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SHOPPING IN MANILA
Manila is a well-rounded destination for sightseers who also enjoy a good deal, are admired for its history, and are adored by its shopping malls and markets. Shopping in Manila includes everything from luxurious shopping malls to budget-friendly markets, ideal for buying affordable souvenirs, trendy clothes, and locally handmade items. The best part of shopping…
RELIGION IN THE PHILIPPINES
Will I find my religion in the Philippines when I retire? The religion in the Philippines proudly boasts it is Asia’s only Christian country. Roman Catholics make up over 86 percent of the population, 6 percent belong to different nationalized Christian communities, and another 2 percent belong to well over 100 Protestant denominations. There are…
TOP 5 FILIPINO DISHES
WESTERNERS CRAVE FOR The Philippines’ food culture is often overshadowed by Thailand and Vietnam, its northwestern neighbors. But on the global culinary level, the top 5 Filipino dishes can easily hold their own and even came in second in a 2015 CNN poll asking readers what country was their favorite destination for food. Filipino cuisine…
SHOULD YOU RENT OR BUY A HOUSE IN THE PHILIPPINES?
According to a survey initiated by Citibank in 2008, only 42 percent of Filipinos owned their homes, the lowest in the Asia-Pacific region, either outright or paying mortgages. This number is a far cry from the 81 percent of Chinese citizens who own their homes, so should you rent or buy a house in the…
Reasons not to retire in the Philippines.
Reasons not to retire in the Philippines include, the fact that crime is present in various forms and remains a serious issue throughout the region. Major questions exist about the illicit drug trade, trafficking in human beings, murder, corruption, and domestic violence. There is a high incidence of murder cases in the Philippines, which is…
Dangerous Cities in the Philippines
The Philippines is a beautiful country to live and visit in South East Asia, yet there some dangerous Cities in the Philippines to avoid. It has 300,000 km2 with a population of around 109 million people, making it the 13th most populous country in the world. The Philippines is an Island country as it consists…
Reasons why not to retire in the Philippines.
How do you picture your life 30 to 40 years from now? See you leaving your work and living life for yourself? Or maybe, because retirement belongs to a distant future, and you have other goals right now, you haven’t given it much thought yet. So, take a moment now and think about, the biggest…
Are there good expat jobs in the Philippines?
Many people who retire are looking for expat jobs in the Philippines. Retired people choose the Philippines to live as their dream destination to live and work abroad, and for many good reasons. First of all, the economy has been growing, and in the coming years, it is expected to grow more. The country wants…
Philippine scams and Travel crimes.
The Philippines, full of natural wonders, adventure, cultural exploration and is a beautiful country. But it’s not without the chance of danger and “Philippine Scams and Travel crimes,” as with most travel destinations. You will and the risk of being a victim of a crime and comfortably enjoying this beautiful country as long as you…
Is the Philippines internet is available when I Retire?
Technology is available, and the Philippines internet is changing almost every day. We expect fast internet, quality phone connections, and reliable service. That is if you live in a developed country or the western world. The Philippines, however, is a developing country. This change means that everything is being developed and upgraded simultaneously—the water system,…