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I bought my Filipina wife's family Rhode Island red chickens, and an incubator... They now are raising about a hundred hens, for eggs, and they butcher the roosters at about a year old... They also crossbreed the Rhodes island red roosters with the native hens... They love the meat and eggs.
Speaking to a number of Filipinos they have told me that food prices have risen dramatically and are now comparable to Western Countries which your video does a pretty good job of supporting. While not a problem for expats (and their partners) who are on good pensions or other sources of income it is becoming a major problem for Filipinos who are on much lower wages. So an expat in the Philippines has lots of advantages over living in their own country (not just food prices) but it looks like the Filipinos themselves are becoming poorer and poorer.
That was my thoughts as well the more I watched this video and saw how comparable the prices are, and with reference to the Filipinos wage gap situation, just truly represents how much harder it is for Filipinos to survive here... Sad situation.
Life is much easier, cheaper, and healthier if you can learn to like rice, fish, and asian vegetables. Start by adding plenty of garlic, butter, and lemon juice, then gradually reduce or experiment with variations.
neither Vi nor I eat rice regularly. maybe some black or corn rice once a month. Vi eats a lot of fish and veggies with some fruit. i mostly eat meats (not much fish) and eggs, with a small amount of vegetables.
Most likely the chicken / meats purchased in the Philippines would of been considered Organic or Free Range in the USA. Also, a lot of the cheaper priced chicken at the large chain grocery stores in USA is now imported from China. They try to keep this a secret but those in the industry know what's going on.
This is comparing to PH supermarket. Wet market is better for some things. The "weak" carrots are only in grocery store. In wet market, the are bugs bunny style stogie carrots. Eggs at wet markets are very weak, gotta get the "expensive" ones from the grocery.
we have a sari-sari store locally that sells quality eggs for 10p each. so a tray of 30 costs 300p. ($5.12 USD) some vendors sells eggs that are 'weak'. thin shells with yolks that break easily, so those sell for about 8p each.
I did look the same items up at Kroger Ohio online came to 41.33 produce items lower now because in season here now pork chops very high . Cheapest chicken breast 2.49 lb but most 4.99 lb .chicken legs cheap here because it’s not as desirable as in the Philippines breast are the number one seller. It was very interesting study, thank you for all your videos helping us for different lifestyle in the future
Reekay I was amused as I am an Expat Contractor who has some rentals in South Bend, IN and next week I am Moving to Dumaguete after visiting for several years and I keep telling people when i visit my local Krogers how much things cost in the Philippines and also the Biggest difference is ALLOT Less chemicals and Much Fresher in Philippines and only difference is no Convenience frozen dinners like there is all over the USA. Dairy and Steaks are only big items costing less in US as we in Indiana have farms with pigs, cattle and so much dairy during pandemic they tossed out all the surplus. But NO real fresh seafood So just like everything there are trade-outs and I'm actually working with a local farmer as i want to get food fresh Before it hits the Farmers market. And i also am asking for certain things to be grown like Tomatoes and lettuces of different kinds and trying to also see if we can get bigger potatoes.
Wife and I eat simple foods prepared at home. Also been eating garden veggies I raised because I like growing veggies (gave away most of the crops). As a whole, the U.S.A. has some of the lowest food costs in the world. Well studied and documented. You can always find exceptions though.
Hard to do a true comparison for many items. Broccoli for instance, in the Philippines you get stuck with the stalk that's as thick as your wrist, and few florets. Also in the USA there are much better sales prices and the ability to shop around are much better. Publix, an upscale grocer is pricey, but has BOGOs that change weekly. You don't actually need to buy 2, you can get one or more and it rings up at half price. Walmart meat is actually pretty good quality, and Aldi's is way cheaper than Walmart for most things.
