Visa in philippines

Hi,
I plan to live in Philippines for 1-2 years.What is the visa procedure there ?Do I need to get a renewal visa every 2 months or is there an easier way?

Any advice will be welcomed.
Note I am not retiring and I will not go to work there its purely vacation for 1-2 years I need the easiest and cheapest sollution.

there isnt any easy or cheap way to do anything   -for general tourist -yes you need to renew every 2 months at approx 20000 per year  ,good news is the first 30days is free -depending where your from   and you need to have onward ticket for entry   ,what part of philippines do you plan to go?.

establish good friends from immigration. ;)  like what my aussie friend did