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Money, Money everywhere, and not one Centavo to Spent
Blahdity, blah blah, how much money do you need to live in the Philippines and how much reserve do you need in savings? I have seen this subject written about on the internet ad nauseum.…
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Renting in the Philippines
Buying or Renting in the Philippines? Why I think it is better to rent Should you be renting in the Philippines? Sometime in the past, I published an article here about renting a place to…
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It’s About Time!
Well, dear readers, the title says it all. It truly is about time – and not just the “about time you submitted another article, Sir Paul”! Time has certainly passed by rather quickly since I…
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Philippine Real Estate Primer
It is the #1 Question of Foreigners Can I own Land in the Philippines? Philippine Real Estate, it is a prime topic of foreigner conversation. In this article, we will address the hottest topic out…
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Journals from an Indigenous Philippine Sorcerer “Invisible II; A Visit to Xagas”
I always liked adventures with Arik, because it gave me long opportunities to talk to him during the voyage. This week would be spent visiting one of Arik’s school brothers, Xagas. (Pronounced ‘Zagas’). We would…
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Communication- Phone and other while living in the Philippines
When I lived in California communications was easy. I would pick up a phone, landline if I was at home or in the office, or Cell phone if I was traveling (no answer, no problem…
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Is it worth it to get PhilHealth?
Like everyone else with family in the Philippines, I have had experience with the unexpected hospital or medical visits. Based on my long distance I relied on the information on LiP to encourage my family…
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What have I accomplished Living in the Philippines?
I have lived in the Philippines for 19 years It has been a major part of my life Yes, Feyma and I have decided to depart the Philippines. Probably forever. It is unlikely that we…
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