Expat living in the Philippines - Visa extension, Retirement Visas, and a big announcement.

[@rongrant7253]

So happy to one of your first 1000 subscribers. Looking forward to seeing El Nido because as I have said before on our next trip over we re planning to go to El Nido. Keep up the good work guys.

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thanks Ron, we are hoping it doesn't rain on us while we are there. We will be there for about 3 days so we are keeping our fingers crossed so we can shoot some good vids

[@PTriddy]

Ok, so........by far the most informative couple on the tube for learning about living in the Philippines! TY, can't wait to visit my new love!

[@joshuaperez387]

This video is 4 years old but very helpful. Maraming salamat po.

[@joshuaperez387]

@Daniel Chuckson Are you serious? How do you know that?

[@joshuaperez387]

@Daniel Chuckson You got a point

[@lumiesoucek3478]

I want everyone to be happy. I hope my country and my countrymen won't disappoint you. God made this world for us all to enjoy. God bless all.

[@theghostofpennsylvania_11]

lumie soucek I've been there 3 times and it is awsome. ignor the negative news.

[@chpam8]

Wow! Well done and congratulations! Keep your vlogs coming! All the very best!! 👍😘

[@kianakan96826]

This is the first video I have seen that was made by you. No wonder why your following is growing; the way you communicate is very clear and your content has integrity. Good Job! Thanks for this video, and I will be following you more.

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thank you so much Kiana :)

[@saborlatino9877]

Suits to Shorts im a american from California i would like too be your friend my name is Carlos 23 :)

[@tyrionp7433]

Suits to Shorts be advised. I just had a friend that was on the SMILE visa try and get his 20k deposit back. He decided he wanted to leave and go somewhere else. They only agreed to give him 5k in hand, and the rest would be sent to him over a period of 6-12 months. Apparently after some research done by him, this happens almost 8/10 times. So if one thinks they’re going to just get a check for 20k and be on their way, you’re wrong. That’s the way it’s written, but not the way it happens. So, just be financially prepared to not receive that whole 20k, if you decide to leave.

[@djcalvin408]

Woohoo congrats on 1k+, drone drone drone! Phantom 4. Must have for El Nido and Cebu! Not like i've been there lol, but seen some amazing drone shots, which got me booking a trip to Philippines.

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thanks Calvin, I love the Phantom drones... they seem awesome. Expensive though, but I have read good reviews on them.

[@onelonleyfarmer]

i do the very same thing!!! OK OK OK

[@jpdavis6042]

This was a nice treat over my first cup of coffee in LA. Ave is rocking those Prada frames. Really enjoying the unique flow and chemistry in your vids. As to the Visa Topic, your presentation was superb. There is no stopping you and Ave hitting 10k subs in the next 18 months, if you stay the course.

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thanks JP, sure hope you are correct as this has been so much fun to this point. :)

[@user-xh1rc2ng5r]

Your daughter is so cute! Thanks for sharing....looking forward to your next adventure...you guys rock!

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thank you Alice, she is a very sweet girl.

[@jeanlamb5510]

Hello. I've travelled to the Philippines with a Balikbayan visa before. It's good for up to a year. I'm a Fil/Am retired Air Force. Planning to visit PI this summer to visit relatives and participates in the Bataan Death March commemoration in North Bohol island sometimes Aug/Sep. Not sure exactly when--still waiting for Johnny Warrior's Vblog on KZbin. Good day!

[@alvinartiga67]

Thank you this vedio is big help to my friend

[@dorzech148]

Needed that. Great, Awesome & Thank you.

[@Suitstoshorts]

Hope it was helpful, Thanks David :)

[@mortonkelsey7125]

Very well done. Very easy to understand. Thanks for the great job.

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thanks Morton, thats exactly what I was going for :)

[@MrLandon23]

Have fun in El Nido! Cliffside Cottages has always been a great place to stay. LoLo Panding is the sister B&B and just recently built, if they don't have rooms. There's plenty of nice places either way. There's an awesome bulalo restaurant next to LoLo's Panding. They've got good motor bike rentals at Cliffside BTW. Drive up to Nacpan as well!

[@Suitstoshorts]

Wow, thanks so much for the recommendations. Will try to check all of these out. I think we had planned to visit Nacpan as well, so excited about this trip.

[@raycer7909]

Congrats on your 1000 subs and in relatively short time! You and Ave are so cute together and you look like you are all having a good time, it's obvious that you made the right move. We loved El Nido and can't wait to see what you think. Looking forward to seeing drone shots of your travels in the future. Thanks for sharing and Keep em coming.

