Category: PLG
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The Oil Crisis Is Reaching the Philippines: What It Means for Prices, Food and Your Retirement Budget
See how the 2026 oil crisis is affecting Philippine fuel prices, food, transportation, inflation and retirement budgets—and what expats should watch.
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Is Divorce Now Legal in the Philippines? What Expats and Retirees Need to Know in 2026
If you’re moving to the Philippines, dating there, or considering marrying a Filipino citizen, you’ve probably heard conflicting stories about divorce. One person will tell you that divorce has finally been legalized. Someone else will tell you that there is absolutely no divorce in the Philippines. As of September 2026, the second answer is much…
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The $3,000-a-Month Philippines: What Kind of Retirement Can You Actually Live?
You have $3,000 coming in every month. Maybe it’s Social Security combined with retirement savings. Maybe it’s a pension. Maybe it’s a combination of several income sources. The question is simple: What kind of retirement can $3,000 a month actually buy you in the Philippines? The answer is considerably more interesting than saying, “The Philippines…
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Living in the Philippines but Need Medicare? Guam and Saipan May Be an Option
One of the biggest healthcare questions facing Americans who retire in the Philippines is surprisingly simple: What happens to my Medicare? For most retirees, the answer can be frustrating. You may have spent decades paying into the Medicare system, continue paying a monthly premium for Medicare Part B, and then discover that Medicare generally does…
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Could Medicare Finally Be Coming to the Philippines? Here’s Where Things Stand
Updated September 2026 For years, one of the biggest healthcare frustrations for Americans retiring in the Philippines has been Medicare. Americans can spend decades paying into the system, enroll when they become eligible, and continue paying Medicare Part B premiums, yet in most circumstances they cannot use those benefits for medical care received while living…
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A New Philippine Living Guide: Everything You Need to Plan, Move, Retire, and Live in the Philippines
If you’ve visited Philippine Living Guide before, you may notice things look a little different. Actually, quite a bit different. We’ve redesigned Philippine Living Guide around a simple idea: make it easier to find the information you need when you’re considering visiting, retiring, moving to, or living in the Philippines. Over time, the site has…
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What Does $100 Buy You in the Philippines? A Real-Life Spending Guide
One of the biggest attractions of living or retiring in the Philippines is that your money can often go considerably further than it does in the United States, Canada, Australia, or many parts of Europe. But statements like “the Philippines is cheap” do not really tell you much about what everyday life actually costs. A…
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Philippines Visa Guide 2026: Which Visa Is Right for You?
One of the first questions people ask when planning a move to the Philippines is: “What visa do I need?” The answer depends on why you’re coming. Are you planning a vacation? Retiring? Marrying a Filipino citizen? Working remotely? Starting a business? The Philippines offers several visa options, each designed for different situations. Choosing the…
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The Hidden Costs of Moving to the Philippines: Budget for These 15 Expenses
When most people plan their move to the Philippines, they focus on the big expenses. Plane tickets. Rent. Food. Healthcare. Those are certainly important, but they’re only part of the picture. Many first-time expats are surprised by the number of smaller expenses that appear during the first few weeks and months after arriving. Individually, they…
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Can American Retirees Use Medicare in the Philippines?
One of the most important questions future retirees ask before moving abroad is: “What happens to my Medicare if I retire in the Philippines?” The answer surprises many Americans. While Medicare provides valuable healthcare coverage within the United States and its territories, Medicare generally does not cover routine healthcare services received in the Philippines. This…
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