Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA): This government agency has a mandate to assist you, other foreign nationals, and former Filipino citizens to invest, reside, and retire in the Philippines. The PRA provides a range of services to help you settle comfortably in the country, including greeting and assistance upon your arrival; general inquiries any time of day, seven days a week; assistance in obtaining government documents, banking requirements, and hospital/doctor referrals; and discounts from partner merchants. Check their website for more information.

Department of Tourism (DOT): The Tourism Department is in-charge of encouraging, promoting, and developing Philippine tourism, which includes advancing health and wellness tourism of the country. You can rely on this government agency to give you information about medical procedures and services available in accredited health care providers, wellness services, long-term health care, concierge services, and retirement options. Visit their website to learn more.

Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA): This is the government agency tasked to promote investments, extend assistance, register, grant incentives to and facilitate the business operations of investors in export-oriented manufacturing and services facilities inside selected areas throughout the country. Contact them if you want information regarding doing business in the Philippines.