ISA na namang world-class recognition ang nakuha ng Pilipinas matapos itong kilalanin bilang world’s leading retirement destination for 2026, base sa Retirement Abroad Index 2026 ng Expatriate Group, isang international health insurance provider na nagse-serve ng expats at retirees sa mahigit 180 countries.
Ibig sabihin, kung usapang “retirement goals” ang peg, ang Pilipinas na ang nangunguna sa lahat ng bansa!
Ayon sa pahayag ng Department of Tourism (DOT), ang ranking ay base sa iba’t ibang criteria gaya ng healthcare quality, visa accessibility, health insurance requirements, cost of living, at expat community and integration.
Mas pinatibay pa ang achievement na ito dahil noong 2025, kinilala rin ang bansa bilang Best Retirement Destination in Asia sa TripZilla Excellence Awards.
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Isa sa pangunahing programa na tumutulong para dito ay ang Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV), flagship initiative ng Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA), na nagbibigay daan sa mga foreign nationals para makapag-reside sa bansa.
Ayon kay Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay, na siya ring chairperson ng retirement promotions agency, ang recognition ay patunay ng patuloy na improvement ng Pilipinas bilang world-class destination.
“Under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to continuously improve the quality of tourism services and position the Philippines as a premier destination for visitors across all age segments, this recognition affirms the progress we are making in creating a more welcoming, accessible, and enjoyable experience for travelers and retirees alike,” pahayag niya.
Patuloy pa niya, “Beyond our natural attractions, the Philippines offers warm hospitality, affordable living, quality services, and vibrant communities that allow people to live, travel, and thrive.”
“We will continue working with the Philippine Retirement Authority and our stakeholders to further strengthen the country’s competitiveness as a world-class retirement and tourism destination,” aniya pa.
Sa panig naman ng Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA), proud din sila sa bagong achievement ng bansa.
“The Philippine Retirement Authority is honored by this recognition of the Philippines as the world’s leading retirement destination for 2026. It reaffirms the Philippines’ growing reputation as a premier choice for retirees seeking a fulfilling and comfortable lifestyle abroad. We remain committed to enhancing the retirement experience for foreign nationals and showcasing the many advantages that make the Philippines truly a home away from home,” saad ni General Manager and Chief Executive Office Bob Zozobrado.
Ayon pa sa report, ang mataas na ranking ng Pilipinas ay patunay ng tuloy-tuloy na efforts ng bansa para maging mas attractive hindi lang sa tourists, kundi lalo na sa retirees na gustong mamuhay sa isang lugar na abot-kaya, maganda ang serbisyo, at may masayang community.
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Original author: esantiago
