Looking for a calm place, nice nature, good internet, decent accommodation/apartment, lots of vegetarian food options, (wind-)surfing and diving.

Was thinking about Cebu or Siargao, but not sure about the peak rain season…

thibaultgc 3mo

If you like Nature don’t go to Manila, maybe Cebu ?

The thing is nature often means bad wifi in the PH

dancom 3mo

Hey just starting some research - where is the best place to stay in Bali for a few months? And what website is the best to find affordable accommodation?

brianx 3mo

Any BJJ gym recommendations in Manila?

samuba 3mo

Any coworking or staying recommendations for El Nido?

gameaudionomad 3mo

First time in the P next week. Can I just withdraw money at the airport when I arrive? Flying to Palawan

valentinkorea 3mo

Hi, any one in Cebu island, bohol or Palawan in dec 24 ?

gameaudionomad 2mo

The e-visa bulshit won't "verify" me and i'm stuck without a visa on arrival. Wtf do I do when I get to the airport? Is there pen and paper I can do?

brianx 2mo

Is there any SIM cards with unlimited data?

brianx 2mo

Do they ask for onward flight before arriving or at immg?

gameaudionomad 2mo

eSIMS offer unlimited data for big 💲💲

somavakien 2mo

Hello is February a good Month for Surf ? If yes. Can anybody recommend a place :)?

brianx 2mo

What apps you guys use for getting rides in Manila?

Literally impossible to get a driver during rush hour

tomjamesdj 2mo

Or plane out of city for mental health

brianx 2mo

How do you guys get wifi for long term without having g cash or a resident card?

brianx 2mo

Globe said they only accept g cash but that’s not something tourist can get

brianx 2mo

Are malls open on Christmas Day?

mikooodizon 2mo

Yes

leonsamurai 2mo

Hey guys just got to BGC Manila few weeks ago. Looking for buddies to have lunch/beer. Anyone in this area up for it?

leonsamurai 2mo

Also any nomad meetups in Manila?

tashmcgowan 2mo

Hello! I’m in Boracay until the 2nd, anyone know of any fun events for NYE? I’ll be in El Nido from the 3rd to the 6th too if anyone has any recs. Usually working but I have the next week off so on a real life holiday!

brianx 2mo

What company you recommend to ship a small package to another nearby Asian country?

brianx 2mo

Phl post any good?

ccervantes0 2mo

I shipped some clothing from PH to the USA. I used LBC. It was kinda pricey but quick.

brianx 1mo

For those who extended visa after the initial first 2 months, how many months did they let you extend for after?

I heard 2,4,6 months etc but now sure what’s the default minimum?

bloemhof 1mo

After 59 days (30 + 29 days extension), it's 1 or 2 months

brianx 1mo

Do they stamp the extension same day or it takes a few days to get approved?

bloemhof 1mo

Same day, if you choose Express (costs 1k extra). I did a few extensions in Cebu (BI office in GMall) and it took me approx. 30-60 mins

brianx 1mo

Do they make you wait until you have 15 days remaining to extend like Thailand? Or you can do it whenever?

brianx 1mo

And you said 1-2 months, so you get to choose or the officer just gives you whatever he feels like?

bloemhof 1mo

I've never done it earlier than 1 or 2 weeks before my visa expired, but I haven't heard that you could not do it sooner

bloemhof 1mo

You can choose. See also https://immigration.gov.ph/visas/visa-waiver/

bloemhof 1mo

ACR I-card is mandatory, by the way. It's part of the 1st extension after 59 days. You don't have to do or bring anything as long as you have a biometric passport with a chip (they will get your photograph from the chip). Just be prepared to pay extra (around 3,000-4,000 pesos) https://immigration.gov.ph/services/acr-i-card-issuance/

brianx 1mo

What happens if you leave after and return later in the year or even next year? Does the ACR still work or you would just repeat the normal process again from scratch?

bloemhof 1mo

the card itself is valid for 1 year

leonsamurai 1mo

Anyone in BGC/Makati area whose up to meet up? for coffee, lunch/dinner or drink

uxdave 1mo

Not sure I will make it up to BGC this week, but I can recommend Key Coffee in Mitsukoshi if you’re looking for a good place for breakfast or lunch.

jonasweb 28d

Hey everyone, any recommendations for work spots, coffee or cowork, with a good connection in Makati, BGC or Mandaluyong in Manila?

maplejohn 23d

I was just in Mandaluyong, didn't find any good work spots for nomads there or other places in Manila. Spent my time working from home

dougfir 19d

I used to get work done at wildflour on rada st in legazpi village. Pablo’s Cartel in Salcedo is nice too with strong ac, but you would need a hotspot since they don’t provide wifi

dougfir 19d

Related question: does anyone have any good hotel lobby/cafe recommendations for the same purpose? I’m staying in población for a month and took a walk around this morning but everywhere stinks of piss. Wondered if any of the hotels had decent cafe bars for getting work done, and decent food and coffee too. Any suggestions there? I’ve had good luck using hotels cafes elsewhere

tonyd 10d

Any recommendations on coworking places with a great community and meetups etc in the Philippines?

cd 6d

Maybe in siargao?

tomjamesdj 4d

Honestly there isn’t much. A few coworking spaces in Manila, Cebu, Siargao. But I wouldn’t say strong communities or events. There is a digital nomads Siargao group now that do weekly meetups.

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