To add to what Steve Cross posted, check online this blogspot , search for "delfindjmontano" , to learn more about some of the "culture" in the Philippines. The title of that blogspot is "The NOT So Talented Mr. Montano". Read the latest post about policemen (I kid you not, the experience of the author of this blog, even with his latest blog on the police, is a normal occurence. If you want to bring matters to court for justice, good luck).

With regards to business opportunities, check if it is true that foreigners in the Philippines, can not own majority interest in a business. Check also if it is true that foreigners in the Philippines can not own real property.