@James M B

Don't do it. You will get took is my thought. No way you can compeat here and win. Some internet business can do it but leave your money in your Country. I see lots of oportunity here. But you will need folow all regulations and they do not. ... Read More

Were I live not Cubu. 5000 pso a month up to how much can they take you for. But the 5000 a month can be a nice house in a less desirable area. I see a very nice house here in the country for 15000 a month. Secluded on a hill nice view and all. ... Read More

Come to our expat meeting on Wensdays. There are 3 here every Wensday. 2 in the day and one at night. Cagayan De Oro. Read More

Manila area is high. smaller towns under 500,000 to 250,000 people. Near the sea. With a good road and rail if posable. Learn to shop the markets eat the local food, bargan hunt for cloths. That can be fun. Learn the local prices. Keep your ... Read More

We had some high waves as well here. Small fishing boats did not go out. Read More

A visa now last 2 years before you have to leave if you keep getting a extention every 2 months. You get a visitors card for ID. so you need not carry your passport. Use the express lane. Here it takes 30 min. to 2 hours to do. Depending on how ... Read More

Cagayan De Oro. They have 3 expat meeting here every Wend. One at Kingston Lodge. Bit uper crust. 1 At the river bar. In the day after noon. Down Town next to the river and sandbar. Good croud there. Brit, Irish,Spanish, Assie's, Americans, ... Read More

I live in CDO, We have a Brit and a irishman here that come to our expat meeting. After a few beers it can get loud between the 2 of them. But they leave freinds. We also have Spanish,German, OZ, Americans. Something about potatoes usually starts ... Read More

I agree come here rent here live with her for a year. Get to know the family. Many think of a American husband as her and the families new ATM here. Mine is not to bad but I still get hit some for money. Never any money back. On the other hand ... Read More

Were I live it is safe. Very little crime. Manila is a different story. Most smaller towns are very safe but you do without many things from the biger citys. Small market and all. Philippinios are easy to get along with. Just don't break the ... Read More

I spend U.S. $450 a month rent for a furnished house 2 bed 2 bath 2 air conditioners, gated subdivision, park and pool gardage pick up and such a month. High class area. $400 a month utilities All cable phone. the works. $500 a month for food ... Read More

No only have 1 myself here. On the $2,000 a month. And 3 could get your throat sliced here as well. Read More

Yes live here a year. Get out and get to know the area you live in. If you like it here stay. Philippines is a good place to live Read More

What is sucsess here. 200 peso a day? I know a few 1 a pig and duck farmer. He gets by. A internet cafe? They are all over, a cafe 4 to a city block. Bakery 2 to a block. I do not see them getting rich here with those. Make a 3rd rate liveing ... Read More

Cebu would be cheaper. But it is getting expensive there as well. Unless you can set up outside of town propper. I would say 10%. Small towns might save 50% but reliable service and internet? Then travel to a bigger town for much. As most point ... Read More