@@Lifebeyondthesea When I got married in Mindanao 2011, I thought the produce in Oroquieta was great, but I was seeing it through rose colored glasses methinks. In subsequent trips and then living there, I found a lot of the produce less than Ideal, both in Mindanao and Dumaguete. I'm sure the produce in Cebu and Manila is very good in the big mall grocers, at very high prices. Only rice and fish are cheap, and they dump sewage directly into the ocean. Glad I only eat canned Albacore Tuna, which swims deep... Heh
Instacart prices no matter the store unless it states in store prices is usually marked up a bit sometimes significantly. On average I'd spend 20 to 60 dollars more per 150 dollar order
Man, eggs were sometimes $9 a dozen where I lived in Arizona. Maybe because of shortages and that was all that was left on the shelf. We often had shortages out in the sticks away from the cities. I haven't done as detailed an analysis as you, but on average I get about 1.5 times as much overall for $200 equivalent here in Bohol as I would get for $300 in rural Arizona. Dining out is way cheaper, even in more expensive Panglao. Less than half of what it costs in the US, and down to even 1/3 or 1/4 in the province.
All fruits vegetables and meats that are grown in the Philippines are smaller than the US. Fruits and vegetables are not genetically modified and the meats as you say are not pumped full of hormones
I watched a video from Dear Annie in the Philippines and the prices in S&R for Kirkland brands were still way less then they are for the same thing here in Minnesota in the south metro of Minneapolis.
I think the all important item of condoms are cheaper in the Philippines.I just paid 28 pesos(48 cents) for a box of three at Southstar drug in Angeles Philippines.
Philippines grocery are more expensive than usa. If you do based on phillippines minimum wages. Phillippines wages almost 95 percent salary to buy your daily salary in the Philippines.
Steriods in American chickens. My God some of those chx breasts are as large as turkey. You actually have to slice them in half knife horizontal to cook them...
You overlooked kilo to pound conversion. 1 Kilo = 2.2 lbs. Your US price should be multiplied by 2.2. There you would get true numerical comparison of price of the same weight.
1 kilo does equal 2.2 lbs. however, 1 pound is conversely only 0.453 of a kilo. therefore the US price per pound is 0.453 of the kilo price. doing it your way, the result (multiplying by 2.2) would be off by almost 4X.
A good portion of those 'countries' you speak of ban ALL pork due to religious considerations not 'health' ones. But it is true the rest ban many American meats because of growth hormones.
in cebu and a few other islands, the malls have a place called, Healthy Options. but they are a bit overprice (IMO) and not a grocery store. mostly dried goods, supplements, powders, jerky, etc.
Try working minimum wages in the Philippines. This is more expensive grocery in usa based on your wage in the Philippines compare in usa minimum wage. You barely can’t afford to buy your everyday groceries working 8-10 dollars a day of your grocery in the Philippines? You didn’t cover this video.
Where in the Philippines are you getting these prices from? - the prices are likely to be different in Manila, Cebu, Butuan, Dumaguete, in the provinces etc
tagbilaran, bohol. which is a tourist island. these prices are at the BQ Mall. prices are higher over at the ICM mall, since that is where the tourists shop. many tourists flock to panglao, but there are no grocery stores at panglao.
What's your take on renting vs. buying or building a house? If you addressed this in a previous video, please point me in that direction. Thank you and I must say I really enjoy all the great information in your videos. Great job!
if you are a Single man (not married) then renting is the way to go. maintains your mobility/options of where to live and rent is really cheap here. an apartment for under $450usd is easy to find. if you are married, and happily married for a few years.. only then would i consider buying a house for the wife as part of her security for the future. consider it hers, because legally it is. the land can only be owned by a PH citizen. but if a man is with a filipina and NOT married... never buy a house.
My breakfast stuff costs more in philip. Oatmeal rasins forget about blueberries real honey is hard to find cinnamon is cheap and walnuts are high also if you can find them
cinnamon and walnuts are good for you. oatmeal is a grain so, full of carbs. honey is a natural sugar source, but still sugar. facebook.com/groups/reekay.healthyhabits
@@Lifebeyondthesea Has to be the right type of cinnamon (Ceylon vs Cassia- HUGE difference in nutritional benefits), walnuts are good- but cashews have a slightly better nutritional profile. Oatmeal is ok as long as its steel cut- yes, carbs... but they don't have a high glycemic index compared to other breakfast carbs- like potatoes, breads and rice. And honey? Uless you are diabetic, the Phyto nutritional profile, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial properties make this 'sugar source' an incredibly powerful food to just ignore offhand. All carbs and sugars are not created equally. A good example is one of the 'rare' monosaccharides (one molecule 'simple sugars' like glucose, fructose and galactose). That simple sugar is called 'Allulose'. Did you know that more than 95% of allulose is not absorbed by the human body- but it IS a 100% natural sugar (found in small amounts in raisins and figs for example)! Allulose is a 'rare sugar' about 70% as sweet as table sugar, won't raise your blood glucose levels or mess with insulin sensitivity. It tastes like 'real sugar' because... it IS a real sugar- with 90% less calories! Its properties are very similar to table sugar. It comes in a crystalline state just like table sugar. It dissolves well in liquids like coffee, tea, etc., you can caramelize it and even use it for baking without any strange aftertastes. The problem was its wasn't cost effective to extract or synthesize... up until recently! Now you can order it off of Amazon. It is a diabetic game changer for those who don't like other natural 'substitutes' like Stevia, Monk Fruit, Honey or sugar alcohols.
