Retirement
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Gulliver’s Travels
One of the most innovative inventions of human civilization is so called “novel”. It basically encourages us to tell lies under the euphemism of “imagination” and rewards us if we do it right. There are several categories to make it right, but the most important category is the degree of how entertaining it is. I…
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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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The most important asset to a retiree
Recent days, YOLO was a buzz word: You Only Live Once. That is right. But, how we interpret its meaning depends on the individual. Majority of people don’t even perceive as an important word. Probably because they don’t have to think about it seriously as of now. But, to a retiree, YOLO is quite a…
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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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Preparing retirement in the Philippines?
Retiring in the Philippines is not only about choosing a beautiful island, buying a condominium, or finding a quiet place near the sea. The first practical question is legal residency: How can a foreign retiree stay in the Philippines long-term? To answer this question, the Philippines created a dedicated agency to provide service to the…
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The Philippines is an Upper-Middle-Income country.. what does it mean?
The World Bank Philippines recently announced that the Philippines is now classified as an upper-middle-income country. It described this as a milestone that reflects decades of progress, as well as the hard work, resilience, and aspirations of millions of Filipinos. This is certainly an important achievement. But as the country celebrates this new status, this…
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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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Planning a business in the Philippines?
The Philippines offers many small-business opportunities, but it is important to look at them realistically. A good business idea is not only about market demand. It must also match location, capital, skills, management capacity, permits, and local consumer behavior. In my opinion, business should start with the knowledge of Filipinos. Many foreigners and local entrepreneurs…
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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…