Hi Keith, welcome to the forum
Wise words indeed in the replies. There are quite a few threads on this site giving details and tips about life in the Phils. Please take some time to read them.
Are you able to give us some more information, such as whereabouts would you plan to live? I take it you have never visited Phils before?
There's lots of people here who can support and advise you with their experience.
Please grab the opportunity to learn from them.