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Complete guides, practical tips, and news for your expatriation to the Philippines
Tourist Visa Philippines 2025: Complete Guide for Americans and Europeans
Philippines tourist visa 2025: entry conditions, length of stay, required documents, exemptions. Complete guide to prepare your trip to the Philippines.
Hidden Beaches Philippines 2025: Our Field Selection
2025 field guide to hidden beaches: Balabac, Linapacan, Cresta de Gallo, Seco, Camotes, North Cebu, Leyte. Access, prices in PHP, seasons, safety.
Thailand vs Philippines 2025: Complete Comparison for Expats
Detailed comparison between Thailand and Philippines: visas, cost of living, climate, health, investment, culture. Complete guide to choose your expatriation destination in 2025.
eTravel Philippines 2025: Complete Arrival and Departure Guide
Everything you need to know about eTravel 2025 in the Philippines: who must fill it out, when, how to get the QR code, mistakes to avoid and solutions if you have issues upon arrival.
Magnitude 6.9 Earthquake in Cebu (Sept 30, 2025): Report and Consequences
On September 30, 2025, a powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Cebu in the Philippines. Toll: 69 dead, 150+ injured. State of calamity declared.
Philippines 2025: No-Go Zones and Safety Tips
No-go zones (Sulu, west/central Mindanao, Zamboanga) and our tips for traveling safely in the Philippines.
99-Year Land Lease in the Philippines – The Real Legal Framework (2025)
Long-term land lease in the Philippines: current legal framework RA 7652 (50 years + renewable 25, i.e. 75 years max). Explanations, costs, procedures and alternatives.