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…
Transferwise Philippines Review – Not Fast But Cheap
Being an expat can be expensive–more expensive than most people realize. One of the things that really add up are the ATM fees to get your own money in the Philippines. Most banks here will charge you 250php (about US$5) then you get hit again with whatever your bank at home charges in international transaction…
Could Ostriches Help You Stay in The Philippines? (SVEG)
Are you looking to stay in The Philippines permanently? There are many options available to foreign nationals including the Special Visa for Employment Generation (SVEG). The purpose of the visa is to create jobs for Filipinos. The fundamental requirement is that you hire at least 10 Filipinos in a meaningful capacity. SVEG Benefits This visa…
Know Your Rights as a Foreign Tenant in The Philippines
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…
Australian Killed in Landlord Tenate Dispute in The Philippines
Reginald “Rene” Hodgens was shot in the head in front of his residence by a know ‘murder-for-hire’ gunman. The 70-year-old Australian surfer had no wife or children and lived alone in Sinait in the Philippine province of Ilocos Sur. Sinait is a town of about 25,000 people about 450 kilometers north of The Philippines’ capital…
Is Manila Safe for Americans?
Manila Crime Rate Numbers Many tourists and potential expats ask ‘how safe is Manila?’. Let’s start off with the official numbers. The popular statistics website Numbeo gives Manila a crime level score of 67.98 which is designated as ‘high’. In addition the US Embassy designated the city as a HIGH threat location for US Citizens….
Consider This Before Moving to Manila
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…