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Keep a roof over Bea's head in Manila
A notice to vacate arrived last week. Bea needs $800 to clear the arrears and stay housed in Manila.
🇵🇭 Philippines1,165 views
Following a long illness in the family, I fell 3 months behind on rent. Last Sunday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $800.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by August, we must leave.
I have a toddler and a baby at home. Moving isn't just an expense - it would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
I have started working evenings as a cleaner, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here.
The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done.
Where the $800 goes:
• Utilities in arrears: $20
• Rent arrears (3 months): $670
• First month of rent as a buffer: $110
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Bea
- due date
- 2026-09-13
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Bea
Update from Manila: I made the first payment toward rent arrears. We're at 19% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Quick update: $125 raised so far (16%). the plan for first month of rent as a buffer is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Quick update: $10 raised so far (1%). I met with the landlord and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
Hope it all works out, Bea. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Manila.
I hope things turn around soon. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Gazipur
Good luck. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best.
Thinking of you and your family, Bea. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted. All the best.