Hello, I'm from EU and I'm planning to move to Manila because my girlfriend is living there. But I need to find a job there and to get a visa for working.

As far as I understand, I need a job contract and then I need to apply for a 9(G) visa.
I tried to do some research, but I'm still a bit confused about how to apply.

- Is it up to the company that offers me a job to take care of the visa application, or can I do that by myself?
- Do I need to be already in the Philippines in order to be able to apply for the visa or can I do it before moving there?

Thanks for your help