Is the Philippines Still a Good Place for Retirement?

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If this is your first time in my site, welcome! If you have been a follower, my heartfelt thanks to you, also. Help me achieve my dream, that someday, Marinduque will become a world tourist destination not only on Easter Week, but also whole year round. You can do this by telling your friends and relatives about this site. The photo above is Mt Malindig in Torrijos. Some of the photos and videos on this site, I do not own. However, I have no intention on the infringement of your copyrights. Cheers!

Saturday, April 13, 2024

Is the Philippines Still a Good Place for Retirement?

Philippines Not in Top Ten Countries for Retirement, Dated 2020

Are you planning to retire next year outside the US? I have a number of friends who informed me that if Moron DJT( https://www.cbsnews.com/news/john-bolton-book-trump-revelations-the-room-where-it-happened/ ) gets elected, they will retire abroad. Is the Philippines still a good place to retire today? 💚💚

I did some search and here's the latest top 10 best countries for retirement from marketwatch.com dated February, 2020 based on housing, benefits/discounts, visas/residency, ease of fitting in, development, climate, health care, governance, cost of living and other factors.

Ten best countries to retire abroad
1. Portugal
2. Panama
3. Costa Rica
4. Mexico
5. Colombia
6. Ecuador
7. Malaysia
8. Spain
9. France
10. Vietnam

For details read:

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/this-gorgeous-country-is-the-no-1-place-to-retire-abroad-and-you-can-do-it-on-just-2200-a-month-2020-01-02

Note: Personally, Marinduque, Philippines is still my number #1 Choice for Retirement. https://whyretireinthephilippines.blogspot.com/search?q=place+for+retirement

The following video was made 4 years ago. It is a nice ad for the Philippines, but is it still applicable today? 💚💚

💜https://youtu.be/XuTow8dbWno?si=dpUW8Slfy9xm-oGx

Macrine and I enjoying the Sunset at Our Retirement Home in the Philippines

💜Nice video. But far from the truth of living in the Philippines. Philippines can be a good place, but a foreigner will always be a foreigner, even if married to a Pinay. Trying to start a business? forget it! You can lose the shirt on your back and there will be no one to help you, specially if you are in the province. Even the police will not help you there. Always remember, traveling through a country as a tourist, is not the same as living in that country and trying to make a living. Two different stories! If you marry a pinay, do not buy land or a house that will be in her name. She WILL eventually take it all from you. If you must, buy a condo in your name. If she insists, just walk. If you must prove your love to her, find another way. I know so many people, including myself , who have lost everything they paid for in Philippines to their wives, GFs, fiancés, in laws, and ended up with nothing. Oh, that's not true, they did end up with their heart broken.

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What Others Say About Marinduque

The White Beach of Poctoy, Torrijos with Mt Malinding in the background The following are some of quotes and comments that I have read in the web from visitors to Marinduque. Traveling to the island during the Easter peak season can drive one nuts, but Marinduque greatly rewards your "penitencia" with one-of-a-kind religious revelry, beautiful landscape and gracious people. From: eazytraveler.blogspot.com A small island province in central Philippines, Marinduque speaks of such profound natural beauty that will not escape the notice of a well seasoned traveller. From: instaurareperomniachristo.blogspot.com I stayed in Marinduque for almost three weeks. It's a heart-shaped island surrounded by pristine blue waters, beautiful white sand beaches ( in most areas) and marine sanctuaries. I have been told it has one of the most beautiful virgin coral reefs. It is truly such an awesome place. While I was there I've seen so much picturesque views that more than once took my breath away. They were like pictures from National Geographic. From: www.myscrapworks.com/mswdigi/

It is with a heavy heart that I left Marinduque the next morning to go home. I wish to thank all Marinduquenos for their hospitality. Marinduque is for sure one of those places you should see before you die. http://my_sarisari_store.typepad.com/moriones Festival, May 26, 2006 My whole Holy Week experience was utterly engaging and can hardly be forgotten. Leaving the island of Marinduque after a week-long joyful festivities is quite saddening. On the Monday after the Festival, tourists begin to leave and the island become once more a place of simplicity, complacency and beauty. I am thankful to the Marinduquenos for giving me a temporary home away from my true home. Dennisvillegas.blogspot.com/april/2008. Memories of a nocturnal walk in Boac, June 29, 2008

It was the last night of my week long sojourn to Marinduque. Eight in the evening, I went out of my hotel room to stroll once more the lovely streets of Boac. The evening was peaceful and cool with a lovely soft breeze of wind in the air. This reminded me that I was in one of the most rural places in the Philippines.etc...etc.. The sky was well illuminated with the romantic glow of the moon, creating lovely silhouttes of ancient houses from beyond, dwarfed only by the lowly clouds from above etc... etc.... It was past midnight when I started back to my hotel room, still photographing street sceneries. Boac indeed is a lovely little town from the olden days, but its evening is even lovelier... Dennisvillegas blogspot.com/, june, 2008. If it's your first time in Marinduque, do not worry. Almost everyone seems to be a friendly guide. Genuine hospitality is what I like most in this island. From dongism.blogspot.com

Characterized by pristine natural beauty, Marinduque boasts of a wide spectrum of unspoiled beaches, mountain peaks, fabled sulfur springs, limestone caves, cascading waterfalls, fringing reefs, virgin islets and old Churches. From: www.marinduque.gov.ph Last but not least from www.chateaudumer.com Are you looking for a perfect and affordable vacation in the sun? Marinduque Island is the place for you! Stay at Chateau Du Mer Beach Resort. All you will hear are the sound of the waves and your heart beat. This will be an experience to remember!!.

Marinduque - My Island Tropical Paradise

Welcome to Marinduque-My Island Paradise

Marinduque Mainland from Tres Reyes Islands

Saturday, April 13, 2024

Is the Philippines Still a Good Place for Retirement?

Philippines Not in Top Ten Countries for Retirement, Dated 2020

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