Expat Life
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10 Best Businesses Retirees Can Start in the Philippines
Most retirees who settled in the Philippines often feel the need to do something new for their life. Although retired, it does not mean that their life are expired. Retirees and expats have resettled in the Philippines for their 2nd or 3rd chapters of life. While they enjoy their living in the Philippines, the inner…
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How to Choose the Right Retirement Business in the Philippines
A pension can provide financial stability while an expat or retiree builds a business in the Philippines. However, that steady income should not become an excuse to invest recklessly. The best retirement business protects the owner’s capital while making good use of existing experience, professional skills and personal relationships. It should also support the retiree’s…
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The beginning: sharing experiences of living in the Philippines
For decades, the No.1 tourists to the Philippines was South Koreans. Now, the title has been dethrowned by Americans. Why South Koreans are not coming to the Philippines anymore? What happened to the South Koreans? The Philippines is often seen in simple ways. Some people see it only as a travel destination. Some think about…
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Condo Living and Transportation in Manila for Newbies
For many foreigners and long-term residents, condominium living is one of the most practical housing choices in Metro Manila. Condominiums usually offer better security, convenient locations, building maintenance, and access to nearby malls, offices, restaurants, and transportation. But condo living in Manila is not only about rent or purchase price. There are several additional costs…
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A Newbie’s Practical Guide for Living in the Philippines
Living in the Philippines can be exciting, comfortable, and sometimes challenging. For many foreigners, especially Koreans and other long-term visitors, the Philippines offers warm weather, English-speaking communities, friendly people, and relatively lower living costs compared with many developed countries. However, living here is different from visiting as a tourist. A short vacation may show the…
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What do you think? Philippine named World No.1 Retirement Destination
I was quite surprised to hear that the Philippines was named the world’s No. 1 retirement destination for 2026 by the Philippine News Agency. It is encouraging because many Koreans are now diverting their destinations elsewhere and Americans became No.1 visitors in the Philippines in 2026. I was wondering why and read the news. According…