Whether you're already living in Alabang or preparing to move to Alabang, our Expat Guide to Living in Philippines offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Alabang. For answers to specific questions, visit our Philippines Forum to talk with expats in Alabang.
One expat woman feels that the best thing about the Philippines is the people. She has never encountered a more optimistic group in all her life. They help one another when they are in trouble. Families are close. For the most part, the people are not driven by what brands they wear or type of car they drive.
What are people's priorities in Alabang - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Help other expats and people moving to Alabang by filling out our Living Overseas Report.
Submit a Living Overseas ReportWhat should you take with you when you move to Alabang? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Alabang? Help others moving to Alabang by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.
Submit a Moving Overseas ReportMost expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Alabang. If you are already living in Alabang, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.
Submit a Dream vs. Reality ReportRetiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Alabang by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.
Submit a Retire Abroad ReportHow did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Alabang? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Alabang by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.
Submit a Having a Baby Abroad ReportWhat's it like to find a job in Alabang? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Alabang? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.
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An Expat Talks about Culture Shock & Living in Santa Rosa City, Laguna, Philippines
An expat in Santa Rosa City, Philippines appreciates the friendliness of the people, close knit families, low crime and conservative morality of the locals. He finds that merchandise is mostly from China and of the poorest quality (the better products end up in the US!).
An Expat Discusses Living in Davao, Philippines
An expat who has lived in Davao, Philippines for 10 years says that life in Davao revolves around socializing, eating, drinking and living a nice and happy life -- in and surrounded by nature. Although there is some work to be found in Davao, he explains that it's best to have remote Internet-based work from outside the country.
10 Tips for Living in The Philippines
Expats seem to unanimously agree that the best thing about living in the Philippines is the Filipino people. The cost of living is another thing to love. Expats share their tips and experiences living in The Philippines.
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With its low cost of living, beautiful beaches, bustling cities and hot climate, expats have been flocking to the Philippines for years. Here are six of the best places for expats to live in the Philippines.
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