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. ;)More and more millennials, like me, decided to spend our young […]
If you’ve stumbled upon this article you might be wondering whether you should go to The Philippines or Vietnam. Of course, the answer is it depends on what you’re looking for and what you want out of the trip. This article will explore various topics to help you decide. The Philippines vs Vietnam Both countries […]
I’ve been an expat in two different countries for nearly ten years at this point and one thing you can count on in any gathering of expats is the bitter, damaged, disgruntled expat that complains about everything. You know what I’m talking about. The guy that prefaces every sentence with ‘well in America we did […]
While The Philippines is a relatively safe place for expats that doesn’t mean you’re invincible while you’re here. There are a few things you as an expat can do that could land you in hot water or worse. Here’s What Not to do As an Expat in The Philippines It’s important that you conduct yourself […]
Good news for foreign entrepreneurs in The Philippines! The list of business types that a foreigner may own has been expanded! As of 2018 here are the business types that foreigners may own a 100% stake in The Philippines. Businesses That a Foreigner May Own a 100% Stake in The Philippines The five investment areas […]
Are you thinking of coming to The Philippines to live or retire? Then you will need to know some funny tagalog phrases and words as it’s the national language of The Philippines. Do keep in mind, however, there are various dialects and languages throughout the nation. So, depending upon where you are you’ll need to […]
Maybe you’ve made money doing business in the Philippines or for whatever reason many expats do need to send money back from The Philippines to the USA. However most of us have trouble when it comes to sending money from the Philippines to the USA. There are also special considerations that need to be made […]