Destination profiles, scored the same way every time.
Ten educational indexes applied identically across every Philippine destination we cover — with methodology, data sources, and review dates published in the open.
Cebu City
Urban convenience, island access, and the deepest hospital bench outside Metro Manila.
Clark
Master-planned infrastructure, an international airport at your doorstep, and fast-growing retiree communities.
Subic
Coastal living, forest and dive access, and freeport-grade infrastructure two hours from Manila.
Dumaguete
The classic small-city choice — walkable, university-town calm, and a long-standing expat base.
Baguio
Cool mountain air, pine forests, and the country's most temperate climate.
Davao City
Orderly, spacious, and consistently rated among the country's most livable cities.
Tagaytay
Cooler ridge-top air within reach of Metro Manila's medical and international infrastructure.
Iloilo City
Flat, bikeable, and quietly one of the most livable mid-size cities in the country.
Compare across all ten indexes
Scores are relative comparisons between Philippine destinations on a 0–100 rubric — not absolute quality ratings.
| Index | Cebu City | Clark | Subic | Dumaguete | Baguio | Davao City | Tagaytay | Iloilo City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Access | 88 | 76 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 82 | 72 | 78 |
| Lifestyle | 84 | 78 | 80 | 80 | 78 | 76 | 78 | 76 |
| Connectivity | 86 | 84 | 78 | 74 | 74 | 82 | 76 | 80 |
| Transportation | 72 | 80 | 74 | 76 | 66 | 78 | 60 | 80 |
| Community | 88 | 86 | 78 | 86 | 70 | 68 | 62 | 66 |
| Accessibility | 70 | 82 | 74 | 74 | 52 | 76 | 66 | 80 |
| Climate | 78 | 72 | 76 | 82 | 92 | 80 | 86 | 76 |
| Cost Considerations | 74 | 80 | 82 | 88 | 84 | 82 | 70 | 84 |
| Outdoor Activities | 82 | 72 | 88 | 84 | 86 | 78 | 74 | 74 |
| Emergency Preparedness | 72 | 74 | 70 | 64 | 62 | 74 | 66 | 70 |
Methodology
- •Each index is scored 0–100 against a fixed rubric applied identically to every destination.
- •Scores are relative comparisons between Philippine destinations — not absolute quality ratings.
- •Where data is thin or conflicting, we score conservatively and note the limitation.
- •Profiles list the review date so you can judge freshness for yourself.
Data sources
- •Philippine Statistics Authority and Department of Health public datasets
- •Department of Tourism and local government unit publications
- •PAGASA climate and typhoon-track records
- •Hospital and clinic capability disclosures
- •Numbeo and long-stay rental market sampling
- •AMRE partner and member field reports
Review frequency
Each destination profile is reviewed quarterly; index scores are recalculated at least annually.
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