Before Making the Move
Take time to research the costs of living in the Philippines before deciding to settle in the country. Know the costs of the household items and the housing.
Adapting to the Filipino Culture
Living in the Philippines is one of the most amazing decisions you could make in your life. Being able to get a taste of the extremely hospitable locals, the nature-blessed surroundings, and a cheap, premium quality standard of living are enough to make you go w-o-w!
Permanent Resident Visa
Expats can receive a permanent resident visa in the Philippines under certain conditions. You have to have a residence in the Philippines and a bank account of a minimum of $10,000. Furthermore, expats need to be either related or married to a citizen of the Philippines.
Finding a Safe Neighborhood
There are lots of nice renting places around the country. Most are complete with regular or even posh amenities and facilities. But the real need is renting safely in a peaceful neighborhood. What are the key elements of renting safely in a new neighborhood in the Philippines? Knowing the sound tips on this solves the...
Laws You Should Know About
There are several laws you should know about in the Philippines that likely differ from laws your home country. Many of expat have found themselves in legal trouble (both criminal and civil) because of their ignorance from the law. Here is a list of laws that a person should know before relocating to the Philippines....
Things To Do
The transition time of an expat family in the Philippines will be spent in a temporary housing. But this doesn't mean that an expat family cannot do anything worthwhile. This time can be used by an expat family to venture out and familiarize the place that they are in. <p>No Advertising For You!</p> As an...
Expat Life
Expat life in the Philippines may be one of the best expat lives possible in the world. With a history of foreign accommodation, an enhanced culture of hospitality, and a natural disposition to take life easy, expat life in the country is likely to be royalty treatment from the locals. <p>No Advertising For You!</p> Filipinos...
Get a Hobby
The first few months of expat life are often anxious and boring. They’re usually times when one is still getting used to the place and lifestyle. Local hobbies would come in handy in such situations as a pastime. Sight seeing is fun but it may become too expensive on a regular basis. A good hobby...
Telephone Issues
For an expat, a telephone line in the house is very important. There are a number of companies that offer telephone services in the Philippines. The biggest telephone company in the Philippines is the Philippine Long Distance Telephone or PLDT Company. The other telephone companies are Globe, Digitel, Bayantel, and other minor telephone companies. The...