Before You Land in the Philippines (21 Things)
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If you’re planning to retire, relocate, travel long-term, or meet someone in the Philippines, these are the 21 things you need to know before your plane touches down.
This isn’t fantasy content. This is practical preparation — the kind that saves money, prevents stress, and protects you from expensive mistakes.
Below are the full timestamps so you can jump to what matters most:
⏱ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Land in Manila or Cebu City
03:05 – E-Travel Registration
03:27 – Onward Ticket Rule
04:10 – Visa Extensions
04:55 – OTP Codes & Banking Access
06:04 – Don’t Book Long-Term Rentals Blind
07:20 – ATMs, Not Airport Exchange
07:35 – Multiple Payment Methods
09:01 – Download the Right Apps
09:29 – This Is Not the West
10:09 – Don’t Drink Tap Water
10:48 – Dengue Awareness
11:49 – Sidewalks & Road Conditions
13:22 – Food Safety
13:55 – Heat & Hydration
14:14 – You Marry the Family
14:32 – Don’t Arrive as a Rescuer
15:01 – Indirect Communication
15:18 – Money Norms Are Different
15:33 – Inbound Dating App Attention Is Mostly Trash
16:43 – DO NOT ARRIVE TO MEET A WOMAN YOU HAVE NOT VETTED
Bonus Tips
19:23 – Where You Live Matters
20:21 – Who You Listen To
21:19 – Money & Women
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We live in the Philippines full-time and work with Western men considering retirement, relocation, and serious relationships in Southeast Asia.
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• Cost of living and budgeting
• Expat healthcare considerations
• Age gap relationships
• Online dating safety
• Avoiding scams
• Cultural differences between East and West
Preparation is not paranoia.
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