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thanks raycer 7 , everything has really happened so fast and we are just having so much fun. Can't wait to get the drone!!!

[@olling2359]

I love your cool videos! :) this will help my husband to stay longer in Philippines. Hope to see more from you guys! My kindest regards from UK!

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thanks so much Jonalyn, hoping he stays here forever.... I love the Philippines :)

[@joemanuel8326]

congrats! I'm seriously considering heading out there too... paying attention :)

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thanks Jose. I highly recommend it. No regrets from my side at this point :)

[@theravster3363]

Good intro mate. Have subscribed!

[@Blueknight1960]

I've lived in the Philippines for a total of 5.5 years. The 1st 4 were at Clark AB (86-90) the last 18 months were from Jan 2011- Aug 2012 in Manila. When I arrived in 2011, the visa stamp was for only 20 days. Then you could get an extension for 60 days at a time up to 2 years then you had to leave for 24 hrs before retuning I think it was.

[@gailcobile822]

Excellent vlog. Volumes of info. TY!!

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thanks Gail, hope it was helpful :)

[@gailcobile822]

Helpful indeed. We are retiring to the Philippines in about 17 more months, hopefully less and have begun to compile all the necessary info. Your vlog provided great insight. Many thanks.

[@williamlarson3623]

Thanks! Had planned on flying to the Phils in 2017, but canceled for family reasons. Now wishing I had gone anyway. Also wishing I had known about this Visa issue back then. Your info very much appreciated here (from a retired, maybe soon to be expat, over there!)

[@nanealdiamond28]

I’m moving to the Philippines at the end of February 2019. Not quit sure where to live at. I guess I was going to get a hotel and go from there. Palawan looks awesome to live. I’d love to meet you guys

[@eunicesantos3741]

Why not try davao city philippines neal?

[@nanealdiamond28]

I’ll check it out. Thanks

[@ayeyiyoyuu]

Palawan indeed looks awesome for relocation. Less crime. People are really friendly, speaking English. Airport, hospital, restaurant, shopping malls, immigration, etc. Almost everything you will need as an expat is there. Plus, the BEACH! Good luck. ☺️

[@勇往直前-q5b]

Subic and Clark r fantastic places to live

[@janedudynsky5067]

Congratulations on reaching your 1000 subscribers.

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thank you so much Jane, we are so surprised by it all but loving it.

[@brianp6097]

Well done on the enjoyable videos , they have a nice family feel and the Filipino kids are so cute, I visited Palawan last year and hope to be back soon , I'm sure that you will enjoy El Nido, nice beach restos and great island hopping , have fun , glad you all happy .

[@daviddzedzy9194]

COOL 1ST TIME HERE,I LIKE GOOD JOB,,,HOPE TWO SEE A LOT MORE VIDEOS

[@jarcancatch7613]

wowwwwwwww,good to hear...congrats!

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thanks Miss Jarcan :)

[@jarcancatch7613]

Welcome☺

[@anthonygagne830]

As always... So excited to see your next video. A drone is a must especially if you live in Palawan. It will be a no brainer, wise investment. El Nido will blow your mind my friend, it will definitely put an exclamation point on why it was a wise idea to go from "suits to shorts". While you are there, there will be a moment you will be in a post card like setting in paradise, your beautiful loving girl next to you, and you'll have the biggest smile on your face, this is when you'll know..... Life doesn't get much better. Watch.... Mark my words buddy, it will happen. Always excited for you and your new family. God speed. Ingat. And btw, congrats on your first 1000, it's no surprise at all. I predict 10,000 in less than a year.

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thanks Anthony, I am even more excited to go there now after your description. The drone is a toy I have had my eye on for a while. Hope to get some awesome video with it.

[@shermandimailig9825]

thanks for the great Info Chad, you guys got a great vlog!

[@nellspop1]

congratulations, love your videos Ave please keep smiling, you show the beauty of the Filipina.

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thank you so much :)

[@hardmtnbiker]

Congratz on all the new subs. Your much more interesting to watch to than many of the other Vloggers . Keep it up!

[@leemccoubrey9345]

Nice video, I plan to move to the Philippines ( Negros ) in March I need to learn more about this this 13A visa, it was great to hear about the SRRV I had never heard about them thanks.

[@Suitstoshorts]

Awesome, good news and congrats on your upcoming move!

