I moved to Pasacao, near Naga City in Bicol region in 2002. My wife and I bought an 800 sqm plot by the river in late 2003. By June 2004 we had a four bedroom, two bathroom, air-conditioned house with terraces, balconies and porches. All electrified and running water; LPG for the gas cooker and oven. Cheap in those days!
Broke by 03/2010 so back to the UK to recharge the bank. Worked in Copenhagen from 2012 to 2018 with a few visits to PHP in summer.
My son is in college in Darlington, County Durham until June 2023 and then off to uni. And then I will return to my beloved wife and the Philippines.