prices online are same. it is at online checkout when Instacart adds their service (website) fee, plus delivery fee and tip. that's where they make their money online.
@@Lifebeyondthesea Instacart marks the online prices up in addition to the fees, at least here in Florida at Publix. I do both online and in-store shopping, so I know.
Is it true that the poultries, vegtables and fruits are healthier here in the Philippines? I feel they are, especially when compared to Hawaii where everything is shipped.
i couldn't say. it depends too on which veggies/fruits since some are imported while others are grown locally. bananas, mangos, coconuts, spinach, and others are grown locally. but items like grapes, dragon fruit, broccoli seem imported.
Don't worry they changed the wording so it's still there just under a new name as to skate the regulation. USA still full of hormones especially if you send your kids to public schools.
aside from landers or s&r... the mall grocery stores do sell 'fresh' (not frozen) chopped/mixed packages of vegetables. but here's the skinny on that; if you buy them 2-hours before the grocery store closes, they are then 50% off. a good deal. what they call, "buy 1, take 1" (2 for 1) however, know that these chopped veggies and fruits are ones that started to show spoilage so they cut them earlier in the day. they are generally fine for consumption, but you really need to cook/eat them within 24-hours. otherwise you will find that they spoil very quickly due to cross-contamination on the cutting board in the store. if you really wanted to, you could soak the veggies/fruit in a bowl with just a small, teaspoon, amount of hyrogen peroxide (or lemon juice) to reduce any bacteria so the fruits/veggies last slightly longer than 24-hours. .
i don't remember the price off the top of my head, but I buy 1 kilo each of ground beef and ground pork.. i mix them evenly together along with spices and freeze them as patties for dinner later. ground beef alone is way too dry here, so I add the ground pork.
90% of beef here is not worth eating. seriously, it is unacceptable by usa standards.. tough as rubber. if you want decent beef it will have to be imported/frozen. and figure on $20 for about 8oz steak. you can try Belcris for some deals if one is in your area. or Landers or S&R.
yes, it is called the VAT (value added tax). but it is included in the stated price. so if an item sells for 500 pesos, you pay only 500 pesos. the tax is later subtracted from gross sales from the retailer.
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I bought my Filipina wife's family Rhode Island red chickens, and an incubator... They now are raising about a hundred hens, for eggs, and they butcher the roosters at about a year old... They also crossbreed the Rhodes island red roosters with the native hens... They love the meat and eggs.
Speaking to a number of Filipinos they have told me that food prices have risen dramatically and are now comparable to Western Countries which your video does a pretty good job of supporting. While not a problem for expats (and their partners) who are on good pensions or other sources of income it is becoming a major problem for Filipinos who are on much lower wages. So an expat in the Philippines has lots of advantages over living in their own country (not just food prices) but it looks like the Filipinos themselves are becoming poorer and poorer.
That was my thoughts as well the more I watched this video and saw how comparable the prices are, and with reference to the Filipinos wage gap situation, just truly represents how much harder it is for Filipinos to survive here... Sad situation.
They are becoming poorer and poorer because their government is becoming more and more Socialist.
They pump the chickens with hormones AND WATER in the U.S. So we're only getting HALF the actual weight in meat.
I eat keto.
Life is much easier, cheaper, and healthier if you can learn to like rice, fish, and asian vegetables. Start by adding plenty of garlic, butter, and lemon juice, then gradually reduce or experiment with variations.
Yeah that's what I was considering as a variable is shopping in the markets with the fresh local foods versus the supermarket.
neither Vi nor I eat rice regularly. maybe some black or corn rice once a month. Vi eats a lot of fish and veggies with some fruit. i mostly eat meats (not much fish) and eggs, with a small amount of vegetables.
