Six (6) Great Places To Retire In The Philippines

[@armandosune3839]

Among these 6 top retirement places in the Philippines ( Taguig-BGC; Newport; Makati, Cebu, Dumaguete; and Iloilo City ) the best city to retire in is ILOILO CITY.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

I do like Iloilo. Great place. Thank you

[@robocop581]

My wife and I looked at some properties in Tagaytay. One thing I noticed was many of the new houses we looked at already had peeling paint and bulges on the walls and I guessed right. The average humidity in Tagaytay is 78% which is too high for my liking. Periodic eruptions of Taal Volcano is another negative for me as heavy ash fallout requires a lot of cleaning. The other thing I noticed is Tagaytay is like Hua Hin in Thailand where hoards of locals head over to Tagaytay on the weekends. That means heavy traffic and packed restaurants from Friday night to Sunday afternoon

[@nwced]

The paint anf walls bubbling is mainly caused for improper or no prep on the concrete

[@robocop581]

@@nwced When you paint and the temperature is humid, bubbling occurs when you apply a second coat and the base paint is not fully dried yet. Need to wait at least seven hours for the paint to fully dry.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Yes yes I lived in Hua Hin for 3 years. The drive before the highway expansion was terrible. I left BKK Thursday night to beat it and came back earlier on Sunday. Worth it to me. Thanks

[@RYANUSNAVY-gc1bh]

Hey Paul, nice polo shirt.. Big Notre Dame Fighting Irish fan here ....I been to all of the locations on your list & my favorite is CEBU for its central location... I can wake up at 4am & jump on the Super Cat or Ocean Jet ferry & be in Leyte or Bohol or Camotes island in 2 hours.... Bantayan island, Oslob, Moalboal, Malapascua all available by Ceres Bus...Great Shopping malls, restaurants, gyms, Beach resorts,hospitals, internet...and of course CEBU is World known for its Beauty Queens...

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Hey Ryan, I’m a Navy guy also and ND grad. Thanks for writing. Weird on Cebu. Either people love it or hate it. Not much middle ground. Thanks for always commenting

[@shaunmckenna1923]

Hello Paul , I like your choices ,of the larger cities i do like Cebu it has a lot of history being the oldest and the first capital in the Philippines , another great city is Baguio its high around 5000 ft so nice weather much cooler , it is hard going when walking some much up and down. One of my favorite places is Vigan its a smaller place very Spanish , that whole Northern Luzon is really worth a trip . I think now also Davao city has been cleaned up big time I was there 6 years ago and loved very clean . As you know the more you travel in the Philippines the more you love it just keeps getting better . Thanks Paul as always really enjoy your videos.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Thanks Shaun as always. I love hearing about places I know very little about. Baguio sounds very nice

[@shaunmckenna1923]

@@PaulWorldZoom Yes Paul Baguio is lovely if you are thinking of going go for this year's Panagbenga Festival will take place from February 1 to March 5, 2023. The festival's main highlights will be on February 25-26, 2023 I was there 3 years ago and it was amazing but you will need to book a place to stay ahead of time try to stay near the action as they do close some of the roads and traffic is bad. If you do go let me know I can give you a few other great places near by to go and see .

[@johnesmer5635]

Hmmm both CEBU and Baguio have massive pollution problem.i stayed in Cebu a month and Baguio I only lasted a week massive traffic jams and pollution is iven worst then Bangkok

[@shaunmckenna1923]

@@johnesmer5635 I grant you Baguio sometimes can have a smog hanging over it at certain times because of its location , but in Cebu I have never seen it very bad it is certainly better than Manila i would say its generally acceptable .

[@ronmccumber5218]

I will stick with Davao City. It is actually the largest city in the PH in land area. If I wanted great infrastructure and to hang out with a bunch of Americans I would have stayed in Columbus, Ohio. To each his own. Most of my friends here are Filipinos.

[@Eeasy-wq4ss]

Exactly, to each his own 👍🏽

[@rogerwilco4736]

Agree about not wanting to hang around with expats, I came here to get away from fellow countrymen and immerse myself in a different culture. Expats whinge to much anyway

[@ronmccumber5218]

@@rogerwilco4736 I agree 100%. I ran into an American that was here for 30 days at the pool & if he wasn't complaining he wasn't talking.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Nice Ron. I have had the most positive comments regarding Davao. Columbus is nice

[@key39762]

hey, Ron, I live in Columbus transplanted new yorker. will be going to Davao sometime in nov. hope to catch up with you. one question how are the brownout in Davao. I heard they are putting the electric lines underground. if so that will be a big selling point for me. won't be making the move for another 18 months so hopefully, they would have a lot done.

[@robocop581]

Healthcare and proximity to an International Airport are the most important to me. Manila is therefore it. If I want a beach I can easily fly to Boracay or Bohol and be there on the same day. I also play a lot of golf and there are tons of nice courses in and around Metro Manila. I usually leave at 5am, tee off at a golf course in Lipa at 7am and back to my condo in Manila by 2pm

[@JamesBondEsq.]

