Monday the 9th of January Mayang and my daughter Hanna went to the Globe Office to pay our monthly phone bill on our plans. Low and behold we had been such good customers that we were blessed with a brand new phone for FREE! When she got home she had in her hand, a brand […]
Does naturalization in the Philippines have tax implications?
I recently read a very interesting article in the Philippine Star newspaper regarding United States taxation policies in regard to Americans who live overseas (particularly those in Asia) and what happens if they become naturalized in the country where they reside. More and more Americans living outside the United States are renouncing their US citizenship […]
My acculturation in the Philippines, a new series
Culture is something that I care a lot about. It is something of a hobby of mine to study Philippine Culture, learn from my studies and then try to apply what I can to my life. Because I am living in the Philippines, I believe it is important for me to adapt the culture as […]
I’m moving to the Philippines
Over the past month or so, I have gotten several e-mails from different people all saying the same thing. I’m getting ready to move to the Philippines. Before I move, though, what do I need to do to get my citizenship? Well, first off, it is important to know that you do not need […]
This is Not a New Year’s Resolution
This article was the one I was going to submit last week, but Mayang’s trip to the hospital caused me to do a re-write. This is about health and exercise, and me getting fit and trim. I joined the Navy with a 27 inch waist and finished boot camp with it going up to 29 […]
How much does naturalization in the Philippines cost?
Whenever you need the government to do anything, no matter what country you are in, there are fees involved. No different here in the Philippines. How much are the various fees in order to become a Naturalized Citizen of the Philippines? Here is a list of fees that you may encounter. There may be additional […]