Introduction: Why retire in the Philippines?

The Philippines is a beautiful country with a gracious and easy going people with many hidden treasures and, in our opinion, the absolute best beach, with the whitest sand in the world, Boracay.

Travelling through the Philippines archipelago is always a pleasure. The Philippines is the third largest English speaking country in the world, so most everyone speaks enough English to communicate effectively in your favour. Nearly everyone goes out of their way to be helpful. You’d have to go a long way to locate people as friendly and helpful as the Filipinos

The variety the Philippines has to offer is outstanding. From the exciting capital of Manila to the incredible lovely islands (there are more than 7,000 to explore,) most of the Philippines are laid back, stable and safe. Taking in the speculator views of Taal volcano, scuba diving, snorkelling, playing golf on some of the best world class golf courses in Asia, laying on the beach, or staying at some of the best resorts in the world, will furnish enough memories to last a lifetime.

The country likes to promote itself as the place where ‘Asia wears a smile’ and the locals is, by and large, an exceptionally friendly and helpful people. On top of this, transport is cheap, the food is excellent, accommodation is plentiful and English is widely spoken. It should be noted that the Philippines is to become the retirement capital of Asia within the decade!

Local transportation is not only frequent and cheap, but of surprisingly good quality. Most buses and taxi’s have air conditioning and the buses even have movies for the longer journeys. There is excellent boat and air transportation as well. Daily non-stop flights to and from Australia, Europe and North America are readily available and at discounted rates.

Hong Kong is just one and a half hours away; Bangkok and Singapore less than three hours along with Malaysia and Taiwan with Japan and Korea just an hour or so longer.

Certainly the Philippines are destined to become the retirement capital of Asia during the next decade as first class communities and housing is available at bargain basement prices.

All in all there is so much to see and enjoy you’d be hard pressed to take everything in with one visit. With our service, we guarantee you that you’ll accomplish everything you need to in order to make an intelligent decision regarding your retirement in the Philippines.

It is our opinion and those of our friends and customers, that one can live with a luxurious lifestyle on US$1,500 per month, at current exchange rates.

For example a live in housekeeper who cleans, cooks and washes costs approximately US$60 per month.

Another important factor is favourable exchange rates that will make your money go a long way in the Philippines. Gourmet meals are a sixth of what you’d pay back home. Taxi’s are amongst the cheapest in the world. A $3 or $4 taxi ride will take you nearly anywhere. First run movies cost US$2 for the best seats in the house.

International daily newspapers, such as The International Herald Tribune and USA Today, as well as an excellent selection of local English language dailies are available most everywhere. Airline package deals both within the Philippines and abroad, are at hard to beat bargain prices.

Shopping is exceptionally inexpensive, even cheaper than the bargains one finds in Thailand. The best deals can be had at the large shopping malls located throughout the Philippines. In May 2006 “The Mall of Asia,” the largest shopping mall in Asia, and the third largest in the world, opened its doors to the public with an ice skating rink, bowling alley, dozens of cinemas including an IMAX Theatre, numerous first class gourmet restaurants and shopping galore.

Basically the Philippines offers anything and everything you have at home, or you’d want, at knock down prices. It’s as simple as that.

With our Philippine retirement package, we pick you up at the airport and our property specialist, who is you’re personal property escort during your entire stay, will hold you by the hand whilst you inspect numerous properties and locations best suited for your retirement requirements.

All property establishments to be presented to you are gated communities with 24/7 security guards for your peace of mind. We believe this retirement package offers you exceptional value for your time and money.

The Philippine Retirement Authority offers resident visa’s for foreign residents. Our services assist you in obtaining residency status with our retirement program. Our property communities qualify under current guidelines for the PRA approved residency visa program. Full visa modalities are to be discussed during your meeting with your attorney during your visit.