I am well aware that Philippines is an ideal place to retire. It is not too expensive to live there (well, maybe not in Manila), has excellent medical facilities, well trained and caring health care practitioners, where one's retirement income will go a long ways, people are very friendly, caring and accommodating. It is one of the friendlist countries in the world where one doesn't really have to learn the local language...you can easily get by speaking only English. Of course, Philippines is where you'll find some of the most beautiful sceneries in the world! I know...have traveled and lived in more than a dozen countries around the world over the years...including the Philippines (lived there for 17 years). I am also fully aware that there are negative aspects about the country just as there are in about every country in the world...crime, corruption, bureaucracy, traffic congestion, etc.
But with all these positive features about the Philippines...why isn't it ever listed as among the Best Retirement Havens in InternationalLiving.com? Listed somewhere else perhaps? If anyone out there knows, let me know, please. Personally, I still think Philippines is one of the best places to retire...and I'm getting ready to head that way. Thanks for your input.
Frederic