January 13, 2013
by GOIloilo
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The Philippine government makes it quite easy to live permanently in the country. It has fewer restrictions than I have seen reported by other Southeast Asian countries. There are basically four ways that the foreigner can live in the Philippines. Continue reading
May 23, 2012
by GOIloilo
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The Export and Industry Bank “ExportBank”, a nationwide Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) affiliate bank with fifty branches, was ordered closed by Philippine Central Bank in April, 2012 Continue reading
February 13, 2012
by GOIloilo
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St. Luke’s Extension Clinic, J. Bacobo Street, Ermita, Manila. For those of you who are seeking a visa to bring a Filipina wife or fiance to the U.S.A, I thought you’d like to see the building where physical and other exams are conducted on behalf of the U.S. Embassy. Continue reading
October 14, 2010
by GOIloilo
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What we post (or don’t post) about our relationships on Facebook really means something to U.S immigration authorities. Continue reading
October 11, 2008
by GOIloilo
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When the foreigner living in the Philippines with his Filipina wife dies, what happens to the wife and kids? There is one too little known alternative for Filipina widows who were married to US Citizens the I-360 Widow/Widower immigrant visa. The widow or widower can self-apply to immigrate to the US after her husband’s death. Continue reading