Trip Ko Lang

Accommodation

Accommodation

1. HDB stands for housing and development board, low-cost housing built by the government.

2. For a short-stay or a long-term one, it is good to look for a reasonable priced and near the MRT stations HDB units.

3. PinoySG is the best online resource in looking for a unit. You just have to look for the right price and right place for your stay.

4. Usually a room or a bed space is for rent. A lot Pinoys share in one HDB unit, around 4 to 6 persons. PUB or the public utility bill is shared.

5. TV cable, landline and wifi are additional expenses and still a shared cost.

6. Old units still have squat toilets. If you are not used to this, better avoid it and make sure to check the toilet first when viewing the unit.

7. Best HDB units are found near MRT stations. They are a bit expensive because of its accessibility.

8. Usually, there’s a grocery, mini stores, church and recreational park near an HDB unit.

9. It is good to look for a unit owned by Pinoys or to live with other Pinoys than live with other race.

10. But just a gentle warning, make sure to know the Pinoy you’re going to live with, because there are a lot of Pinoys trying to take advantage of new Pinoys coming in Singapore.

11. Before going to Singapore, make sure you have an accommodation, terms and conditions with the owner are clear, and you have done some research on the place and people you’re going to live with.

Mobile phone and Internet

Globe Kababayan Sim Card

Singtel Top-up Card

1. You can buy your Globe-Singtel Kababayan Sim card in Lucky Plaza. This is the best and most recommended sim card for Pinoys staying in Singapore. (approx. S$20)

2. Singtel Hi and Hello Top-up cards are used to re-load your mobile credits. Cheapest load is S$10.

3. Mobile phone is called Handphone.

4. Load is called Top-up.

5. Not sure exactly about the text and call rates. But personally, I find it cheap and I can text and call anyone in the Philippines anytime.

6. Wifi is available at home. All home owners have their own wifi connections. This is part of their PUB every month.

7. It is not advisable to connect to unsecured wifi.

8. It is also not advisable to download pirated movies and musics. The government can access and track anyone’s internet connections.