Why expats love and loathe life in PH—survey

2026-01-30 - 03:56

MANILA, Philippines—On paper, the Philippines should be an expat’s dream. Money goes far. Smiles come easily. Making friends, by most accounts, is effortless. But for many, the first days in the country are defined by smaller, human moments — moments that show how welcome can coexist with bewilderment. “One thing I’ve personally noticed is inefficiency