| American expat Dave has been living in the Philippines for a year now. Here, he tells us how he came to be living in the Philippine province of Bulacan, some of his thoughts on the local customs, and what he likes and dislikes about living in that country. He also dispenses several tips that might prove helpful to people who are considering moving to the Philippines. |
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Expats in the Philippines - Interviews with People Living and Working in the Philippines
Expats in the Philippines give us a glimpse of what life is like in the group of islands collectively dubbed as the Pearl of the Orient Seas. It's far from being a perfect country; like most pearls, it's flawed in one way or another. But with the tropical weather, the hospitable people and the magnificent natural attractions, no wonder many expats see it as a slice of paradise
American Expat Retiree in the Philippines
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Texas Mom in the Philippines
| Though it wasn't Amberly's idea to move to the Philippines from the United States, she has no regrets. Her husband's job brought the whole family to Manila, where they're having an interesting time learning about a new culture. Amberly describes what she loves about living in the Philippines, the things she dislikes, and some of their immediate plans. |
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Loving & Living In Cebu, Philippines
| After ten years of living in the Philippines, Puerto Rican expat Carlos doesn't have any regrets. Cebu City is his home now, and he shares some of the things he appreciates about living there. |
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American expat Texkano's retirement in the Philippines
| There are several factors that enticed Texkano to move from the USA to the Philippines, more specifically to Cagayan de Oro, where he now lives with his family. Here he shares things like his monthly expenses in that area of the country, his land-acquisition plans, and his opinion about the locals. |
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Retiring to the Philippines: British expat David's story
Englishman David has been living with his family in Cebu, a province in the southern part of the Philippines, for more than six years now. In his interview below, he gives a whole lot of tips covering topics like getting a visa, going house-hunting, and getting along with Filipinos. Learn about his plans to get to know the country better and why he doesn't regret his decision to move to the Philippines. |
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David, an American Web Developer Living in the Philippines
| David is an American who lives in Manila, the Philippines, where he and his fiancee are developing their web business. He gives a sneak peek into his reasons for moving to the Philippines, their future plans, and his thoughts on the place and the people. |
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Living in the Philippines, the place that British expat Paul now calls home
| The lower cost of living is only one of the things that Paul, originally from the UK, likes about living in Damilag, Bukidnon, in the Philippines. Plans are in the making for establishing businesses there as well as to soak up the local culture even more in the future. For now, learn why Paul relishes living with his family in a province known as the food basket of the Philippines.
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Business is booming for American expat Harry in Metro Manila, Philippines
| Harry's decision to move from the USA to Manila was influenced by business-related factors, namely the growth of the outsourcing industry in the Philippines. In addition to sharing his insights and optimism regarding the Philippine call center industry and other business opportunities, Harry also offers his observations on the local sights and activities, the people, and culture -- both in Metro Manila (where he lives) -- and elsewhere in the country.
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British expat Peter's advice on moving to and living in the Philippines
| Living in the Philippines permanently and establishing self-sustaining businesses are among the plans of Englishman Peter and his Filipina wife. They live in the southern city of Bacolod, known for its warm and welcoming people. Here, Peter gives us some useful advice on topics like managing a visa, putting up a business, and interacting with the locals. |
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Jim is an Australian who also views the Philippines as home and who's determined to launch a successful business there
| Jim spends his time between his homes in his native Australia and in the Philippines. But the latter is where he's determined to live permanently and set up his business, despite a few setbacks. Jim gives some information and tips that just might prove most useful for those considering moving to and living in the Philippines, covering topics like visas, recreation, health insurance, and cost of living. |
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