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July 24, 2011
by GOIloilo
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Building our Philippine House – Index

An American’s detailed account of building a house in the Philippines. Continue reading →

November 20, 2010
by GOIloilo
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Our Philippine House Project – Building, Zoning, Fire Protection Permits

Our experiences with obtaining our Philippine building permit and certificate of occupancy Continue reading →

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About Building a Philippine House (61)

Architecture, Design, Builders, Permits (11)

Buying a lot, boundary survey (2)

Construction Cost (3)

Construction Quality and Materials (9)

Digging a water well, perimeter fence, filling (3)

Electrical System and Backup Generator (5)

Floors, Ceramic Tile, Plastering, Finishing and Painting (4)

Keeping Cool – Air Conditioning and Ceiling Fans (5)

Kitchen and Cabinets (4)

Layout, Footers, Columns, Beams, Walls (7)

Plumbing, Septic and Drainage Systems (4)

Recommendations – What we did right — and wrong (1)

Roof, Insulation and Ceilings (7)

We build a "bahay kubo" bamboo guest house (1)

Windows, Doors, Screens and Security (6)

Banking, Immigration, Internet and other services (68)

All about banking in the Philippines (8)

Charities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) (2)

Cost of Living in the Philippines (8)

Education (8)

Entertainment and Recreation (5)

Internet Access and Computing in the Philippines (11)

Mail and Shipping, postal and remailing services (10)

Philippine immigration and visas (5)

Shopping and Services (19)

Crime and Security – keeping safe in the Philippines (8)

Doctors, dentists, hospitals and medical care (21)

Iloilo Doctors, Dentists, Hospitals and Medical Care (6)

Manila doctors, dentists, hospitals and medical care (6)

Prescription drugs and medications in the Philippines (6)

Heritage, Nature, Environment, Museums, Outdoors (35)

Environment-Nature (5)

History, Heritage and Architecture (25)

Museums & Galleries (3)

Philippine Trees and Garden Flowers (3)

Hong Kong and Macau (5)

Hong Kong Dining on a Budget (3)

Hong Kong Hotels and Economy Lodging (1)

Iloilo, Antique, Boracay and Beyond (97)

Antique Province (22)

Anini-y, Antique (3)

Belison, Antique (1)

Culasi, Antique (4)

Laua-an, Antique (1)

Nogas Island (2)

Pandan, Antique (3)

Patnongon, Antique (1)

San Jose, Antique (3)

Sebaste, Antique (1)

Tibiao, Antique (1)

Beyond Iloilo City – Iloilo Province (38)

Alimodian, Iloilo (2)

Carol's Kitchen (1)

Guimaras Island (1)

Marbuena Island, Iloilo (1)

Miagao, Iloilo (2)

Oton, Iloilo (2)

Santa Barbara, Iloilo (1)

Tigbauan, Iloilo (27)

Tubungan, Iloilo (1)

Villa de Arevalo, Iloilo (1)

Boracay Island (6)

Cebu City (1)

Iloilo City (31)

Chinese Heritage (5)

Iloilo Public Markets (2)

Iloilo Real Estate (1)

Where to Dine? (4)

Where to Stay? (3)

Negros (4)

Bacolod (2)

Dumaguete (2)

Islands and Beaches (9)

Manila (23)

Binondo (7)

Dining in Manila (5)

Shopping (5)

Where to Stay in Manila (9)

Perspectives and Essays – Life in the Philippines (9)

Philippine Real Estate and Rentals (14)

Uncategorized (10)

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