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Complete guides, practical tips, and news for your expatriation to the Philippines
Cost of Living in the Philippines 2025: Real Figures and Detailed Budget (Rent, Food, Transport)
How much does it really cost to live in the Philippines in 2025? Rent, food, healthcare, transport: real numbers verified by expats who've lived here for 25 years.
Digital Nomad in the Philippines: Complete Guide 2025 (Internet, Visa, Best Places)
Remote work in the Philippines in 2025: digital nomad visa, reliable internet, co-working spaces, €800-1500 budget. Everything you need to know to settle as a nomad in the Philippines.
Living in the Philippines 2025: The Complete Expat Guide (Costs, Visas, Best Cities)
Everything you need to know about living in the Philippines in 2025: real cost of living ($700-2500/month), visa options, best cities, healthcare and safety. By expats with 25 years on the ground.
Retiring in the Philippines 2025: SRRV Visa, Real Budget & Best Places (Complete Guide)
Complete guide to retiring in the Philippines in 2025: SRRV retirement visa ($10,000 deposit), real monthly budget from $900, best cities for retirees, healthcare. By 25-year residents.
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.