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3 Striking Differences Between the Philippines vs Western Culture – Updated Sep 2026

3 Striking Differences Between the Philippines vs Western Culture Have you been to the Philippines before?If not, you’ll enjoy this article. Life in the Philippines vs Western Culture is a constant topic of conversation amongst all foreigners. Learning to embrace these Cultural differences in the Philippines differences or at least understanding them is the key

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Living in the Philippines is Like Riding A Rollercoaster – Updated Sep 2026

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Living in the Philippines is amazing. With so many different things to do and see all over the 7 thousand plus islands here, it’s no wonder many Philippine Explorers have yet to cover every location in this country. Oh, sure, it has its ups and downs, but we love it here. The best way we

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Cell Phones In The Philippines – Updated Aug 2026

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A lot has changed in the Philippines and the world since I arrived in the Philippines in 1999.There are many more options that do not require you to buy a cell phones in the Philippines or SIM card now. Virtual SIMS, Roaming plans from your home countries are all good options depending on compatibility and

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Philippines Virtual Office – Work From Anywhere – Updated Aug 2026

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Would you like to work remotely in the Philippines or work from anywhere?Be a Digital Nomad in the Philippines ? Imagine what it would be like to have no office and no boss while living in a tropical paradise. Remote work in the Philippines! Wouldn’t that be great? I’ve been doing business in the Philippines for

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Philippines Police Tips – Police In The Philippines – Updated July 2026

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Do you want to have a great holiday? Learn about how to deal with police in the Philippines and find out how to stay out of trouble when you’re here.Almost everyone knows that the Philippines is a corrupt country. If you didn’t, you do now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNaATBWztcU Police in the Philippines It’s no secret and it’s

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Customs in the Philippines (Import/Export) – Updated June 2026

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The Bureau of Customs, Philippines (BOC) is an agency of the Department of Finance. It is charged with delegating and collecting customs profit, curbing illicit trade and all forms of customs fraud, and conducting trade through an efficient customs management system. In this video, I talk about customs in the Philippines. Lots of people smuggle

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Finding a Job in the Philippines – Working Vacations – Updated June 2026

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Some foreigners come to the Philippines, finding a Job in the Philippines for Foreigners. That’s probably not going to happen. You will be competing with Filipinos that have graduated from University, speak fluent English and are willing to work for 300 bucks a month. Living in the Philippines So you’ve decided to leave your home

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Living and Working in the Philippines – Updated May 2026

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Have you thought about living and working in the Philippines? Many travelers to the Philippines immediately fall in love with the Philippines when they come to visit. From the beautiful beaches and waterfalls to the friendly people and ease of conversing in English. The Philippines is an amazing country that has so much to offer

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Build a House in the Philippines

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So you are thinking about building a house in the Philippines, or anything else for that matter. BE CAREFUL I am a Resort owner, not an engineer, and never did construction before coming to the Philippines but figured out real quick that it is different here than where I came from! Here are some practical

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Cost Of Living In The Philippines

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Foreigners often ask me what the cost of living in the Philippines is if they were going to move here. One of the great things about living in the Philippines is the fact that there is a wide range of lifestyles. Many people come here and live on the cheap. They rent Nipa Hut on

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