Joy of Living in the Philippines: A Hospitable, Friendly Country

Whenever international surveys get published, it would not be a massive surprise to see the Philippines on the list for anything related to hospitality and warm reception to their foreign guests and tourists. Lumina Homes will not refute this fact, because the country and Filipinos are simply known worldwide for it, and for good reasons!

Besides the signature Filipino trait of hospitality, friendliness, and resilience, the country is also home to a wealth of tourist destinations that global travel magazines also consistently include in their list, such as the beauty of Boracay Island and the scenic natural wonder of Palawan. Puerto Princesa, for one, is home to one of the world's Seven Wonders of Nature, which is the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River whose beauty lies in the jaw-dropping limestone formations with an exquisite underground river.

This makes the Philippines a tremendously preferred tourism destination for scenic views of natural grandeur. Boracay and Palawan are just two testaments among a ton of tourist spots that receive a multitude of visitors every year, locally and internationally.

With the growing leniency from COVID-19-related restrictions, more and more tourists from around the world are expected to arrive on Philippine soil (and Philippine waters for that matter). If you see yourself not just traveling to the Philippines but also making a permanent residence in proximity to its environmental beauty, allow us to give you some more facts to verify the veracity of the Philippines being one of the friendliest countries in the world, a go-to destination for travel, and an ideal place for investing in commercial and residential properties.

Mabuhay, Philippines: One of the friendliest countries in the world

In the Readers’ Choice Awards conducted by Conde Nast Traveller (CNT), the Philippines ranked 10th as the friendliest country in the world. This means that people who have ever come across the Philippines and interacted with Filipinos could attest and testify to the latter's welcoming vibes and friendliness whenever receiving guests and tourists.

Most if not all would agree that Filipino hospitality is part of Filipino culture and tradition. We don't want our guests to feel unwelcome during their stay, be it friends and relatives visiting our homes, or international tourists visiting our country to unwind and bear witness to our beautiful beaches and the Filipino culture of hospitality and friendliness.

When receiving guests, it would be customary that the host will prepare food and drinks to accommodate their visitors. When the clock strikes at night and the skies darken, the host would even encourage visitors to stay and sleep at the house because it would be dangerous to drive in the dead of night. What is more, the host would even offer that the guest must sleep in the most comfortable room in the house, and the homeowner would volunteer to just sleep on the sofa or put a bedsheet on the floor. This is how accommodating Filipinos are, and no wonder the world recognizes the Philippines and Filipinos for it!

Friendly Philippines: A potent tourism destination

To be fair, tourists don't visit the country with the primary objective of experiencing Filipino friendliness and hospitality. What tourists look forward to is beholding the plethora of natural grandeur in the country, including diving spots that they could go into to fulfill a desire of embarking on a journey of adventure with nature.

Aside from beaches, mountains, and other tourist destinations clad in natural beauty, the 10th friendliest country of the world in 2022 is also lush with heritage sites and historical attractions that Spanish colonial architecture enthusiasts can admire up close.

This includes colonial churches with impressive architecture, such as the San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Paoay Church in Ilocos Norte, and Miagao Church in Iloilo. Also, include the historical City of Vigan comprising an array of ancestral houses, and experience a relaxing kalesa ride around the city.

The friendly country of the Philippines is notoriously tropical. It's basically summer all throughout the year that even its cold season would not be felt by tourists who are used to their native country's much cooler weather. But if that's the case, local and international tourists should visit the proverbial City of Pines in Baguio! It is one of the most famous tourist spots in the Philippines receiving massive tourist traffic. The city also features a night market where tourists and locals can shop for cheap but fashionable clothing and roam around the city to enjoy and unwind with friends and family.

Flourishing Economy, A Boon for Real Estate

According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, tourism makes up a significant contribution to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at 5.2 percent in 2021. This is despite the paralyzing effects of the pandemic on the country's tourism sector. But with the continued easing of protocols, more and more tourists are visiting the country to bear witness to its abundance of tourist destinations, made perfect with accommodating locals to welcome them and be dependable when asking for directions, guides, and suggestions where to go from one spot to another.

Moreover, it could not be denied that the real estate industry in the country is also flourishing along with the economy. Real estate investing continues to become a lucrative venture for investors looking to augment their income by selling their real estate property at a profitable selling price or fair market value. Buying and selling real estate in the country is unlikely to falter as there are several factors that contribute to its boom, such as the development of more and more infrastructure within and outside Metro Manila.

One of the recent key developments in infrastructure is the LRT-1 Cavite Extension, which will enable a much shorter commute time for Cavite residents working in the capital region. This will also serve as an impetus for real estate providers to develop residential properties for home hunters and commercial spaces for businesses, hence increasing the demand for real estate in a location where infrastructure is underway.

Finally, this will also result in ample employment opportunities for many industries, including real estate brokers, real estate agents, and other industry professionals and service workers outside the real estate industry. Indeed, the friendly nature of Filipinos also contributes to the economy, as this trait spread across many people who will then tell the world about this positive Filipino culture, and how the country is worth visiting for this hospitality and friendliness, in addition to its multitude of natural and historical attractions.

Living the Lumina Homes Way: Convenient, Accessible, and Relaxed

The Philippines is a beautiful country with more than 7,000 unique islands. It has earned several recognitions from the international community for its cultural diversity, natural wonders, flourishing economy, and our people's welcoming friendliness and hospitality. The country is also a potent spot to invest in real estate, and Lumina Homes is one of the companies that offer affordable house and lot for sale for home hunters and real estate investors in the real estate market.

The joy of living in the Philippines - one of the friendliest countries in the world - is the low cost of living. With an affordable purchase price, Lumina Homes offers a variety of house models that are complete with amenities and perks for an aspiring property owner like you. Property value appreciates over time, so now is the time to seal a real estate investment as a real estate investor of a house and lot in the Philippines.

If you decide to sell your property investment in the future, you can do so by leasing out your property for rental income. Send us a message and a Lumina real estate agent shall accommodate you with your concerns regarding an affordable house and lot. Speak with us today and grab the chance to achieve homeownership in over 50 key locations around the country.