Hi Doc,

Please forward to me as well...

Thanks...keep up the good work...

Hi all,

Thanks for the welcome and encouraging words...I do realize that I have a long way to go before I'm actually in the Philippines and setting up. I have in the interim, downloaded some residency visa forms from the government website...and they could be a possibility in the form of a "special investor's residency visa", but I'm looking at all the options available to me. 

In the meantime, I will continue to learn as much as I can from your experiences.

Take Care
Peetie

Hi Mr Hog,

It would be sows...as to the area, not quite sure yet, remember, I've been there only once before...and just for 10 days...not enough time to tour the whole country...but the net is a great help...and I have many Filipino co-workers, and they are being extremely helpful in educating me as to the better areas.

And yes...this forum really has excellent information...A big salamat to all posters.

Take Care
Peetie

Hi guys...

I've just registered with your forum and this is a bit of an introduction on my part. I've visited Philippines end of August and just fell totally in love with the country.
Now I'm in the process of applying for permanent residency and at the same time doing lots of research into lots and the possibility of setting up a piggery business.
It is my intention to start with round about 150 -200 head herd...I know it's going to take lots of preparation  work and capital, but I'm ok with that.
Research will continue and learn as much as possible before April 2008 when I'm back in Philippines to look at property....oh....and I must also learn Tagalog...so that I can follow the forum topics here...