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Retiring to the Philippines

Magazine for expats thinking of retiring to the Philippines

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How to Ship a Car to the Philippines

July 1, 2017 by Steve Fleming 8 Comments

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So you want to ship a car to the Philippines, do you? Shipping a car to the Philippines is something a few expatriates choose to do, rather than purchasing a vehicle whilst here. Although foreigners can buy a car in the Philippines and drive it legally, there could be factors which still make bringing your own vehicle here the preferred option. For example, some people … [Read more...]

Why I Ultimately Left the Philippines

February 7, 2017 by Gav Lucas 37 Comments

There are lots of articles out there about how retirement in the Philippines is amazing, and how, after a long and diligent life of hard work, expats find their little slice of paradise in the tropics, where they can live it up drinking cocktails and visiting tropical beaches until they shuffle off this mortal coil. There aren’t too many articles detailing the cases in which … [Read more...]

Is it Still Safe to Retire in the Philippines?

October 13, 2016 by Gav Lucas 8 Comments

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By now most people who keep an eye on the Philippines will have come across sensationalist headlines of blood in the streets and a growing body count since the election of President Rodrigo Duterte. Naturally, this causes many people concern, and some may be wondering if it's still safe to retire in the Philippines. So, are the rumors true? Yes, to a large extent the … [Read more...]

Meet Filipinas Online The Easy Way

August 24, 2016 by Joseph Git 19 Comments

Meeting Filipinas Online

To meet Filipinas online is not difficult, but you have to follow a few simple rules if you want to be successful. Welcome to the world of dating Pinays, some of the most beautiful and caring women on the planet. I’ve been married to a Filipina for 2 years now and life has never been better. In fact, several of my friends have decided to come to the Philippines in search of … [Read more...]

Philippines 13a Visa Requirements Explained

August 18, 2016 by Gav Lucas 35 Comments

Philippine 13a Visa Requirements

So you’ve moved to The Philippines, fallen in love and now you’re married. Welcome to the club! It’s time to take care of the practical side of living here permanently, and one way to do that is to obtain a Philippines 13A visa. This allows you to live here in the Philippines indefinitely and puts an end to those monthly visits to the hot and bothersome immigration office … [Read more...]

Mindanao Revisited

January 17, 2016 by Stephen Bentley 10 Comments

US Soldiers in the Philippines

The article I penned here back in September last year certainly provoked some comments. Some of you asked for further information, and one of you, Mitchell, wrote in with a longish comment that was converted into an article. Mitchell used a young Canadian, Kyle, as an illustration of the safety of living in and traveling around Mindanao. Let me make three things … [Read more...]

Nose Bleed! Nose Bleed!

January 1, 2016 by Stephen Bentley 4 Comments

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‘Nose bleed’ is an expression you soon hear as an expat when mixing with Filipino friends or the family of your spouse or girlfriend. Many of your Filipino acquaintances will make an effort to speak in English with you, assuming you as the foreigner, are from an English speaking nation. However, don’t be at all surprised after thirty minutes or so if they revert to speaking … [Read more...]

Christmas in the Philippines

December 6, 2015 by Stephen Bentley 7 Comments

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"Maligayang Pasko Sa Inyong Lahat" or Merry Christmas to Everyone! The typical Filipino does not need much of an excuse to celebrate and party. Christmas in the Philippines is no exception. The manifestations of the onset of Christmas start here as early as September. That is when you first notice the street vendors and stalls selling their Christmas lighting and … [Read more...]

Travel Advisories for the Philippines

September 25, 2015 by Stephen Bentley 17 Comments

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Sometimes in life someone gives you a nudge towards an idea to write an article. Often that idea is overtaken by real events and even tragedy. That was certainly the case when RTTP suggested to me I may wish to write a piece based on the Philippines military launching an offensive in an attempt to capture Islamic militants in the south of the country. These foreign militants … [Read more...]

Personal Safety Tips in the Philippines

September 8, 2015 by Gary McMurrain 30 Comments

Last month, the expat community in the Bacolod area was  shocked by the deaths of an American and his Filipina wife. They had lived in the area for some time and had an organic farm in Murcia, outside Bacolod City. Many of us knew the couple and some of us actually bought organic vegetables from their farm. A very sad and tragic story. The husband was reportedly found in a deep … [Read more...]

Philippine Flu Season Is Here

August 24, 2015 by Gary McMurrain 4 Comments

philippine flu season

It's that time of the year again. The flu and cold season is here and runs from July-December in the Philippines. Frequent and proper hand washing is one of the best ways to help avoid catching colds or the flu, in my opinion. Muscle aches, bone aches, backaches,  a dry hacking cough, a low grade fever and loss of appetite are the symptoms that are making the rounds. In … [Read more...]

Motorcycle Madness in Manila

August 12, 2015 by Gary McMurrain 3 Comments

philippine-motorcycles

I personally know many expats in the Philippines who love motorcycles. To a number of expats, riding a motorcycle is their lifestyle, while others enjoy having cheap transportation at their disposal. My dad, in Alabama, owned an Indian motorcycle but he would never allow my brother or I to own a motorcycle or to even ride on one. He thought they were too dangerous for anyone … [Read more...]

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