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The Philippines: Ideal place to retire
By: Lynda B. Valencia
Who among us, especially the old folks don't know the lyrics of the song "The
Green Leaves of Summer" that has been used in the film "The Alamo."
The soundtrack spoke of a yearning that is universal to all to come home to, or
to discover a second home when we reach the golden age of retirement.
When we speak of summer and retirement, one can only think of the Philippines -
the "tropical paradise" of smiling people, perpetual summers and dreamy vacation
spots.
The Philippines holds a wealth of wonders waiting to be discovered not only by
foreign tourists and retirees but also of Filipinos. Foreign tourists who have
sampled the hospitality of Filipinos and the many charms of the archipelagic
state teeming with magnificent beaches and hideaways, would naturally want to
stay here for good.
It is for these reasons that foreign nationals, balikbayans and expatriate
workers would do well to consider the Philippines as the country where they
would spend savoring the fruits of their hard toil.
The Philippines is liberally endowed with natural wonders and physical
attributes that make it attractive to foreign retirees, including former
Filipino nationals who would want to come home to their land of birth after
their mark in other countries.
And foreigners who do retire here will be amply rewarded as they encounter
little difficulty in accommodating themselves to a friendly and predominantly
English-speaking population. For balikbayans, there's nothing like reminiscing
about the past and renewing old acquaintances and seeing once more the "green
leaves" of summer at home.
With the administration of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo determinedly
pushing for the growth of the tourism sector, it comes but natural to revitalize
the concept of the Philippines as the ideal retirement setting for foreign
nationals and former Filipinos who have acquired other citizenships.
A stay in the Philippines especially for those who came from temperate countries
could be likened to relaxing in paradise of perpetual summer.
If you are serious about living or retiring here, it is a good
idea to bookmark the following site (link to Phil Immigration. )
The official Philippine government site with a checklist of
requirements is at: http://www.immigration.gov.ph/INSIDE/inside.htm.
If you
find a place better to retire than the Philippines, let me know
don.herrington@livinginthephilippines.com
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