https://phexpats.com/members/emma-whitfield/activity/ Activity feed for Emma Whitfield. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:20:02 +0800 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 035b8a0cd9f2b47d498bc38c2032e1f8 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39614/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:20:02 +0800 Question for the Manila crowd — which area has the most reliable internet?

]]> 1 4b5ecd522c627af8d4258c0d54d3f351 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39599/ Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:21:35 +0800 Best SIM for data in Cebu right now — Globe or Smart? Getting mixed results lately.

]]> 0 620679716a5b76b326fe10449c482b14 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39593/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 00:20:15 +0800 Six months in and I finally have a proper barkada here. The community makes the difference.

]]> 1 d91b44a0642cbb35a997d6c380aa16ff https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39572/#acomment-39582 Wed, 16 Sep 2026 00:19:56 +0800 Welcome to the community!

In reply to - Tom Becker posted an update in the group Manila Expats Opened a local bank account in Manila today — way smoother with my ACR card. ]]> e557f1b18a02d8f8cdd2bfaf70e4338f https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39563/#acomment-39568 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:19:55 +0800 Thanks for sharing — really helpful.

In reply to - Hannah Müller posted an update Six months in and I finally have a proper barkada here. The community makes the difference. ]]> 93a1c9e116ef86c99ea63c5586a1a1de https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39565/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:19:55 +0800 Question for the Angeles crowd — which area has the most reliable internet?

]]> 0 3d94fa2b008558e87af08aa38a692756 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39545/#acomment-39553 Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:20:03 +0800 Welcome to the community!

In reply to - Emma Whitfield posted an update in the group Iloilo Expats Visa run sorted for another couple of months. The process gets easier every time. ]]> be5df62b8dae661b660ace0a084afbc9 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39538/#acomment-39546 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:20:05 +0800 Welcome to the community!

In reply to - Mike Sullivan posted an update in the group Palawan Expats The sunsets in Palawan never get old. Still can’t believe this is home now. ]]> 3ae80f1d1d54367d5aa1d60b8091bb32 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39545/ Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:20:05 +0800 Visa run sorted for another couple of months. The process gets easier every time.

]]> 1 cc37e1acd3c3ef629350ec26e1ec45c5 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39527/#acomment-39533 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:19:57 +0800 Thanks for sharing — really helpful.

In reply to - Hannah Müller posted an update Looking for a good coworking spot in Davao. Recommendations welcome! ]]> 2d308199d720d74026ce1a53a61e0af1 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39528/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:19:57 +0800 Anyone in Iloilo know a trustworthy landlord or agent? Looking to move soon.

]]> 0 a65728db3fb57b76b1e1eaa21387f063 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39510/#acomment-39525 Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:19:57 +0800 This is gold.

In reply to - Rosa Ramos posted an update in the group Davao Expats Found an amazing local carinderia in Davao today. Under 150 pesos and so good. ]]> 2bf6f82fbf494afefc0cba57c2f40e75 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39523/ Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:19:57 +0800 Learning a bit of the local language has completely changed how I’m treated here.

]]> 0 99e3d27964cf85449d19ef7c0bc8ccd2 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39509/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:20:14 +0800 Opened a local bank account in Iloilo today — way smoother with my ACR card.

]]> 0 415aa729256fa2da101520395a1a40dc https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39488/ Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:19:55 +0800 Question for the Cebu crowd — which area has the most reliable internet?

]]> 0 9e382c366441c6a3e4c6ab558c5383d7 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39479/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:20:20 +0800 Met a few people from this group in Siargao this week — great to put faces to names.

]]> 1 59bee1b189548444f581823f59d99aee https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39455/#acomment-39463 Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:20:04 +0800 Thanks for sharing — really helpful.

In reply to - Hannah Müller posted an update in the group Iloilo Expats Looking for a good coworking spot in Iloilo. Recommendations welcome! ]]> 9614370bec18842c68b4f522188d1663 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39454/ Sun, 30 Aug 2026 00:20:03 +0800 Visa run sorted for another couple of months. The process gets easier every time.

]]> 0 6c1bb5e73cf9dc316fc39786d8ec977f https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39439/#acomment-39449 Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:20:23 +0800 Appreciate the tip 🙏

In reply to - Tom Becker posted an update in the group Davao Expats Just landed in Davao and settling in. Any tips for a newcomer? ]]> d0a988339f20aab1048c7b5387dd666a https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39423/#acomment-39436 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:21:19 +0800 Totally agree with this.

In reply to - Dave Murray posted an update Rainy season in Iloilo hits different. Working from the cafe today and not complaining. ]]> 7a6f64e98d8632299c9088e250a32295 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39425/#acomment-39435 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:21:19 +0800 This is gold.

In reply to - James Okafor posted an update in the group Boracay Expats Visa run sorted for another couple of months. The process gets easier every time. ]]> 987bc3ace8ae4b00ec2defb59adbd844 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39419/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:20:12 +0800 Health insurance question — what are expats in Baguio using for local coverage?

]]> 0 3b1ccc1299b17d61a2b7ef4e4fcafc86 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39412/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:19:57 +0800 Three months in Dumaguete now and really loving the pace of life here.

]]> 0 47d4f760a337a675b73a3bd73b690c5c https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39406/ Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:20:07 +0800 Question for the Angeles crowd — which area has the most reliable internet?

]]> 0 310af3d47031013196926c8c3c49417d https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39366/#acomment-39379 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:20:02 +0800 Couldn’t agree more.

