I am providing some links that might be useful. I am not affiliated or employed in any way with any of the sites listed here. I may or may not use theses sites, or services, myself. I am providing them just for your information. In my blog I will generally let you know which company I chose and why. But all of these sites have been recommended to me, so most of them are probably pretty reliable.
Retirement and Visa Info:
Philippine Retirement Authority. You can get your retirement visa with the PRA. Lots of benefits, but also some expense.
http://www.pra.gov.ph/main/srrv_program?page=1
Philippines Immigration (supposed to be the official site but seems to work sporadically? I will post it in case they happen to be online – welcome to the Philippines ha ha!)
http://www.immigration.gov.ph/
Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles, Ca
http://www.philippineconsulatela.org/
FAC Philippines – Foreign Assistance Center. This is mostly European related but seems to have some good info.
http://www.foreign-assistance-center.com/
Phone and Mail Forwarding Help:
http://www.magicjack.com/plus-v05/ – You can take a “local” number from home with you overseas. Good for keeping in touch with friends, family, and activating the new credit card.
https://travelingmailbox.com/?ref=973
https://www.earthclassmail.com/
Sending Money Overseas:
https://www.xoom.com/philippines
http://www.westernunion.com/Home
US Military Info:
IP Tools
https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/
http://www.hotspotshield.com/en
Health Info:
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/philippines.htm
