10 Reasons You Don’t Want A Job In The Philippines. (Last Updated 28 November 2018) I’m posting this as a sort of “reading test”. I tend to write too long and too complicated, so let’s keep this simple. I get emails every week about finding jobs in the Philippines, even though in the more than …
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Guam Divorces for Philippine Marriages. (Updated 24 November 2018) Recently I’ve published several articles on divorce in the Philippines. We’ve also mentioned the idea of the foreigners (non-Filipino) member of the marriage going to a country other than the Philippines. They can obtain a divorce in the foreign country and then their Filipino partner can file …
Marriage, Nationality and Divorce (Updated 19 November 2018) Here’s an article I republished many years ago and just recently updated. And updated yet again because of some activity in the area of divorce law, and statements made by the Pope on a visit to the Philippines. Things Are Different in the Philippines Here’s an excellent …
Divorce in the Philippines. (Updated 15 November 2018) Why another article on Philippine divorce so soon? Well, I can tell by the listing of search terms that show me how people find this site that a great many people are searching for news of what many think is a near-term “loosening” of the laws that prohibit …
Social Security Office Hours US Embassy Manila This just in, many thanks to my colleague Jim ….. United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens: New Social Security Business Hours Beginning Monday, December 3, 2018, the Social Security Administration (SSA) office at the U.S. Embassy in Manila will be open for in-office appointments and walk-in services from …
Why I’m Staying In The Philippines (Updated 12 November 2018) A few days back I published an article here where I made a huge error in the title. I never should have used the word “Final”. Never say “never” or “final” or “ultimate” unless you have an iron-clad assure that this will actually BE your final …
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Philippines Divorce. Is There Divorce in the Philippines? (Updated 8 November 2018) What a silly question. Many of you may be saying. “Everyone knows” there is no divorce in the Philippines, don’t they? Well, in general, this is true. But there are certain exceptions to the rule, and there are many differences in how the law …
Final USA Observations On The Way Out The Door. (Updated 6 November 2018) Regular readers will recall I just published an article recently detailing some of my thoughts on staying here in the Philippines or going back to the USA. You can read it here, and I feel you ought to if you are anywhere …
How long can you stay in the Philippines if you are a US citizen? (Updated 3 November 2018) I’m a US citizen and I want to know how long I can stay in the Philippines if I decide to retire there? Simple Answer — A Long Time. Now, how long is a “long time”? Well in …
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Still Keeping Me Rudely Awake. (Last Updated 02 November 2018) Three years ago I wrote about some current costs in Colorado and why the Cost of living Philippines is often 1/12 the cost of the USA. It’s summarized below. Why bring up something three years old today? Well, my wife and I are currently in Florida, getting ready …