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divorce in the philippines

Divorce in the Philippines

Oct 24, 2015By Dutch Expat

last updated: Saturday, October 24, 2015Divorce in the Philippines Philippine law does not allow divorces (the only country in the world, next to the Vatican) but it does allow legal separation, annulment and marriage “voids” under the Family Code ofRead more…

Oct 24, 2015Dutch Expat 0 Comments
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separation and annulment in the Philippines

Oct 23, 2015By Dutch Expat

last updated: Friday, October 23, 2015Many Foreigners are looking for a Filipina to get married and spend the rest of their life with. Sometimes they meet a nice woman but they find out that the woman is married already and/orRead more…

Oct 23, 2015Dutch Expat 0 Comments
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Buying your medicines

Jun 14, 2015By Dutch Expat

last updated: Sunday, June 14, 2015Buying your medicines, if it is simple over-the-counter medicines or special prescribed medicines, it can be an expensive experience. Finding the cheapest place is difficult because Pharmacies in the Philippines all set their own prices.Read more…

Jun 14, 2015Dutch Expat 3 comments
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Wedding venues in the Philippines

Jun 6, 2015By Dutch Expat

last updated: Saturday, June 6, 2015When you get married in the Philippines, and you like to do it in style, there are many options. Some cheaper, some expensive. Depending on your budget and wishes it is possible to have anRead more…

Jun 6, 2015Dutch Expat 2 comments
marriage in the philippines

Marriage to a Philippine citizen

Jun 6, 2015By Dutch Expat

last updated: Saturday, June 6, 2015Many foreigners, but not all, coming to the Philippines are looking for a Filipino partner. The reasons why may vary, it is a personal thing and I am not in a position to discuss this.Read more…

Jun 6, 2015Dutch Expat 2 comments

Marriage and divorce history in the Philippines

Jun 5, 2015By Dutch Expat

last updated: Friday, October 23, 2015Like most other things in Filipino culture, marriage in the Philippines has been established long time ago according to the then-modern standards of Spanish Catholic Law. Marriage and divorce As in the bible, Mark 10:9,Read more…

Jun 5, 2015Dutch Expat 2 comments
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job in the Philippines

Apr 20, 2015By Dutch Expat

last updated: Thursday, June 4, 2015Finding a job in the Philippines is difficult. It is already for Filipinos, but even more for foreigners. So do not come to this country with a few thousand dollars in your pocket, with theRead more…

Apr 20, 2015Dutch Expat 0 Comments
health care insurance

health care insurance in the Philippines

Apr 6, 2015By Dutch Expat

last updated: Tuesday, June 2, 2015This is a very long post about Health care insurance in the Philippines One of the first and most asked questions from people who want to move and stay in the Philippines is about theirRead more…

Apr 6, 2015Dutch Expat 6 comments

File a Criminal Case in the Philippines

Mar 26, 2015By Dutch Expat

last updated: Wednesday, June 3, 2015How to File a Criminal Case If you are a victim of crime or felony in the Philippines, it is wise to report the crime or felony with the Barangay and police authorities. Thereafter, youRead more…

Mar 26, 2015Dutch Expat 0 Comments

visa and more

Mar 26, 2015By Dutch Expat

last updated: Wednesday, June 3, 2015To be able to enter the Philippines you do not always need a visa. It depends on your citizenship. I receive many questions about what type of visa would be the best for short and/orRead more…

Mar 26, 2015Dutch Expat 1 comment
senior discount

senior discount for foreigners

Mar 22, 2015By Dutch Expat

last updated: Sunday, March 22, 2015Many foreigners, residing in the Philippines, have or would like to have a senior citizen card in the Philippines. Filipino senior citizens enjoy a 20-percent discount on goods and services under Republic Act No. 9994,Read more…

Mar 22, 2015Dutch Expat 3 comments
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Living in the Philippines

Mar 21, 2015By Dutch Expat

last updated: Saturday, March 21, 2015Living in the Philippines is not so bad. Most things you need, you can buy here. The malls are big and with a large variety of stores. There are many restaurants everywhere. Practically every streetRead more…

Mar 21, 2015Dutch Expat 2 comments
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