I assume these are grocery store prices. It would be interesting if you added a column for an outdoor market where you buy from the individual/grower?
Great info to have. Thanks for putting in the work!
Go to Aldi's in the US and the prices will end up being about the same
Most likely the chicken / meats purchased in the Philippines would of been considered Organic or Free Range in the USA. Also, a lot of the cheaper priced chicken at the large chain grocery stores in USA is now imported from China. They try to keep this a secret but those in the industry know what's going on.
This is comparing to PH supermarket. Wet market is better for some things. The "weak" carrots are only in grocery store. In wet market, the are bugs bunny style stogie carrots.
Eggs at wet markets are very weak, gotta get the "expensive" ones from the grocery.
I just paid $13 for 60 eggs at Wal-Mart the other day!
we have a sari-sari store locally that sells quality eggs for 10p each. so a tray of 30 costs 300p. ($5.12 USD)
some vendors sells eggs that are 'weak'. thin shells with yolks that break easily, so those sell for about 8p each.
I did look the same items up at Kroger Ohio online came to 41.33 produce items lower now because in season here now pork chops very high . Cheapest chicken breast 2.49 lb but most 4.99 lb .chicken legs cheap here because it’s not as desirable as in the Philippines breast are the number one seller. It was very interesting study, thank you for all your videos helping us for different lifestyle in the future
Reekay I was amused as I am an Expat Contractor who has some rentals in South Bend, IN and next week I am Moving to Dumaguete after visiting for several years and I keep telling people when i visit my local Krogers how much things cost in the Philippines and also the Biggest difference is ALLOT Less chemicals and Much Fresher in Philippines and only difference is no Convenience frozen dinners like there is all over the USA. Dairy and Steaks are only big items costing less in US as we in Indiana have farms with pigs, cattle and so much dairy during pandemic they tossed out all the surplus. But NO real fresh seafood
So just like everything there are trade-outs and I'm actually working with a local farmer as i want to get food fresh Before it hits the Farmers market. And i also am asking for certain things to be grown like Tomatoes and lettuces of different kinds and trying to also see if we can get bigger potatoes.
Wife and I eat simple foods prepared at home. Also been eating garden veggies I raised because I like growing veggies (gave away most of the crops). As a whole, the U.S.A. has some of the lowest food costs in the world. Well studied and documented. You can always find exceptions though.
Thanks for sharing!
Hard to do a true comparison for many items. Broccoli for instance, in the Philippines you get stuck with the stalk that's as thick as your wrist, and few florets. Also in the USA there are much better sales prices and the ability to shop around are much better. Publix, an upscale grocer is pricey, but has BOGOs that change weekly. You don't actually need to buy 2, you can get one or more and it rings up at half price. Walmart meat is actually pretty good quality, and Aldi's is way cheaper than Walmart for most things.
yep, they love tossing in 6-inches of thick stalk to add weight. we chop it up for stir fry though. or add it to chicken soup.
@@Lifebeyondthesea When I got married in Mindanao 2011, I thought the produce in Oroquieta was great, but I was seeing it through rose colored glasses methinks. In subsequent trips and then living there, I found a lot of the produce less than Ideal, both in Mindanao and Dumaguete. I'm sure the produce in Cebu and Manila is very good in the big mall grocers, at very high prices. Only rice and fish are cheap, and they dump sewage directly into the ocean. Glad I only eat canned Albacore Tuna, which swims deep... Heh
I shop at Landers in Cebu. Western foods.
Instacart prices no matter the store unless it states in store prices is usually marked up a bit sometimes significantly. On average I'd spend 20 to 60 dollars more per 150 dollar order
Man, eggs were sometimes $9 a dozen where I lived in Arizona. Maybe because of shortages and that was all that was left on the shelf. We often had shortages out in the sticks away from the cities. I haven't done as detailed an analysis as you, but on average I get about 1.5 times as much overall for $200 equivalent here in Bohol as I would get for $300 in rural Arizona. Dining out is way cheaper, even in more expensive Panglao. Less than half of what it costs in the US, and down to even 1/3 or 1/4 in the province.
