The Casa Alon Journal.
Stories about real estate, retirement, design, travel, and creating a life you’ll love in the Philippines.
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Retiring in the Philippines as an OFW: Can I Afford Makati?
At 63, Richard Valdez is planning his return to the Philippines. After decades in San Francisco, he asks the question many OFWs eventually face: Can I afford to retire comfortably in Makati?