Validation
Chris, you are a lucky guy and I'd get going on that Philippine passport and whatever else is needed. My validation consisted of a couple of tests, a medical, and a current proficiency check from the USA and a current FAA medical. I'm technically flying on my FAA certificate here in the Philippines. It's a very common practice throughout the world especially where the expat pilots are temporary. I doubt very much an expat pilot will ever be able to hold a permanent pilot job here and that's ok. We're here so that Cebu can expand and as soon as they have enough locals, it will be Adios Amigo, or something like that.