tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4719840661845505390.post1381281423676346352..comments2024-02-04T23:17:16.315-08:00Comments on Becoming American( formerly Life in the United States & the Philippines-1960 to the Present): Philippines no longer the best place for RetirementDavid B Kataguehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09798269891967237168noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4719840661845505390.post-60952501239838096272012-06-23T13:36:41.205-07:002012-06-23T13:36:41.205-07:00Hi Rick, thanks for your comment. Besides the high...Hi Rick, thanks for your comment. Besides the high electrical cost, I will add the frequent brown outs in a lot of places in the Philippines. Specifically, I am thinking of Marinduque-my place of retirement. Have a Good day!David B Kataguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09798269891967237168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4719840661845505390.post-92177460635586680802012-06-23T10:35:58.338-07:002012-06-23T10:35:58.338-07:00Expensive electricity cost, lack of peace and orde...Expensive electricity cost, lack of peace and order, high crime rate, poor and inefficient infrastructure and many other reasons are forcing foreigners to stay away from the Philippines. When things change and people are convinced to have a peace of mind living in the country affordably, there might be a change in the rankings.<br /><br /><br /><br />Rick GonzalezAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com