Expat Guide to Living in Alabang

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.

Culture Shock in Alabang, Philippines

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.

More Culture Shock Reports for Alabang

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Alabang handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses from expats in Alabang:

Culture Shock in Alabang, Philippines

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Living Overseas Report

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.

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Moving Overseas Report

What 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.

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Reviews of Schools in Alabang

Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Alabang. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Alabang:

Homeschool in Alabang, Philippines

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most 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.

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring 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.

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Having a Baby Abroad Report

How 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.

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Working Abroad Report

What'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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Guide to Living in Alabang, Philippines

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Healthcare in Philippines

Expats in the Philippines have a lot to say about the quality of medical care, hospitals, prescription medicine availability and health insurance in the Philippines.