[@phani2020]

Good one..... From NZ

[@angelsantana7609]

once you have the focus, you should put your lens in manual focus so that it doesn't constantly search for focus.

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thanks for the advice Angel, I am new with the dslr so still learning.

[@angelsantana7609]

no worries. you can also increase the aperture to f11 or f16 so that you are always in focus. Your background won't be as blurry but the lens won't search for focus and distract your viewers. Or you can switch your focus point to the center dot so that the lens is just fixed on you and won't be confused by people walking around behind you.

[@billgrimke-drayton2858]

I recognize Robinsons Mall in Dumaguete straightaway! I am coming over to Dumaguete in the fall / autumn. I have already been there twice. Hope to meet up with you sometime after my arrival. I checked this video out because although before I extended my tourist visa, I am thinking of getting a retiree visa before I leave the UK.

[@Suitstoshorts]

Hello Bill, this is actually the Robinsons in Puerto Princesa... I am sure they all look alike , he he. Would be good to meet up with you if visit Palawan which I hope you do. I also hear that Dumaguete is very nice.

[@ThisisOurPhilippines]

WOW! You have a great following! 1,000 is quite impressive. I just got to 100. I believe there is another program in the SRRV visas as well for military. Ned (from Philippine Dreams) went over it briefly. It has some different options as well with a lower capital that needs to be set aside. I believe the age to attain this was 50. Good information all around and thanks for posting. Ok, so I will be looking forward to your videos for El Nido!

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thanks so much, good to know the info about the Military. I'll check out Ned's vid on that. We are very excited for El Nido, I just hope it doesn't rain on us.

[@ThisisOurPhilippines]

Suits to Shorts We will hope the weather holds off! I would love to see what you discover there.

[@stan9670]

Your daughter is a princess and she is very happy

[@joban7851]

Congrats 1K & more subs 👍🏼

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thank you Jo Ban :)

[@desgoulding7154]

GOod Video Thank you for sharing mate take care

[@MrLindsay55]

Hi Chad, thanks for the reply, guess you guys enjoyed El Nido. We arrive Puerto Princesa late afternoon Mon 15 Aug and only there for one day before we head off to El Nido, so probably good we catch up for dinner that evening if good with you guys!

[@Suitstoshorts]

Sounds good, looking forward to it.

[@MrLindsay55]

Hi Cad, this is Lindsay, we arrive in Puerto Princessa tomorrow. Tried sending a few private messages a week ago on KZbin but not sure if you picked them up. I'm sending my details again in case you didn't see them. Email: [e-mail] Local Tel in Philippines 0919 437 9428

[@joyfullyorganic]

Thank you for the replay we're are planning to move there Very soon!

[@AngelynSmith24]

wow! congratulations 😊 1k

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thanks Angel, more than we ever imagined :)

[@scottso241]

your a cute couple i have been living here in the philippines . have been here for 10 years

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thank you :)

[@scottso241]

yes my and my family my wife is a filippina

[@scottso241]

not much of a headack with the 13a but immagration there like a clowns that righ hand doeasnt know what the other hand is doing and to many time from one widow to the anther window grrrr it makes my a little crazy also my first i card there was no exp date so i never even knew when it expd it was left blank .but now its ok after i paid my fines and penaltys that was there fult .but now i know what to do for now on

[@Maria898]

Thank you for sharing this video 😋

[@chpam8]

You're so lucky!! Hope we could go to El Nido Palawan someday when we go to the Philippines.

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thanks, we def feel lucky everyday here in this beautiful place. Very blessed.

[@jae5577]

Thanks for sharing these info. mate.

[@bradt3276]

Thank for all of your help. I visited Palawan early 2016 and I'm returning for 10 days early 2017. This trip will be mostly to educate myself on trying to be a Expat in Palawan. I will be by myself and want to learn as much as I can about Puerto Princesa. Thanks again, Brad

[@dampshirtvienandres2290]

kuya and ate.. very very nice v content.. had just subscribe.. continue the same pnoy vlog content

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thank you for the subscribe :)

[@malpete]

Happy for u, remember u had 27 subs when I followed u, well done!

[@Suitstoshorts]

I know, it's crazy how fast this has gone :) Thank you very much for the early subscribe Andrew

[@nickinspring]

you forgot the military srrv. If you served in the US Military you can get a special srrv.

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thanks for adding this on this comments... I did forget this one :)

[@mercxmorris]

That should be a great trip to El Nido. Nice job on the visa info. By the way, every YT vlogger I've seen who has been to El Nido complains that the wifi is basically nonexistent there. No one is ever able to upload their edited videos until they leave.

