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Japan Travel Hacks: Transportation Tips Every Filipino Should Know Before Flying to Tokyo or Osaka

Smart transportation hacks every Filipino needs before flying to Tokyo or Osaka.

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Top 20 Must-Visit Spots in Tokyo and Osaka That Pinoys Always Search For

Top 20 Tokyo & Osaka spots Pinoys love - tips, itineraries, and travel hacks.

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Japan on a Budget: How Much You REALLY Need for Tokyo & Osaka (Updated Budget Guide for Filipinos)

Practical 7-day budget for Tokyo & Osaka in 2025-real costs for Filipinos.

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Cigna vs. Pacific Cross vs. William Russell: What $500/Month Actually Gets You in the Philippines

Clear, Philippines-focused breakdown of what $500/month buys in top expat health plans.

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The Capital Gains Tax Bill That Blindsided Me When Selling My Manila Condo

The surprise 6% capital gains and closing taxes when I sold my Manila condo.

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I Invested in PSE for 3 Years: Here's Why the Philippine Stock Market Surprised Me

I invested in the PSE for three years - what surprised me and what I learned.

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What Could Happen If You Rely Only on PhilHealth: An $8,000 Cautionary Tale

Cautionary tale of PHP 450k surgery and why expats must buy private cover.

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COL Financial vs. FirstMetroSec: Which Philippine Stock Broker Doesn't Rip Off Expats?

Which broker treats expats fairly when trading Philippine stocks?

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The Anti-Dummy Law That Sent My Friend to Prison - Don't Make This Mistake

The Anti-Dummy Law that cost my friend his freedom-what you must NOT do.

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Why My $200K Business Requirement Dropped to $100K (And Yours Can Too)

How I cut a US$200K foreign-capital rule to US$100K - practical Philippine steps.

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