Nigerian engineer in Quezon City. Learning the ropes of the 13A visa.
Two of the most common local documents an expat will need: the barangay clearance (proof of residence in your barangay) and the police clearance (NBI or local PNP). Cheap, fast, and required for many applications.
Manila is huge and lonely until it isn't. Here is how to find your people — language exchanges, run clubs, and the surprisingly welcoming local communities.
Small electrical and plumbing fixes, AC servicing, fan and washing-machine repair. Honest quotes, itemized receipts, references from other expats available on request.