@Robocop Rough life, but somebody has to do it! 🤭

[@robocop581]

@@Plough78 Well it's a good thing you don't play golf. Imagine if you were forced to play

[@mmirafuentess1990]

Good for you man. Golf is having patience and great thinking skills. I have failed and tennis suited me instead.

[@mmirafuentess1990]

Another excellent video sharing Paul. Thank you. Market was just ok today. How’s those 3 expats who made ruckus or made fools of themselves by attacking a US marine’s home? Hope they will or are deported or deposited in jail. Take care Paul.

[@robocop581]

@@mmirafuentess1990 The guy that said Golf is boring completely missed my point. Golf is more social in the Philippines. The reason why it takes more than three hours to play 18 holes is because there's a Food Kiosk every four holes. Great way to bond and socialize with friends and business associates

[@timsretirementjourney8323]

An interesting video and I definitely agree with some of your choices. I'm in the class that would never live in metro Manila. Having been up in Antipolo in the early morning and looking out over the black cloud of smog hanging over Manila, the air quality alone would be a huge concern. As for where I chose it's the city of San Fernando, Pampanga in Central Luzon, and for me at least, I couldn't have chosen a better location. 😊

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Fantastic choice, that is such a great area. Enjoy

[@testerone5390]

Have you visited subic bay freeport zone ? If not try checking it out . The old subic bay navy base has a mall 4 large grocery stores , many restaurants . Clean beaches close by , one hour drive to medical city clark and walking street . Very close to Barreto for night time entertainment . Across the bridge is olongapo for public market and local shopping . Rare and never brownouts , no roosters allowed or chickens , no trikes jeepneys , late night karoke . We have rules and they are enforced . Housing area has 24 hr security , lots of greenery , sewer system . US military created infrastructure . I enjoy residing here .

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Very very nice. Years since I’ve been to Subic or Clark. I will get up there 🙏🙏

[@todd7756]

how is cost of living there, housing mostly curious about...furnished rentals? thanks

[@testerone5390]

@@todd7756 The rent is higher than most areas . A three bedroom three bath house starts at 40000 pesos . You can get a large studio for 25000. If you purchase a long term lease it is less cheaper . they have some new condos from 3.5 million pesos for 32 years . You can resell your lease if you want . Electricity depends on if you using inverter air cons . I pay 7000- 8000 a month . Water is 1000- 1500 because we have sewer system . I use the air con 24/7 . So not cheap but not as expensive as bgc or makiti . Centally located so you can get to medical city Clark or Clark airport in under one hour . Olongapo is across the bridge much cheaper rent but you deal with much more noise and brownouts , trikes , chickens , jeepneys , late night karoke . You pay for the peace and quiet and rules enforcement . I bought a long term lease of 40 years for 8.3 million so my average over time is 17,300 a month . If i wanted to sell before 40 is up i can get 6 million or more for 25 years . Prices have increased since i bought a year ago .

[@stecar9122003]

My wife and I have a house that's about a 15 minute drive from Tagaytay in Silang, Cavite. I have been to a decent hospital in Laguna. It's nice of aal of the building that they are doing in Northern Cavite with the Bataan Cavite Bridge that will soon start with the construction. Then there is the Sangley Point Airport that will be upgraded into an International Airport. Further north of Manila they are working on the new International Airport in the Bulacan province. The one thing that people need to be aware of if they are going to move to the Tagaytay area is the Taal Volcano. I was there for the eruption on January 12, 2020 as our house is about 19km (12 miles) north of the main crater of Taal. Our house got covered with volcanic ash and I felt a lot of volcanic earthquakes that night and into that Monday. I have no plans to move to any other area even after going through that eruption. I love where I live and really enjoy the people there in our subdivision.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Unbelievable. I had no idea. I am a huge geography nerd. I love these posts. So much appreciated. Lovely area

[@destinationnamibia2658]

We just purchased a farm plot nearby you, bit SW from you between taal and alfondso, start building later this year as our retirement house

[@nwced]

My wife and I have lived in Manila for 5 years and now live in Sindangan zamboanga. It's nice in the province if you are in good health but we may look around the dumaguete next to build our house. Being around to many expats can get old quickly

[@PaulWorldZoom]

So very true. I hope you make it over to Dumaguete soon. Best of luck

[@michaelk5007]

I love your choice of style and honest representation. I am a Canadian (Montreal) with 10 years before retirement. A co-worker has placed me in contact with a Filipina who is only 2 years older and we have written for about 4 years now. She lives in Mandaluyong and suggests I look at Tagaytay (also Cavite and Laguna). While she is a city type person, I am more suburb . . . the old show "Green Acres" came to mind. I would love to design and build a house with solar panels without being far away in a province; my ideal would use a downstairs to include a hobby-type business, my first thought being an internet-café / network gaming center (we could even have remote sites networked as if gaming next to each other), Rowena liked the idea, but her friend says that with home Internet . . . I digress. Thank you for your multiple presentations. I would love to take advantage of you and have communication via email, because you have built trust - I trust the integrity behind your comments (fact checking not done, but I'm certain you are not right all the time, either). Let me know if you would agree to communicate and thank you again.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Sure, no worries. [e-mail] I loved Green Acres. God, so true. A lot like that. I think Luzon would be nice

