solido
Canadian looking for information about Philippines
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Calgary
Registration: 27 April 2010
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The Filipino People by funkydelicguy
I have listened to and read, so many generalizations about “Filipino People” by fellow expats and they tend to fall into two camps. There are those that would tell you they are the most wonderful people in the world and those that have an opposite ...
Articulate, accurate, thought provoking. Thank you for your clear observances. Hopefully others will read and understand the truth as you have so eloquently stated. With gratitude. Read More
My Recent Trip to the Philippines - mini report by female_expat
Edited as requested
Okay...so I couldn't pass this up! I've tried...trust me...I've tried. But here goes. Firstly...when in the Philippines...do the Makati thing for 2 days...greenbelt etc...then head to the fort and China town...Rizal Park etc. It's in all the guide ... Read More
Best places to live in philippines by Victoria99
Hello, Young mum of 2 and expecting the 3rd in a few months is relocating to the philippines. Neither I nor my husband had been there and so we don't really know what to expect. We're used to certain standard of life here with the kids in Paris ...
I forgot to comment on the cost of living, etc. Makati is very nice and more or less a "bubble" compared to the rest of the Philippines and Manila in general. As such Makati is expensive compared to all other areas. You can expect to require about ... Read More
Best places to live in philippines by Victoria99
Hello, Young mum of 2 and expecting the 3rd in a few months is relocating to the philippines. Neither I nor my husband had been there and so we don't really know what to expect. We're used to certain standard of life here with the kids in Paris ...
Given the fact you have young kids I believe schooling would be a priority for you. This being said Dumaguete or Davao both have great schools, relatively cheap cost of living (housing) and great access to major centers. Davao is much larger than ... Read More