All fruits vegetables and meats that are grown in the Philippines are smaller than the US. Fruits and vegetables are not genetically modified and the meats as you say are not pumped full of hormones
I watched a video from Dear Annie in the Philippines and the prices in S&R for Kirkland brands were still way less then they are for the same thing here in Minnesota in the south metro of Minneapolis.
I think the all important item of condoms are cheaper in the Philippines.I just paid 28 pesos(48 cents) for a box of three at Southstar drug in Angeles Philippines.
Philippines grocery are more expensive than usa. If you do based on phillippines minimum wages. Phillippines wages almost 95 percent salary to buy your daily salary in the Philippines.
Something strange with the rice prices in the Philippines, that is one food item right off track ,2019 1900 pesos 50 kg same now $3100
philippines imports more rice than any other southeast asian country. so they are at the mercy of prices set largely by china and india.
Thank You so much for thoughs good comparisons 😊
Great comparison/contrast!
thanks!
Steriods in American chickens. My God some of those chx breasts are as large as turkey. You actually have to slice them in half knife horizontal to cook them...
frankenstein chickens.
You overlooked kilo to pound conversion. 1 Kilo = 2.2 lbs. Your US price should be multiplied by 2.2. There you would get true numerical comparison of price of the same weight.
1 kilo does equal 2.2 lbs. however, 1 pound is conversely only 0.453 of a kilo. therefore the US price per pound is 0.453 of the kilo price.
doing it your way, the result (multiplying by 2.2) would be off by almost 4X.
Don't forget Philippine food likely doesn't have so many GMO or hormones. Did you know US pork is banned in over 160 countries?
A good portion of those 'countries' you speak of ban ALL pork due to religious considerations not 'health' ones. But it is true the rest ban many American meats because of growth hormones.
I just returned from one month in Cebu. I think Trader Joes could sweep up if they moved into the Philippines.
in cebu and a few other islands, the malls have a place called, Healthy Options. but they are a bit overprice (IMO) and not a grocery store. mostly dried goods, supplements, powders, jerky, etc.
Nice elevator background music Reekay
ha! i wasn't sure anyone would notice. :)
In Cebu I had little difficulty adapting my diet, but damn I missed good yogurt and cold cuts.
Try working minimum wages in the Philippines. This is more expensive grocery in usa based on your wage in the Philippines compare in usa minimum wage. You barely can’t afford to buy your everyday groceries working 8-10 dollars a day of your grocery in the Philippines? You didn’t cover this video.
Where in the Philippines are you getting these prices from? - the prices are likely to be different in Manila, Cebu, Butuan, Dumaguete, in the provinces etc
tagbilaran, bohol. which is a tourist island. these prices are at the BQ Mall.
prices are higher over at the ICM mall, since that is where the tourists shop.
many tourists flock to panglao, but there are no grocery stores at panglao.
What's your take on renting vs. buying or building a house?
If you addressed this in a previous video, please point me in that direction. Thank you and I must say I really enjoy all the great information in your videos. Great job!
if you are a Single man (not married) then renting is the way to go. maintains your mobility/options of where to live and rent is really cheap here. an apartment for under $450usd is easy to find.
if you are married, and happily married for a few years.. only then would i consider buying a house for the wife as part of her security for the future. consider it hers, because legally it is. the land can only be owned by a PH citizen.
but if a man is with a filipina and NOT married... never buy a house.
They pump the chicken with hormones AND water in the U.S.
My breakfast stuff costs more in philip. Oatmeal rasins forget about blueberries real honey is hard to find cinnamon is cheap and walnuts are high also if you can find them
cinnamon and walnuts are good for you. oatmeal is a grain so, full of carbs. honey is a natural sugar source, but still sugar.
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@@Lifebeyondthesea Has to be the right type of cinnamon (Ceylon vs Cassia- HUGE difference in nutritional benefits), walnuts are good- but cashews have a slightly better nutritional profile. Oatmeal is ok as long as its steel cut- yes, carbs... but they don't have a high glycemic index compared to other breakfast carbs- like potatoes, breads and rice. And honey? Uless you are diabetic, the Phyto nutritional profile, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial properties make this 'sugar source' an incredibly powerful food to just ignore offhand.
All carbs and sugars are not created equally.
A good example is one of the 'rare' monosaccharides (one molecule 'simple sugars' like glucose, fructose and galactose).