[@saleemakhtar87]

Great sound quality,scored 100%

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Thanks so much

[@stephenduling5024]

I'm so glad we decided to live here full time for 10 years after we retired. We built our 2 houses here on biliran island 37 years ago and have enjoyed the Philippines for years. But we knew the health care facilities here are not the best, especially for seniors. Along with the driving and roads here are very dangerous. We sold everything we had when we retired and put the money in the bank, which is now $300.000, and in 4 years, our 10 years are up.. I'll be 67, and my wife will be 65 And we're buying a house or Villa in the Venice fla area. It has a big Filipino population, and it has all the advantages of the Philippines' warm weather, great beaches. great sunsets. But it has better hospitals' world-class hospitals in fact, more restaurants to choose from for sure.. Just a better overall quality of life for Seniors, If you can afford it. We planned well 30 years ago for our retirement and are enjoying it now. We love to travel and living here it's so easy to go to Sydney we love it there & Singapore. Singapore is where we're spending my 65 birthday next year. Check out the Marina Bay Sands Resort Hotel. It's beautiful. Most guys who come here never take advantage of the area. And that is sad for sure.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Thanks so much for the great comments. Very well said. I love Singapore also. I stayed at Marina Bay Sands last time. That surfboard shaped rooftop of the 3 towers was amazing. And the casino….fun Nice planning and congratulations

[@IntegrationalEdu]

Hi Stephen, be sure to research on the "healthcare" system in the US now, before you move

[@stanleyboothe4893]

I would add Bacolod to the list. They have a new Mega World area, S&R supermarket ( COSTCO like) is coming soon. Ayala Mall, S&M, Robinsons , The Ruins, West Coast of Negros----less affected by Typhoons coming from the East. It's a 45 minute boat ride to Iloilo City.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

I have only taken the ferry from there and didn’t have time to look around. I will go soon. Easy drive for me. Thanks

[@stanleyboothe4893]

@@PaulWorldZoom If you have a GF, you can take her to Magikland ( Silay City) which is roughly 20 minutes North of Bacolod.

[@stanleyboothe4893]

y friend has a Bed and Breakfast near the Bacolod / Silay Airport.

[@brentonharvey2404]

Thanks for Great information, Paul. You seem like a really nice fellow, so your suggestions on a really nice place to live has extra high value!

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Thanks, that is a very kind compliment. Greatly appreciated.

[@Phil-Am_in_the_Philippines]

Sir Paul thanks for sharing this video. Also i recommend please visit Baguio sir. Its cooler climate and you will love it! Also baguio is one of the second safest city in the Philippines. I used to live in baguio when i was young. If you own the house or rent a house you can save energy. Also thank you for recommending Iloilo City. I am native from iloilo and my husband love it too. We currenlty live in Virginia but Iloilo is our retirement place.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Thanks for the tips! I will go for sure. I’ve seen many times on KZbin. Nice place

[@stevekb1dig]

We have been in Pozorrubio and Urdaneta City, Pangasinan for 6 years now. Baguio city is a nice place. Lots of buses 24/7 on the McArthur highway now. Like before Covina.

[@Phil-Am_in_the_Philippines]

@@stevekb1dig Yes sir im glad you like Baguio City. I used to go wet market in Baguio in the morning. You can buy a lot of fresh vegestables from Benguet province. It is nice to walk in the morning at Burnham Park with the smell of pine tree and flowers.

[@stevekb1dig]

@@Phil-Am_in_the_Philippines the Bagsakan Market, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan. A lot of Baguio vegetables. It's the first big stop leaving Baguio. Only about two city blocks from my house here.

[@stevekb1dig]

Get out of the city and explore the provinces. Hello from Urdaneta City, Pangasinan Province. Affordable living. 3 huge Mall. Huge public market. Been here for 6 years now. Original form Seacoast New Hampshire

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Thanks Steven, I am writing all these down. Thanks for that. Sounds nice

[@LL-tv9xc]

Paul, you’ve been putting on very informative videos. Thank you.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Glad you like them! Very welcome

[@barbaracardwell2039]

Good suggestions for places to retire, and informed reasons for your picking these six places.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Absolutely! Thank you

[@randy2874]

Good quality info as always. A few on here I hadn't thought about. I'll have to check them out next time I visit. Baguio always comes up when people talk about cooler places to live in the Philippines...I've heard it's getting a little too crowded though.... but that is just hearsay and I have no facts to back that up.... But I hadn't thought of Tagaytay as an alternative. I'll take a look some day. Thanks!

