I was recently talking to a friend in the UK who was considering retiring to the Philippines. I mentioned that I had lived there for a while and intended to retire in the Philippines in the future. However, he confided in me that he had one nagging doubt - he loved to gamble online almost every day, but he had heard that it was illegal in the Philippines. I knew from … [Read more...]
Is it Still Safe to Retire in the Philippines?
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...]