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I'd strongly suggest you don't make this a one-way move until you've actually spent some time living in the Philippines. Come for a few months — try Dumaguete, Roxas City, or wherever else you're considering, rent short-term, and see what daily life is really like before you burn the bridge behind you. At 67 there are retirement visa options, including the SRRV, but they come with financial and documentation requirements, so research them carefully before making permanent plans. I also wouldn't recommend arriving with $10,000 in cash because you think that's how rent works. There are much safer ways to access your money, and if you carry more than $10,000 in foreign currency into or out of the Philippines, you have to declare the full amount to Customs. Living on $1,000 a month may be possible if you live modestly, but I wouldn't build your whole retirement around that number without leaving room for rent increases, medical costs, emergencies, transportation, visa fees, and surprises. Safety needs to be taken seriously too. The Philippines is currently under a US Level 2 advisory, with stronger warnings for some areas. What jumped out at me most was when you said that once you leave the US you can't afford to come back and re-establish yourself. That makes this a much bigger decision than simply moving somewhere cheaper. Please do a trial run first. Living somewhere is very different from researching it online, and if this move is truly irreversible for you financially, you need to be as sure as possible before you jump.
A purge? Bro, you spend way too much time online. It's not that bad out there...
As a Filipina, I don't like being treated as the “obedient alternative” in your argument. Filipinas aren't a personality type you can order to replace women who have opinions. We run businesses, raise families, work abroad to support entire households, and yes, some of us travel with friends too. If what you want is a partner with no life of her own, that says more about what you expect than about any nationality.
Smart seems to have better signal coverage across the Philippines. If you have two phones, get both Smart and Globe.
Wow, you're so cool and hip.
Make sure to get them spayed/neutered!! Spaying or neutering reduces the hormone-driven urges to roam, yowl and spray, so they're much more relaxed as indoor cats. Good luck with your next fur baby!!
Wait until it's midnight in the US — it's still the 28th there. Also, work out a budget so the date you get paid doesn't matter as much.
You're overthinking it. In the rare case they ask, they just want a reasonable explanation. Why would it be better not to mention the girlfriend?
As an immigrant without a work visa, you shouldn't be taking income away from other shops. There are lots of ways to set up a business entity. Those other shops are trying to feed their kids and keep a roof over their families' heads. If you want a semi-business hobby, teach some local kids. Pass your knowledge on. The community will love you. Good luck. You'll figure it out.
LOL, $6M is for a tiny studio. All the decent 1BRs I've looked at are 12M+. People in PH must be on drugs.
You need a faucet adapter. Yours looks like a 3/4-inch lip... Measure the diameter of your faucet tip and check these out. If the size matches, pick either a metal or plastic adapter: https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.Z7QpRC or https://s.lazada.com.ph/s.Z7QpJ0 Cheers!
Trust your gut. There'll be lots of smiling faces offering to help — don't trust someone just because they smile. They're looking to separate you from your money. There are a lot of good people here and plenty of adventures. Unfortunately, you didn't plan well and now you're asking for advice. My advice: if you're staying at a high-end resort or hotel, you'll be fine. If you're on a modest budget, be careful. Cebu feels safe, and nothing bad will happen to you as long as you stay aware of your surroundings.
If you're even asking that question, the answer is yes.
I'm guessing you have Globe internet, since it works fine for me on PLDT. Did you change both your IPv4 and IPv6 DNS? But the easiest fix is probably to use a VPN or download NextDNS and let it handle your DNS.
What do Westerners have against using spoons? Both questions miss the point equally. It's custom. Different country, different custom.
There's nothing even remotely like Da Nang in the Philippines.
Same here. I like it there.
There's probably more to the story. Most people won't tell you everything they did wrong.
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