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Practical advice, stories, and updates for foreigners living in or planning a move to the Philippines.
Typhoon Season in the Philippines: A Survival Guide for New Expats
Everything new expats need to know about typhoon season in the Philippines, from PAGASA wind signals and flood prep to emergency kits and insurance.
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Iloilo vs Cebu vs Dumaguete: Best City to Retire?
Cebu, Dumaguete, and Iloilo ranked for retirement — real costs, healthcare limits, and the SRRV paperwork nobody mentions.
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Makati vs BGC Without a Car: Which One Actually Works?
Makati or BGC without a car? How far apart they are by Grab, rail vs the BGC Bus, 2026 rent bands, and how to test-live both before you sign a lease.
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15 Philippines Expat YouTubers Worth Following in 2026
An honest look at the best Philippines expat YouTube channels for 2026. Find real advice on moving and skip the fantasy-selling hype.
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15 Essential Apps You Need in the Philippines (2026 Guide)
The apps that actually run daily life in the Philippines — Grab, GCash (including GTourist for visitors), Shopee, Lazada, foodpanda, Lalamove, and more.
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Philippines Digital Nomad Setup: Banking, SIMs & Apps
Build your Philippines digital nomad setup with U.S. banking, backup debit cards, Wise, local SIMs, GCash, Grab, and reliable internet.
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Why Filipino-Americans Should Get Dual Citizenship (It's Easier Than People Think)
Reacquiring Philippine citizenship under RA 9225 takes one appointment and a modest consular fee (typically $50–60 depending on the post). Here's why more Filipino-Americans should do it, what you actually get, and the one tax catch.
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Best Coworking Spaces in Metro Manila for Remote Workers
Compare day-pass and monthly prices at five Metro Manila coworking spaces, checked September 2026, with picks for BGC, Makati, Ortigas, and QC.
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How to Extend Your Tourist Visa in the Philippines (2026)
A clear 2026 guide to extending a Philippine tourist visa online or at a BI office, with timing, forms, ACR I-Card rules, fees, and stay limits.
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Why I Built Expat Guide Philippines
I grew up in Manila, live in New York, and kept getting the same questions from friends about moving to the Philippines. So I built the resource I wished existed.
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Chapter 1 of the Decision Pack, plus three printable tools for planning a scouting trip to the Philippines.