Yes, foreigners can open a bank account in the Philippines, but the process is not as straightforward as many expect. While the country does allow non-citizens to access its banking system, approval depends heavily on your visa status, length of stay, documentation, and even the specific bank branch you visit. This guide explains how the … Read more
Every year, many foreigners living in the Philippines run into the same problem. They know they are required to complete the Bureau of Immigration Annual Report, but when they try to look it up online, the information feels confusing, fragmented, or incomplete. Some people find outdated articles. Others see old forum posts. Many search Google … Read more
Things Filipinos Know But Foreigners Don’t in the Philippines Living in the Philippines as a foreigner can be confusing at first—not because things are difficult, but because many everyday systems work very differently from what foreigners expect. For Filipinos, these things are normal and rarely explained. For foreigners, they often lead to frustration, wasted time, … Read more