[@Suitstoshorts]

Dang, I was afraid of that. O well, guess it won't be until next week for the video upload :(

[@gymtip1]

we like your vedio i'm happy to you guys

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thank you very much :)

[@nanealdiamond28]

Question. I bought a ticket from Indianapolis Indiana to Manila on April 3, 2019. However I got me a round trip for 6 months later. Does that matter when I try to extend or should I have gotten a round trip ticket for a few weeks later after April 5, on my arrival date?

[@Suitstoshorts]

No, you are good. Just make sure to get an extension on your Visa during your stay. They dont really create a fuss about. Which places are you visiting?

[@nanealdiamond28]

Suits to Shorts well I was going to stay in Manila then get a feel for things then maybe start to venture out

[@markledesma3251]

a one way ticket from the US to the philippines is allowable when u have a filipino passport just as a one way ticket from the philippines to the US when u have a US passport

[@JohnAdams-xc5yk]

If you have permanent visa one way ticket is all you need no matter the passport

[@HangAndBang]

Great video and good info. Keep it up!

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thank you :)

[@philam1973]

Most vloggers don't seem to clarify the separation of married/single status when discussing visas to Philippines. Also I met an expat who owned a condo in Cebu. He wanted to convert to SRRV but they wanted him to buy ANOTHER condo to qualify for the investment requirement. He could not use the existing condo for that. I got the 13a after being here on a Balikbayan visa for a year and half (took a trip in the middle). As my wife was dual citizen, she was allowed (as the relocation primary) to bring ALL of our household goods. Obviously we sold the 110V appliances. We didn't want the couch or entertainment center but it was 3/4 full container. No import fees.

[@rainyday1842]

Have you ever tried to get visa from Philippines embassy in usa? According to the web its 90$ for a year

[@davereyes224]

how are you guys abbie and chad hope to see you again deuz from dubai hehe nice video👌👌👌

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thanks Duez, hope you are staying cool there.

[@MrLindsay55]

Hi there from Australia! I’ve only recently picked up on your vlog and really enjoying it !!! Have travelled to the Philippines a few times but not yet to Palawan. I've recently married a Filipina from Cebu who is living with me in Australia, but like you, also plan to move to the Philippines in a few years. For our coming vacation next month, we have booked to travel through Puerto Princessa (mid August) for a couple of days before moving on to El Nido. Would very much enjoy being able to catch up with you & Ave for a few moments to pick up on (what will then be) your latest El Nido experiences. Let us know how we may get in touch with you guys.

[@Suitstoshorts]

Hello Lindsay, sorry for the late reply ... We just got back from El Nido ourselves :) Would be cool to meet up with you when you come through. Please send me a PM and we can coordinate. :)

[@scottso241]

all that is good but i have a 13a visa i dont have to deal wth banks like you said but i do have an acct here

[@maxmaxmax8951]

Tks bro.

[@Suitstoshorts]

Max maxmax sure, hope it was helpful

[@tropicshade]

For those who marry a Filipino/Filipina, there is the 13A Visa option. Maybe that is what you were going to refer to in the link to the BI website? Probably the best option for most who want to live here permanently. I availed of the 13A prior to arriving and finalizing it upon arrival in Manila at the BI. Have fun in El Nido!

[@tropicshade]

And congrats on reaching 1,000 subs!

[@That.Chessculated.Quickly]

Great vid guys. Keep it up godbless

[@johnwest360]

Very nice !! Thumbs up!

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thanks Juan

[@johnwest360]

:)

[@curtanphilwis2505]

Hi..Sissy..Good afternoon..May tanong ako dito na ba kayo sa pilipinas nananinirahan?

[@mscott6005]

Thanks good video, this has helped alot just came across by accident.

[@colmac1834]

excellent info5. Good sales point for the philippines. Plus of course the "scenary" there, of the two legged variety. :

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thanks Colmac :)

[@chloedelena9520]

Now we know how to work on visa extension in this country. Never really knew how that works. ;)

[@antonio8461]

Chloe Delena yasss me tooo so thankful!!!

[@ricksvlogtv9389]

Watching from palawan..

[@andrekhoury6252]

great video, smiley gf and a lovely kid

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thanks Andre

[@viperucia8426]

hey buddy....great inf...keep this up ;) Take care from Slovenia

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thank you :)

[@PinayTuboAngieDan]

Another new subscriber for you ;) Can't wait to see your El Nido Vlog.

