What is it Like to Live in the Philippines
By: C Estates Inc
Tags: Philippines, Real Estate

Have you been thinking of living in the Philippines?

Here is a list of the several things that you will get to experience and make you say, “it’s more fun in the Philippines!”

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Tourist Spots

There are 7,107 islands that forms the Philippine archipelago which makes it a perfect spot for beach goers. The stunning beaches in the Philippines such as Boracay, Puerto Galera, El Nido, Panglao Island, Coron Island and Siargao Island are just a few of the most visited places. Apart from the sunny and warm climate, the small islands are water paradise for those who loves fun water activities such as parasailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing and even the nightlife that most foreigners enjoy.

But, if beaches aren’t your thing then don’t worry , Philippines has got more to offer. This island paradise has countless beautiful majestic mountains such as the amazing Rice Terraces located in Banaue ifugao of the Cordillera region. Manually carved rice paddies in the slopes of the mountains is a credit to the creativity and industrious spirit of the indigenous people of the area. The Mount Data, also known as the “sleeping beauty” Located in the Cordillera Central mountain range with a rising height of 2,310 meters in the north of Luzon looks like a woman basking in the horizon.

The eastern side of the Luzon Island also has the mountain range called the Sierra Madre, known as the Eastern Backbone. This tropical forest-rich mountains from the provinces of Cagayan in the North stretches to 680 Kms to the Quezon province in the South creating a border in the Pacific that blocks the northeast monsoon and the waves of the Pacific Ocean.

In the South of Luzon, you can take a visit to the perfectly coned shape Mayon, an active Volcano in Albay that displays it’s fiery fountain of lava during the night.

Meanwhile, there are also some tourist spots if you plan to live in the Metro Manila, the capital of the Philippines. Intramuros in Manila is very rich in historical infrastructures which still has the remnants during the colonialism of the US, Spaniards, and Japan.

Common Filipino food

Good Food

Without a doubt, Filipinos are really good cooks. No wonder why almost every province has its own delicacy. Two of the most famous Filipino dishes are Adobo and Sinigang. It is best paired with rice.

Street food is also very popular in the Philippines. Why not try our most exotic Balut, a boiled duck embryo, it is probably one of the strangest food you may ever try but many foreigners who are brave enough to try find it delicious. Other tasty snacks to try are Kinilaw, Lechon, Halo-Halo, Buko and many more. Be prepared to expand your waistline and fall in love with our cuisine.

The locals

The warmth of the Filipino people is one of the many reasons why foreigners choose to stay and retire in the Philippines. Filipinos are widely known for their hospitality and are sweet and lovable. You will be blown away by how much they love foreigners.

Being happy is a part of our culture that Filipino’s are proud of, despite poverty, difficult challenges and sometime devastation the Philippines has still been labeled as one of the happiest countries in the world. You see people smiling, being positive and happily waving on the news even though a flood surrounds them. The excitement of being seen on TV makes them smile so wide.

Filipinos are renowned for is being so caring and kind, in fact a lot of Filipinos make this trait their career choice and are caregivers and Nurses both here in the Philippines and all over the world.

Communication

The English language is commonly used in the Philippines, which again makes it a good attraction for foreigners to set roots in the country. Most Filipinos can converse in English well and it is widely spoken all over the country.

Speaking in English may also be a challenge to some Filipinos but they can understand your message, at least in general. Some may not be able to express themselves fluently in English but they are always willing to offer a helping hand. This is a real advantage to a foreigner as English is seen as the global language so people can live, work and enjoy their life in the Philippines and be understood.

Nowadays, most Filipinos can speak the language fluently, and this is getting more and more each year, people learn to speak English at an early age at it becomes part of their natural communication, this explains the rapid growth of their BPO industry, they are able to use the language to converse with people all over the world. The Philippines and the filipino people are one of the top choices in this industry due to their English skills, kind personality and the exceptional customer service they provide to foreigners.

Retirement

If you are a foreigner and thinking of retirement or you just really want to live in the Philippines and experience its magnificence, it can be quite hard to acquire a property,if you don’t choose the right expert to guide you.

The Philippines systems are probably not as quick and efficient as what you are used to, so you will be needing lots of patience as it will be a long and complicated process.

So it is reassuring to know that there is a company that can help. A company with experts in the Philippine reals estate industry, have supported many foreign investors to move to the Philippines and uses smart technology to make life as easy as possible.

Introducing C Estates an online real estate platform that will enable foreigners to own and acquire property.

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