Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Question For Freepers In The Philippines
Self | 3/26/2016 | Lurker

Posted on 03/26/2016 8:03:48 AM PDT by Lurker

I'm looking for information from Freepers residing in the Philippenes. My parents are retired and are considering a move there. The Pastor at their church is Filipino and recommended it. I mentioned that some folks on the forum live there so they asked me if I could dig around here for some information.

Dad is looking for info on the process, what are safe and friendly parts of the country to look at, that sort of thing. Dad is a retired IT guy, mom was a housewife but has a teaching background.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Best,

L


TOPICS: Chit/Chat; Military/Veterans; Miscellaneous; Travel
KEYWORDS: expat; philippenes; philippines
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-4041-6061-67 next last
Seeking information from Freepers residing in the Philippenes.
1 posted on 03/26/2016 8:03:48 AM PDT by Lurker
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: Lurker

Visited it last summer. Do not go there without a gun or a bodyguard. Very dangerous place for Americans with the Islamic terrorism and poverty.


2 posted on 03/26/2016 8:06:30 AM PDT by bray (Trump/Palin 2016)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Lurker

Ask 2ndDivisionVet. He has discussed moving there (albeit during a contentious thread).


3 posted on 03/26/2016 8:08:51 AM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: grey_whiskers

He may soon have a lot of company.


4 posted on 03/26/2016 8:09:57 AM PDT by dfwgator
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: dfwgator

DO you mean if Hillary wins? Or Trump?


5 posted on 03/26/2016 8:11:37 AM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies]

To: grey_whiskers

Yes.


6 posted on 03/26/2016 8:12:27 AM PDT by dfwgator
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 5 | View Replies]

To: Lurker; WVKayaker

.


7 posted on 03/26/2016 8:13:07 AM PDT by Wyrd bið ful aræd (Don't Tread On Me)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: 2ndDivisionVet

Ping

L


8 posted on 03/26/2016 8:13:20 AM PDT by Lurker (Violence is rarely the answer. But when it is it is the only answer.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 4 | View Replies]

To: Lurker

Visit EscapeArtist.com.


9 posted on 03/26/2016 8:14:27 AM PDT by Lizavetta
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Mark17; LadyDoc; WVKayaker

ping


10 posted on 03/26/2016 8:15:08 AM PDT by knarf (I say things that are true ... I have no proof ... but they're true)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: knarf

Baguio is noted for its California type weather. Cebu is popular


11 posted on 03/26/2016 8:16:54 AM PDT by DIRTYSECRET (urope. Why do they put up with this.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 10 | View Replies]

To: knarf

Wall St. Journal article:

http://www.wsj.com/articles/best-places-to-retire-abroad-the-philippines-1432827258


12 posted on 03/26/2016 8:16:56 AM PDT by CondorFlight (I)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 10 | View Replies]

To: Lurker

I know there is at least one here who is a regular that lives there. Sorry I can’t remember his screen name.


13 posted on 03/26/2016 8:17:17 AM PDT by Gaffer
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: WVKayaker

Ping

L


14 posted on 03/26/2016 8:17:48 AM PDT by Lurker (Violence is rarely the answer. But when it is it is the only answer.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 13 | View Replies]

To: Gaffer
I know there is at least one here who is a regular that lives there. Sorry I can’t remember his screen name.

The last one I remember was AlexW, but for some reason he got canned.

15 posted on 03/26/2016 8:19:54 AM PDT by uglybiker (nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-nuh-BATMAN!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 13 | View Replies]

To: Gaffer

It may have been Alex.


16 posted on 03/26/2016 8:20:56 AM PDT by credo 2
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 13 | View Replies]

To: Lurker

Area around Clark AFB has a load of retired USAF / USN / USMC living there still .... I was there a year ago for a 3 day visit on my way back from Roi Namur in the Marshall’s ....... They are very happy with life there .

Also down in Guymas and San Carlos on the Sea of Cortez in Mexico there are ExPat havens of retired Americans living very well.....


17 posted on 03/26/2016 8:21:20 AM PDT by Squantos ( Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet ...)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: uglybiker

I’ve heard former military and guys who married Filipinas and live cheaply and happily there.

For me, I’d first do a buttload of research on the presence of Islam, whether it is on the rise, or whether it is on the decline. What I do know is that the US has entered into some mutual defense thing with the PI and I surmise prices in and around such installations will rise greatly. Something to think about.

But in the end, ISLAM is the thing of which to be most concerned especially if you are not able to defend yourself.


18 posted on 03/26/2016 8:23:31 AM PDT by Gaffer
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 15 | View Replies]

To: uglybiker
The last one I remember was AlexW, but for some reason he got canned.

Which I totally didn't understand.

19 posted on 03/26/2016 8:24:33 AM PDT by dfwgator
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 15 | View Replies]

To: Lurker
The problem with the Philippines is no Islam and Muslim terrorists. The government has been half heartedly been battling them for years. In the meantime they have been gaining ground and expatriot Americans are "prime targets".

Communist China has also been stepping up their game in the area, building new military airbases, like static air craft carriers on "islands", that are nothing more than coral and volcanic out cropping which they have been adding fill to in order to expand and develop them as well as building on islands that are in dispute with the Philippine government: Communist China isn't doing this for no reason, they want to ultimately ave influence over and subjugate the entire region. And what is the American government doing to stop this? ...Nothing.

On top of this you face the very real possible threat of typhoons and tsunamis on the coastal areas and volcanic eruptions in some interior areas. Apart from all of the above, the place is great. The people are by in large, very friendly (except for the Muslims who want to cut your head off, and some anti-American nationalist or communist Philippinos who 'hate American Imperialism' and Americans).

20 posted on 03/26/2016 8:25:04 AM PDT by Jmouse007 (Lord God Almighty, deliver us from this evil in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, amen.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-4041-6061-67 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson