Entering The Philippines With a One Way Ticket

Philippine immigration is slack and I doubt they ever ask for a forwarding ticket.  But the airlines do and it is usually a verbal question. http://omatic.musicairport.com/ On my last trip out and back to the Philippines I was asked for a retu..

Philippine Retirement Visa

Philippine Retirement Visa Benefits Once you are an SRRV Visa holder, it opens the door to vast opportunities and benefits. These include: 1. Option to Retire Permanently • You may live, work and study in the Philippines 2. Multip..

Panagbenga 2009 Schedule

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The Panagbenga sits at the top of the Philippines' Fiesta Calendar and promises to bet, yet again, one of the most important, popular and visited events of 2009. Visitors to usually plan their trip to coincide with the Grand Parades, which will be..

Eating Dog and Cat for Dinner, (WARNING! this may be offensive!)

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Basic Filipino Foods Philippines are part of the rice culture countries therefore the staple food here is rice. There are a few bakeries that sell sweet soft bread, buns and few other sweety-spongie things. Healthy breads, such a rye or multi-grain..

Philippines vs. Thailand

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Philippines and Thailand, both are tempting locations in South East Asia for tourists and retirement living.  Philippines and Thailand have many benefits. Let's have a closer look at both of them. Airports and Transportation BANGKOK When you land..

Buying and Driving a Car in the Philippines

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Choosing A Car Many ex pats make a choice of buying a brand new small japanese sedan car like TOYOTA VIOS or HONDA CITY which you can avail from around 650 000 Philippine peso (around $15 000). You can go much higher above that or go for a seco..

Foreigners Buying Property in the Philippines

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Foreigners Buying Property in the Philippines have the property in another persons name. I visited the Philippines for the first time in 1997. Upon arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, I instantly realized that I had come to a country ..

Cotabato City, Philippines

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  Cotabato City Description The City of Cotabato economically is a trading center for farm products coming from the nearby municipalities. These products are copra, rice, corn, cassava and beans. Cotabato City is also a great source of aquatic ..