Hi Alvin Wang There is no doubt, like everything in life, there are pros and cons whether retiring or doing business in the Philippines is no different. One of hardest areas to manage is hidden business cost in the Philippines because lack of transparency however it much better now than years ago mostly driven by internet initiative to provide online transaction for some business permit and licensing. However, if they know that the company or individual is a foreigner or partner they will immediately label as rich and getting thing done can triple the cost irrespective whether in the area of setting up , operation or dealing with the supplier, contractors, Therefore, do your sum, do some intelligent market research before committing, The Filipino people are among the most friendly in the world. They are giving and so very relaxed. For a country and people that is so poor, they are rich in their happiness and joy. Life is what it is and a smile is always readily given. As in many other international surveys in various categories, Manila has since fallen behind its neighbors in living standards. In the latest survey conducted by another group, human resources consultancy ECA International, Metro Manila was ranked 25th in Asia, down one notch from the previous year, and 142nd worldwide.
Although in Singapore was rated the best place in the world to live, with the respondents citing the low crime rate and overall quality of life. I realized size of the country do matter even in Singapore low crime rate do not mean zero crime rate like they say "shit still happen" if you in the wrong place and time. In some area or certain sector is not an advisory to visit but most of the area in province is quite safe
In Singapore almost the whole island is internet connected especially In the era of globalization, quality of life and internet connectivity provide a conducive environment for business to operate and it is a very important decisive factor if we intend to invest or expand our business. For the least , we can see more e-service in the government sector in term providing e civil service, imagine travel 8 to 10 hour for a permit renewable and endless loop of providing old receipt as a proof which I believed computer storage is good at.
As the quality of life in this country needs to improve, the same factors that are driving foreign visitors and investors to other countries are contributing to the continuing exodus of Filipinos, apart from the principal reason, which is the lack of decent jobs in the Philippines. In fact when we established our restaurant here in Gamu we got more peoples coming to seek employment to work in Singapore then customer coming for a cup of coffee. Unless Filipinos see their own country as a good place to live and invest, neither will foreigners or company. Like any country if they put their mind to it nothing is impossible with their natural abundant of resources.
Although in Singapore was rated the best place in the world to live, with the respondents citing the low crime rate and overall quality of life. I realized size of the country do matter even in Singapore low crime rate do not mean zero crime rate like they say "shit still happen" if you in the wrong place and time. In some area or certain sector is not an advisory to visit but most of the area in province is quite safe
In Singapore almost the whole island is internet connected especially In the era of globalization, quality of life and internet connectivity provide a conducive environment for business to operate and it is a very important decisive factor if we intend to invest or expand our business. For the least , we can see more e-service in the government sector in term providing e civil service, imagine travel 8 to 10 hour for a permit renewable and endless loop of providing old receipt as a proof which I believed computer storage is good at.
As the quality of life in this country needs to improve, the same factors that are driving foreign visitors and investors to other countries are contributing to the continuing exodus of Filipinos, apart from the principal reason, which is the lack of decent jobs in the Philippines. In fact when we established our restaurant here in Gamu we got more peoples coming to seek employment to work in Singapore then customer coming for a cup of coffee. Unless Filipinos see their own country as a good place to live and invest, neither will foreigners or company. Like any country if they put their mind to it nothing is impossible with their natural abundant of resources.
