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On The Road With Gary

October 21, 2014 by Gary McMurrain 7 Comments

You can drive all the way from Luzon to Mindanao, although I have never tried it and never plan to! Much of your trip will be with your vehicle on a RoRo upon the seas of the Philippines. I have been on a RoRo from Bacolod to Dumangas, Iloilo with our family vehicle, along with the San Miguel Beer delivery truck, the Gardenia Bread delivery truck and an assortment of other … [Read more...]

Big Wheels Keep On Turning

June 6, 2013 by Gary McMurrain Leave a Comment

One of the most popular vehicles you will see on the streets and roads in the Philippines is the Multicab. This is the workhorse of the Philippines, as it is very diverse and can be used commercially and privately for transportation. It is also very affordable and the parts are cheap to replace when needed. We bought a Suzuki Multicab in 2009 and this is what I learned to drive … [Read more...]

Thinking of Bringing Your Vehicle?

April 18, 2013 by Gary McMurrain 30 Comments

For the latest information on bringing your vehicle to the Philippines, please visit this page. Do you have a favorite car that you are thinking of importing to the Philippines when you make the move to retire to the Islands of Paradise? Like the governments of many other countries, new laws are passed every year and things change. It is no longer allowed to import a … [Read more...]

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  • Charlie Bamford on Why I Ultimately Left the PhilippinesHi Vic I live near Tacloban & worked remotely for a UK company for 8 years. Despite what PLDT &...
  • Charlie Bamford on Who Let The Dogs OutYou will hopefully look after your dog well but that isn't the problem. There are numerous stray dogs that nobody...
  • john allcott on Banking in the PhilippinesInteresting idea. How did it work, Calvin? Any recommendations?
  • Vic Bernsdorff on Why I Ultimately Left the PhilippinesJay, How reliable is you Internet connection? We are planning to move to Dumaguete City. I live in Stockton, CA...
  • jjord on Why I Ultimately Left the PhilippinesIt sounds like you weren't retired when you moved to the Philippines. If so, the main concern is making money....
  • Jord on Can Foreigners Own Land in the Philippines? Proceed With Caution If You Want to Stay Safe.Does anyone know of the actual process to get the land title in the Philippines? Please provide a link if...
  • Charles Lacoste on Can Foreigners Own Land in the Philippines? Proceed With Caution If You Want to Stay Safe.I totally agree. Western countries, US, Canada and Australia stand out for allowing the third-world (often criminals) to wantonly buy...
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