Tag: Expat Life
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Voting From the Philippines: How Americans Overseas Can Still Vote in U.S. Elections
Americans living in the Philippines can still vote in U.S. elections. Learn about voting residence, the FPCA, overseas ballots, state rules and the FWAB backup ballot.
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Retiring in the Philippines Alone: A Practical Guide for Solo Retirees
Retiring in the Philippines alone can offer freedom and affordability, but solo retirees need a stronger plan for finances, healthcare, emergencies, housing, community and aging.
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What Should You Bring to the Philippines—and What Should You Leave in America?
Moving to the Philippines? Learn what to bring from America, what to buy locally and what to leave behind before packing for your move.
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Should You Keep a U.S. Address After Moving to the Philippines?
Should you keep a U.S. address after moving to the Philippines? Learn how mailing addresses affect banking, taxes, Social Security and more.
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What Do You Actually Do All Day? The Reality of Retirement in the Philippines After the Vacation Ends
What is retirement in the Philippines really like after the vacation feeling fades? Explore routines, friendships, purpose, health and everyday expat life.
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The First 90 Days in the Philippines: What New Expats Should Do—and What They Shouldn’t Rush Into
Moving to the Philippines? Use this first-90-days guide to handle housing, money, healthcare, immigration and daily life without rushing major decisions.
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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 Two-Country Retirement: Why Some Expats Don’t Move to the Philippines Full-Time
For many people considering retirement in the Philippines, the decision seems enormous. Do you sell the house? Get rid of most of your possessions? Say goodbye to your familiar routines? Move thousands of miles away from children, grandchildren, longtime friends, doctors, and everything else you have known for decades? It can feel as though there…
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The Return of Subic Bay: What the Growing U.S.-Philippine Military Presence Could Mean for the Region—and for Expats
For anyone who remembers the Philippines during the Cold War, the name Subic Bay means something very different than it does to younger generations. For decades, U.S. Naval Base Subic Bay was one of America’s most important military installations in the Pacific. American ships filled the harbor, thousands of military personnel passed through the area,…
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