Well, I’m glad you have everything planned out.
I was in the Philippines over 20 years ago, but never went to the Visayas. I stayed there for 3 years working with an American semiconductor company to keep it up and running ( even learned to speak some Tagalog on the way ).
But I had to file taxes on my earnings IN MANILA to the US government.
So, living in the Philippines for 10 years, do you have income there? If so, you are required to file US income taxes on your income BY LAW or else.... well, let’s just say the IRS deems you a tax criminal.
I know the whole thing is ridiculous, but then, it’s been like that since we abandoned the original intent of our constitution.
One other solution is probably to apply for Philippine citizenship ( I think they recognize DUAL citizenships ).
I’d give anything to see this stupid, unconstitutional, tyrannical law abolished.
“So, living in the Philippines for 10 years, do you have income there?”
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Well, I have been here only five years, and no, I have no income other then my social security. I have no contact with the IRS. I receive only the notices from SS as to what they paid me and my child.
I know of no reason to apply for Philippine citizenship, and I do not know any expats that have.
My child, however, is an American and Philippine citizen, as he was born here.
I see that some Americans are renouncing their citizenship.
(not in the Philippines) I do not know the point, unless they are sitting on a gazillion dollars. My US citizenship, as well as my child’s is sacred.