Start an Internet Cafe in the Philippines?
This is a very common query that leads folks here to PhilFAQS, the site where you find the answers to frequently asked questions about living in the Philippines. From time to time I have published answers, including this series by a real “computer shop” owner here in Bulacan, Philippines on how to start and run [...]
Why is Philippine Retirement Such a Mystery?
Someone shoved a printed fly in my hands for this condo project this afternoon. As such projects go it’s not all bad. It will be located on a reasonably good street in Quezon City, quite near the SM City North complex (which is actually the biggest mall in the Philippines, dwarfs SM mall of Asia [...]
Living in the Philippines — Recession? What Recession?
8 Steps to Recession-Proof Wealth
Have your 401K savings vanished?
Are you worried about losing your job?
Is your retirement plan on hold?
There’s no doubt about it. Things are tough out there. 401Ks have shrunk. Stocks have nose-dived. Unemployment is soaring.
But guess what? The key to wealth has little to do with the economy. There is a clear [...]
It Can Be Done in the Philippines Continues — 3
Just a quick update on my “It Can Be Done in the Philippines” investment real estate series. here’s a quick look at the project I have been following that is located right around the corner from my home. It’s moving right along.
I have been spending some time talking with the owner of the company doing [...]
Not Getting Scammed in the Philippines — Update 2
Those interested in the economy here in the Philippines will note I mentioned a couple weeks back that although noting major seemed to be happening here economy-wise … the stock market is ‘flat’ but not showing any giant losses, the peso/Dollar rate seems kind of ‘stuck’ at about 47 per, two big [...]
It Can Be Done In The Philippines Continues 2
Gosh am I on a Living in the Philippines roll here, or what? I was doing some checking into the fellow who owns the two apartment complexes I wrote about recently (he’s still not set up for an interview and feature here, but I’ll keep trying) I found out that the project currently [...]
Never Get Scammed in the Philippines
How’s that for a guarantee? Think it will hold up?
Well I’m not sure, and it’s not a guarantee … I don’t offer them … it’s advice only from a lay person.
But I will say this. It’s informed advice and it will go a long, long way to insuring you don’t get scammed … ever [...]
Philippine Business You Can Understand — Three
Here’s another answer to that frequently asked about the Philippines question, can I make money with an Internet cafe?
Answer: Not only can you but the government of the Philippines wants to be your partner. PAGCOR the Philippines Amusement and Gaming Corporation is a government-owned corporation that has control over all legalized gambling [...]
Philippine Business You Can Understand — Two
Guess I’m on a real business trip lately. That’s OK, many of you who read this blog are too. This morning I had to evacuate my home … my wife got on a cleaning kick and said she couldn’t work with me around so I should make myself scarce … so I [...]
For Sale: Brentville, Laguna, Luzon
Many queries I’ve received over the past few years involved finding a house that’s more to American or European standards and a place for the children to attend school. My standard answer is, I personally am not going to spend the money that so-called "International communities" come up to, and I’m a believer that your [...]
FOR SALE IN ILOCOS SUR
Blog Reader Roger Mogg asked me to list this property for him. For those who aren’t familiar, Ilocos Sur is on the far north-west coast of Luzon, right on the South China Sea. This is an out of the way place, but beautiful and for a house and five adjoining lots this is something well [...]
For Sale: Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE
150 Sq Meter house
200 Sq meter lot
3 bedrooms
1 Comfort room
1 Shower room
Large open kitchen and dining area
Lot is completely fenced
Deep water well
Reason for Sale: Bought larger home
Clean Title
Terms: Cash, 2.5 million Pesos
Contact: perl_jel@yahoo.com and please cc: chappyhito@yahoo.com
