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Building a house in the Philippines Part 2

Posted on 25 October 202420 July 2025 by Darren Walley

So you have finally decided on building your own house in the Philippines, the area you are going to build in and decided that the environmental tests the Philippines will throw at you constantly are worth it. So, take some advice from someone who spent hours on YouTube. If you decide to go cheap, you…

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Building a house in the Philippines

Posted on 18 October 202420 July 2025 by Darren Walley

So now you have decided to retire to the Philippines, you need to decide to buy or build a house in the Philippines. If you read my previous posts on retiring to the Philippines, you will have read that you cannot own land as an ex-pat. So, if you are single or not sure you…

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Divorce in the Philippines

Posted on 11 October 20241 September 2025 by Darren Walley

So as a single guy looking for your new love in the Philippines. You need to know that Divorce in the Philippines is illegal and not recognised. In fact, the Philippines is one of only two countries left in the world that does not recognise divorce. The other is Vatican City. However, like with all…

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Cost of living in the Philippines 2024

Posted on 4 October 20244 December 2024 by Darren Walley

If you search YouTube or Google for “The Cost of Living in the Philippines 2024”, there will be hundreds of hits. All clickbait and all trying to get your time watching their videos to increase their revenues and income. I do however recommend “The Filipina Pea” as a source of truth. Yes, my blog, affiliate…

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Poverty in the Philippines

Posted on 27 September 20241 July 2025 by Darren Walley

Poverty in the Philippines, currently after the Covid pandemic, rose from 15% to 24%. In the UK and the western world, poverty is judged on how much of your income you have left after essential bills. People who are unemployed in the UK will get benefits, and parents do get child benefit. To be honest,…

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Cupid’s Philippines Scams

Posted on 20 September 202420 September 2024 by Darren Walley

Apparently, Cupid has an evil sense of humour and punishes the weak. YouTube is now full of Cupid’s Philippines scams videos, so I decided to dedicate this week’s article to the subject. Now you are now single. You have probably decided to follow the enlightened men of the west. Heading east to find the love…

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Moving to the Philippines to retire Part 2

Posted on 10 September 202428 July 2025 by Darren Walley

In my previous article, “Moving to the Philippines and Why”, I talked about Philippines Visas. I also discussed the Philippines’ cost of living. Finally, I covered buying property in the Philippines. In this article, I want to show my thoughts on the Filipino people. Their culture and other reasons I love the Philippines and the…

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Moving to the Philippines to retire.

Posted on 24 August 202421 July 2025 by Darren Walley

So, I am moving to the Philippines to retire and join the ever-increasing Philippines ex-pat community. So why retire in the Philippines, and what is the attraction? Those who have read my articles and my about me page will know this is not an immediate move. Instead, it is a part of my life plan…

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Expat Problems

Posted on 16 August 20244 December 2024 by Darren Walley

In this final article about Expats and Expat Problems. I want to talk about more of the downside to living as an Expat. I hope that with this and the previous articles about Expat Living, Expat Life and Expat Sacrifice. There are an incredible amount of books out there telling you how amazing it is….

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Expat Sacrifice

Posted on 9 August 202427 September 2024 by Darren Walley

Expat life, Expat Living, although full of fun, adventure, love and maybe even money, comes with sacrifice. Once living and working abroad, you will have friends and family congratulating you on your move and even some who will be more focused on the crazy money you must be earning. Isn’t it funny how the apparent…

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