What's it like living in the Philippines?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 18:18:13 -0500

Pros and cons? Good stuff to know ?

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2015 6:43 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 18:43:40 -0500

Vacation plans?

Response by PO3 Michael James made Nov 6 at 2015 11:06 PM

PO3 Michael James — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 23:06:55 -0500

Spent 18 mos. there.. Loved it.. Take care in, around Subic Bay, San Miguel, Clark.. 55 gal. drums stored in these areas.. A/O.. claims have been paid to some but Not all Veterans.. U.S. Inspector General Reports, Environmental reports, World Health Reports etc. have been filed, however, nothing has happened.. Denial.. Away from these ex military bases, Beautiful, Tropical South Pacific Islands, Mostly clean Sandy Beaches.. In many areas, English is spoken.. Manila is a fine (more expensive) City, Away from the city, Money goes pretty far (at least it did ) Outlying areas can be a culture shock, but the beaches, Wow, Water so clear you see the sandy bottom... Overall kindness toward Americans.. however, during elections it can get pretty rough.. Keep eyes on the Weather.. it can get REEEAL nasty.. Should you enjoy beer.. San Miguel Beer is an excellent choice.. Not telling you what to do but before a commitment, Vacation there first.. Good luck..

Response by TSgt Kenneth Ellis made Nov 7 at 2015 8:17 PM

TSgt Kenneth Ellis — Sat, 07 Nov 2015 20:17:29 -0500

We don't live ther. My wife is a filipina. And we've vacationed there. there is a lot to see and do.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 21 at 2017 12:51 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 21 Jun 2017 12:51:10 -0400

I would think that the ongoing war against Drug traffickers and Islamic extremists, not to mention a huge increase in 'extra-judicial" killings would be enough reason to at least delay plans to retire in the Philippines for a few years.