Philippines Blog with practical guides, personal essays, reviews, and stories about travel, living, retirement, food, and everyday life in the Philippines.
The Philippines is often described as a happy country, and in many ways, I believe that description is true. Wherever you go, you will see people smiling. You can walk through a crowded market, enter a small neighborhood store, ride public transportation, or visit a province that has just experienced a difficult situation, and somehow,…
Recent guides, essays, reviews, and stories from PhilifeGuide.

Registering a corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is only one part of establishing a business in the…

Philippine stocks remain under pressure as investors await the BSP’s August 27 interest-rate decision, with inflation, peso weakness and slowing…

Philippine stocks slipped below 6,200 as investors turned cautious ahead of the BSP policy decision and amid continuing Middle East…

A One Person Corporation allows a single investor to establish a Philippine corporation without additional shareholders. This guide compares an…

Fuel prices in the Philippines are increasing again today, with diesel rising by ₱2.31 per liter, as global energy markets…

🇮🇷🇺🇸 U.S.–Iran Tensions Put Global Energy Markets on Alert Tensions between the United States and Iran have emerged as one…

Retirement Guide
Explore retirement visas, living costs, healthcare, housing, retirement destinations, and practical guidance for planning your life in the Philippines.

Business Guide
Explore business registration, foreign ownership, investment opportunities, local requirements, and practical tips for doing business in the Philippines.

Travel Guide
Discover destinations, transportation, local experiences, food, and practical tips for exploring the Philippines with confidence.

Food Guide
Discover Filipino dishes, local restaurants, street food, regional specialties, and practical tips for enjoying food across the Philippines.

Philippine Living
Practical guidance on housing, transportation, healthcare, everyday costs, local culture, and daily life for foreigners living in the Philippines.

Personal Essays
Personal stories and reflections about life in the Philippines, culture, personal perspectives, and memorable moments.
Receive new articles about Philippine living, retirement, travel, food, and useful local information.
No spam. You can unsubscribe at any time.