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thanks Angie and Dan, we are leaving this morning for El Nido and are very excited.

[@PinayTuboAngieDan]

Good! Hurry up! Come on, let's get it going! (joke lang). Enjoy and be safe.

[@boracay12]

This year 2017 January. Married to a pinay . Arrived with round trip ticket 5 months later for return . At the airport , was told I am good for one year.

[@VIEWEDBOX]

Thanks for sharing the Philippine's VISA information... indeed it's very informative! Keep up the good work and good luck in the Philippines! :)

[@jelmatony404]

Thanks for another informative video. I was looking at the lower deposit SRRV but did not realize the age bracket started at 50. Oh well, maybe I will just do the spousal visa for now. I think that's a 13a? Anyway, I would like to hire your drone when you get it up and running for some videos of our land there in Roxas :) Take care and enjoy El Nido.

[@Suitstoshorts]

Hello Tony, thank you. Would love to shoot some vids there in Roxas. I am placing the order of the drone today so will hopefully get delivered in a few weeks. I'll send you a PM with my contact details. Looking forward to it.

[@Suitstoshorts]

Hello Tony, I am not able to send you a PM via KZbin, could you send me a PM with your contact details?

[@darrenfrank9904]

chad my brother in law has a friend who drives for a shuttle service, very good driver and safe mini van. Some mini vans are death traps with drivers racing at break neck speeds very dangerous and scarey. ill get his info from my wife. we spent 3 days in EN was amazing. Had a beautiful hotel right on the banks where the boats are..wifi was excellent on rooftop.

[@Suitstoshorts]

O cool, thanks Darren... that would be very helpful. Very much appreciated. I'll be happy if it doesn't rain on us :)

[@edmhie1]

That's true...most van drivers are scary to drive.

[@Resion33]

I am planning to move there this December 2016. I was planning on just visiting but now my plans have changed sooner than expected so I will be making my permanent move this trip. I have a round trip ticket from Hawaii from December 3rd to 10 Dec. My question is since my trip is only for ten days...should I go right away to the BI to try to extend my first 30 days? My worry is that my flight back to Hawaii will have past and will I be in a bind then? Some advice would be helpful...thanks...Andrew

[@Suitstoshorts]

Hello, and congrats on the move here. Are you coming to Palawan? If you are positive that you will just stay long term then you do not need to go to the immigration right away. You just need to ensure that you extend 7 days prior to your 30 day visa expiring. I hope this helps.

[@antonioquarta6865]

great job you are doing keep it up👍 recently i have been watching a lot of u tube videos about philippines and i found your most informative because me and my wife where considering retiring plus setting up a busines in the philippines. any advise?

[@bobjohnson3174]

Hello you say the duration of your stay is that 1 year 2 years 5 years and is there any more costs renewal etc

[@AllanDelosReyes]

Congratulations!! Btw check your camera autofocus.😃

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thanks Allan yeah, I keep having issues with it.

[@slider1209]

Thank you

[@roysjoy4715]

Walang Anuman from #1091, good videos, happy couple, keep on doing what you do.

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thank you very much roysjoy, we are having so much fun doing this and we have been meeting all kinds of nice people along the way.

[@PhiloM]

Great informative video have fun in El Nido.

[@rlenp32]

just subs. keep it up the vedio sharing and more. God Blessed

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thanks so much, really enjoying it so far. :)

[@OurPalawanExperience]

Have fun in ElNido...you will have a blast!...But very little WiFi there. They just opened a new BPI bank there but I would take plenty of Pesos with you the ATM is always out...Try the U-Hop bus!...I think that is the way to go now!! TTYL!

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thank Ray, I am so excited. We actually stopped by the U-hop booth in Robinson but they said they don't have enough booked for Saturday so there is no bus that day. They are not leaving us with a good impression at this point as their information says they have daily trips. We were disappointed.

[@OurPalawanExperience]

I can recommend a great shuttle then......I will PM on FB...

[@dflostrife]

Great video, just mentioning that there's also SRRV HUMAN TOUCH visa :)

[@928porche]

That was a simple well explained Vlog on the visa requirements . Many thanks and enjoy El Nido.

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thank you very much Robert, was trying to keep it simple and clean as I could.

[@lgj1rny]

do you need a return flight schedule when you arrive and before you apply for the tourist visa?

