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Low Cost Places to Live in the Philippines — Perhaps The Subic Bay Freeport Zone?

May 16, 2013 by 17 Comments
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Well first of all I have to apologize, especially to my colleague the “Subic Sage” who helped research and write much of this article.  The information actually was provided quite a long tome ago, and I really have no excuse for taking as long as I have to get this up in print … but life is what happens when you are making other plans, so here it is. Every article I publish here answers (or at least should answer) a question in my reader’s minds.  The question behind this article is … [Read more...]

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US Military Retirees — Tricare Philippines Newsletter 13005

May 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Some of my readers are US Military retirees living here in the Philippines.  Others are not.  If you are not a retired member of the US military then probably this article is not for you.  If you are a US military retiree, better read and learn.  Special thanks to the USMRoP group for the work they are doing here in the Philippines to help US military retirees get the services they are entitled to..   Military Retirees are Extremely Happy with Their TRICARE Benefit in the … [Read more...]

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Where’s My Senior Discount, Dammit?

January 22, 2013 by 9 Comments
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This article was originally published in 2010, at the time the present administration took office.  The revised rules for use of the Senior Citizen Card were one of the earliest pieces of legislation enacted by President Aquino.  The abuse and misuse of the Senior Citizen program might 9or might not) be an item of interest in the current administration.  This article is just a word to the wise. This article will not be of interest to some of my younger readers.  No problem, … [Read more...]

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Become Self-Employed Even if you Have a Job

December 10, 2012 by 2 Comments
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Update: OK I have recently posted several articles about how foreigners finding a job in the Philippines, and I promised not to be so negative, trying to tell people why they don’t really want to find a job in the Philippines.  But someone asked me about this post exactly, and even though I have a few hints of ‘the you don’t want a job’ kick in it originally, I think it is very good reason, even for those of you convinced that you DO want to stay on the “J*O*B” hamster … [Read more...]

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How to Quit Your Job, Move to the Philippines and Get Paid

December 3, 2012 by 4 Comments
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Move to the Philippines Move to the Philippines?  Hey, that’s what hundreds and thousands of folks come here looking to do almost every day.  Sounds like an ideal thing to do, doesn’t it? Well “paradise” it ain’t, but compared to “working for the man” back in Colorado winters, my last gig before I moved to the Philippines, full time, myself, it sure is a lot closer to paradise and any other J*O*B situation I was ever in before. But, of course, the number one question on … [Read more...]

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Magsaysay Re-Membering and my Takeaway

July 10, 2012 by 1 Comment
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Last weekend I had the great pleasure, indeed honor, to attend a family reunion.  It was called a “re-membering”, a coined phrase to suggest remembrance of the family history and a gathering of the younger generation to be sure they know family traditions and will be inspired to carry them forward into the future. In my view and by all accounts I’ve heard it was a huge success. One thing that is “big” here in the Philippines is “name dropping”.  It’s way too big, in … [Read more...]

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Start a Business in the Philippines — General Thoughts

June 16, 2011 by 19 Comments
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Start a Business in the Philippines.  Now there's a thought.  Can a foreigner start a business in the Philippines as a way to make a living, instead of searching, searching, searching for that seemingly impossible task of finding a job for a foreigner in the Philippines? (You might also like There’s a Philippine Pony In There Somewhere — Find a Hungry Crowd) Start a Business in the Philippines --- Possible? Is it even possible for a foreigner to own a business in the Philippines?  The … [Read more...]

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What Would You Give Up To Move to the Philippines?

June 4, 2011 by 4 Comments
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Is this really about your move to the Philippines?  You decide. Another short reading assignment today, gentle readers. And then a much more important thinking assignment. Reading is easy, at least if it interests you. Thinking?  Sometimes not so much. Go see what my blogging colleague Seth wrote: The taskmaster premium (go ahead, it’s very short and to the point, I’ll wait for you.) If you didn’t take the time, here’s the important message in a couple … [Read more...]

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Why Choose the Philippines — Is Malaysia a Better Choice?

June 1, 2011 by 2 Comments
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Why choose the Philippines?  That’s a very good question.  Why choose the Philippines instead of the nation of Malaysia for retirement, or just an escape from the western world rat race? (if you’re new to this subject, perhaps you missed my kickoff article on Why Choose the Philippines — Intro a few days ago.  Go ahead and read it now, take your time, I’ll wait. Why Choose the Philippines --- Ground Rules In order to try to answer this question for the maximum number of readers, … [Read more...]

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Why Choose the Philippines — Intro

May 31, 2011 by 13 Comments
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This original article on Why Choose the Philippines was published some time back.  I was not able to follow-up on it.  I have updated and corrected errors and will be publishing a separate comparison article on my top choices within the next few days.  Enjoy. Why Choose the Philippines One of the questions I have heard many times over the years is “why choose the Philippines”?  This is usually in the context of, why not “country X” or “country Y” instead? So far as foreign … [Read more...]

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Looking For An Excuse Not to Move to the Philippines?

May 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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You may think at first this post has little to do with a move to the Philippines.  But read it through, with a thoughtful mind, and perhaps you may just see a connection for yourself.  Or not.  As we say on the ‘Net, YMMV. One of my admittedly obscure heroes was a fellow who designed airplanes, and somewhat wacky flying cars and a great many other unique inventions.  In his drafting room, he had a sign which said “SIMPLICATE AND ADD MORE LIGHTNESS.” His name was William Bushnell … [Read more...]

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Tax Deductible Philippine Travel

May 26, 2011 by 2 Comments
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Could Tax Deductible Philippine Travel Even Be Legal? Tax Deductible Philippine Travel? Wow, isn't that one of those "link bait" style article titles, Dave?  Everybody "knows" you can’t cheat on your taxes and get away with it ... "they" say you can't, don't "they"? Well, I'm sure "they" do, and let me say right now (and probably a few more times in the article), I do not advocate, advise or support in any way "cheating" on your US income taxes.  I pay mine, honestly, every year, and I … [Read more...]

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