After 60 -Major dysregulation in immune regulation (e.g., lower inflammatory cytokines, weakened immune response), carbohydrate metabolism, kidney/heart function, and pathways tied to type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and kidney issues.

  This aligns with higher vulnerability to infections, metabolic disorders, and chronic conditions post-60.

To eliminate the odor issue, add about half a cap of pine oil soap to every load—it kills the bacteria that cause the body odor in synthetics and keeps everything fresher longer. I've made this a habit, and it works reliably here.

There is nothing wrong with being budget minded, but the economy here is totally different. The overall costs are substantially lower in the Philippines, so you don’t have to miss-out on living in a better location or in a larger condo or house. Sticking to the 30% rule as an expat could mean settling for basic housing without amenities like pools or security, and reducing your lifestyle when you can actually afford more.

Explore the rising STD epidemic in the Philippines, focusing on heavily impacted areas like Metro Manila and Cebu. Learn which diseases are curable (like chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis) and which are not (HIV, herpes, HPV, hepatitis B). We discuss high-risk populations including transgender women (ladyboys), MSM, sex workers, and youth, plus risky behaviors like unprotected sex and multiple partners. Backed by current stats from WHO, UNAIDS, and DOH.

I’ve lived in the Philippines for over three years, and I believe the most important thing to consider is whether or not you can live a normal “good life” when the honeymoon period ends. You need to be able to establish a normal routine and have a safe place to call home.  A place where you are safe from physical assault, safe from a medical availability standpoint, and a place with access to western products, and be easy to travel to and from.

Planning to marry your Filipina partner in the Philippines? Obtaining a marriage license will be your greatest hurdle. As a 64-year-old who's lived here for three years and successfully navigated the process, I’ll share my first hand experience dealing with the the paperwork trap that catches most foreigners off guard. Don't let red tape ruin your dream of marrying and starting a fresh life in the Philippines. Read more

Many older western men move to places like Thailand, Philippines, or Vietnam chasing pleasure through relationships with much younger women, often 20-30 years younger, focused on physical intimacy and ego boost. It's sold as paradise: low cost, beautiful partners, endless fun. According to a Harvard Professor, It’s a dangerous trap.

What do Filipino parents truly fear when their daughter says, I'm marrying an American? I'll reveal the real fears, the ugly stereotypes from both sides, and exactly how to turn fear into family approval.