That simple sugar is called 'Allulose'. Did you know that more than 95% of allulose is not absorbed by the human body- but it IS a 100% natural sugar (found in small amounts in raisins and figs for example)!
Allulose is a 'rare sugar' about 70% as sweet as table sugar, won't raise your blood glucose levels or mess with insulin sensitivity. It tastes like 'real sugar' because... it IS a real sugar- with 90% less calories!
Its properties are very similar to table sugar. It comes in a crystalline state just like table sugar. It dissolves well in liquids like coffee, tea, etc., you can caramelize it and even use it for baking without any strange aftertastes.
The problem was its wasn't cost effective to extract or synthesize... up until recently! Now you can order it off of Amazon. It is a diabetic game changer for those who don't like other natural 'substitutes' like Stevia, Monk Fruit, Honey or sugar alcohols.
Instacart prices are probably 10% higher than in store.
prices online are same. it is at online checkout when Instacart adds their service (website) fee, plus delivery fee and tip. that's where they make their money online.
@@Lifebeyondthesea Instacart marks the online prices up in addition to the fees, at least here in Florida at Publix. I do both online and in-store shopping, so I know.
@@Lifebeyondthesea Instacart prices online are higher than in-store.
Is it true that the poultries, vegtables and fruits are healthier here in the Philippines? I feel they are, especially when compared to Hawaii where everything is shipped.
i couldn't say. it depends too on which veggies/fruits since some are imported while others are grown locally. bananas, mangos, coconuts, spinach, and others are grown locally. but items like grapes, dragon fruit, broccoli seem imported.
I love the sweet corn in Indiana and couldn't hardly eat the white ears of corn in the Philippines
That wax corn is terrible. I won't either it neither.
yellow corn is also available, so i get that for Vi.
it's prohibited to add hormones in usa or Australia where I am
Don't worry they changed the wording so it's still there just under a new name as to skate the regulation. USA still full of hormones especially if you send your kids to public schools.
You didn’t cover beef prices why not?
Do they have frozen mixed veggie bags in the Philippines? Like the ones you get at costco
yes ,S+R , is affiliated with costco here in the PI, also Landers is also both have internet sites
aside from landers or s&r... the mall grocery stores do sell 'fresh' (not frozen) chopped/mixed packages of vegetables. but here's the skinny on that;
if you buy them 2-hours before the grocery store closes, they are then 50% off. a good deal. what they call, "buy 1, take 1" (2 for 1) however, know that these chopped veggies and fruits are ones that started to show spoilage so they cut them earlier in the day. they are generally fine for consumption, but you really need to cook/eat them within 24-hours.
otherwise you will find that they spoil very quickly due to cross-contamination on the cutting board in the store. if you really wanted to, you could soak the veggies/fruit in a bowl with just a small, teaspoon, amount of hyrogen peroxide (or lemon juice) to reduce any bacteria so the fruits/veggies last slightly longer than 24-hours. .
I live in Indana planning to go to Phil's soon. This is encouraging.
Eggs for breakfast.
Non-mutant chicken lunch
And a pork chop finisher.
Mmmmm....
Hamburger by the pound I would like to know. Im surprised by the results. I thought the Philippines would blow the doors away.
2 packs in my freezer in cebu ,import from brazil is 470 peso per kilo, 360 per kilo from australia
i don't remember the price off the top of my head, but I buy 1 kilo each of ground beef and ground pork.. i mix them evenly together along with spices and freeze them as patties for dinner later. ground beef alone is way too dry here, so I add the ground pork.
A dozen eggs are $8 in Hawaii
wow, that's insane. we go through a dozen eggs every 2-days.
Most Everything in Hawaii is very expensive.
price of beef is... ?
90% of beef here is not worth eating. seriously, it is unacceptable by usa standards.. tough as rubber. if you want decent beef it will have to be imported/frozen. and figure on $20 for about 8oz steak. you can try Belcris for some deals if one is in your area. or Landers or S&R.
@@Lifebeyondthesea I appreciate you brother!
What did you do for work in the USA?
i was an engineering tech for a medical device company, for 21 years.
Is there a sales tax in philippines
yes, it is called the VAT (value added tax). but it is included in the stated price.
so if an item sells for 500 pesos, you pay only 500 pesos. the tax is later subtracted from gross sales from the retailer.