In reply to - James Okafor posted an update Six months in and I finally have a proper barkada here. The community makes the difference. ]]> dcfc8e3961481c64e2c04e12fef4f5b4 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39346/#acomment-39365 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:19:57 +0800 Welcome to the community!

In reply to - Sarah Chen posted an update Best SIM for data in Baguio right now — Globe or Smart? Getting mixed results lately. ]]> be1b2f6b10a1e380fdbcc5dcf77ae788 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39324/#acomment-39337 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:21:25 +0800 Thanks for sharing — really helpful.

In reply to - Priya Sharma posted an update Anyone in Iloilo know a trustworthy landlord or agent? Looking to move soon. ]]> 484d3d49e49c232ea5b5257ec090d588 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39334/#acomment-39336 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:21:25 +0800 Same experience here.

In reply to - Sarah Chen posted an update in the group Siargao Expats Just landed in Siargao and settling in. Any tips for a newcomer? ]]> 97c1444f81fb9c800d4222589d02a1d5 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39327/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:19:57 +0800 Six months in and I finally have a proper barkada here. The community makes the difference.

]]> 0 a6b3b5d2f30293e9bf4288d3f874df31 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39292/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:21:12 +0800 Cost-of-living check: my monthly budget in Iloilo is well under what I’d spend back home.

]]> 0 219a790c7e830f9e96cca8e00b4db013 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39291/ Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:21:12 +0800 Question for the Davao crowd — which area has the most reliable internet?

]]> 0 83f18ce9906ecd283c3b4b898d1dcde2 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39199/#acomment-39202 Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:20:00 +0800 Totally agree with this.

In reply to - Hannah Müller posted an update in the group Davao Expats Looking for a good coworking spot in Davao. Recommendations welcome! ]]> ad232254e6870dfe50e03f53dd979c85 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39194/#acomment-39195 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:20:00 +0800 Appreciate the tip 🙏

In reply to - Maria Santos-Klein posted an update in the group Palawan Expats Sunday market haul in Palawan: mangoes, fresh fish, and veg for next to nothing. ]]> 12db73f76880bb8bc4956e21d57691c8 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39187/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:20:32 +0800 Looking for a good coworking spot in Iloilo. Recommendations welcome!

]]> 0 46d1279f2ddc9c9d72c74cad3eb2a465 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39184/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:20:32 +0800 Just landed in Iloilo and settling in. Any tips for a newcomer?

]]> 0 23e1d7fb0c75bcaf8f8111940b86fc7e https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39176/#acomment-39182 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:19:55 +0800 Thanks for sharing — really helpful.

In reply to - Tobias Cruz posted an update Best SIM for data in Iloilo right now — Globe or Smart? Getting mixed results lately. ]]> f1520c48f345e103b205d51a06d94198 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39179/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:19:55 +0800 PSA: the e-visa extension portal actually works now. Saved me a trip to BI.

]]> 0 fef4195745bcbe57d13002cd8df0036e https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39157/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:20:06 +0800 Just landed in Davao and settling in. Any tips for a newcomer?

]]> 0 e6650cc1aac90be0861c9868a54dacd0 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39143/ Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:20:04 +0800 Health insurance question — what are expats in Cebu using for local coverage?

]]> 1 1dbaabac118cccf4486c2b357d6a82c5 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39138/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:20:03 +0800 Looking for a good coworking spot in Boracay. Recommendations welcome!

]]> 1 99d4e1ed71cb000ae49ecb0dd66c58b5 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39106/#acomment-39119 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:19:57 +0800 Couldn’t agree more.

In reply to - Ben Garcia posted an update Met a few people from this group in Manila this week — great to put faces to names. ]]> fab67753a622846c45f19884843c1981 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39115/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:19:57 +0800 The sunsets in Cebu never get old. Still can’t believe this is home now.

]]> 0 b25079a5eeafcd66faf19ff4ba6fdd64 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39114/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:19:57 +0800 Cost-of-living check: my monthly budget in Angeles is well under what I’d spend back home.

]]> 1 7661dba6d7adf6edd842493ed785c023 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39064/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:20:11 +0800 Six months in and I finally have a proper barkada here. The community makes the difference.

]]> 1 096b4f43b4edc0f25e1a2ec4a5ca2f35 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39058/ Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:20:08 +0800 The sunsets in Boracay never get old. Still can’t believe this is home now.

]]> 1 58ca41f870f2ca5eea44d58a5fd50f54 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39044/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:20:14 +0800 Visa run sorted for another couple of months. The process gets easier every time.

]]> 1 c4c5a89c947adbd5ade2662114471a49 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39035/#acomment-39041 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:20:00 +0800 Same experience here.

In reply to - Lars Andersen posted an update Cost-of-living check: my monthly budget in Iloilo is well under what I’d spend back home. ]]> df2916ede11892a0305ab6b5b331cddf https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39039/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:20:00 +0800 Six months in and I finally have a proper barkada here. The community makes the difference.

]]> 0 31e20519981b8169ba6c5d811d0e29a4 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39031/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:20:05 +0800 Visa run sorted for another couple of months. The process gets easier every time.

]]> 1 fba52f04cd7acf37d3346a82d9ee77d4 https://phexpats.com/activity/p/39006/#acomment-39018 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:19:54 +0800 Which part exactly? Curious.

In reply to - Alex Moreau posted an update PSA: the e-visa extension portal actually works now. Saved me a trip to BI. ]]>