Hello Halfluke, I know im in no position to give advices but if i were u, u better think 10x before coming and living here. My hubby decided to come and live here more than a year ago. He loves my city and the people here. He said everyone's friendly and respectful and its a very safe place to live. I live in a city in the province so things are cheaper than in Manila. But then if u dont have tons of money, its hard for a foreigner to live here. We have a small biz here plus have some savings, but after paying the visa extensions, monthly bills and rent, groceries, food and fast food deliveries (LOL) and other stuff... u will find that ur money is gone after a year. The biz is a big help but it can only pay for ur daily expenses. U have to think of the money for going out of the country too. (U have to leave the country after a year of visa extensions). So before my hubby's money ran out, he went back to UK. And thats our problem now. After living together for almost a year, parting is sooo hard. If its just the airfare, i could have flown there now. But he cant take me easily coz the visa requires his current 6 months of savings and payslips... and he's just back in UK The wait seems like forever.

If u come and live here u might find urself in the same predicament like ours. Hope this can help u make up ur mind....