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 […]
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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 […]
Immigrating to the Philippines during COVID-19
Are you considering immigrating to the Philippines during COVID-19? Because of the current coronavirus pandemic, only foreigners with long-term visas are currently able to enter […]
Only Foreigners with Long Term Visas Allowed Back in Philippines
I’ve resided in the Philippines for over 11 years. As a result, I consider myself a seasoned American expat in this archipelago. However, recent news […]
American Living in Philippines Marks 11-Yr Milestone
I’m a foreigner. A stranger in a strange land. I’ve resided in “paradise” since 2009. Been married to a lovely Filipina for over 20 years. […]
Massive Internet Problems in the Philippines
Massive internet problems in the Philippines are not a new issue. Since moving to the Philippines over 11 years, I’ve experienced crippling, frustrating slow internet […]
Should Foreigners live in the Philippines?
While the current coronavirus crisis continues, the longest lockdowns on earth still exist in the Philippines. Moreover, a new “anti-terrorism” bill recently signed by President […]
What is the Proper Abbreviation for the Philippines?
Seems like the Philippines, like other governments across the planet, love acronyms. Since retiring to the Philippines almost 11 years ago, I’ve encountered an abundance […]