Thinking of moving? Getting settled? Or already here and need reliable help?

Dumaguete is an unusually livable place — walkable, coastal, affordable, and intellectually alive in quiet ways. It is also a city where many things work differently than newcomers expect.

This page exists to reduce friction.

Not by promising shortcuts, but by offering clear orientation, rational coordination, and dependable local connections — especially for expats, remote workers, and long-term visitors.

Living well in Dumaguete often means needing help across many small but important areas.

• Renting up a home or Airbnb
• Maintaining property
• Coordinating local trades
• Navigating services and utilities
• Getting reliable recommendations without trial-and-error

  
  

Some of these services I handle directly. 

Others are handled by specialists I know locally.

In all cases, the role is the same:

• Clear assessment
• Realistic expectations
• Dependable follow-through

If you’re unsure who to call, this is a good place to start.

Home, Property & Maintenance

• House and Airbnb cleaning
• Deep cleaning and post-construction cleaning
• Lawn mowing and basic gardening
• Pool cleaning and maintenance
• Handyman services
• Painting and basic repairs
• Construction and renovation coordination
• Plumbing
• Electrical work
• Water pump diagnosis and repair
• Mold, humidity and ventilation mitigation

Utilities, Setup & Practical Living

• Internet installation and troubleshooting (PLDT, Globe, Starlink)

• Router and home network setup
  
• Power issues and load assessment
  
• Generator setup and coordination
  
• Water filtration and drinking water systems
  
• CCTV, lighting and basic security setup

Airbnb & Property Operations

• Airbnb setup and optimization
  
• Photography for listings
  
• Guest readiness and turnover coordination
  
• Inventory and supply setup
  
• Maintenance scheduling
  
• On-site inspections for remote owners

If you live elsewhere and manage property here, this category alone often saves months of stress.

Business & Technology

• Website building and updates
  
• Business technology setup
  
• Computerization and basic IT
  
• Advanced Digital Marketing (6 years agency experience)
  
• Airbnb marketing and listing improvement

This overlaps directly with ExpatTech’s broader focus on technology as applied reason — tools that serve real goals, not complexity for its own sake.

Transport, Lifestyle & Domestic

• Motorcycle rental coordination
  
• Vehicle repair and inspection referrals
  
• Dog washing and basic pet care
  
• Household help coordination

Expat & Local Navigation (Non-Legal)

• Expat orientation and settlement guidance
  
• Real estate rental and buying coordination
  
• Local process explanations (utilities, services, norms)
  
• Arrival and first-week setup assistance

This is guidance, not legal or immigration representation — focused on understanding how things actually work on the ground.

Step 1 — You message me

Send a short description of what you need, where you are (Dumaguete / Valencia / Sibulan / nearby), and your timeline.

Step 2 — I clarify the situation

I’ll ask a few practical questions to remove ambiguity and identify the real problem (not just the symptoms).

Step 3 — Direct help or specialist referral

If it’s something I handle directly, I’ll propose a plan.

If it’s specialist work, I’ll connect you with someone I trust locally and coordinate expectations.

Step 4 — Quote and schedule

You’ll get a clear quote or estimate and a realistic schedule before any work starts.

Step 5 — Follow-through

Work is completed, checked, and communicated clearly. If something changes, you’ll hear it early—not after the fact.

Note

This is practical guidance and coordination. It is not legal, medical, or immigration representation.