Nick

Having recently been through this myself and stayed in Bohol one month, i can advise you on options if you can clarify: budget, location, length of stay. Read More

Kakamaker, do you have work lined up for 7 programmers? Read More

My research revealed (I was looking at Franchising) that you can't do a business like this or anything classed as 'retail' legally without a Filipino partner unless you have >$2.5m to invest. As far as condos are concerned, ... Read More

What you need to do is come live here, make friends, investigate & research everything for YOURSELF for an absolute minimum of 6 months before you attempt to start any business. I've done 2 x 6 months trips now, i've learnt a lot, ruled ... Read More

Mandaluyong is cheap, close to Makati, taxi under 100 pesos in 10-20 mins, has two MRT stations, plenty of malls, the greenfields district is nice for food & drink it is cut off traffic, so is quieter. I stayed at California Gardens there. If you ... Read More

Eric, I appreciate you sharing the benefit of your experience, but do you honestly believe a foreigner with no Filipino wife or business partner can easily set up a business here? All the rules & regulations I have researched tell me quite the ... Read More

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Seems sensible. Cut down on the paperwork. So, probably won't happen. ;) Read More

Useful information, although i would just add that if your looking for temp accommodation with furnishings then you can expect to pay quite a bit more. Don't get your hopes up on finding "Studio, furnished - 10,000 php monthly". I paid 20,000 for ... Read More

This is rare. It's wise to be aware of dangers, but I wish people would not participate in so much scare-mongering. Like this doesn't happen in America a million time's a day? I've ridden jeepney's all over Manila & at all times of the day & night, ... Read More

I think FCF is a very good place to start, as these are proven business models, invest/risk is low & good way to learn about running a business in Ph, i doubt you can make enough to live very well on one cart, but if first one works you can ... Read More

Generalisations aside (we're all guilty of that, sometimes), one of the problems is the ubiquity of catholicism. God can be used by some as an excuse to forgoe taking responsibility for yourself, - it's easier just to leave it in gods hands. Oh, ... Read More

Hey there, I been living in Cubao for about 6 weeks now, not aware of any cool clubs here (unless you class kareoke, gay or girly bars as such). Best place to hang out for a beer is Expo bar area, feel free to contact me, if you want to pick my ... Read More

Will you be continuing with the arrangement or did he have enough good sense to re-invest his profits? Read More

The other side of pig investment, looks like you got really lucky Albertet. http://www.livingincebuforums.com/ipb/topic/24645-is-pig-farming-good-idea-as-small-business-in-the-philippines/ Also, this is must read for anyone considering an internet ... Read More