OCT 2, 2026
The BGC Condo Looked Perfect. Then We Checked the Building.
The photos show the apartment. They don’t show what living there will feel like.
Evan LorezcaThe Savvy Expat
Helping expats and retirees navigate the move to the Philippines, covering cost of living, visas, housing, healthcare, and lifestyle tips from someone who's done it.
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Evan Lorezca
SEP 28, 2026
The Philippines Scam Nobody Talks About (And It's Not What You Think)
It's not a street vendor. It's not a fake landlord. It's something far more expensive — and most expats never see it coming.
Evan LorezcaSEP 23, 2026
I Paid an $8,000 Tuition Fee to Learn How Not to Move to the Philippines
The mistakes my own family made, and the ones I still watch new clients make every week
Evan Lorezca
SEP 18, 2026
He Spent 7 Years Thinking About the Philippines. Here's What Finally Made Him Go
The story every fence-sitter needs to read
Evan LorezcaSEP 14, 2026
He Needed a Skin Cancer Screening in BGC. It Cost Less Than 40 Dollars.
A Wisconsin nurse retired early, almost tried to do this move completely alone, and now calls the Philippines home for good
Evan LorezcaSEP 11, 2026
The Three Most Exclusive Condo Buildings in BGC and What They Actually Cost
One unit per floor, private elevators, and price tags that make sense once you see what is actually inside
Evan LorezcaSEP 9, 2026
Why Rockwell Is Better Than BGC For Long Term Expats
More space, better finishes, and real privacy, all a short drive from everything BGC offers
Evan LorezcaSEP 7, 2026
What Actually Changes When You Move to the Philippines With Help Instead of Alone
The real difference isn't convenience. It's what it actually costs you either way.
Evan LorezcaSEP 2, 2026
The REAL Cost of Living in The US vs. The Philippines (As a High Income Earner)
What $8,000 a month actually buys once you change the city it's spent in
Evan Lorezca
AUG 31, 2026
He's Lived in Thailand, Japan, and Mexico. He Still Got Help Moving to the Philippines.
A veteran expat's honest take on why experience doesn't make the Philippines any less worth doing right
Evan LorezcaAUG 28, 2026
The Phone Mistake Almost Every New Expat Makes Landing in the Philippines
Sort this out before you land and your first day runs a lot smoother
Evan Lorezca
AUG 26, 2026
Why You Should Not Move to the Province When You First Come to the Philippines
The romantic version and the real version are not the same thing — and the gap between them gets expensive
Evan Lorezca