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New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

Fake marriage registered in NSO by winnerin

I am forced to marry to be able to work abroad as a couple. I didnt know that the fake papers were registered in NSO. The witnesses' names and signatures, parents signatures are fake. There was no ceremony and the venue and ministers are also ...

I'm new here. Can I live well on $1800 a month in Cebu by chefwayne

Hi,I know his has probably been done to death but I'm new here and need to ask. I've been living in Thailand for a while and now want to move to the Philippines. My question is can I lie well on $1800 a month in Cebu? I don't drink I'm a retired ...

Canadian coming Philippines wanting ideas for investing by PhilCanbeno1

Hello everyone Salamat for accepting me to your blog. I have been reading several the questions and answers it us great exchange ideas. I have been to Manila twice and spent several trips and time China. I am looking for investment oppurtunities, ...

Looking for a business partner by femsergio

Hi im planning to make a small business in Philippine but i need some help to make this complete. I need business partner to plan what business we can open there. Im currently working in Singapore now and im studying business management here. ...

What would be the cost of opening a small cafe in Manila by lsn73

Hi friends, I am from Singapore and will be considering a business venture in Manila. Would be able to advise the estimated cost of opening a small cafe in Manila? Size : 1,000sqft Manpower : 4-5 people Serving coffee, tea, cakes, simple ...

Investing in a small business by MULLIGAN

Hi, I am originally from England lived in the U.S for 10 years. Currently here in the Philippines. Not happy with my life in the U.S and want to move to the Phil permanently. I have some money to invest in a small business (20,000$) but don't know ...

Marriage formalities by Jona3300

Hello all, I have a unique problem that I would like advise on. I was married to my wife in April 2010 in IloIlo, upon my return to the U.S.A I learn that my divorce from a previous marriage did not officially finalize until 2 weeks after my ...

Business opportunities by postersteve

Anyone have good ideas for starting a small business around Manila? We are located Alabang. looking at opening a Spa - massage, nails, etc. but not sure as there seems to be one on every corner. Budget 1.5M - 3M Php any comments would be ...

Are foreigners allowed to establish a business in the Philippines by shalinit

Hi, Needed to know if foreigners are allowed to establish any kind of business in the Philippines. If so, what are the possible avenues?

A Quick Survey for Bali Based Expats. by Ubudian

Compiling some data for the Governor’s office and the office of the DPRD, Bali, you are invited to participate in this survey which is for current expats living on Bali at this time. It’s only ten questions and should only take a few minutes at ...

Requirements (philippines) for residency by BAFriend

Hi...Can You Help Me? I am engaged to a filapino lady Im cagayan de oro, we are hoping to get married in August 2013. We have been engaged for 2 years and we spent 21 days together in cagayan de oro and camiguin island. I have met her parents whilst ...

Opening a cafe selling alcohol in Philippines by Lani13

Hi, we have just set up a corporation, we would like to incorporate a small cafe I to our retail business. Do you know if need to get a licence to sell food, drinks or alcohol here in the philippines? Thanks for your assistance :)

moving to boracay by jrchopper1

hi all my business partner and i are looking at moving to the phillipine to boracay can any of you give us some good advice and what is the easiest way to go about this i have a british passport and he has a south african one . we would like to go ...

Investing in a small business by MULLIGAN

Hi, I am originally from England lived in the U.S for 10 years. Currently here in the Philippines. Not happy with my life in the U.S and want to move to the Phil permanently. I have some money to invest in a small business (20,000$) but don't know ...