OCT 16, 2026
He Worked 40 Years at One Company. Then He Gave Himself 30 Days in the Philippines.
What a scouting trip actually looks like, from a BGC rental tour to a quiet afternoon in Makati.
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 LorezcaOCT 14, 2026
What Americans Love and Hate About Living in BGC
Walkable, safe and cheaper than home. Also a bubble, hot and slow. The honest list.
Evan LorezcaOCT 12, 2026
What I Wish I Knew Before Moving to BGC, Philippines
Robbed in week one. Overcharged on my lease. Stuck two months waiting on a bank account.
Evan LorezcaOCT 9, 2026
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Move to BGC or Makati
The move is the easy part. These five questions are harder.
Evan Lorezca
OCT 7, 2026
What Full-Time Personal Staff Costs in the Philippines
A private driver. A live-in maid. A personal chef. An assistant. Here is the full breakdown.
Evan LorezcaOCT 5, 2026
What Healthcare at St. Luke's in BGC Costs vs America
A $32 skin exam in BGC vs. about $250 in Miami, and what Medicare won't cover abroad.
Evan LorezcaOCT 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 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 Lorezca