[@PaulWorldZoom]

I am with you. I want to see both too. Been all over Luzon but not to the south much. Thanks for the comment

[@robertkolleck1508]

Thanks for video, I have been back and forth military and tourist for 46 years so know a little, the first 3 cities should be called traffic gridlock city, also a person considering them should check if they get physically ill as I do in them from extreme pollution. I live part time in Northern Samar with fresh air off the ocean with no need for air-conditioning, but OMG the rain drives me away for months at a time,, western Leyete is worse ,be prepared if you live south of 15 degrees to expect a lot of it. I like to visit Dumaguete and if I take the night ferry from Calbayog then bus from Cebu I can make it in one travel day. If I had to do it all over I would choose coastal Zambales or La Union with driving to Olongapo or Angeles for needed things not too far away, like your straightforward delivery.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Thanks Robert, I had never seen Samar until the blogger Tim K started going there. Looks beautiful. Thanks for the tip. I am a Clark area fan

[@Ian-iu2tl]

Hey..good one Paul. I am still sitting on the fence regarding Dumaguete. I am exploring Iligan. The airport is about one hour away in Cagayan De Oro. Iligan has water falls as natural attractions and a population of 342,000 which justifies some good hospitals.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Nice Ian, I just googled it. I had never heard of it. Thanks, looks nice

[@texascowboy8612]

Illlgan ?? Your crazy !!! I spent three years there in two months. It felt like three years...worst place in the Philippines !!!!

[@Ian-iu2tl]

@@texascowboy8612 tell me more man. I would like to know anything about it. Thanks

[@pioborres1325]

World Zoom,thanks for picking iloilo city as number 1

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Thank you

[@markrenne6136]

So my wife and have chosen Subic. You often hear the comments about no traffic lights no traffic regulations. This is not true in Subic it is like a small city in the US except much lower cost of living. For me it is not too far from my comfort zone, moving to another country. Subic has US like infrastructure in a small town environment but three big super malls one hour from Angles City three hours from Manila. Difference is we are building a home not a single guy renting.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Very very nice. I like Subic-Clark area a lot. Looks and feels like home

[@eagleeyes9112]

If you want fleeting fun, go to Cebu. If you want to chill and have it easy and be worry-free, go to Iloilo

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Good advice. I like them both

[@makeyourlifeeasier5794]

Another good video!. Already subscribed. Done with big cities, maybe you have suggestions on mid-size or larger "towns." Photos would really help even though I know it's more work for you.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Great suggestion! I will try to add more. Thanks very much

[@grandpapeteswordsofwisdom7114]

I suggest you make an in depth video on Baguio and Benguet. It is for people who prefer cool weather instead of stifling heat and humidity. Note how they close Session Street every Sunday for street performers and artists. My number one retirement choice is Canada. There are many reasons millions of people from all over the world want to move to Canada. For those winter haters, think downhill skiing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Canada is nice. I have a new video with new destinations coming later today. I had a lot of comments 👍

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

I've heard Davao City is a nice place too. I live in BGC, a bit more expensive but you have everything you need. I'm not a fan of Dumaguete. Not much to do there, too many expats, and if you're looking for a girlfriend, the saying there is next up. Also the seaside water is dirty. Looks really bad. BGC is clean and people take pride in how the city looks.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Your the 3rd or 4th that mentioned Davao City. I guess I’ll have to check it out. It had such a terrible reputation before Mr Duarte cleaned it up. General Santos too

[@JJthelonelybullinasia]

@@PaulWorldZoomDavao is considered one of the safest cities in the Philippines. If you go there you'll have to check out CDO too. I want to check both places.

[@uncareid5557]

Has Mr. WZ been in The Philippines too long? I can listen to this at 1.5X playback speed with 100% comprehension. I guess YT has killed my patience and attention span. Thumb up on the content!

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Been here for 5 months now. Thanks for the kind comment.

[@grumpyolddude439]

Tagaytay or Cebu, are my top 2 spots for now. IloIlo and Duma/Valencia, are close behind. I found it interesting, your 6 included all 4 that I am focusing on.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Thanks for sharing! I do like those 4. Very nice

[@cidershack2564]

Hi Paul I enjoyed that thanks. Just subscribed.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Thank you thank you 🙏

[@JPBARON25]

Another great video and topic! Mahalo! Like the shirt too. Go IRISH!

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Thank you kindly. No one here has any idea about Notre Dame or any US college. Weird

[@royfleury9860]

Very good video on some nice areas. As I have always said, the best place to retire in the Philippines is totally subjective. I am not a city person and would not live in Manila or Cebu. I am partial to San Pedro in the Province of Laguna. It is far enough away from Manila, and close enough to take advantage of city spots to visit. Rent is way cheaper, and health care is close enough as long as it is not emergent. Have a great day

[@PaulWorldZoom]

People love Laguna. I have it on my list. Sounds great

[@k9companion231]

Hello Paul! Thank you for the insight. God bless

[@PaulWorldZoom]

You are very welcome. Thanks for always commenting

[@bhinbayoucity5691]

