In the Philippines they don't let you own property. If you buy a house here with your Filipino wife be sure to get a "long" lease signed at the time of the purchase. Some Filipino girls marry, get a house and then look for greener pastures. Get the lease to "not" read till your death, so you won't feel like you have a bounty on your head if they leave you.
Also, don't expect to get a senior citizen discount on drugs and things, as the senior citizen discount is only for Filipinos.
Want to buy building materials...have a Filipino buy them for you, or else expect to pay from 25% to 40% more due to your white skin.
The immigration offices are not overly friendly either. You are often told incorrect information or not given the information you need.
Driving here is a nightmare. Expect every rule to be broken. U-turns in the middle of the block. People pulling onto the highway without looking. Getting parking tickets when they don't have a sign up. You will be told someone took it down or they can't afford a sign. Turning left out of the right lane. Passing where there is not room, so you have to go to the shoulder to avoid head on collisions. Passing at hill tops, so you have to slow down or leave the road to avoid head on collisions.
Men pull it out to pee anytime and any where they want...bridges, middle of the block, etc.etc.
Cleaning ladies come into the men's restrooms (comfort room) in the mall at will.
Positives...it is cheap to live here and it is a beautiful country.