First of all, if something is a secret, I probably shouldn’t be revealing it. I’ve lived in the Philippines for over 11 years. As a […]
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Foreigners w/o ACR Card Waiver May Leave Philippines
The Philippines Bureau of Immigration, BI, in an August 27, 2020 Press Release, said 78 of its employees have the COVID-19 virus. Consequently, the BI […]
“13 WARNINGS FOR FUTURE EXPATS TO THE PHILIPPINES”
“13 WARNINGS FOR FUTURE EXPATS TO THE PHILIPPINES” What You Should Know Before Moving to the Philippines “13 WARNINGS FOR FUTURE EXPATS TO THE PHILIPPINES” […]
“PHILIPPINE IMMIGRATION WARNS AGAIN: ‘NO VISA, NO ENTRY!'”
No visa, no entry rule for alien spouses of Pinoys. The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reminded foreign spouses of Filipinos intending to travel to the […]
Philippine Bureau of Immigration Crackdown on Foreigners Claiming to Have Filipino Spouses
Two boneheads from South Korea screwed up. Shin Bumsik, 20, and Woo Jungje, 34, have a problem. The dimwitted duo is now on the Bureau […]
“HOLY CRAP, BATMAN! GOOD DRIVERS IN THE PHILIPPINES CAN GET 10-YEAR LICENSES NEXT YEAR!”
I was happy as a turd in a toilet bowl. While scanning the latest news from the Philippines, I came across an interesting report from […]
“WARNING! 11 DUMB MISTAKES FOREIGNERS MAKE BEFORE MOVING TO THE PHILIPPINES”
First, let’s imagine we’re in a post-coronavirus world. Everyone is taking a vaccine developed from China or Russia. All lockdowns and quarantines have ended. COVID-19 […]
Foreign Spouses of Filipinos Need Visas to Enter Philippines
The Philippine Bureau of Immigration, BI, released a notice on August 08, 2020, that foreign spouses of Filipinos need the appropriate visa to enter the […]
Testy Tampo Moods in the Philippines
If you’re a man, you probably say the wrong thing to your wife or girlfriend occasionally. As a result, if your significant other is a […]
Foreigners w/Permanent Resident Visas Still Allowed in Philippines Despite Stricter Lockdowns
President Duterte issued a stricter lockdown status for Metro Manila and other regions from August 4-August 18. However, foreigners w/Permanent Resident Visas can still enter […]
Face Shields Required for Sea Travelers and Land Transportation Passengers in Philippines
The Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) has mandated the “No Face Shield, No Ride” policy. The new policy is effective Aug. 15 for those passengers […]
Strict Lockdown Returns to Metro Manila
As a result of pleas from doctors and frontliners, a strict lockdown returns to Metro Manila. Manila, Laguna, Cavite, Rizal, and Bulacan will be under […]
Quarantine Levels for Expats in the Philippines
Because lockdowns for the coronavirus continue in the Philippines, I decided to release this post. “Quarantine Levels for Expats in the Philippines.” Quarantine Levels for […]
How Many Foreigners Living in the Philippines?
Have you ever wondered how many foreigners are living in the Philippines? For example, how many Chinese, Americans, Brits, Australians, etc. are living in this […]