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 […]
Everyone talks about what are the best things to do in The Philippines. “Go to Boracay”, “See the girls in Angeles City”, “Don’t be arrogant” etc etc. For this article, I will do something different. I want to talk about some of the things not to do in The Philippines. Whether you are planning to […]
If you’re an expat or a foreigner moving to The Philippines it’s highly likely you’ll be renting your domicile. That’s why it’s of the utmost importance that you know your rights as a tenant. Note: regardless of what the written law states please remember that you’re still in a developing country. As such the enforcement […]
It’s easy to answer questions like ‘How to get an apartment?’ or ‘How to get your visa documents in order?’. But the most burning question many readers have is ‘what is it like living in Manila?’. Obviously the experience will vary depending upon many factors including your own personality. I prefer Makati and Ortigas. I […]
A common question many foreigners ready to come to The Philippines should ask is whether or not they should bother to learn Tagalog or “Filipino”. While it is true almost all Filipinos will have at least a rudimentary understanding of English it’s to your benefit to learn at least some key phrases. What are the […]
I was thinking about all the random questions I had before I came to Manila and figured maybe there are other people who had those same questions so why not just put them all into one article. Manila Meaning Maynilà, the Filipino name for the city, comes from the phrase may-nilà, which translates to “where indigo is found.” […]