Philippines Expat Forum: Forum for Expats Living in Philippines

Welcome to Expat Exchange's Philippines Forum. This expat forum is the perfect place for expats living in Philippines and people thinking about moving to Philippines. Since 1997, Expat Exchange has been connecting expats in Philippines.

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New Drivers License (1)

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Expats Living In the Philippines (0)

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Vaccine politics (8)

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3/5/2021 2:19 AM

Vaccine delivery to RP (10)

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Private charity work (6)

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Visa strategy (5)

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3/2/2021 11:24 AM

13A Visa (6)

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3/2/2021 6:04 AM

COVID19 Assistance (13)

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Social Security (8)

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2/28/2021 10:52 AM

Looking for Real Estate Attorney (9)

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2/28/2021 7:42 AM

Transfer large amount of USD to the Philippines (45)

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2/27/2021 12:44 PM

Sindangan (39)

woodenships11

2/26/2021 5:01 PM

Simple things to think about (22)

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2/24/2021 8:41 PM

Renewing Driver's License 2021 (0)

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2/22/2021 7:16 PM

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An Expat Shares What it's Like Retiring in Prudential Village, Daliao, Davao City, Philippines

A Canadian married to a Filipina appreciates the low cost of living in the Philippines, the beautiful weather, the friendly people and that he can afford to live in a house that is a 5 minute walk to the beach. The poverty and bar scene bother him.

An Expat Talks about Moving to Isabel, Philippines

Here's a report that provides some insight into moving to the Philippines and important considerations regarding visas, housing, the health care system and more. The importance of homework is one of the points stressed by the report's author.