I have been a member here for quit a while now and its getting old. It is always the same thing.. How Do I get money there? or How scared I am, its a third world country, or any group of questions that could be easily answered on Google.com Someone has got to write a book or an informational phamplet answering these questions and then put the problems away? (Pinoymentor You could make some money here) (We all trust You and anything You say)... There must be other things to talk about. Great restaurants in Manila, Cebu, etc.. Night life? Tings to do? Housing, how to find?? Where to meet a wife or friend? or how to hire a contractor who can take care of your problems. Good Hotels? Anywhere in the Phils... Comedy clubs etc. etc... Hey the Phils is one of the greatest countries in the world. Wonderful People, great food, incredible weather, easy on the pocket book living, I have been there 19 times and have never had a problem... Its close to heaven, I love it there and will be retiring there as soon as I can get rid of my Properties in The U.S. Hey Guys we found it,, Nirvana, Instead of bitching about everything lets be happy and figure out how to be happier....