The place I've decided to retire, which I didn't see on your list, is Cagayan De Oro, esp the southern part called Uptown. There's a lot of development going on in that part, there's already SM City mall, but also in development is a Gaisano Uptown Mall, a new mega hospital near that mall, as well as a new campus being started fir Xavier University. There's also the other existing malls: Gaisano downtown, Ayala Centrio Mall, & SM Diwntown Premier Mall. There's also 7 seas (a big size water park) & Divine Mercy Church n statue...near El Salvdor/Kauswagan. The only disadvantage is that the newer airport is about a 45 min drive west of downtown, but they're building a New multilane bypass hwy going from Uptown to the Laguindingan Airport to cut down on that travel time.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

That sounds great. Just when you think you have heard of or seen the best places. Thanks for the information. I just googled it. Nice

[@flwoods1]

Us also, cooler temps. SM with new expansion. Dozens and dozens new restos

[@johnclark7973]

This vlog is being saved in my PHILIPPINES Playlist. 😁

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Great. Thanks so much

[@frankkluz9787]

I much prefer the more frugal means of retirement such as found where Steve lives in Trece Martires for example. There's enough there for nearly all your needs and it's reasonably close to Manila for day trips and the major airport as well as the beach ! -- Also - the costs are very low considering the proximity to as much as there is nearby. And according to Steve the people around there are great. Even the weather - "ain't bad' (as per Steve) usually with a breeze and often not needing AC. = What's not to like (?) if your old & want a peaceful retirement ? - Younger guys may get a little bored.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Thanks Frank, I like that area. I like his channel too.

[@PapaDougsAdventures01]

No big cities for me. I visited Manila in October and was very underwhelmed. I’m going to stay in Cebu and Dumaguete at the end of February to try a few other areas

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Oh great. Cebu is really large also. But, my friends like it. I think Duma is really nice. Enjoy your trip. Thank you

[@pinasonhand]

Try Bacolod City since you will be on the same island as Dumaguete

[@januslumenthesage]

I'm interested in life in the phillipines but I'm on dialysis also. I guess I'm surprised to see such big cities cause I only here about the under developed parts and was discouraged I would be able to recieve treatment if I visited

[@marcrichard7251]

My girlfriend lives in Dumaguete and her neighbor is on dialysis

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Tough call. We have dialysis but I don’t know about availability. Just the flight time would be tough on you. You would know better. Good luck

[@yrosales546]

All the big cities including the ones that Paul mentioned have dialysis clinics. I am a Filipina & retiree from California

[@rjoetting7594]

From all my research, I'm thinking somewhere around Baguio, outside of the city, a more isolated area in the countryside. I absolutely hate city life and the crowds. Where I grew up in the Ozarks, my closest neighbor was 6 miles away by a dirt and gravel road ( less than 1/2 mile walking through the woods and fields) every video I see about the best places to live in the Philippines is always connected to a city. (Almost never see anything about living in the province as a foreigner) I don't drink, I'm don't go to nightclubs, and my idea of fun isn't seeing how many women I can pick up. My idea of fun is climbing on my old 1978 Harley-Davidson flh Bobber, and going for long rides in the countryside and mountains, or along the coast. (Usually by myself) I'm planning on retiring in the Philippines in 1 1/2 years at 63 and bringing the Harley with me ( cheaper than buying one there). I've already looked into it. And I've been researching the most likely places for my retirement for about six years now. And Northern Luzon seems to meet my requirements. I'm healthy, and I don't take any type of medication. So i'm not worried about being close to medical facilities. So, the province areas are very appealing to me. I currently live in the US in the state of Virginia, so I can go to the mountains.I can go right along the coast, and I live in the country. But when I retire the cost of living here, I will have no real quality of life. In the philippines, I can have a good life, living better than I can here. I'm 61 years old, and I have been divorced since 2001. My children have grown up and have family's of their own. They are behind my decision to retire in the Philippines 100% Going back to area around Baguio the temperature is very appealing to me. And there's plenty of places to take motorcycle trips. Some of the coastal areas are quite beautiful too.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Great selection

[@DefendUSA1776]

I am considering (in no particular order) 1- Davao 2- Iloilo 3- Bantayan 4- Bacolod 5- Dumaguete

[@PaulWorldZoom]

That is a great list. When I was here from 2010 to 2012 Davao had a really bad reputation. But not now. They say Mr Duarte cleaned it. Duma and Iloilo are nice

[@rickrock2276]

what about Baguio City? Even cooler temperatures than Tagaytay and I think nicer. I have been to both several times. And consider Batangas City and outer area. Higher elevations are a smart choice these days with changing climate phenomenon

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Thanks for the tips! The cooler temperatures are very nice.

