Retiring in the Philippines

[tommytnf]

Hi everybody,
I am new to this forum; my name is Tommy, I have lived all over the world (East Africa, Near East, Far East, UK) during my professional life, now I am half retired in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.
I have been to the Philippines 8 times since 2003, and have now decided to go into full retirement there during 2008.
I have not decided yet where in the Philippines to settle down. I have been thinking of Angeles, Subic Bay, La Union (all of which i know), but have meantime read on the net very positive comments about Dumaguete (which I DON’T know).
I will be in the Philippines for 4 months from mid Dec07 till mid Apr08 to make up my mind where in the Philippines to settle down. I will be visiting Dumaguete some time during these 4 months and, maybe, meet some of you in person.
Any advice is appreciatted.

[Timn8ter]

Hi Tommy, welcome to the forum.
Take your time exploring RP before settling down. There's much to see.

[comva]

Hi Tommy,

nice to hear you that you wanted to stay your retirement plan in Phils. I am a retired person too, will be planning to settle down in Bacong, Phils. with my Filipina wife, if you are interested to communicate just write me back, I been in Phils, sinced 1991 visited yearly, between 2 to 4 months staying in Bacong and Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental.

[archon_manofsteel]

about Dumaguete... experience it to enjoy it!HEHE! welcome to the forum Tommy

[loftyone]

Tommy don't make a commitment to Luzon until you have checked out the visayas. Cebu and Dumaguete are my favourite places in the Phils and I much prefer the south of the country to the north.

cheers

lofty