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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.
The 50-Year Land Lease Loophole Every Expat Building a House Should Know
How expats use 50-year leases to secure homes in the Philippines - practical steps and risks.
I Bought a Condo in Manila for $150,000 - Here's What the Contracts Don't Tell You
Real, practical pitfalls when buying a Manila condo for $150K - taxes, fees, and fine print.
The 40% Rule That Stops Most Foreigners From Buying Property in the Philippines
The 40% rule that limits foreign condo ownership in the Philippines.
GCash vs. Maya vs. Traditional Banking: What Actually Works for Expats in 2026
Practical guide: GCash, Maya, or banks - best picks for expats in PH (2026)
Freediving the Sardine Run in Moalboal: The Most Surreal Experience of My Life
Freediving Moalboal's sardine run - surreal, up-close ocean experience.
The Ati-Atihan Festival: Why Strangers Invited Me Into Their Homes (And Fed Me for Free)
A traveler's story of being welcomed and fed during Kalibo's Ati-Atihan.
I Tried Opening a Philippine Bank Account as a Foreigner - Here's What Nobody Warned Me About
I opened a Philippine bank account as a foreigner - unexpected paperwork, twists, and tips.
Cloud 9 Isn't Actually the Best Wave in Siargao - Here's Where Locals Really Surf
Local surf spots in Siargao that beat Cloud 9 for waves and vibe.
Swimming with Whale Sharks in Donsol Changed Everything I Thought About Wildlife Tourism
How Donsol whale shark encounters reshaped my ideas about ethical wildlife tourism.