[@rayrdelle]

Were moving to Baguio after Chaing Mai Thailand. thanks good vids.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Oh nice. Similar climate I think. I have a lot of friends living and working in Chiang Mai and Rai. Nice setup for shared working space and cheap. I’m anxious to see what you think

[@floryfelopez6395]

It’s nice discussion❤❤❤

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Thank you very much

[@MadeNCda]

Thanks for the breakdown of places to love in Philippines. I'm wondering if you or any subscribers are learning of foreign women retiring in Philippines? Some of the places you and others have listed sound ideal.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Surprisingly I am seeing it more and more. Especially in Manila proper. Come on 👍👍

[@MadeNCda]

@@PaulWorldZoom Thanks Paul, good to know. Will certainly look in to visiting Philippines 🇵🇭

[@mikesimpson9997]

Good information to take in. Well done. Almost Anywhere someone lands in Philippines Is a good choice lol. The Philippines people make it a good choice

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Yes Mike, the people are cool. I’m always surprised. Have a great day

[@destinationnamibia2658]

Great informative video 👍

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Namibian, seriously. Such an awesome place. Windhoek (spelling) is awesome. Best crocodile viewing in the world. Terrifying. Thanks for watching

[@key39762]

thanks for the video. I'm thinking about Cagayan de ore (cdo) and davao city. I like the idea of Davao because I heard they have traffic lights. lol, and electricity is cheaper in cdo and Davao. and lest brownouts.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Sounds great! I keep hearing wonderful things. Good luck

[@arghentrock]

Great suggestions.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching

[@sharhune2735]

Not a large city person. I would rather live at higher elevations (read cooler) but still close to the beach. That's the best of both worlds. My father was stationed at Clark AFB for for two years and the heat and humidity was tough. Baguio was wonderful. Went back to P.I. twice while in the Navy (Subic). Loved the countryside and the people. If I went to Dumaguete, I'd be in Valencia. Take care Paul.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Thanks for the comments. Valencia is nice. I enjoy hearing about other spots

[@sharhune2735]

@@Plough78 No idea at all. Last time in the Philippines was 1977 and before that, very early 60's. There are a lot of videos on You Tube that show condo tours.

[@brewerfam5223]

Hey Paul my suggestion is Roxas City, Capiz its about 1 1/2 hour drive from Ililo. Its the Seafood capital of the Philippines. It has a airport to Manila.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

I’m glad I did this topic. I hearing of many cool places. Thank you

[@kevinreist7718]

You need to find a voice coach. Your speech is so monotone that I almost fell asleep listening to you. Are you a retired Calculus teacher? Thanks for sharing your experiences.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Just like the teacher in Ferris Buehlers Day Off 😜😜 Did you see that one? Funny. Thank you 👍

[@bigjohnson7415]

Is the Dumagette airport a Regional airport? Meaning you still have to go to Manila or Cebu for International Travel's? Informative as always, my friend!

[@PaulWorldZoom]

I have not been able to locate a direct to Singapore, BKK, or Vietnam. But my friends say that them. Take care of yourself

[@BCBTrips]

I just discovered Reyky. What a revelation. I think The Pea blew up after she was on his & Gio & Old Dog's channels

[@PaulWorldZoom]

She is awesome. Approaching 200k subscribers. I saw her on Paul’s video a long time ago

[@BCBTrips]

@@PaulWorldZoom 200K? Well deserved. Quality insight, street interviews, nice grasp of Western culture, & judgement free

[@duaneanderson9124]

I prefer more rural type areas. just 20 to 30 minutes away from the populated areas for peace and quiet. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Nice Duane. Good plan

[@25Soupy]

I would add Eastwood City in with Newport City.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Hi James. I have heard of that, but know nothing. Thanks

[@gregorytaylor7915]

Hello WZ. My name is Taylor and I'm planning on visiting Thailand this fall. I'm looking to retire in a couple years and planning on living in Thailand in my later years. Can you recommend some local spots that are close to beaches maybe?

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Hua Hin is my favorite. People love Phuket. Pattaya is crazy. All are nice

[@gregorytaylor7915]

@@PaulWorldZoom okay. Thanks my brother 👍

[@gregorytaylor7915]

@@PaulWorldZoom thanks for the reply sir. I just looked at some of the pics of Phuket and it looks gorgeous. My question is in your opinion, which is the best.way to travel to Phuket from western US? Thank you

[@canton7180]

Okay this might sound like a stupid question but I haven't found a clear answer online so far, my scenario is that I 'am 53, I have lets say $300,000 usd liquid I can take with me, my main concern is when I hit 65 will I still be able to begin to draw US social security benefits? I have worked for 35 years while contributing to ssi, I believe all that is required stateside to qaulify is 10 years total. Also one more question about owning property, if I marry a Filipina then the property can be bought under her name? thank you!

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Oh yes, once to reach your required number of quarters worked you qualify. So no worries. Also, yes on the property

[@donalddemo]

Why is Davao not on your list?

[@john2120]

Hi Paul, Thanks for your information. I’m here in Cebu city ready to head back to USA. Just looking but what is your opinion on owning a condo. I respect your opinion but in respect this will be my Ultimate decision. Thank you sir 🙏

[@PaulWorldZoom]

As an Economist I almost always recommend property ownership. The question is when and where. Hard to judge currently but the prices look nice 👍

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Good luck

[@john2120]

Thank you, Off to the Mideast Minneapolis. If you know where that is. Ha ha. I believe your a bears fan.

