I moved to the Philippines for the same reason many retirees do: to slow down, breathe easier, and enjoy what many call the most beautiful place on earth. Then I made one decision that shattered everything: I bought a property from Amaia Land (part of the Ayala group) at Amaia Scapes Capas. What should have been a strait forward purchase of a finished house quickly became a masterclass in frustration and delay. When you pay Amaia for a completely finished house, you don't rec