Philippines – Retirement
Thinking of retiring in the Philippines? Read our guide covering visas, living costs, and healthcare.
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Balikbayan Boxes: The Filipino Tradition Expats Love to Adopt
Understanding the Balikbayan Box Tradition When one thinks of the Philippines, images of white sandy beaches, colorful festivals, and delicious cuisine might…
Read more →Philippines – Eye Care
Eye care services in the Philippines are delivered through a combination of private clinics, optical retailers, and hospital-based ophthalmology departments. Public funding…
Read more →Philippines – End of Life Issues
End of life care in the Philippines is influenced by a deeply family-oriented culture, a population that is overwhelmingly Catholic, and a…
Read more →Philippines – Air Travel
With more than 7,000 islands scattered across its territory, the Philippines is a nation where aviation is not merely a convenience —…
Read more →Philippines – Landlines and Mobile Phones
The Philippines carries the international country code +63 and is served by three principal mobile networks — Globe, Smart, and DITO —…
Read more →Philippines – Visas
The Philippines ranks among Asia’s most open destinations for international visitors, with citizens of more than 157 countries able to arrive without…
Read more →Philippines – Selling Property
Disposing of real estate in the Philippines follows a structured but demanding sequence that draws in multiple government bodies, most notably the…
Read more →Philippines – Buying Property
Foreign nationals are constitutionally barred from owning land in the Philippines — an absolute restriction without exception — yet they may lawfully…
Read more →Philippines – Work Permits and Working Legally
Foreign nationals who want to work legally in the Philippines are generally required to obtain an Alien Employment Permit (AEP) from the…
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