[@carltischer7827]

I enjoyed your video . Please learn the pronunciation of words . Cebu is Cēbu just to name one .

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Thanks

[@sonny8746]

Thanks for your videos..do you know if there are any AA meetings in Dumagete?

[@PaulWorldZoom]

They do. I saw at the Catholic Church a big sign announcing AA for the next evening. St Alexandria I think, beside the park.

[@johnclark7973]

They must. I have heard most expats in Duna are alcoholics. Wether it true or not???

[@peteh6063]

Hey Paul just came across your channel. Happy new year!Great suggestions, how much time have you spent in the Philippines. Heading out your way later this year, around September for about a month… And then deciding. So trying to figure out which areas to maximize my visit… Get acclimated before deciding to make it long term.🇨🇦😎

[@PaulWorldZoom]

So now a total of 2 years and 5 months. Mostly Manila. I really like. Some frustrations, but great people. Thank you

[@Rabbi_Rabbs]

Thanks for the info. As a surfer who wants to spend retirement surfing, but who has medical needs, I want a spot that's near a surfable beach but still close to medical care. Siargao would be my ultimate location if it had all the med specialists. I suppose Manila offers the best healthcare, but I am so done with big cities. I am one of those that you mentioned that would not move to Manila during this lifetime. Do you know of places that offer both good health care and surfable waves?

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Actually I don’t. The 3 main surf spots are isolated with limited healthcare. Let me ask my friends. They will know if any exist

[@Rabbi_Rabbs]

@@PaulWorldZoom Ok great. Thank you so much!

[@koufax174]

Baguio is my number one. Nothing close to Baguio

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Beautiful place, thanks

[@NorthStarAttitudes]

I don’t hear many people mention Baguio as a place to retire. I would love to find out more about that location. Any Vloggers out of there?

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Great question, I hope we get some replies

[@thaidawg9231]

In Makati, BGC, Newport City are there local fruit and vegetable markets ?

[@PaulWorldZoom]

For sure yes in BGC and Makati. I don’t know about New Port. Thank you

[@johnesmer5635]

Not Dumaguete..to Meany guys there already.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

A lot of foreigners for sure

[@vince1012]

Paul, I'm trying to find New Port City on Google Maps but with no luck. Can you comment on the streets that borders it? Thanks!

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Look for Villamor Golf Course, Newport Boulevard or the main Airport. Thanks

[@daspicer1]

The Manila mentioned here is actually Metro Manila and it's made up of 16 cities and a municipality. Newport City and Bonifacio Global City are not actual cities. Newport City is a small township in the city of Pasay and Bonifacio Global City is a small district in the city of Taguig. We live in Metro Cebu, just outside of Cebu City, in Talisay City, which is in the privince, geogrphically. Metro Cebu in area is much larger than Metro Manila, just not as urbanized. But everything is here including a US Consular Office. I've been living here for 16 years and I've yet to have to go to Metro Manila for anything. If we were to ever leave here, which is not likely, my preference would be Metro Davao, not mentioned here. It makes the 2 previously mentioned metro areas seem tiny. The 3 are the only metro areas in the Philippines.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Thanks David, much appreciated. Thank you for watching. Wow, 16 years. Awesome. I like Cebu City. People appear to love it or hate it

[@daspicer1]

@@PaulWorldZoom I don't care much for Cebu City. We only go there, Cebu City proper, about once a month, to Landers and to check my mail, military FPO. We do frequent SM Seaside. But it's short of Cebu City proper. It's only about 2.5 kilometers outside of Talisay City.

[@thetimmns]

How reliable is the power and internet in these places

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Not good in Dumaguete but depends on the provider. I’ve heard very good in Manila and Cebu. My friends said it is good in Iloilo also

[@johnclark7973]

I forgot to mention that your NUM THAI black and white t-shirt is hella funny.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Thanks, found that in Miami, Florida

[@johnclark7973]

@@PaulWorldZoom WOW 🤯

[@paulmabry5357]

Is golf very expensive there and where's the best place to be able to play golf

[@PaulWorldZoom]

No, very cheap but the quality is low too. Pamplona just north of Dumaguete is nice but an hour drive

[@johnaldridge5019]

Cheap or expensive are relative terms to what? Different things to different people. Expect to pay 3000 to over 7000 Piso caddy 500+ Because of high cost only the rich and us expats play golf, so the courses are where they live. Clark Angeles area has 6 courses I think. Google It

[@armandosune3839]

World Zoom, Aside from your wonderful video, I also recommend the KZbin videos of the FF expatriates on ILOILO:. 1) That Philippines Life'; 2) Tito Tim Travels;. 3) Kenneth Genon 4).Boots and Beans. 5) Drone Pilot. 6) Agimat TV Vlog. 7) Kajusam family TV. 8) Clive Blog Live TV. 9) Ghighi Vlog TV. 10) Ngoan Doan vlog TV. 12) AJE Vlog TV. 13) Philippintastic 14) Roaming with Gerald TV. 15) Angelus et Angulus. Hoping you'll be able to see ILOILO CITY through these vlogs. Thank you, World Zoom.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Unbelievable, I had no idea so many vloggers were there. Amazing. Thanks for that. Cool

[@stephenkamin3118]

Could you give us some information on property and the ability to buy it and own it outright as a foreigner., I know currently this isn't the case but do you think will it happen in the near future. Thank you

[@PaulWorldZoom]

I would like to see the US forbid land and home purchases from Filipinos Thai’s, and other countries until those countries reciprocate. No one wants to end up like Australia and Cambodia. Overrun with Chinese

[@SANGKAYFOODCHANNEL]

Best option is condominium, foreigners are allowed to own.