[@joshkho4292]

I just subscribed to your channel but the number did not go up. I'm supposed to be the #1089th subscriber :-). Anywho, nice videos there. Enjoy your El Nido trip.

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thanks very much Josh for subscribing, hoping to bring more interesting videos soon. :) Looking forward to our El Nido trip.

[@TinaAndCally]

Why i cant hear anything here?! Is it my ipad or ur video?! I tried other videos theyre fine but when i go here there is no sound

[@mortonkelsey7125]

It would be interesting to know what you actual job was in Dubai.. It would also be interesting to know know a little bit about your life before the Philippines. I am very proud that you decided to change your life for the better while you're still young. Most people would not have the courage. You're a great example to your viewers.

[@Suitstoshorts]

Thanks so much Morton. Sounds like a perfect subject for a new vid. I mention some of that in my very first video but will always be good to go into more details.

[@edmhie1]

Agree!! I'm 54 and I deciding to retire in 2 more years. Life is too short...........we have to enjoy it while it last.

[@randyvillanueva9715]

Guranteed you will enjoy el nido very relaxing place thats is the favorite place of some westeners

[@maypelinio1297]

Ahhhhh The 13A visa is what Ive been waiting for you to explain. 😟

[@roundaboutzoo]

So you get 29 days when you arrive and then pay about 65 dollars for a further 2 months, is that right?

[@psycosoft1]

Camera isn't the best either. I use a retired US military drone. Has the longest flight time (even with somewhat old batteries) plus has an engine for fast flights. Carries over 40 lbs.

[@itsManilaBaybee]

Hello, thanks for the informative video. Hoping you can advise on a question related to a departure ticket and immigration. I fly into Manila and have a departure ticket for a flight out within 29 days. I plan to go for the extension as you advised - But I am unclear on whether or not i will need to show another departure ticket (departing within the 2nd visa extension period of 29 days). When you went for the 1st extension - Did you have to show a ticket out of the country? And if so - Did you need to have the departure date within the window of the 2nd extension?) I saw some thumbnails of other vids you posted, i subscribed and will definitely check it out. Any advice you would be willing to share from your recent experience would be much appreciated.

[@christopherorourke6362]

I'm in the process of selling everything I don't need, and don't want, I'm going to put my home & furnishings up for sale in February, once that's all sold, I will be returning to the Philippines and I plan to live out my life there as I'm not needed or appreciated in my own country, and my heart is in the Philippines and my girl friend lives in Paranaque, metro Manila, that is where I want to live. I need buyers to buy everything I'm selling in the Loser City Tucson,Mexizona metro area.

[@Suitstoshorts]

Good news Christopher and best of luck on the move ahead. :)

[@leeolson1]

Whoa, dude! Hang on. It is not all roses with what you are doing. I have a house in Tucson and my Filipino wife of 29 years and I have a house and a lot of land in Quezon Province. I haven't decided where I will live for good, but am now looking at going back and forth for a few years. I love the Philippines and want to live there, but I want to keep all options open. I think you should too, especially if you haven't spent a lot of time in PI yet.

[@michaeldaviau5426]

Lee Olson

[@dinoandrewchristophersanso8539]

Hi Christopher, I'm Filipino, even though we have abundance of cheap foods and transportation here, our medical facilities sucks. Don't sell your place in America.You will need it when you get sick.

[@karlritz5051]

you are in for a big surprise this is a third world country and one of the most corrupt in the world. but everybody has to fine out for themselves.

[@MrPowerific]

To the older Americans, note that Medicare and many private insurance companies DO NOT cover you when you exit the US or territories, the closest to the PH is Guam. You can search and find travel insurance which only covers you in countries specified and a short period of time. Unless an emergency go to Singapore for hospitalization, 4 hour flight from Manila or 4 hour to Guam, few people ever talk about this. PH hospitals are known to get their money for treatment and will post guards at the doors to ensure a patient doesn't leave without a pass and many medicines you have to have someone find and purchase from outside pharmacies and bring back and it's typical there are higher prices for foreigners.

[@indayedna3075]

A Ba

[@JerryDay]

Dude, are you sitting in front of the mall in Puerto Princesa? I was just there in May. Enjoy El Nido. Hope you cashed up in PP!

[@JerryDay]

Oh and you probably found out - the wifi is terrible!

[@Suitstoshorts]

Hey Jerry, yep that was Robinson in PP , ha ha. We had just enough cash on hand before we had to leave to come back home. I was surprised they didn't have many ATM's there considering how many tourists come through. But we had good times.