Good news! Many foreigners who had reached their 24 or 36 month limit on their tourist visas in The Philippines were worried that they may be deported. The Philippines Bureau of Immigration has released a statement saying that overstaying foreigners will be allowed to remain in The Philippines. BUT… It seems you’ll still have to […]
Below is a list of offices that can fully handle a Motion for Reconsideration as of April 8th, 2021 BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION MAIN OFFICE INTRAMUROS BALANGA IMMIGRATION FIELD OFFICE, REGION III (Some of reported being turned away) BORACAY IMMIGRATION FIELD OFFICE DASMARIÑAS IMMIGRATION FIELD OFFICE DUMAGUETE IMMIGRATION FIELD OFFICE KALIBO IMMIGRATION FIELD OFFICE LUCENA IMMIGRATION […]
I’d say the lion’s share of people that come to The Philippines already have a source of income, whether it be a pension, a VA Check, SSA/I, or something. That’s why traditionally, the Philippines has been known as a retirement destination. But that’s changing. Like me, more and more millennials decided to spend our young […]
What It’s Like Living in Manila? If you’re reading this article, there’s a good chance you’re thinking about visiting or moving to Manila, Philippines. That’s great! I wrote this balanced article about the pros and cons to help you make an informed decision on whether or not Manila is the right place for you. Pro: […]
I often get asked interesting questions about The Philippines ‘ capital city of Manila. The National Capital Region (NCR) is the economic hub of The Philippines and the world’s most densely populated region with nearly 43,000 people per square kilometer. Just to put that into perspective the second-most densely populated city of Mumbai India only […]
Is Manila Worth Visiting? In general, Manila is only worth visiting if your goal is to meet and get to know the Filipino people. Manila doesn’t have one of the 7 new natural wonders of the world, such as the Underground River in Palawan. Nor does it have the historical grand structures like the Grand […]
When I first came here, some misconceptions about The Philippines were proven wrong pretty quickly. But, on the other hand, some of them are surprising and widely spread. Therefore, this article will clarify some common misconceptions about The Philippines that many foreigners (like me) may have had in the past. The Most Common Misconceptions that […]
When I first began dating women in The Philippines, I was a bit nervous at first. I’d heard many horror stories, but I also had friends that were very happy being married to Filipinas. While everyone is different, people of a certain culture do tend to have common characteristics, and these are some traits I’ve […]
In this article, you’ll get a comprehensive understanding of how to live in the Philippines as a foreign retiree. The Philippines is a Haven for Retirement Most Southeast Asian countries have a tropical paradise feel. This is the ultimate destination for those who want to get out of cold climates. I mean, who wouldn’t be […]