[@americansfirst9679]

Hi….I’m looking into moving to the Philippines and since you are new there and are you? How long did it take you to settle in. Is it safe for a single lady? Like your input. Thank you.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

I’ve said I personally feel safe here but my property and car are not safe. I don’t think you would have any trouble. Especially Makati or high end areas

[@americansfirst9679]

Question: why do you say your car and property are not safe? I wasn’t thinking of living in the city. Im from Cleveland and I like to be near the beach and be in a safe place being single. I hope you can give me some ideas. Thank you. Majorie

[@EvolvedBonobo]

Best tropical beach town in the Philippines for expat retirement?

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Palawan, Boracay, or Leyte Island

[@EvolvedBonobo]

@@PaulWorldZoom Thanks! Have you ever been to Koh Lanta, Thailand? If so, which of those places you mentioned (or any other place in the Philippines) would you say is most similar to Koh Lanta? I really liked the Koh Lanta vibe, especially the Long Beach area!

[@frosty3693]

I wonder, in the case of the more expensive places, is there a tipping point where people who have enough money to live in those places would just stay in their own countries?

[@tonyste12]

women....younger women? :)

[@JamesBondEsq.]

@@tonyste12 Boom! 💥 End of discussion. 😃

[@PaulWorldZoom]

I have not seen that. Usually something else is driving well to do expats. I don’t think it is money. For the lower end, 100% yes

[@tonyste12]

@@PaulWorldZoom #1 reason for almost all 'ends' is what we all know but only very few will admit :) my opinion of course

[@blockaderunner]

I don't know where to go. Ya'll got me all confused.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Haha. Ki feel the same way. Come explore 👍👍👍

[@PaulWorldZoom]

I

[@chrissanteler5543]

What do you know about General Santos?

[@PaulWorldZoom]

I remember when that was a no go zone. President Duarte really changed the whole Island. My friend like it

[@todd7756]

I was there for about 3 months last year. the people were good, never felt unsafe. The Abnbs seem a little pricier than some other cities, not sure why, as definently not nicer?? But overall had everything any other city in the Phills has.

[@chrissanteler5543]

@@PaulWorldZoom thank you.

[@TheBigBananaaa]

👍✅Cebu✅👍

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Ok Cebu. Fun place. Thanks

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

Baguio

[@PaulWorldZoom]

I hear you. Making a new video now 👍👍

[@rogerhunter5658]

I know a lot of expats like to live in a major city or area's with big expat community. But the best place to live is away from all that. Get out into the provinces away from all the scammer's and beggers. I've been coming to the Philippines for 40+ years. Married for 37 years and lived permanently here for the last 6 years. Travelled all over this country and away from major cities and in the Province is a whole lot nicer. I live in Sorsogon province we have a great Pier area with many restaurants, nice SM Mall, and a brand new hospital with great doctors and top of the line equipment. Out of the list you gave the only ones good was Taygaytay ( but expensive) and Iloilo Why wasn't Baguio on your list?

[@PaulWorldZoom]

I am doing a new video and will add 6 more. I agree with you. Thanks for the detailed comment. Very much appreciated. I don’t know your area at all. I will Google it 👍

[@jeffreylong9405]

Not even close to anything near the best😂.

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Thanks Jeffrey. I appreciate the comment

[@isabellaschopper8988]

Austria

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Nice country

[@isabellaschopper8988]

Cavite

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Thanks

[@isabellaschopper8988]

Cavity

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Cavity?

[@isabellaschopper8988]

Best place at home in Austria not in that crowded dirty place like phillipines not clean at all wereeeeee

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Thanks

[@isabellaschopper8988]

Best place is at home not there

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Good advice 😜

[@RodgerRamjet]

i imagine i wont mind a bit up n down, if i can live higher up, cooler climate little dryer. but, i do like some conveniences, like decent internet,, but, you simply have to make allowances for what IS.. not what you want..unless u can afford to live either in, or adjacent to, the big cities..and can handle the traffic..💯 side note.. how far out is considered :" out " of a big city there ?? US,, you have to be several miles away, to be OUT of the city.. sounds like its much less, and just being on the outskirts, is already almost " out" of the city, both in cost and crowds.. or is that too simplistic..??

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Very points. Hard to get everything and maintain reasonable costs. Cooler would be nice

[@PaulWorldZoom]

Sorry, very good points